Roaming Elk Tracker
Exalted Rulers of the three Lodges that captured the Roaming Elk trophies at the MEA State Convention on May 5, 2024. L-R: Jan Winkler – Bangor #244, J. Andrew Bolz – Sanford #1470, and Gregory Savard – Skowhegan-Madison #2531
Roaming Elk Season 2024-2025 News
The Elks are off and running for the 2024–2025 Roaming Elk Season. Rocky, P.B. Homes, and Romeo headed out of Augusta and off to Sanford, Bangor, and Skowhegan-Madison Lodges as of May 4, 2024. Congratulations to the Bangor, Rockland, and Waterville Lodges for winning the Roaming Elk Competition for the 2023-2024 season!
Northern Elk’s Gotten Popular!
On January 16th, after losing custody of PB HOMES to the state meeting coup, six members from Old Town travelled to Bangor for their "Rumble" event, and six were enough to re-capture and take back the Northern District trophy! Well done Old Town!
PH HOMES on the Move
During "Good of the Order" at the Winter MEA Meeting, held at the Old Town lodge, it was noted that the Old Town Elks was then in possession of PB HOMES, the Northern District Roaming Elk. A quick count of Northern District lodges in attendance and it was found that...
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Coastal District ROCKY |
Possession |
Central District ROMEO |
Possession |
Northern District P.B. HOMES |
Possession |
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| Portland #188 | Waterville #905 | |
Bangor #244 | ||
| Bath #934 |
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Augusta #964 | Houlton #835 | ||
| Rockland #1008 |
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Gardiner #1293 | Old Town #1287 | |
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| Sanford #1470 | |
Farmington #2430 | Millinocket #1521 | ||
| Biddeford-Saco #1597 | Skowhegan-Madison #2531 | Presque Isle #1954 | |||
| Brunswick #2043 | Sebasticook Valley #2713 | ||||
| Wells #2738 | Ellsworth #2743 | ||||
| York #2788 |
With the State Association’s new fraternal year the Roaming Elk Trophy’s have been renewed and are back out on the road! Click here to see their travels.
Click Here for Roaming Elk Rules
If and when you “capture” the Roaming Elk in your District please use the reporting form below:
ROAMING ELK CAPTURE REPORTING FORM
or e-mail the MEA PR Team at: maineelks.pr@gmail.com
Note: If you are planning to capture the Trophy, it is highly recommended that you call the Lodge to make sure that the Trophy is still in its possession before traveling to the Lodge to capture it.
Events that Qualify as a Capturable Event
Regular Lodge Meetings
Dances
Karaoke Nights
Charity Fundraisers (Including Special Bingo)
Texas Holdem Tournaments
Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, BBQ’s, Pig Roasts, Lobster Bakes
Parties Open to Outside Members (e.g. Super Bowl)
Turkey & Chicken Shoots
Buck Nights or Sportsman Nights
Fundraisers (Auctions, Yard Sales, Chili-chowder Cook-offs, Craft Fairs, etc.)
MEA State Meetings
Community Service Events
Hoop Shoot (including District & State)
Soccer Shoot (including District & State)
Trivia Nights
Motorcycle Runs
State President Visitations
Flag Day Services
Officer Installations
Raffle Events (Super Drawings, Meat Raffles, etc)
State Elks or Charity Sports Tournaments (Bowling, Softball, Horseshoes, Golf)
State or Regional Ritual Contest
Lodge Sponsored Cruises or Trips
Movie Nights
Comedy Shows, Variety Shows, Skit Nights, Murder Mystery Nights
District Deputy Clinics & MEA Seminars/Conferences/Workshops
Special State or Grand Lodge Functions (GER Banquet, Endorsed Candidate Receptions)
District Deputy Inspections
Things that do not qualify as a Capturable Event
Internal Lodge or Committee Meetings
Internal Lodge Leagues (Pool, Darts, Wii, Golf, Cribbage, Poker, etc.)
Happy Hour
Regularly Scheduled Bingo
Parties for Lodge Members Only (e.g. Members/Children’s Christmas Party)
Lodge Family Days’ (unless specifically open to all)
Just showing up at the lodge
State trustee budget meetings