Roaming Elk Tracker
Exalted Rulers of the three Lodges that captured the Roaming Elk trophies at the MEA State Convention on May 2, 2026. As the convention wrapped up the three trophies were on their way home with L-R: Jason Clayton for Houlton #835, Monty Davis for Rockland #1008, and Jo Spielvogel to Farmington #2430
Roaming Elk Season 2026-2027 has Begun
The 2026-2027 Roaming Elk Season officially began on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. The three association Vice Presidents each drew a random envelope containing the number of a lodge in their home districts, and when the convention ended on Sunday afternoon ROMEO left in the custody of the Farmington Elks, ROCKY left with Rockland, and PB HOMES traveled to Houlton.
Elks are Relocated
As the Saturday Business meeting of Maine's 97th annual Elks Association Convention wound down, three drawings were held to determine the lodges that would return home with their district's Roaming Elk to begin the new Fraternal Years competition: The North...
Roaming Elk Captured
The Maine Elks Association Roaming Elk Committee is pleased to report that on March 20, 2026, the Augusta Elks Lodge #964 captured the Central District Roaming Elk from the Waterville Elks Lodge #905. A total of 9 members were present to capture the trophy at their...
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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 | |
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| Rockland #1008 |
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Gardiner #1293 | Old Town #1287 | ||
| 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