Roaming Elk Tracker
Exalted Rulers of the three Lodges that captured the Roaming Elk trophies at the MEA State Convention on May 6, 2023. L-R: Dick Libby – Wells #2738, Darelyn Kearns – Gardiner #1293, and Ron McGinnis – Millinocket #1521
Roaming Elk Season 2023-2024 News
The Roaming Elks season for 2023–24 has ended as of April 1, 2024. Lodges that currently hold the trophy and logbook are to bring them to the MEA State Convention in May for redistribution for the 2024–25 fraternal year. The winners will be announced at the MEA State Convention on May 4, 2024.
PB HOMES’ Migrates through the Northern District
On Thursday, March 28th, seven Elks from Old Town #1287 attended the RUMBLE at Bangor, #244, and in the process captured PB HOMES before they headed home after the fine evening.
PB HOMES still wandering
On Tuesday March 12th, 10 Bangor Elk members made the trip to Millinocket to attend their lodge meeting and recapture (PB HOMES) the Northern District Elk! An AWESOME time was had by everyone, and lifelong friendships were made.
|
Coastal District ROCKY |
Possession |
Central District ROMEO |
Possession |
Northern District P.B. HOMES |
Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland #188 | Waterville #905 | Bangor #244 | |||
| Bath #934 |
|
Augusta #964 | Houlton #835 | ||
| Rockland #1008 |
|
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