Roaming Elk Tracker
Exalted Rulers of the three Lodges that captured the Roaming Elk trophies at the MEA State Convention on May 3, 2025. As the convention wrapped up the three trophies were on their way home with L-R: Jason Clayton for Houlton #835, Tammy Pierce for Gardiner #1293, and Joe Winschel to Portland #188
Roaming Elk Season 2025-2026 has Ended
The 2025-2026 Roaming Elk Season officially ended on March 31, 2026. The Lodges that hold the trophy at the end of the season should keep the trophy at their Lodge. Scores will be calculated from the Log Page of the Roaming Elk binder that accompanies the trophy. The State Coordinator will be contacting those Lodges to obtain the log, and instruct those Lodges to make sure to bring the trophy and the binder to the State Convention in Bangor for redistribution.
The Great ROMEO Rumble
The Maine Elks Association Roaming Elk Committee is pleased to report the Gardiner Elks Lodge put on a dance and put out a challenge to the Central District Lodges to come capture ROMEO. The event was called the Great Romeo Rumble with an 80's theme. Augusta and...
Rocky Heads Downeast to Rockland
The Maine Elks Association Roaming Elk Committee is pleased to report that on January 22, 2026, the Rockland Elks Lodge #1008 captured the Coastal District Roaming Elk from the Brunswick Elks Lodge #2043. A total of eight members were present to capture the trophy at...
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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 | ||
| Sanford #1470 | Farmington #2430 | Millinocket #1521 | |||
| Biddeford-Saco #1597 | Skowhegan-Madison #2531 | Presque Isle #1954 | |
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| 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