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# Santa Monica Elks Lodge Earns Presidential Plaque for Outstanding Service
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/060905-story-20050609/
- Published: 2005-06-09T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T07:14:21.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Community, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

The Santa Monica Elks received a Presidential Plaque for being the Outstanding Lodge in the South Central Coast District. This is based on participating in required and recommended activities and programs. The Santa Monica Elks conducted Americanism programs which includes Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Veterans Day, and programs for veterans; youth activities such as hoop shoot, soccer shoot, drug awareness, scholarships, and a Christmas party for under-privileged children and innovative projects, officials say.

John Sunberg, past district deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, who recently celebrated his 97th birthday, also received a Presidential Plaque.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 9, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/060905.pdf?ref=smdp.com)