Portland, Oregon

July 5 - 9, 2009

The Oregon State Elks Association, sponsor PGER James W. Damon and local Chairman
Lowell E. Hootman, extend to all Elks, their spouses and families an invitation
to attend the 145th Grand Lodge Convention being held in Portland, Oregon, from
July 5 to 9, 2009. It will be an adventure you'll want to be present for!

We will convene in the heart of the City of Roses at the downtown Portland Hilton
Hotel and across the river at the Portland Convention Center.

Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, Portland combines a sophisticated,
cosmopolitan atmosphere with refreshingly friendly, small-town warmth that makes
it a natural for tours of all types. Whether in groups or individually, Elks and
their families can cruise our scenic rivers, stroll through gardens and parks, shop
tax-free in our tempting array of stores and boutiques, then wrap up the day with
world-class dining and entertainment. Do you need any better reason to add the 145th
Grand Lodge Convention being held in Portland, Oregon, to your travel plans?

The Host Committee of the Oregon Elks has been and will be working to make the 145th
National Convention an adventure you will never forget. Twenty surrounding Elk Lodges
in the Portland area will ensure that fun and fellowship will be had by all.

To make your time in Portland unforgettable, see the many tours available on the
Elks national website, http://www.elks.org starting November 1 under Conventions.