- What is the Elks Mission ?
- Who are the Elks ?
- How do I become a member ?
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity;
to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness
of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good
fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for
its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States
of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs,
demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
The B.P.O. Elks is a fraternal order
made up of American Citizens. They guide their
course in life by the cardinal principals of the Order; Charity, Justice,
Brotherly Love and Fidelity.
To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21
who believes in the existence of God.
You must be sponsored by a member in good standing into any Lodge of
the Order. You also need two other Elks, also in good standing,
who will be your co-sponsors. The Elk who proposes you for membership
must obtain a Membership Application from the Lodge Secretary or Exalted
Ruler.
After your proposer fills in the required portion, you will be given
the Application for Membership. Fill it in, following the instructions
and answering all questions. Return the completed application to the
Lodge Secretary with the prescribed Application Fee.
Your application will be read at a regular Lodge meeting. It will
then be forwarded to the Investigating Committee, who will call you and
set up a time for you and your sponsor to meet with the committee so
that they can interview you.
After the interview is concluded, the committee will report to the
Lodge concerning your membership. The members will be given a notice not
less than 10 days nor more than two months before the vote will be
taken.
When the vote is concluded, you will be notified and asked to present
yourself and your spouse for indoctrination. During indoctrination, you
will learn more about the Order's programs, activities, committees and
charities. You will also be told during the program the date you will be
initiated.
After initiation as an Elk, you can take part in all meetings and
social functions of the Lodge.
If for any reason your application is rejected, you cannot make
application for membership for six months from the date of rejection.
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