MEMBERSHIP IS THE 'LIFE
BLOOD' OF OUR ORDER
by Andy Caporossi, PDD
The primary message from every Grand Exalted Ruler each year is the same;
membership is the “#1 priority” in Elkdom. We, as members are given the
assignment to procure new members and work to retain our current members.
It is only through a strong, active and growing membership that we can hope to
fulfill our Order’s mission; that is, to promote the charitable and patriotic
programs in our communities that aid our youth, our veterans and those in need.
There may have been various reasons why an individual has allowed their
membership to lapse, but, a member who has chosen to be dropped had at least one
good reason to join our Order in the first place.
We must make an effort to bring back these good citizens to active membership in
Elkdom. Sponsors – you know who these individuals are. Please help
our committee and personally contact these lapsed Elks, invite them to the
Lodge, tell them about all of our great community programs, and urge them to
return as a member in good standing!
As an incentive to our Members to participate is this program, a GER award pin
will be given for any combination of three new or reinstated members you sponsor
and your name will be entered in the Grand Lodge vacation/cruise drawing!
Eleven sponsorships will entitle you to an Elks watch.
Let’s all make the reinstatement campaign a success! Thanks in advance for
your efforts. Remember – membership is the ‘life blood’ of our Order!
