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.
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 God. You must
be sponsored by
a member of the
Elks Lodge and
reside in the
jurisdiction of
the Lodge you
wish to join.
You also need
two other Elks
who will be your
co-sponsors. The
Elk who proposes
you for
membership must
obtain a
Membership
Application from
the Lodge
Secretary. 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
fees. 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
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.
