Our Mission

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.

Who are the Elks?

Elks are American citizens who enjoy living life by the golden rule and contributing to the lives and well-being of those around them. We guide ourselves through life with strong morals and a great love of our fellow man, always adhering to the founding principals of our order; Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.

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Membership

The works of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are well known throughout the United States.  Organized on February 16,1886, the Elks are the largest American Benevolent Organization in the United States and its Territories.

The Order of Elks is dedicated to Service to our communities and our Country.

The Order of Elks is a Charitable Order and is dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate and in need.

The Order of Elks is dedicated to the youth of our communites, Veterans Service, furtherance of Americanism and many other Benevolent activities.

Upon attaining membership in our Order, you will become part of a National Organization, with a membership of well over a million American Citizens, from every prominent city of our Country, who are respected Citizens in their communities and are proud to say that they belog to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America.