The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a nationwide organization whose membership over 13 decades has consisted of tens of millions of America’s finest citizens. We love our country and desire to preserve its cherished institutions, traditions and values; respect our neighbors and constantly seek to promote their well-being; and love and enjoy life and believe this enjoyment is increased by sharing it with family, friends and all with whom we come in contact.
To Elks, laughter is better than tears, and a kind word more powerful than a frown. The dream of a better world becomes reality when shaped by enough willing hearts and hands.
We seek to bring into our family those who delight in wholesome associations with congenial companions, who possess a deep sense of patriotism, fair play and dedication to noble causes — persons who find the fulfillment of their existence in service to humanity, feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, aiding those in distress and proving themselves to be true friends to all in need…..