How to Become Active in the Elks
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a fraternal organization dedicated to charity and patriotism. The BPOE, or Elks, sponsor programs to help America's youth through drug awareness, sports competitions and scholarships. Care for veterans is another target area for the Elks. A third focus is the spread of patriotism to American citizens. The Elks carry out their benevolent work through the Elks National Foundation and through local units called lodges.
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Instructions
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Determine if you meet the basic criteria for membership. You must be a U.S. citizen over the age of 21 and believe in God.
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Find a member of the Elks who will sponsor your membership. You and your sponsor will also need the support of two co-sponsors for you to become active.
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Fill out an application with your sponsor. The lodge secretary can provide one.
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Meet with an investigation committee for an interview about your membership to become active in the Elks.
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Wait for the lodge to vote on your membership. This could take up to a few months.
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Go to a lodge meeting with your spouse for indoctrination. This serves as your orientation to Elk activities and service.
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Attend your initiation. Once you are initiated you can participate in all of the Order's events and meetings. You'll be an active Elk!
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Tips & Warnings
5 presidents, including Truman and Ford, were Elks. So were Vince Lombardi and Mickey Mantle. Clint Eastwood is still a member of the lodge in Monterey, CA.
Don't forget to pay your dues in order to remain a member in good standing.
