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Background Information

Elks Magazine Online

If you're looking for more information about the Order, you've come to the right place! Looking for a local lodge? Check out online lodge directory, or directory of State Associations.

Overview

Background Information about the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Fast Facts About the Elks National Foundation. The "Great Heart of Elkdom" supports a wide variety of the Elks philanthropic programs.

History Fun facts to know and tell.

Press Releases

 

Youth Programs

Elks and Youth Work The Elks have alway invested a lot of time and energy in the future of this country.

Drug Education The Elks have had an active Drug Awareness Program since 1983.

Elks "Hoop Shoot" More than three million kids participate annually in the largest coeducational sports program in the country.

 

Veterans Service

The Elks and Patriotism From World War I to Desert Storm, the Elks have always answered the nation's call.

Remembering our Nation's Veterans The Order has pledged to never forget the nation's hospitalized veterans.

The Elks National Veterans Memorial in Lincoln Park, Chicago, stands a perpetual reminder of our devotion to those who gave their lives so that we may be free.

 

Patriotism

Flag Day was first recognized by the Elks.

 

Trivia

Why not "Buffaloes" Back in 1868 when the Order formed, we were a vote away from being called the Buffaloes.

Celebrity Elks We've counted presidents, actors and ballplayers among our members.

State Elks Associations The first ones formed illegally, but now the state Elks associations are an integral component of the Order's service to others.

 

More Information

So You Want to Join the Elks If you want to help us help others, read this.

So You Want to Be Reinstated It's very easy for former members to return to the fold.

Online Lodge Directory For more information about the Elks, contact your local Lodge.

 

 
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