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
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The Grand Rapids Elks Lodge
#48
2004 Exalted Ruler Steve Lewicke
and U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers at June 14 Flag & Fun Day event.
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pictures.
In addition to the social and fraternal activities, being an Elk gives you
significant opportunity to help your
community. We conduct blood drives, provide educational scholarships,
support numerous programs for Veterans, conduct a Wheelchair Sports Golf
Benefit and perform a host of other community-oriented activities. Click
here to see more about activities.
Many
of our members and their families find satisfaction and a sense of
accomplishment from the patriotic and charitable activities of our Lodge.
The extent of participation in the fraternal aspects of The Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks is up to each individual.
With more than 1.1 million members in more than
2,100 local lodges nationwide, the Elks are one of the largest and most
active fraternal organizations in the world! Organized on February 16, 1868,
we are the largest American Benevolent Organization in the United States of
America, consisting of American Citizens of the United States and its
Territories.
The Order of the Elks is a benevolent
organization, not a “Social-Business Club”. It is dedicated to Service to
our Communities and our Country. The various phases of our work, whether it
be with the fortunate or unfortunate youths, care of the needy, Veterans
Service, furtherance of Americanism, or other Benevolent activities,… offer
you a wide choice from which you may choose areas of interest.
Upon attaining membership in our Order, you will
become part of a National Organization,
which has members from every prominent city of our Country, who are
respected Citizens in their Communities
and are proud to say that they belong to the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks of the United States of America.
