To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21 who believes in God.

You must be sponsored by a member of the Elks Lodge and reside in the jurisdiction of the Lodge you wish to join. You also need two other Elks who will be your co-sponsors. The Elk who proposes you for membership must obtain a membership application from the Lodge Secretary.

Member Process
After your proposer fills in the required portion, you will be given the Application for Membership. Complete the application, following the instructions, answering all questions. Return the completed application to the Lodge Secretary. 

Your application will be read at a regular Lodge meeting. It will then be forwarded to the Investigating Committee, who will call you for an interview.

After the interview is concluded, the committee will report to the Lodge concerning your membership. The members will be given a notice not less than 10 days nor more than two months before the vote will be taken.

When the vote is concluded, you will be notified and asked to present yourself and your spouse for orientaiton/indoctrination. During orientation/indoctrination, you will learn more about the Order’s programs and charities. You will also be told during the program the date you will be initiated.​

After initiation as an Elk, you can take part in all the meetings and social functions of the Lodge

If for any reason your application is rejected, you cannot make application for membership for six months from the date of rejection.

If you have any questions please contact the Lodge Secretary at [email protected] or call the Lodge an leave a message at 304.599.1943.