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hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. Morning and noon may pass them by, the light of day sink heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message: "To Our Absent
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Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. The Elks Mutual
Benefit Association (EMBA) was founded in 1878. At the 1885 Grand Lodge, it was reported that the EMBA was prosperous, but its finances were carelessly managed. The Association was disbanded after the
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Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. In 1979, there were 2,200 lodges. Lodges which are incorporated are required to be governed by a board of directors. Otherwise,
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Despite its 1907 resolution banning any auxiliaries, the Elks at one point had a youth affiliate for young men called the
Antlers. The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. The 1927 Grand Lodge approved the junior order, granting the Grand Exalted Ruler the power to
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Deceased and otherwise absent lodge members are recalled each evening at 11 p.m. Chimes or sometimes a bell will be rung 11 times and the Lodge
Esquire intones, "It is the Hour of Recollection." The Exalted Ruler or a member designated by that person gives the 11 o'clock toast, of which this version
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Minneapolis in 1897. William Goddard of Minneapolis Lodge No. 44 became known for this greeting as visiting Elks were frequently directed to him with phrases like "Go see Billy Goddard." This led to visitors greeting him with
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You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. It is the golden
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supported the decision by New York Elks Lodge No. 1 to eliminate their "Caucasians Only" membership criteria and expressed support for extending the BPOE's membership to other minority groups as well. A 1956 ADL study showed that nearly 15% of BPOE lodges in the survey excluded Jewish people from
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Initiation and funeral rites still exist; however the initiation rite is not considered a secret. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the members in prayers and psalms. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the
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National Foundation is the charitable arm of the BPOE. The foundation, with an endowment valued at more than $ 750 million, has contributed more than $ 500 million toward Elks' charitable projects nationwide. Since inception, the Elks have received more than $ 288.7
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Knights assist the Grand Exalted Ruler and officiate in that person's absence; furthermore, the Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight acts a prosecutor in cases when an Elk is accused of an offense against the order. The Grand Trustee have general authority over assets and property owned by the
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Funeral Services to members who pass. This usually is available upon request. Details for this ceremony can be found in the "Rituals of Special Services" manual. Many Lodges have a memorial in their building or in their Lodge room, dedicated to their absent members.
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lodge, Richard J. Zelenka, because of his advocacy against the Elks' discriminatory policies which limited membership to white men. By the following year, however, a resolution to repeal the discriminatory clause of the national constitution passed, desegregating the organization.
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The state level organizations are called "Elks State
Associations"; state level officers include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers. Generally state associations are set up to govern and control the "State Major Project".
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Neither directly or indirectly participating in the activities of any group or organization, supporting or adhering to beliefs or tenets advocating the overthrow of the
Government of the United States or any political subdivisions by force or
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Lodges are encouraged to participate in national Elks charity programs. There are also State Elks Associations charity programs. This usually includes a State Major Project. Elks Lodges are usually involved in other local charitable efforts.
731:. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. The original two degrees required for membership were consolidated into one degree in 1890, the
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and the license's concomitant state regulation" as long as it violated the Utah State Civil Rights Act. Faced with losing their liquor licenses if they did not admit women, the Elks Lodges of Utah voted to become
3030:"April 1943 Elks Magazine reported that the Life membership card of Brother Eddie Rickenbacker was featured in several national weekly magazines. This was bestowed upon him by the LA Elks on June 18, 1919"
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performers, the impetus for the group's founding was the death of a fellow actor to disease due to a paucity of funds for treatment and a desire to organize communal support for fellow actors in need.
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permit subordinate lodges to instituted organizations for males under 21. In 1933, there were 45 local units of the Antlers with 3,584 members. However, the Antlers numbers were decimated during the
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million in contributions and bequests. As of the close of the 2021 fiscal year, they boast more than 120,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $ 833.1 million.
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order. The Grand Esquire is appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler and organizes the Grand Lodges and serves as marshal of Elks parades. The Grand
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observances. During World War II, they designated the week of March 15, 1942, as "Win the War Week", and helped recruit for the
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depict the "Triumphs of War" on one side and "Triumphs of Peace" on the other. The entrance is flanked by large bronze elks.
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membership. Some lodges banned Jews from membership while other lodges made it difficult for Jews to become members.
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Founded as the "Jolly Corks", by December of 1868 it had adopted the name Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
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Schmidt, Alvin J.; Babchuk, Nicholas (1973). "The Unbrotherly Brotherhood: Discrimination in Fraternal Orders".
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I will forever remember that BPOE also stands for the Best People On Earth, a line you have used often...
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I will forever remember that BPOE also stands for the Best People On Earth, a line you have used often...
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2425:"Elks Founder Dies. J. M. Norcross, Minstrel, 84, Was Last Signer of Lodge Charter"
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1874 – James W. Powell; Philadelphia, PA (#2) / Henry P. O'Neil; New York, NY (#1)
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confidential matters of the Order". The candidate further promises to uphold the
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was founded in 1897 due to the exclusion of African-Americans from the BPOE.
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2308:"Journal Entries: Saint Peter's gets $ 100K grant from Provident Bank"
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1011:, 35th president of the United States, Boston, Massachusetts Lodge #10
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2601:"New York Elks Ask Grand Lodge to Discontinue Admission Restrictions"
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks building in downtown
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Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
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Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
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1997 – Carlon M. O'Malley; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (#109)
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and businessman. Great-grandfather of the 46th and current
2238:"Elks Walk 2,223 Miles to Attend 1912 National Convention"
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2218:. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Archived from
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2006 – Arthur H. "Jack" Frost, III; Oak Ridge, TN (#1684)
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1993 – Charles F. Williams; Plano-Richardson, TX (#2485)
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plots, which are often marked with impressive statuary.
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Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
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2012 – Thomas S. Brazier; Santa Cruz, California (#824)
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2009 – James L. Nichelson; Ohio River Valley, OH (#231)
987:, 29th president of the United States, Marion, Ohio #32
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2022 – Bruce A. Hidley; Watervliet-Colonie, NY (#1500)
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2017 – Malcolm J. McPherson Jr.; Lyndhurst, NJ (#1505)
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2013 – Millard C. Pickering; Sapulpa, Oklahoma (#1118)
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1941 – John S. McClelland; Atlanta-Northlake, GA (#78)
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is published 10 times a year and goes to all members.
2817:. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1968. p. 3726
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1983 - Kenneth Cantoli; Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (#1962)
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1968 – Edward W. McCabe; Nashville-Franklin, TN (#72)
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1929 – Walter P. Andrews; Atlanta-Northlake, GA (#78)
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1918 – Bruce A. Campbell; Fairview Heights, IL (#664)
2398:"Investigating the history of the Elks organization"
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1991 – Lester C. "Ted" Hess, Jr.; Wheeling, WV (#28)
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1984 - Frank Garland; Centralia-Chehalis, WA (#2435)
2984:. Oklahoma House of Representatives. Archived from
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2016 – Michael F. Zellen; Saugus-Everett, MA (#642)
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2011 – David R. Carr; Ticonderoga, New York (#1494)
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2003 – Amos A. McCallum; Biddeford-Saco, ME (#1597)
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1979 - Robert Grafton; North Palm Beach, FL (#2069)
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1961 – William A. Wall; West Palm Beach, FL (#1352)
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1924 – John G. Price; Columbus-Grove City, OH (#37)
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1908 – Rush L. Holland; Colorado Springs, CO (#309)
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1892:2019 – Robert L. Duitsman; Culver City, CA (#1917)
1880:2015 – Ronald L. Hicks; Fredericksburg, VA (#875)
1838:2001 – Arthur Mayer, Jr.; Bergenfield, NJ (#1477)
1829:1998 – C. Valentine Bates; Gainesville, FL (#990)
1766:1977 - Homer Huhn, Jr.; Mount Pleasant, PA (#868)
1673:1946 – Charles E. Broughton; Sheboygan, WI (#299)
1642:1937 – Charles Spencer Hart; Mt Vernon, NY (#842)
1605:1926 – Charles H. Grakelow; Philadelphia, PA (#2)
1484:1886 – William E. English; Indianapolis, IN (#13)
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1832:1999 – James C. Varenhorst; Ludington, MI (#736)
1769:1978 - Leonard Bristol; Saranac Lake, NY (#1508)
1629:1934 – Michael F. Shannon; Los Angeles, CA (#99)
1572:1915 – James R. Nicholson; Springfield, MA (#61)
1532:1903 – Joseph T. Fanning; Indianapolis, IN (#13)
333:Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters
2632:"Elks Dismiss Opponent Of Their All-White Rule"
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1904:2023 – Randy P. Shook; Lawrenceburg, TN (#2206)
1865:2010 – Michael F. Smith; Plant City, FL (#1727)
1847:2004 – James M. McQuillan; Ogallala, NE (#1760)
1712:1959 – W. S. Hawkins; Coeur D Alene, ID (#1254)
1688:1951 – Howard R. Davis; Williamsport, PA (#173)
1667:1944 – Robert S. Barrett; Alexandria, VA (#758)
1596:1923 – James G. McFarland; Watertown, SD (#838)
1514:1897 – Meade D. Detweiler; Harrisburg, PA (#12)
1511:1896 – Meade D. Detweiler; Harrisburg, PA (#12)
1508:1895 – William G. Meyers; Philadelphia, PA (#2)
1463:1878 – George R. Maguire; Philadelphia, PA (#2)
1442:Year - GER Name; Home Lodge Name (Lodge Number)
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2740:"Elks Must Admit Women or Lose Liquor License"
1907:2024 – Douglas A. Schiefer; Bucyrus, OH (#156)
1889:2018 – Michael T. Luhr; Petersburg, AK (#1615)
1850:2005 – Louis James Grillo; Stockton, CA (#218)
1823:1996 – Gerald L. Coates; Greensboro, NC (#602)
1736:1967 – Robert E. Boney; Las Cruces, NM (#1119)
1694:1953 – Earl E. James; Oklahoma City, OK (#417)
1639:1936 – David Sholtz; Daytona Beach, FL (#1141)
1560:1911 – John P. Sullivan; New Orleans, LA (#30)
1535:1904 – Wm. J. O'Brien, Jr.; Baltimore, MD (#7)
1526:1901 – Charles E. Pickett; Waterloo, IA (#290)
1487:1887 – Hamilton E. Leach; Washington, DC (#15)
1053:Florida (1933–1937), Exalted Ruler of Florida.
668:on February 16, 1868. Organized as a club for
2906:Hardy, Dermot H.; Roberts, Ingham S. (1910).
1856:2007 – F. Louis Sulsberger; Flora, IL (#1659)
1793:1986 - Peter Affatato; Hicksville, NY (#1931)
1760:1975 - Willis McDonald; New Orleans, LA (#30)
1730:1965 – R. Leonard Bush; Inglewood, CA (#1492)
1697:1954 – William J. Jernick; Nutley, NJ (#1290)
1617:1930 – Lawrence H. Rupp; Allentown, PA (#130)
1523:1900 – Jerome B. Fisher; Jamestown, NY (#263)
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2754:"Elks Lodges Vote on Whether to Admit Women"
2457:"The Rich History of McMenamins Elks Temple"
1841:2002 – Roger R. True; Tri-Cities, WA (#2755)
1799:1988 - Robert Sabin; Des Plaines, IL (#1526)
1790:1985 - Jack Traynor; Devils Lake, ND (#1216)
1751:1972 - Francis Smith; Sioux Falls, SD (#262)
1727:1964 – Robert G. Pruitt; Atlanta, GA (#1635)
1682:1949 – Emmett T. Anderson; Tacoma, WA (#174)
1645:1938 – Edward J. McCormick; Toledo, OH (#53)
1608:1927 – John F. Malley; Springfield, MA (#61)
1587:1920 – Wm. M. Abbott; San Francisco, CA (#3)
1575:1916 – Edward Rightor; New Orleans, LA (#30)
1478:1884 – Henry S. Sanderson; New York, NY (#1)
1454:1872 – Joseph C. Pinckney; New York, NY (#1)
1137:from 1968 to 1972, real estate developer in
1072:, United States Representative representing
416:the Lodge Trustees are the governing board.
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1898:2021 – T. Keith Mills; Caldwell, ID (#1448)
1877:2014 – John D. Amen; Denver, Colorado (#17)
1835:2000 – Dwayne E. Rumney; Willmar, MN (#952)
1820:1995 – Edward Mahan; Framingham, MA (#1702)
1817:1994 – Kenneth L. Moore; Corona, CA (#2045)
1805:1990 – James W. Damon; John Day, OR (#1824)
1781:1982 – Marvin M. Lewis; Brawley, CA (#1420)
1733:1966 – Raymond C. Dobson; Minot, ND (#1089)
1709:1958 – Horace R. Wisely; Salinas, CA (#614)
1706:1957 – H. L. Blackledge; Kearney, NE (#984)
1679:1948 – George I. Hall; Lynbrook, NY (#1515)
1623:1932 – Floyd E. Thompson; Moline, IL (#556)
1563:1912 – Thomas B. Mills; Superior, WI (#403)
1538:1905 – Robert W. Brown; Louisville, KY (#8)
1469:1880 – Thomas E. Garrett; St Louis, MO (#9)
808:In 1972, the Elks expelled the head of the
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1802:1989 - Donald Dapelo; Coalinga, CA (#1613)
1775:1980 - H. Foster Sears; Macomb, IL (#1009)
1748:1971 - E. Gene Fournace; Newark, OH (#391)
1703:1956 – Fred L. Bohn; Zanesville, OH (#114)
1602:1925 – William H. Atwell; Dallas, TX (#71)
1584:1919 – Frank L. Rain; Fairbury, NE (#1203)
1544:1907 – John K. Tener; Charleroi, PA (#494)
1541:1906 – Henry A. Melvin; Oakland, CA (#171)
1502:1893 – Astley Apperly; Louisville, KY (#8)
1481:1885 – Daniel A. Kelly; Baltimore, MD (#7)
272:The communal tomb of Elks Lodge No. 30 in
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2982:"Representative Dank, David, District 85"
2577:. The Associated Press. October 1, 1995.
1859:2008 – Paul D. Helsel; Newark, DE (#2281)
1811:1992 – Vincent Collura; Lincoln, NE (#80)
1778:1981 - Raymond Arnold; Jackson, MI (#113)
1745:1970 – Glenn Miller; Logansport, IN (#66)
1715:1960 – John E. Fenton; Lawrence, MA (#65)
1700:1955 – John L. Walker; Roanoke, VA (#197)
1685:1950 – Joseph B. Kyle; Hobart, IN (#1152)
1670:1945 – Wade H. Kepner; Wheeling, WV (#28)
1657:1942 – E. Mark Sullivan; Boston, MA (#10)
1651:1940 – Joseph G. Buch; Trenton, NJ (#105)
1626:1933 – Walter F. Meier; Seattle, WA (#92)
1620:1931 – John R. Coen; Sterling, CO (#1336)
1593:1922 – J.E. Masters; Charleroi, PA (#494)
1505:1894 – Edwin B. Hay; Washington, DC (#15)
1499:1892 – Edwin B. Hay; Washington, DC (#15)
1496:1891 – Edwin B. Hay; Washington, DC (#15)
1472:1882 – John J. Tindale; New York, NY (#1)
79:Learn how and when to remove this message
3170:Men's organizations in the United States
3160:1868 establishments in the United States
2670:Saint Louis University Public Law Review
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1754:1973 - Robert Yothers; Seattle, WA (#92)
1742:1969 – Frank Hise; Corvallis, OR (#1413)
1724:1963 – Ronald J. Dunn; Oneida, NY (#767)
1721:1962 – Lee A. Donaldson; Etna, PA (#932)
1648:1939 – Henry C. Warner; Dixon, IL (#779)
1611:1928 – Murray Hulbert; New York, NY (#1)
1578:1917 – Fred Harper; Lynchburg, VA (#321)
1569:1914 – Raymond Benjamin; Napa, CA (#832)
3155:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
2726:"Beynon v. St. George–Dixie Lodge 1743"
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2242:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
2113:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
2078:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
2052:"History of the Elks National Memorial"
2014:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
1993:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
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1895:2020 – Paul R. Ryan; Willmar, MN (#952)
1757:1974 - Gerald Strohm; Fresno, CA (#439)
1676:1947 – L. A. Lewis; Anaheim, CA (#1345)
1590:1921 – W. W. Mountain; Flint, MI (#222)
1529:1902 – George P. Cronk; Omaha, NE (#39)
1520:1899 – B.M. Allen; Birmingham, AL (#79)
1517:1898 – John Galvin; Cincinnati, OH (#5)
1475:1883 – Edwin A. Perry; Boston, MA (#10)
239:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
94:Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
2880:United States Congressional Serial Set
2040:from the original on December 6, 2023.
1796:1987 - Ted Callicott; Paris, TN (#816)
1763:1976 - George Klein; Lincoln, NE (#80)
1566:1913 – Edward Leach; New York, NY (#1)
1493:1890 – Simon Quinlin; Chicago, IL (#4)
1490:1889 – Simon Quinlin; Chicago, IL (#4)
1460:1876 – Frank Girard; New York, NY (#1)
548:The Elks have shown their devotion to
2611:from the original on January 14, 2024
2581:from the original on January 14, 2024
2212:"The origins of The 11 O'Clock Toast"
2074:Welcome to the Elks Veterans Memorial
2062:from the original on October 1, 2023.
1550:1909 – J.U. Sammis; LeMars, IA (#428)
1317:, San Fernando CA Elks Lodge No. 1539
1087:, United States Senator representing
1005:, 34th president of the United States
818:Beynon v. St. George-Dixie Lodge 1743
739:was gone in 1899, and the badges and
662:Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
552:by conducting bond drives, promoting
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2630:Kandell, Jonathan (March 13, 1972).
2396:Booker, Robert (February 12, 2018).
1022:Vice Presidents of the United States
433:Elk's Carnival in Toledo, Ohio, 1912
1636:; Brooklyn Queensborough, NY (#878)
3007:Bartlett, Ichabod Sargent (1918).
2706:Meehan, Thomas (August 13, 1972).
2542:Harper, Brad (December 26, 2018).
1691:1952 – Sam Stern; Fargo, ND (#260)
1135:Louisiana House of Representatives
1114:, New Albany Indiana Lodge No. 270
933:, South Bend Indiana Lodge No. 235
711:Origin of the Slogan "Hello Bill!"
570:Declaration of American Principles
512:Most Valuable Student scholarships
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3175:Organizations established in 1868
2955:O'Dowd, Niall (August 28, 2008).
2194:Springfield, Illinois, Lodge #158
1370:, Santa Clarita CA Lodge No. 2379
1192:John Christoph Blucher Ehringhaus
1180:Oklahoma House of Representatives
903:, Boston, Massachusetts Lodge #10
891:, Atlanta-North Lake Lodge No. 78
598:Constitution of the United States
257:founded in 1868, originally as a
158:501(c)(8) fraternal benefit order
2767:Solomon, Burt (March 14, 2000).
2687:Enstad, Frober (July 20, 1973).
2506:Elks Club float on Pattee Street
1413:, Greater Falls MT Lodge No. 214
873:, Queensborough NY Lodge No. 878
566:Elks National Service Commission
288:Candidates must be as follows:
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3140:Link to State Association pages
3015:S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
2885:U.S. Government Printing Office
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1306:, Summit NJ Elks Lodge No. 1246
1096:, Summit NJ Elks Lodge No. 1246
979:Presidents of the United States
927:, Summit NJ Elks Lodge No. 1246
909:, Summit NJ Elks Lodge No. 1246
867:, Summit NJ Elks Lodge No. 1246
861:, Philipsburg PA Lodge No. 1173
855:, Summit NJ Elks Lodge No. 1246
686:Elks Mutual Benefit Association
386:Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight
370:Grand Exalted Ruler—Similar to
2455:Branch, Zoe (April 15, 2019).
2216:B.P.O.E. Grand Lodge Historian
1152:President of the United States
1106:Warren Grant "Maggie" Magnuson
969:, Florissant MO Lodge No. 2316
897:, Brooklyn, New York Lodge #22
885:, Hattiesburg MS Lodge No. 599
735:was discontinued in 1895, the
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1329:, Livingston MT Lodge No. 246
939:, New York, New York Lodge #1
627:Memorial for "Absent Members"
518:(National free throw contest)
380:Grand Esteemed Leading Knight
3092:History of the Order of Elks
2689:"Elks open source to blacks"
2482:History of the Order of Elks
2295:History of veterans programs
1230:Vincent Richard Impellitteri
945:, Naugatuck CT Lodge No. 967
871:Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford
786:citizen of the United States
562:United States Army Air Corps
457:for "Best People on Earth".
121:; 156 years ago
3028:http://www.elkshistory.org/
2708:"The other July convention"
1400:, Asbury Park Lodge No. 128
1382:, Portland ME Lodge No. 188
1353:, Gardena CA Lodge No. 1919
1271:, Burbank CA Lodge No. 1497
963:, Carnegie PA Lodge No. 831
951:, San Francisco Lodge No. 3
921:, Madison NJ Lodge No. 1465
383:Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight
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1300:, Ashland OR Lodge No. 944
1205:, Everett WA Lodge No. 479
1148:Pennsylvania State Senator
943:Francis Joseph "Spec" Shea
499:Playing Cards for Veterans
245:; also often known as the
50:to meet Knowledge (XXG)'s
2859:"Florida's Next Governor"
2839:. The Political Graveyard
2837:"Cone, Frederick Preston"
2605:Jewish Telegraphic Agency
1447:1871 – George J. Green /
1423:Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
1321:William Scott "Jack" Elam
1197:Fiorello Henry La Guardia
1081:, Towson MD Lodge No. 469
957:, Kenton OH Lodge No. 157
955:William Harold Southworth
879:, Cranford Lodge No. 2006
445:National charity programs
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2569:"Elks Now Open to Women"
2530:1939 Elks Roundup Parade
1916:Tangential organizations
1425:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1419:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1388:, Toledo OH Lodge No. 53
1376:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1364:, Red Bank Lodge No. 233
1341:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1335:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1294:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1288:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1277:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1258:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1252:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1226:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1199:, New York Elks Lodge #1
1120:, Houston Lodge, No. 151
1079:Robert Leroy Ehrlich Jr.
788:and not a member of the
743:were abandoned by 1904.
703:is a retirement home in
604:The Hour of Recollection
493:Veterans Leather Program
461:Elks National Foundation
27:American fraternal order
2864:Sarasota Herald-Tribune
2532:,Stockbridge Collection
2508:, Montana State Library
2403:Knoxville News-Sentinel
2333:Adopt-A-Veteran Program
1921:Elks State Associations
1417:Francis Joseph Spellman
1275:Edward James Begley Sr.
1102:, Oakland Lodge No. 171
913:Vincent Thomas Lombardi
648:The Elks have communal
487:Adopt-A-Veteran Program
372:chief executive officer
284:Membership requirements
3067:"Grand Exalted Rulers"
2775:Crown Publishing Group
2496:, Elks History Project
2109:"Elks Magazine Online"
1959:List of Elks buildings
1411:Charles Marion Russell
1144:Edward Francis Blewitt
1108:, Seattle Lodge No. 92
949:Monty Anthony Stickles
919:Nicholas Allan Mangold
915:, Green Bay Lodge #259
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1664:; Portland, OR (#142)
1557:; Cincinnati, OH (#5)
1351:William Paul Petersen
1219:Wyoming state senator
1203:Henry "Scoop" Jackson
1139:Shreveport, Louisiana
1112:Sherman "Shay" Minton
1100:William Fife Knowland
1043:, Florida (1937–1941)
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925:Elisha Nelson Manning
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2494:Origin of Hello Bill
2461:South Sound Magazine
2314:. September 22, 2015
1970:Notes and references
1431:Grand Exalted Rulers
1398:Arthur Willard Pryor
1298:Bruce Lorne Campbell
1250:John Joseph Pershing
1224:Alfred Emanuel Smith
1003:Dwight D. Eisenhower
931:Knute Kenneth Rockne
620:http://www.elks.org/
609:is the most common:
576:Rites and traditions
572:" in 1961 in Miami.
496:Veterans Remembrance
481:in Chicago, Illinois
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2275:"Veterans Services"
2098:Schmidt pp. 104–105
1451:; New York, NY (#1)
1327:Richard Travis Hall
1310:Walter Cronkite Jr.
1304:James Joseph Cramer
1064:Members of Congress
530:Junior Golf Program
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2988:on January 2, 2015
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2887:. 1914. p. 43
2712:The New York Times
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2607:. April 30, 1962.
2574:The New York Times
2518:Bunting on S. 8th
2430:The New York Times
2248:on March 1, 2007.
2030:"More Information"
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1161:Richard E. Connell
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1070:Richard E. Connell
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1634:James T. Hallinan
1392:John Philip Sousa
1374:Robert Wagner Jr.
1292:Leonard Bernstein
1256:Frederick Funston
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