Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Instituted in 1928, the Maine Elks Association consists of Local Lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America. It currently has 20 member Lodges and over 10,000 men and women Elk members here in the State of Maine.
It is the purpose of our organization to unite all Elk members in closer bonds of fraternity, to further good fellowship among Lodges, to protect and promote the interests of the Order here in Maine; to exchange ideas that are beneficial to Lodges of this state; to foster the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity; and to further our patriotic devotion to the principles of the Unites States of America.
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On August 18th, 2019 over 140 lodge members and Community Volunteers pulled together to embrace the youth of our local communities with backpacks, school supplies, sneakers, winter clothing, personal products, healthy snacks and even lunch. Mike and Lina shared, “What started on a whim, 3 years ago, when Mike was Exalted Ruler, has turned out …
Potato Picking Contest at Streetfair
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. Since its inception in 1868, the Order of the Elks has grown to include more than 900,000 men and women in more than 2,100 communities.
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