ELKS CARE ELKS SHARE Virginia Elks Association Lodge

“ELKS CARE – ELKS SHARE” Virginia Elks Association Lodge Indoctrination Program Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS F American Citizens Who Believe in God F Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, Fidelity F PGER Grillo: “Raise Money – Give it Away” F Special Loves: Veterans and Youth F Making a Difference in the Community F Different Aspects to Lodge Life F Social, Charity, Support, Governance

The Four Aspects of Elk Life F Social – How It All Started F Charity – What It Has Become F Lodge Support – Makes It Affordable F Governance – Will Keep It Alive and Well

Lodge Social Life F Tradition of The Jolly Corks F New Friends, Lasting Friendships F Social Quarters of the Lodges F Year-Round Events and Entertainment

SOCIAL LIFE AT OUR LODGE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Jolly Corks Had Nothing on Us F Lounge Events F F F Theme Parties Karaoke Sports Sundays Open Daily for Lunch Weekday Dinners F Special Events F F F Children’s Parties Member Parties Dances Golf Tournaments Raffles

CHARITY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION F Tradition: Support Families of Deceased Elks F 1928 Grant of $100, 000—Member Supported F Unified Resources to Coordinate Service F Mission – Help Build Stronger Communities F $271 M Donated to Elk Charities F Today: 180, 000 Donors; $420 M Endowment F ENF Donations Support: F Scholarships, Drug Awareness, Hoop Shoot, Veterans Service Commission, Community Investments, State Elks Associations

CHARITY AT OUR LODGE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We Give Money – We Need Your Time F F F F Virginia Youth Camp Veterans Scholarships Hoop Shoot Soccer Shoot Drug Awareness Scout Recognition Youth Sports Support F F F Thanksgiving Meals Christmas Baskets Ladies Auxiliary Kids Christmas Party Law Enforcement Recognition/Support F Youth Activities F Special Observances

LODGE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Making It Affordable—Preserving Traditions F F F F Bingo Event Planning Lodge Decorations Amateur Chefs Lodge Newsletter Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance Catering/Rentals Raffles/Pull-Tabs Fundraising Events F F F Flag Day Mothers Day Veterans Day Elks Memorial Service Elks Ritual Honoring Veterans, Law Enforcement and Youth F Sickness and Distress F Eleven O’clock Toast

LODGE GOVERNANCE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Preserving a National and Community Treasure F Exalted Ruler and Chair Officers F Board of Trustees F Lodge Auxiliary F Audit and Finance F Membership Management F Accident Prevention F National and State Elks Organizations F Public Relations and Community Service F By-Laws and Statutes F Parliamentary Procedure F Insurance

ELKS CARE – ELKS SHARE HELP US PRESERVE THIS TRADITION ~~~~~~~~~ BECOME ACTIVE TODAY!!!