• To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of 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 current 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. (Proposers and Applications are available today)

• After your proposer fills in the required portion, you will be given the Application for Membership. Fill it in, following the instructions and answering all questions. Return the completed application to the Lodge Secretary with the prescribed fees.

• Your application will be read at a regular Lodge meeting. It will then be forwarded to the Investigating Committee, who will call you and set up a time for you and your sponsor to meet with the committee so that they can interview you.

• 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 indoctrination. During 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.

• The initiation is a very solemn and reverent ceremony, but with a "pomp and circumstance" legacy from our theatrical founders

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

ELKS MEMBERSHIP FEES:

• $20 with application
• $200 one time initiation fee Paid by the Club until March 31, 2013!
• $255 + ($20 for Grand Lodge) Dues: Payable annually or semiannually
• Annual dues are due: April 1st $275

AS AN ELK MEMBER YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THE FOLLOWING:

• Access to all clubhouse amenities
• Restaurants in which to choose
• Access to all social activities
• Access to swimming facilities (Only $125 annually)
• Monthly newsletter of activities & events
• Ability to reserve various areas of the club facilities for personal events
• Charging privileges while on Club property
• Member pricing on all pro shop merchandise
• Rental of a private locker if available
• Elks Auto Pay available
• Easy monthly payment plan available
• Reduced green fees playing as a non golf member
• As an Elk member (non golf) you may play golf up to 5 times a year

THE OFFER:

Join Elks 425 and sign up for a membership for 2012 between February 5 & March 31, 2012 and receive:

• The $200 initiation fee will be paid by the club.

• Contact our Marketing Director Mary Smith
• (574) 264-3060 ext. 113 for current
  
• promotions and discounts!