Membership in the Lodge
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you have skills or experience that can be used for volunteer service?
Do you want to enjoy a social network of friendship and fun while helping others?
Everyone has their own reasons for joining the Elks, whether they're looking for a way to give back to the community or just want a friendly place to meet new people. We welcome anyone who is interested to get in touch with us or drop by the Lounge and discuss what it means to be a member of the Lodge.
Besides the friendships and camaraderie, the sense of helping your community here in Okotoks, and the links to a strong history, becoming an Elk means that you will also be welcomed in the many clubs throughout Canada and the USA. Many American clubs also have campgrounds for RV-ers and also often have a lounge or restaurant where you can go for food and drink, and for entertainment while away from home.
What do the Elks Do?
A national, fraternal and charitable organization promoting and supporting community needs through volunteer efforts of local lodges.
What is Membership?
Once you are initiated you can participate in all of the order's events and meetings.
Why be a Member?
To help out in the community, have fun, and meet new friends.
Cost of Membership?
Contact the Okotoks Elks Lodge BPOE#31 for current membership fees and dues.
Who can become a member?
Any person of good reputation, a believer in a Supreme Being, an adherent of lawful government and having attained the age of majority as established by the province or territory in which the Lodge is located.
What is the Elks Membership process?
All applicants for membership must complete a membership application form and be proposed by a member in good standing at a regular meeting of the Lodge. Once the Lodge Secretary informs the Lodge that the applicant has paid all necessary dues and fees, a ballot upon the admission of the candidate is taken.
If approved, a date for an initiation is set. Once initiated by the use of a special and meaningful ceremony, the member is equally entitled to every privilege of membership.
