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
If you are traveling on business or vacation please see if there is a lodge close to where you will be at. I always find it interesting to stop by another lodge and see how good we have it or learn something from the lodge that you are visiting. Also, check the social media site/web site of the lodge that you will be visiting and you can see what is going on the day you visit.
The North Carolina State Elks Association (NCSEA) is a charitable organization who strive to make our North Carolina communities a better place to live. Our lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
The ENF is a endowment fund. Started in 1928, the princpile is never touched. The ENF works off the interest to help the Elks in their community with all of their programs. With over 750,000 Elks members this fund continue to grow.