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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Convenes in Tampa, July 4-July 7th

Delegates throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal will converge on Tampa, Sunday, July 4, through Wednesday, July 7, 2021, for the 156th annual National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. There are nearly 60,000 Elks Members from the state of Florida, and 730,000 nationwide.

Elks Celebrate Flag Day Since 1908

Local Elks Lodges throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal will celebrate Flag Day on June 14, 2021. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the only fraternal organization to require a formal observance of Flag Day.

November is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

An estimated twenty million Veterans are living in our communities. Each with a different story, they all shared a common pledge: to support and defend this country. In an effort to honor and support these Veterans, Elks National President Paul R. Ryan has proclaimed November to be Veterans Remembrance Month.