A MESSAGE FROM THE EXALTED RULERThe Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is 128 years old, having been founded in NewYork City in 1868. This American fraternity dedicated to Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, andFidelity spread rapidly across the United States and it's territories. Only 28 years later, fully 16years before Arizona became a State, the 330th Lodge was chartered in the wild territory in asmall community named Prescott.In 1996, Prescott Lodge #330 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of the UnitedStates of America, "The Mother Lodge of Arizona", will celebrate 100 years of service to theCommunity, the State and to the Country.Our beloved Country and State and City of Prescott have changed vastly during these past100 years while the Order of Elks has changed very little. The American Flag still stands at theside of the altar and the Bible still rests on the altar during all meetings. The Pledge of Allegianceto the Flag and an opening prayer are still given prior to conducting the business of the meeting,and a closing prayer is still given prior to declaring the session closed.Prescott Elks Lodge #330 is extremely proud of our centennial milestone and ask thatPrescott and the surrounding communities and indeed the entire State join us in celebrating 100years of ELKDOM in Arizona.John C. WrightExalted Ruler1995 - 1996