To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice,Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief inGod; to promote the welfare and enhance thehappiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit ofAmerican patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; toperpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and toprovide for its government, the Benevolent andProtective Order of Elks of the United States ofAmerica will serve the people and communitiesthrough benevolent programs, demonstrating that