Membership
Membership in the order is open to any American citizen of good character who will pledge allegiance to our flag, who is over 21 years of age and believes in the existence of God. The applicant must be proposed by a member. The application, signed by the applicant and the proposer, shall be submitted together with a check for the Initiation fee to the Lodge Office. When elected to membership the applicant will be notified of the date of Initiation.
The applicant and family will be invited to an indoctrination program. This program is presented by the Lodge officers and will inform the new member and family, in greater detail, what they may expect from the Order and what their responsibilities are.
Dues And Membership Card
For new members the dues are pro-rated for the current year. After payment of dues, the Lodge Secretary will issue the membership card, which when signed by the member will gain him/her admission to any Elks Lodge. A card is available for the Member’s spouse. This allows their admission to the Lodge facilities at any time except on Lodge meeting nights. This card must be requested by the member at the Membership Office. A member shall not lend their membership card to another. A membership card is not subject for use by anyone other than the person named on the card.
Effective September 1, 2005 there will be a service charge to replace lost or stolen cards. Progressive lost card fees: First $25.00; Second $50.00; Third $100.00.
There is to be no lending of cards to non-members or members who have lost or misplaced their cards. House Rules 3/17/2007
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