Indiana Elks Association

The Indiana Elks Association, Inc. is comprised of approximately 19,018 dedicated Elks and their families belonging to 65 Lodges within the six Districts that make up our great State.

Our State Association is incorporated under the Indiana Not-For-Profit Corporation Act of 1971 for the following purposes:

To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government.

To unite the Lodges of the State of Indiana of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and the members thereof in closer bonds of good fellowship and fraternity; to protect and promote the interests of the Order within the State of Indiana; and to regulate its internal affairs consistent with the Constitution and Statutes of the Order under the supervision of the Grand Lodge of the Order; and

To further the welfare and common good of Lodges of the Order in the State of Indiana.

MISSION STATEMENT
of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organiztion, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Orer of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.

Elks National Convention - Indianapolis
July 4 - 9, 2015
Opening Ceremonies Sunday, July 5th @ 3PM

Chuck Curtis - PSP
Larry Shaver - PSP
Host Convention Committee Co-Chairmen

Hon. James C. Varenhorst
Past Grand Exalted Ruler
Honorary Chairman
and
Indiana State Sponsor