Ballard Elks Lodge #827

So you’ve been thinking about joining the Ballard Elks Lodge – What are the first steps?

Eligibility

To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21 who believes in God.

Starting the Process

• If you know a current Elks member contact them and have them take you by the lodge to experience the social quarters or to an event to experience the fun.
• If you don’t know a member come by the lodge some time when the Lounge is open (hours) and walk in and introduce yourself to the bar staff – let them know your interested in joining.
• Download and Print our Membership Application or pick up a printed copy at the lodge during business hours.
• The Application Fee is $50.

It’s as simple as that! The entire process takes about a month.

Elks Lodges bring so much to their communities. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.

Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Getting Sponsors

You must be sponsored by a member of the Elks Lodge and reside in the jurisdiction of the Lodge you wish to join. You also need two other Elks who will be your co-sponsors. The Elk who proposes you for membership can help guide you through the application process.

Filling Out the Application Form

After your proposer fills in the required portion, you will be given the Application for Membership. Fill it in, following the instructions and answering all questions.

Return or mail in the completed application to the front office during business hours or to the bartender along with $50 application fee.

Your application will be read at a regular Lodge meeting.  You will be contacted (via mail) by our Lodge Secretary with a welcome letter inviting you to our Investigative Committee (interview).

Getting Interviewed

Our interviews are conduction the third Tuesday of each month between 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

After the interview is concluded, the committee will report to the Lodge concerning your membership. The members will be given a notice not less than 10 days nor more than two months before the vote will be taken.

Initiation

When the vote is concluded, you will be notified by our Lodge Secretary with a date to return for indoctrination (initiation).

You will also be told during the program the date you will be initiated. Initiation is on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

After initiation as an Elk, you can take part in all meetings and social functions of the Lodge.

If for any reason your application is rejected, you can submit a new application for membership after six months from the date of rejection.