{"id":1116,"date":"2025-03-20T17:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starmeats.com\/elkie\/?page_id=1116"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:46:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:46:27","slug":"membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starmeats.com\/elkie\/membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Become an Elk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1116\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1116-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1116-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-1116-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1116-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-hero-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-hero-image so-widget-lsow-hero-image-default-1e99863568bd-1116\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"lsow-hero-header lsow-section-bg-html5video\" >\n\n    \n    <div 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   \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1116-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1116-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-1116-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1116-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_mo-heading panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-mo-heading so-widget-mo-heading-default-d75171398898-1116\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"heading2\"><h2 class=\"title \">Become an Elk<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1116-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_mo-divider\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-mo-divider so-widget-mo-divider-default-d75171398898-1116\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"divider-fancy\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1116-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1116-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image 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Form<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elks.org\/membership\/default.cfm?source=Membership\">Begin your journey by clicking here to fill out a Membership Inquiry Form.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Sponsorship<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a sponsor who is a member in good standing of any Elks Lodge in the country.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, two other Elks will act as your references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Membership Application<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Your sponsor will provide you with a Membership Application, either as a hard copy or an online link.<\/li>\n<li>Follow all instructions carefully and ensure your application is complete.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\">If using a hard copy, return your completed form to the Lodge Secretary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The Application Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Lodge Meeting<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Your application will be presented at a regular Lodge meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Investigation<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The Investigating Committee will review your application and contact you to schedule an interview with you and your sponsor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Membership Vote<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The committee will present their findings to the Lodge members, who will vote on your application.<\/li>\n<li>The vote will occur between 10 days and two months after notice is given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Orientation and Initiation<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>If approved, you and your spouse will be invited to an orientation session, where you\u2019ll learn more about the Elks' charitable programs and initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Following orientation, you\u2019ll attend an initiation ceremony to formally become a member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Life as an Elk<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once initiated, you\u2019ll enjoy full access to Lodge meetings, activities, and social events, becoming part of a community committed to making a difference.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Reapplication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If your application is not approved, you may reapply after six months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1116-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1116-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-1116-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1116-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget 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