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Our Mission 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 organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share. Origin The Elks organization was founded in New York City on February 16, 1868 under the name "Jolly Corks" by 15 actors, entertainers and others associated with the theater. In ensuing years, membership expanded to other professions. Purposes This Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues 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 and cultivate good fellowship." Membership The Order is a non-political, non-sectarian and strictly American fraternity. Proposal for membership in the Order is only by invitation of a member in good standing. To be accepted as a member, one must be an American citizen, believe in God, be of good moral character and be at least 21 years old. What We Do The Order spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefitting physically handicapped children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships, scouting, athletic teams, veterans' works, a national "Hoop Shoot" free-throw contest involving more than 3 million children, physical and occupational therapy programs and patriotic programs. The youth of our country have always been important to the Order. It is for this reason the Elks Drug Awareness Education Program was launched to warn primary grade students and their parents of the dangers in drug use. Additionally, every lodge observes June 14th as Flag Day, a tradition which the Elks began in 1907 and was later adopted by the Congress as an official observance. How do I Become a Member of the Princeton Elks? Princeton Elks is a group of caring and fun people. If you are interested in joining the Princeton Elks Lodge, please contact the Lodge Secretary . |
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354 Route 518 Skillman, N.J. Lodge Mailing Address: Princeton Elks Lodge #2129 P.O. Box 217 Blawenburg NJ 08504 For GPS Purposes Use Following Address: 354 Franklin - Georgetown Turnpike Skillman, NJ 08558 Telephone Information: (609)466-9813 Key Contacts: Exalted Ruler: Carol Raymond Secretary: Linda Shafer secretary@princetonelks2129.com Treasurer: Maureen Apicella treasurer@princetonelks2129.com Trustee Chairperson: House Chairman: events@princetonelks2129.com Ellen Robbins Membership Chairman: Camp Moore / Special Children's Tammie Fischer specialneeds@princetonelks2129.com Web Master: |
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