Oklahoma Elks Association

     
     

Welcome to the Oklahoma Elks Association

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. Since its inception in 1868, the Order of Elks has grown to include more than 1 million men and women in more than 2,100 communities.

 

The BPO Elks is committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism. To that end, Elks have now disbursed, over the course of the Order's history, more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to the nation's youth, its veterans, the disadvantaged and handicapped, and to individuals and groups in support of patriotic and civic programs. Annually the BPO Elks give more than $200 Million in this fashion, and the Order ranks as one of the largest private providers of college scholarships in the nation.

 

The Elks have created a quiet network of good deeds that has profoundly changed millions of lives for the better, more

 

Read about the origins of the BPOE

A Message from Your State President

With November comes the half-way point in our state association year and what a year it has been so far.  From a rainy but high-spirited Volleyball Tournament to a great Flag Day commemoration at Midwest City Lodge,  the year was off to a great start.  The Cadet Lawman Academy in Burns Flat brought a new appreciation of the many projects supported by our great state association and the fun and fellowship had by all, golfers and non-golfers alike, at the Billy O. Wilson Golf Tournament in Sapulpa helped supply needed funds to keep the many programs we support in business.

            A wonderful National Convention, Christmas in July, Car and Bike shows, the many great Luau’s  and all the amazing hospitality for which our Lodges are well known made the time fly by throughout the Summer.

The Fall Workshop allowed us to take stock of the progress of our committees and increase our emphasis on Ritual with the able assistance of some great coaches and judges. A preliminary budget review gave encouragement that we can complete the year successfully if we stay on track with the first of the year. The Convention Committee worked flawlessly to ensure everyone had a good time and the entertainment - complete  with a little Oklahoma Cowboy music – brought down the house.

Fall also brought the state Soccer Shootout where the Elks proved that a little rain – or maybe more than a little – could not dampen the competitive spirit of our Youth nor the committee which serves them.  Throw in a couple of Octoberfests, some District Golf Tournaments, and a fantastic One Hundred Year Celebration at Mangum Lodge and it’s time for the annual Veteran’s Banquet hosted by Oklahoma City.  What an event that was: an evening to celebrate the contributions of our Veterans and congratulate the many volunteers who serve them, all the while enjoying the precious freedoms purchased by their efforts. Thanks to the committee who organized that great event and all who helped make it happen. We can never say thank you enough.

            As we enter the Holiday Season, Susanne and I extend our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful Christmas Season to all our members. We are thankful for your service to the State and for allowing us to serve with you to benefit the many people in need whose lives are made a little better by the Elks of Oklahoma.

Fraternally,
Millard Pickering - State President

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your State President's Travels

 

2009-2010 MVS Scholarship Contest Results
Click here for a list of winners

 

Calendar of Events Around the State