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.
You must be sponsored by a member of the Elks Lodge and reside in the jurisdiction
of the Sedona Lodge. You also need two other Elks who will be your co-sponsors. The Elk who proposes you for membership
must obtain a Membership Application from the Lodge Secretary.
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 the completed application
to the Lodge Secretary with the prescribed fees.
Your application will be read at a regular Lodge meeting. It will then be
forwarded to the Investigating Committee, who will call you and set up a time for you and your sponsor to meet with the committee
so that they can interview you.
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.
When the vote is concluded, you will be notified and asked to present yourself
and your spouse for indoctrination. During indoctrination, you will learn more about the Order's programs and charities.
You will also be told during the program the date you will be initiated.
After initiation as an Elk, you can take part in all meetings and social functions
of the Lodge.
For more information contact the Sedona Elks Secretary, Don Waggoner at 928-282-7571.