Elks of Canada

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Elks of Canada
FoundedSeptember 26, 1912;112 years ago (1912-09-26)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
TypeFraternal organization
AffiliationIndependent
Former Affiliation Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
StatusActive
ScopeNational
PhilanthropyElks & Royal Purple Fund for Children
Chapters200 lodges
Members300,000+ lifetime
Headquarters402-2631 28th Avenue
Regina , Saskatchewan S4S 6X3
Canada
Website www.elksofcanada.ca

Elks of Canada is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1912 as a separate but affiliated entity of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Although the Elks of Canada became a separate entity in 1970, the two "share a common history and enjoy a friendly relationship." [1]

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History

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On June 12, 1912, three men from Seattle, Washington - N. D. Woodworth, A. M. Sommers, and Irvin Baruch - received articles of incorporation from the Dominion of Canada to promote and begin a Canadian lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.). [2] However, only Woodworth had previously been a member of the B.P.O.E. and did not receive authorization from the B.P.O.E. to establish a Canadian lodge. Charles Edward Redeker, a Canadian seeking to establish the B.P.O.E. in Canada, received permission from the Grand Exalted Ruler of the American B.P.O.E. to start a lodge in Vancouver, British Columbia. [3] On September 26, 1912, Redeker and other interested parties met in Vancouver to officially form the B.P.O.E. During the meeting Redeker was appointed as the first Grand Exalted Ruler of the Grand Lodge of Canada, the body overseeing the organization of future lodges. [3]

Despite financial problems, the B.P.O.E. rapidly expanded throughout Canada. In November, 1913, it relocated its headquarters to Toronto to better serve the rapidly growing number of lodges in eastern Canada. [4] By 1914, there were 37 B.P.O.E. lodges across Canada. [5]

In November 1913, the B.P.O.E started its first magazine, The Dominion Elk, the same month. The Dominion Elk ceased publication in November 1914 and was republished beginning in 1917. [6] Due to financial difficulties, the magazine was discontinued in 1933, with two brief issues appearing in 1939. [7] The magazine was reintroduced in 1947. [7] The paper was eventually replaced by the Canadian Elk which continues to be published today.

In 1970, the Elks of Canada became a separate entity from the American B.O.P.E. The organization continues to grow, with lodges across the country.

Membership

As of 2024, membership requires one to be a person of good reputation, be an adherent of lawful governance and ordinance, and be at least sixteen years of age. [8] Until 1998, women were excluded from the Elks of Canada. [9]

In 1979 it had 300,000 members. [10] In 2024, it has more than 200 lodges and more than 7,000 active members. [11] Its headquarters are located at 402-2631 28th Avenue in Regina, Saskatchewan. [12]

Past Grand Exalted Rulers

This is a list of the past Grand Exalted Rulers, the national organization's president. [13] [14]

Activity

The Elks of Canada's national charity is the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children. [15] Founded in 1956, the charity provides financial assistance for the medical needs of children with hearing and speech disorders under the age of 19.

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References

  1. ↑ "Invitation to join" (PDF). Elks of Canada. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-26.
  2. ↑ Redeker, Charles Edward (1937). Early History of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the Dominion of Canada and Newfoundland. Windsor, Ontario: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. pp. 1–2.
  3. 1 2 Redeker 1937, p. 2.
  4. ↑ Redeker 1937, p. 39.
  5. ↑ Redeker 1937, p. 54.
  6. ↑ "History". 2013-09-06. Archived from the original on 2013-09-06. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  7. 1 2 A History of the Elks of Canada, 1912-1987. Regina, Saskatchewan: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. 1989. p. 21.
  8. ↑ "Join Us". Elks of Canada. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  9. ↑ "History". Elks of Canada. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  10. ↑ Schmidt, Alvin J. Fraternal Organizations Westport, CT; Greenwood Press p.106
  11. ↑ "Lodges". Elks of Canada. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  12. ↑ "Contact". Elks of Canada. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  13. ↑ Redeker 1937, p. 89.
  14. ↑ "PGER". Elks of Canada. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  15. ↑ "About Our National Charity". Elks of Canada. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
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