The Order of Elks is a national fraternal organization with headquarters in Chicago and 2,224 subordinate Lodges in every State, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Philippines, the Canal Zone and Puerto Rico. Membership is limited to citizens of the United States, over twenty-one years of age who believe in God. Currently there are over 1,280,000 members of the Elks. Most Lodges have a ladies auxiliary. <br /> <br />Our Mission: <br /> <br />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. http://www.njelks.org 2010-09-09T16:50:47+01:00 text/html 2009-03-19T12:49:42+01:00 http://www.njelks.org http://www.njelks.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1414 State President William J Pelter Jr's Welcome Message Malcolm J. McPherson Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Paul D. Helsel, PGER Grand Lodge Sponsor Contact The NJ State Elks Association E-mail the State Secretary Contact the NJSEA Internet Operations Team Our Internet services provided courtesy of NJ Internet Access Elks Camp Moore in the News Click here to see the Video 6th Annual Army of Hope Picnic Sunday September 12th, 2010 at 12pm-4pm Lacey Lodge, 900 Beach Blvd,Forked River,NJ Click here for more information Miracle on the mountain Fundraiser Click here for more information