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Joseph Pedone
It’s an honor and privilege to serve the NJSEA …. and I am truly humbled by the trust you have placed in me.
Over this next year, our primary focus will be to continue to strengthen the bond within our Elks communities and expand our impact throughout the state of New Jersey. Our goals this year will go a long way in achieving this bond with our communities.
I’m asking each lodge to work to receive grant money so that we create a very strong brand awareness across all the communities we serve. It also increases opportunity for new membership.
Inviting non-members to our larger state events like The Jim Hall Picnic, Miracle Run and Army of Hope picnic ensures that all who attend leave with a real understanding of our state initiatives OUR Veterans, and state major project Elks Camp Moore.
By building participation in all our youth programs as well as our Path/Peer leadership we begin providing an avenue for the youth of today to understand the value of what we do as Elks.
And growing membership again this year to a net 3,000 will continue to solidify our association.
In honor of the hard-working NJ Elks members I chose this tagline,” We Work for a Cause, Never for Applause”.
Bev and I look forward to working alongside each of you and we’ll be seeing you all on the road where Elks roam.
God Bless the NJSEA, its’ membership, and all of our Veterans and Special Children
Fraternally yours.
Joseph Pedone
NJSEA State President
Membership Information
So You Want to Join the Elks?
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 Lodge you wish to join. 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.
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.
If for any reason your application is rejected, you cannot make application for membership for six months from the date of rejection.
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