Become a member of Old Bridge Elks MC
The best way is to attend one of our Charitable Events Have a good time while doing it and meet some of our members
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 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.
ARTICLE 2. Membership ELKS M C
a. Membership in the Elks MC shall be open to all persons 21 years of age or older, who are current active members in good standing with the B. P. O. E. and own and operate a motorcycle, with exception of the Support Vehicle Staff.
b. A person may become a member of the Elks MC by request (application) or invitation from a current member. Before any applicant becomes a member, they shall be required to participate in Club activities such as organized runs and meetings for a period of no less than Six (6) months or at the discretion of the Board of Directors. They must demonstrate good values and their ability to get along with current Club members and a willingness to uphold the Club’s Purpose. Also they must pay the prescribed donation as set forth in Article 11, Sections (a) and (b) below.
c. All applicants must be a member of the same Lodge as the Elks MC Chapter they are applying to.
d. All such applicants will be subject to an interview by the Chapter Board of Directors. They must express their reason(s) for wanting membership. Any Club members may attend such interviews. The members shall be given notice by email not less than Ten (10) days prior to such interviews.
e. All applicants must obtain an existing member of the ELKS MC to sponsor them for membership. The sponsor of that applicant is responsible for the applicant’s behavior and is also given the task of mentoring that person.
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