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Elks Care, Elks Share – Are you an Elk?<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n
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Eligibility<\/h4>\n

To be eligible for Seattle Elks Lodge #92 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.<\/p>\n

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Help Grow Your Lodge<\/h4>\n

Send an Invitation to Join the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America.<\/h4>\n

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Seattle Elks Lodge #92 Membership Sign-up Steps:<\/h4>\n
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  1. If you know a current Elks member contact them and have them take you to the lodge to experience the social quarters or to an event to experience the fun.<\/li>\n
  2. If you don\u2019t know a member come by the lodge when the Lounge is open and introduce yourself to the bar staff \u2013 Let them know you\u2019re interested in joining.<\/li>\n
  3. 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 can help guide you through the application process.<\/li>\n
  4. Download and print this Membership Application or find an application form in the Lounge during business hours.<\/li>\n
  5. Return the completed application to the front office during business hours or to the bartender along with our $25 application fee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Processing \/ Interviews \/ Initiation:
    \n6. Your application will be read at a regular Lodge meeting. You will be contacted (via mail) by our Lodge Secretary with a welcome letter inviting you to our Investigative Committee (interview). Our interviews are conduction the third Tuesday of each month between 6:30 \u2013 8:30 pm<\/p>\n

    7. After the interview is concluded, the committee will report to the Lodge concerning your membership. You will be given a notice not less than 10 days nor more than two months before the vote will be taken.<\/p>\n

    8. When the vote is concluded, you will be notified by our Lodge Secretary with a date to return for indoctrination (initiation). Initiation is on the fourth Tuesday of every month.<\/p>\n

    After initiation as an Elk, you can take part in all meetings and social functions of the Lodge!<\/p>\n

    Reinstatement
    \nIf you used to be a member and want to be reinstated click here for instructions.<\/p>\n

    Rejection Process:
    \nIf for any reason your application is rejected, you can submit a new application for membership after six months from the date of rejection.<\/p>\n

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