History of the Elks
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is one
of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. Since its inception in
1868, the Order of Elks has grown to include more than 1 million men and women in
more than 2,100 communities.
History of the Elks PDF
11 O'Clock Toast
You have heard the tolling of 11 strokes.
This is to remind you that with Elks, the hour of 11 has a tender significance.
Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be,
when this hour tolls upon the dial of night,
the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs.
It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander,
the mystic roll call of those who will come no more.
Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken.
Morning and noon may pass him by, the light of day sink heedlessly in the West,
but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes of memory
will be pealing forth the friendly message,
"To our absent members."
To Our Absent Members
Larry Schiavone
#2383
9/30/01 - 4/22/07
William A. Hamilton
#256
9/22/60 - 6/18/07
Joe Mawson
#1184
3/30/66 – 7/18/07
Robert J Wilkesman, Past Exalted Ruler
2/16/75 –8/14/07
Charles Dabrowski
#1002
4/1/78 –8/26/07
Ed Turner
#1269
6/15/80 – 9/4/07
Al Jenkins Jr. (cm)
#56
5/28/61 – 9/4/07
Richard Oliveri
#1965
6/13/93 – 10/6/07
Bill Ahlman
#2467
2/5/03 – 12/2/07
Francis Stopyra
#385
6/14/70 – 1/3/08
Leo Trotochaud
#1666
6/14/87 – 2/13/08
Clarence Hedges
#701
10/28/74 – 4/18/08
Richard Letourneau
#2065
4/01/97 – 5/09/08
Richard Bennett
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- 7/19/08
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