2012 - 2013
David Heiden, Exalted Ruler
Nancy Goldsworthy, Esteemed Leading Knight
Tom Frazey, Esteemed Loyal Knight
Bruce Beattie, Esteemed Lecturing Knight
We are honored to have you visit our website. We hope that you will take the time to explore the site and to gain an understanding of what
it is to be a modern member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Find out who we are, what we are, what we do and how you might
join our charitable fraternal organization!
The Order of Elks is distinctly American. It is a national, charitable
organization founded on the principals of Charity, Justice, Brotherly
Love and Fidelity. Here in Oregon our two primary charities are
the Meadowood Springs
Speech and Hearing Camp and the
Elks Children's Eye Clinic, part of the
Oregon Health and Science University. Through the Elks
National Foundation, which is the charitable arm of
the Order, we offer local and national scholarship
programs. We also offer other Youth Programs
such as the Teenager
of the Month Awards, Elks
Drug Awareness Program, and the Elks
National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. Our Veterans are very important to the Elks. The BPOE Elks offer services to our veterans, such
as the Elks National Veterans Service Commission, and grants to maintain
the Elks Veterans Memorial in Chicago.
Our Lodge here in Portland is just one of many across the United States, all committed to the same goals. As a member of the Order, you are
welcome in any of the over 2100 such Lodges from Alaska to Florida. A definite plus if you’re traveling for business or pleasure as Elks
tend to treat each other like extended family.
We hope that after viewing our site you may have a better understanding of today’s Elks and you may even be interested in joining our Order and helping
us with our worthy causes. And lest you think we are all work and no play, take a look at our Photo Gallery,
our Lodge Calendar and our Entertainment
Section! And check back often! The site is on-going and new photos and articles will be posted frequently.
If you're in our area, please drop in and ask for a tour of our Lodge. Visitors are always welcome. And if you're anywhere else in the
country, check the phone book and contact the Lodge nearest you.
Lodge, Committees, and Charities!
