To become a Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, you must be:

  1. A citizen of the United States of America who will pledge allegiance to and salute our Flag.
  2. 21 years of age or older
  3. Of good character
  4. A believer in God

If you want to become a member, contact any officer or Member of this or your local lodge.

There are four steps to becoming a member, they are:

  1. Submit your application
  2. Application Interview
  3. Orientation
  4. Member Initiation

If you would prefer to fill out a manual form, you may download it here (this is a fillable PDF). Once filled out, please scan and email to our Membership Coordinator, Anne Lawrence (membership@bpoe1181.org), and/or if you have any questions about membership or the application process.

Pay your Candidate Initiation Fee online

If you want to Join Bremerton Elks Lodge #1181, please fill out the form below. Our Membership Coordinator will contact you to schedule your interview.

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Elk Membership Application

Your Information

The person below has proposed my membership to Bremerton Elks Lodge #1181. It is okay if you are applying and don't know anyone at the Lodge. Please place NONE in each box, 000000 in the Membership Number field, test@test.com in the email field, and 000-000-0000 in the phone field.

of Lodge #1181

If you were born in another country, when and where were your final naturalization papers issued?

Were you born in the USA? *

Are you willing to assume an obligation that:

  1. Will no conflict with your duties to yourself, or your family, or your religious or political opinions, and that
  2. Will bind you to uphole the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America
Assume Obilgation Answer *
Are you now a member of or directly or indirectly participating in the activities of any group or organization, or supporting or adhering to beliefs or tenets advocating the overthrow of the government of the United Stats or any of its political subdivisions by for or violence? *
Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, or been convicted of, a felony or crime of moral turpitude? *
Have you been a bona fide resident within the jurisdiction of this Lodge immediately preceding the date of this application? *
Have you ever served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America? *
Have you ever been proposed for membership in any Elks Lodge? *

You must provide two additional references other than the Proposer. All must be Members of the Order. This is fine if you are applying and don't know anyone at the Lodge. Please place NONE in each box, 000000 in the membership number field, test@test.com in the email field, and 000-000-0000 in the phone field.

Reference #1

Reference #2

List all places of residence and your occupation for the five (5) years preceding the date of this application if different from the address and/or occupation previously provided in Step 1.

Have you lived or held a different occupation in the last five (5) years? *
Please select all Lodge Activities you may be interested in.
Please select all Lodge Civic & Community interests you may have.
Would you be interested in serving as an Officer of the Lodge? *
I wish to receive all notices electronically. *