The Yellowknife Elks Lodge is an organization dedicated to the betterment of our community through charitable endeavors. Membership is open to all men and women over the age of 18.

Through the volunteer efforts of our members we generate funds to help in a multitude of local and national programs. Our donations are widespread and include items such as:

• Sponsor of Yellowknife Air Cadets #815 since 1972
• School lunch and reflective tape programs
• Assistance for community non-profit organizations
• Major supporter of the new Aven's Center and major contributor of the YK Ski Club/Elks Youth Center
• Major supporter of the Elks Hearing Center

Membership of the order costs $75 per year. The lodge meets twice a month every second and fourth Monday. Membership in the lodge entitles you to participate in all lodge events, attendance and voting privileges at meetings and the ability to sign in 3 guests to our private club, The Yellowknife Elks Club. In return, it is our hope that all prospective members would donate some time towards assisting us in our fund raising endeavors.

The process of membership involves completing an application and subsequent initiation ceremony.

YK Elks Club Membership Requirements and Benefits

The Yellowknife Elks Club is really the business part of the Yellowknife Elks Lodge and as such is governed by the policies and regulations as established by the Lodge membership. The Club is operated by a committee of the Lodge known as the Club Management Committee. The Executive establishes policies and regulations for the operation of the Club which in turn is administered by the Manager.

The club membership is different from the Lodge or Royal Purple membership in that it entitles members only to the privileges of the respective Orders. To become a member of the club the following conditions apply:

• An annual Club membership fee of $75 ($10 for seniors over the age of 65 yrs.) is required. This fee is payable prior to December 31st for the following year.
• Club members may be male or female.
• Club members are not entitled to admission to any other Elks clubs by virtue of membership in the Yellowknife Elks Club.
• No former Elks or Royal Purple member may become a member, under Grand Lodge Regulations, unless he or she has not been a member of the Order for at least five (5) years.
• Members are allowed to sign in 1 guest.
• Members are responsible for the behavior of his or her guest and the guest must leave with the member.

YK Royal Purple Membership Requirements and Benefits

To be a member of the Royal Purple, you first must make application and have a sponsor and a seconder of Royal Purple members in good standing of the lodge.

Once you have been initiated into the lodge the following applies:

• Your dues of $60 per year must be paid in full by December 31st. You are issued a membership card each year and must produce upon request.
• Royal Purple meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. As a member of the lodge, you have club privileges. Proof of membership may be required.
• You may sign in a maximum of 3 guests.
• You must attend 100% of lodge meetings in the first year to be eligible to vote as a delegate at District Meetings or Convention. Thereafter, you must attend 50% of lodge meetings.
• You may be requested to participate in volunteer and fundraising events.
• You may be entitled to a reduced rate for special functions sponsored by the lodge or club.