Americanism

The ambition and goal of the Americanism Committee is to quicken the spirit of American patriotism and to stimulate an awareness — a genuine feeling of pride and respect toward patriotism — so that we as Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will become constant reminders to the people of our Nation that America truly means freedom and that Elks care and Elks share.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks proudly sponsors the traditions of Patriotism. Many programs and events that celebrate our American way of life are traditions in each Lodge. Some of these programs are the Flag Day program, the Americanism Essay Contest, the Certificate of Honor for Properly Flying the Flag, Veterans Services, honor new American citizens, honor citizens for their service to the community, promote National Patriotism
Week, and to design and maintain a Heritage display in each Lodge that focuses on the principles of Americanism and patriotic values.