The Rhode Island State Elks Association has grown to almost 6,000 men and women. We are

your neighbors, your co-workers, your friends. We represent the

broad spectrum of Rhode Islanders. There are 10 lodges

throughout the state.

Smithfield

East Providence

CoventryW. Greenwich

SouthKingstown

BristolCounty

WestWarwick

Woonsocket

Westerly

Newport

Tri-CityRISE

The 10 Lodges of the RI State Elks Association

The Elks are committed to America’s Promise. Building a better future for our youth

We have sponsored Drug-free proms in over 2000 communities across America.

Youth Programs

Then…..

1953…Now

2008

Little League

Youth ProgramsYouth Programs

SOCCER SHOOT

The Elks “Hoop Shoot” free-throw program is the largest coeducational sports program in the country. More than 3,000,000 kids will participate In this year’s contest.

For over 75 years we have invested in our future through

the Most Valuable Student scholarship program.

*Only the U.S. Government gives more scholarships than we do, and

they print their own money.

Youth ProgramsYouth Programs

The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student contest awards 500 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, to students pursuing 4-year degrees. Male and female students compete separately.

Elks Most Valuable Students

The Elks have

pledged not to forget our

nation’s veterans.

Veterans Program

In thousands of communities, men and women of our local lodges are working to meet local needs, whether that’s funding the local food bank, supplying instruments for a high school band, holding a drug-free prom, or promoting literacy at schools and libraries.

We believe in helping others, but we also believe in having fun. Often we manage to combine the two.

Thank You