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Welcome to the official site of the Missouri State Elks Association, established October 12, 1909.

We are comprised of approximately 30,000 dedicated Elks and their families belonging to 71 lodges within 8 districts that make up our magnificent state.

Mission Statement

To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care – Elks Share.

Message from the Missouri Elks Association State President, Mike Polson

Welcome to the Missouri Elks Association (MEA) website. I hope you enjoy your visit with us. My name is Mike Polson and I have the privilege of serving as the Missouri Elks Association State President for the fraternal year 2026-2027.

My Moto for the year is – Elks Members Powering the Future

Without members, Elkdom cannot survive. Our members, officers, and family members of Elks are the driving force for our Order. It shows up every day, with the support we give to the veterans, youth, and first responders in our communities, and without your dedication, devotion, and love for the Elks, these programs wouldn’t exist.

But this also means installing new members in a timely manner and retaining our delinquent members. We also need to reach out to wayward members, and let them know that we care about their friendship and membership and let them know that we would like have them come back and have some fun and in the near future and reinstate them. Communication is key.

As a Graybar Electric retiree after 31 years in the IT department, I felt it appropriate to model my pin after “electricity”. What does electricity provide? Power! And how do we Power the Future? Through the power of members! As a Graybar Electric retiree after 27 years in Marketing, Julie’s pin represents the light bulb, shining a light on opportunities to do good in our communities. Grants allow us to serve our communities, veterans, and youth, with projects that we may not have been able to do before. Like any organization, there is a transfer of knowledge when new leaders are sworn in, and Elks Lodges are no exception. The Past Exalted Rulers (PER) pin represents valuable information and insights to the current Exalted Rulers (ERs). Additionally, the PER Association sets an exemplary standard in supporting the Elks National Foundation and the Benevolent Trust.

In closing, I want to thank the Members in our order for doing what Elks do. Elks Care, Elks Share. Julie and I look forward to visiting all the Lodges and socializing with your members, and are excited to meet all y’all.

Fraternally,