Greetings from the Constitution State and welcome to the Connecticut Elks Association website. There are 30 lodges in our state with approximately 24,000 members. I was honored to be installed as the State President on May 30th 2026. We are an extremely patriotic organization who believes in God and country.

I have been a member of the Branford Lodge #1939 for 32 years and my wife Amy has been a member for 16 years now. Our daughter Madigan looks forward to becoming a member when she turns 21 next year. Amy and I both believe strongly in our programs and look forward to volunteering to help others. We have programs to teach children about Americanism, Safety and Drug Awareness. We also have Scholarship programs for those seeking to continue their scholastic journey after high school. We have Hoop and Soccer Shoots that help teach kids about sportsmanship and friendly competition. We have been associated with CCMC, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for over 65 years and have donated over $6 million dollars.

We are also a major sponsor for the Connecticut Special Olympics. Our members volunteer at their Soccer Skills Competition every Summer as well as their Holliday Sports Classic in November which includes volleyball, bowling, basketball and weightlifting. Connecticut members enthusiastically raise money for Special Olympics through the Polar Plunge, “Over the Edge” at the Mohegan Sun Casino or by participating in the “Elks Migration” walk from the Boston Lodge or New York City Lodge to our Westbrook lodge.

Every year we have a Major Projects Booth at the Grand Lodge National Convention. This year we were awarded the highly sought after 5 Stars award. We are extremely proud of our accomplishments for these programs.

I encourage you to visit one of our lodges and witness the great things we do in our communities not only for children but for our veterans as well. We are a patriotic group in Connecticut that exemplifies the motto “as long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them!” I strongly encourage you to consider becoming a member if you’re interested in giving back to your community and enjoy assisting those in need. You will not be disappointed by witnessing the great pride and participation our members share. Connecticut Elks truly do exemplify the phrase, “Elks Care, Elks Share.” I guarantee each lodge will have a program that will interest you in participating in the great work we do!