The Order spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefitting physically handicapped children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships, scouting, athletic teams
Exalted Ruler Pete D'Antoni would like to welcome you to Manahawkin Lodge 2340. Our lodge meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. 520 Hilliard Boulevard, Manahawkin NJ 08050 609-597-1107
Directions: In Ocean County; Route 9 to Hilliard Boulevard (east). Approximately 1 mile on left.
From all other locations: Garden State Parkway to exit 63 (Route 72 East) to Route 9 North then as above.
ABOUT ANTLERS LODGE #6:
Manahawkin Antlers Lodge #6 was instituted on January 7, 2006 with 22 charter members becoming ANTLERS. Past Grand Exalted Ruler Arthur Mayer, Jr., State President Rich Gathen, Past State President Reggie Craig and South East District Deputy Ray Hallock were among the many dignitaries to attend this event. President Ralph Moscato was installed as the First President to lead the Manahawkin Antlers in the 2006 - 2007 year.
PURPOSES:
This Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship."
MEMBERSHIP:
The Order is a non-political, non-sectarian and strictly American fraternity. Proposal for membership in the Order is only by invitation of a member in good standing. To be accepted as a member, one must be an American citizen, believe in God, be of good moral character and be at least 21 years old.
WHAT WE ARE:
•A fraternal order with nearly a million members and a 141-year history.
•A network of more than 2000 lodges in communities all over the country.
•A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships, an inspiration to youth, a friend to veterans and more.
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 and Elks Share.
