{"id":148,"date":"2026-07-25T00:45:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2026-08-06T02:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T02:33:37","slug":"2-who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/?page_id=148","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WHO-WE-ARE-PHOTO-725x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WHO-WE-ARE-PHOTO-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WHO-WE-ARE-PHOTO-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WHO-WE-ARE-PHOTO-768x1085.png 768w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WHO-WE-ARE-PHOTO.png 1055w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-3-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this organization is to increase the popularity of our common interests, riding and enjoying our membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. 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 State of America will serve the people and communities though benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining the fellowship of motorcycling with the charitable mission of the Elks, you are essentially <strong>by combining the fellowship of riding with the charitable mission of the Elks, Elks Riders become the driving force that helps local Lodges serve their communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elks Riders serve as a vital, high-energy extension of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Defines the Elks Riders:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your commitment to supporting your home Lodge first ensures that your local organization remains strong and well-funded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You leverage a shared passion for motorcycling to build deeper bonds between members than might occur in a standard meeting setting.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;By riding, you bring visibility to the Elks&#8217; charitable causes, making your community impact more tangible and widespread.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &#8220;Coast to Coast&#8221; aspect of your group is a powerful asset. It allows for a cross-pollination of ideas, shared resources, and a sense of belonging that extends far beyond your specific town or city.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Join the Elks Riders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come ride with purpose. Serve with pride. Make a difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support Veterans &amp; First Responders <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build Lifelong Friendships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give Back to Your Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy Charity Rides &amp; Adventures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strengthen Your Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Riders in 27 States and growing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Whether you ride every weekend or simply want to serve your community alongside fellow Elks, you\u2019ll find friendship, purpose, and pride in the Elks Riders Association.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elks Lodge First. Riders Second. United by Service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connected by the Open Road.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-11_25_00-PM-1024x372.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-11_25_00-PM-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-11_25_00-PM-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-11_25_00-PM-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-11_25_00-PM-1536x558.png 1536w, https:\/\/elksriders.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-11_25_00-PM-2048x744.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-148","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":458,"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148\/revisions\/458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elksriders.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}