107th Annual Elks Parade
Summit Elks
Summit Elks joined and marched with 1,500 New Jersey Elks in the 107th Annual Elks Parade on Saturday June 8th. Leading Summit were Esquire Lou DeSocio and Exalted Ruler Fred Honold.
Immediately following was Leading Knight Rocco DiPiano who organized two dozen Elks with Summit’s 20 x 40 USA Flag. At the reviewing stand of NJ State Elk Parade Judges, Rocco called an “audible” to have Summit Elks closest to the judges stand lower our USA Flag to the ground while those furthest away raised our Grand Ol’Flag on High. The judges, went “Wild in Wildwood!” Summit was awarded 3rd place for parade honors among all 107 NJ Lodges who participated.
Become a Member of the Summit Elks
To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21 who believes in God. The Summit Elks Lodge #1246 has close to 3,000 members, they predominantly come from these communities: Summit, Berkeley Heights, The Chathams, Millburn – Short Hills, New Providence & Westfield. For more information visit summitelks1246.org.
ELKS 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 and Elks Share.
