IBPO Elks Of The World

08/18/2026

📸 Show Your Elks Pride!

Personalize your Facebook profile picture with an Elks Facebook Photo Frame for just $3.00 Check out the link.

https://www.ibpoew.org/elk-news-magazine/p/elks-facebook-profile-photo-frame

After making payment, email your photo to Angela Swain at [email protected].

Your support benefits the Grand Lodge Media Relations and Communications Department and helps offset printing, marketing, and production costs.

💜💛 Support our department and the IBPO Elks of the World as we work together to reignite our image everywhere!

$3.00 | Limit 1 per order

08/16/2026

The Annual Grand Lodge Civil Liberties Luncheon "Standing for Democracy: Yesterday, Today, and Tomarrow" reached a powerful moment as Grand Exalted Ruler Attny. Leonard Polk Esq. presented Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott with the Elijah P. Lovejoy Award, the highest honor in Elkdom, for his courage and commitment to Civil Liberties. Director PGER Bro. Damien Kirkwood & Directress PGDR Dtr. Carolyn Toney Mistress of Ceremonies PGDR Dtr. Vickie Blue.
A moment of legacy, leadership, and purpose.

08/14/2026

SHRINE WEEKEND 2026 — LODGING IS AVAILABLE!

Planning to join us for Shrine Weekend? Don’t wait to secure your room!

📅 October 16–17, 2026
🏨 Quality Inn – Franklin, Virginia
📍 1620 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851
📞 (757) 740-5754

When making your reservation, be sure to mention Code: ELKS.

We’re just a short drive away from the Shrine Weekend activities. Rooms are limited, so book early!

See you in October!

08/14/2026

As we close out an incredible week in Baltimore, we come together one final time for the Grand Lodge and Grand Temple Closing Session.

Friday, August 14, 2026

Safe travels home to everyone returning to their families and communities. Thank you, Baltimore, for the memories, fellowship, and service.

See you in New Orleans in 2027!

08/13/2026

Today’s Activities — Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:00 AM — Daughter’s Election

3:00 PM — Spelling Bee & Music Dept.

Please check the official schedule for rooms and event times.

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Help us capture the memories of the 125th Grand Lodge & 121st Grand Temple Elks Convention!

Please scan the QR code or join via the attached link. https://join.photocircleapp.com/ZK3289Z9SA add your photos to our PhotoCircle. Share your convention moments, daily activities, fellowship, programs, and special memories so we can preserve this year’s experience together.

Thank you for helping us document the convention from every perspective.

08/12/2026

New Orleans, here we come! 💜💛

The 126th Grand Lodge & 122nd Grand Temple Elks Convention is headed to New Orleans in 2027!

Get ready for fellowship, service, tradition, and unforgettable memories in the Crescent City.

New Orleans 2027 — we’ll see you there!

08/11/2026

Drill-O - Rama