Americanism
The ambition and goal of the Americanism Committee is to quicken the spirit of American patriotism and to stimulate an awareness — a genuine feeling of pride and respect toward patriotism — so that we as Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will become constant reminders to the people of our Nation that America truly means freedom and that Elks Care and Elks Share.
State Chairman
Billy Krause
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About Americanism
​The Committees on Americanism — Grand Lodge, State and Local — are charged with implementing the patriotic activities of the Order and its Subordinate Lodges. Each Lodge should take part in as many of these programs as possible in order to accomplish a diversified impact for Americanism in their area.
Program Details & Activities
Flag Programs
1) Fly the American Flag, Day and Night.
2) Flag-Flying Calendar (Half-Staff schedule)
3) Present a Flag or a flagpole to the Community.
4) Present a Flags to new residents of the Community.
5) Present Classroom Flags to Every School
6) Present Flags to Boy/Girl Scouts
7) Offer Flag Retirement Programs
8) Replace Worn-out flags
Community Activities
1) Honor new American citizens.
2) Honor Citizens for Outstanding Service
3) Honor Aware for News Media
4) "Get Out and Vote" Program
5) Cooperate with Local Service Clubs
6) Work with School Boards, PTAs, etc.
7) Flag History display
8) Conduct Veterans Remembrance Program
9) Participate in Parades (4th of July, Christmas, etc.)
Lodge Activities
1) Heritage Corner (Order Code No. 571400 at shipping@elks.org)
2) Flag Day
3) First responders' day or night
4) National Patriotism Week
5) Lodge Programs for Veterans in Hospitals.
Public Relations
1) Distribute "Honor Our Flag" Decals
2) Distribute "About Our Flag" Booklet
3) Display "Honor Our Flag" Billboard/Placard
Americanism Contests
1) Americanism Essay Contest
2) Lodge Americanism Brochure Contest
3) Lodge Poster/Coloring Book Contest
Other
1) Other Displays for Community Special Days
2) Distribute “Citizens Rule Book”
3) Distribute “Flag Code”
4) Distribute American Flag Lapel Pins
5) Present Recognition Certificates for Flying Flag
6) Distribute Children’s Pledge Kits to Schools
7) Distribute Pledge of Allegiance Wallet Cards to Schools