Community dinner in the North Penn Elks lodge hall

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Elks care. Elks share.

For over half a century, North Penn Elks Lodge No. 1979 has been raising scholarships, honoring veterans, feeding neighbors, and opening our hall to everyone who calls Colmar, Pennsylvania home.

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Serving Montgomery County: Est. 1955; Serving Montgomery County
Members strong: 210+; Members strong

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Every campaign below is run by our members and every dollar stays local. Donate online in under a minute — a tax acknowledgment letter is available for every gift.

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Gifts to our charitable funds may be tax-deductible — the lodge provides a written acknowledgment for every donation.

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Photos from dinners, drive totals, weather cancellations, and last-minute volunteer calls — our Facebook page is the fastest way to keep up.

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Become an Elk

Membership is open to American citizens over 21 who believe in God. You’ll need a sponsor — if you don’t know a member, stop by any Tuesday or Friday and we’ll introduce you around.

The bronze elk statue in front of North Penn Elks Lodge

1Visit the lodge or ask a member to sponsor you.
2Submit your application — the lodge votes at the next regular meeting.
3Get initiated, get your card, and pick a committee to serve on.

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