Lodge

Our History

High Point Lodge #1155 was chartered in July, 1909. Not long after the High Point Lodge was instituted, we purchased a three story house on Broad Street that faced the downtown railroad tracks. Shares of stock were sold to members to raise money for the down payment. The first Elks Lodge was demolished and replaced with a building that stands on the corner of Elm and Kivett Drive. The second Lodge was sold to North State Telephone after our present Lodge building was built in 1980.

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Who are the Elks?

Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our Veterans. We promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.

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Veterans

Mission

The Elks are committed to their mission,“So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” The Elks National Veterans Service Commission takes that pledge one step further, and promises service to our nation’s veterans and military members, with a special focus on service to those in need.

Veterans Service Commission

The Elks National Veterans Service Commission was established in 1946, immediately after World War II, with the sole mission of serving our nation’s veterans. Though much has changed since then, the Elks’ dedication to serve veterans and military members in need has never wavered. In VA clinics, veterans’ homes, USOs, homeless shelters and more, thousands of Elks volunteers give generously of their time, energy and resources to serve veterans and military members each year.

Programs

When it comes to serving veterans, the Elks have a long and storied tradition of being there when they were needed most. Since we began, the needs of military members and returning veterans have continued to change, and the Elks have adapted to those needs, remaining an ever-present ally to those who have served this country. Programs include Adopt-A-Veteran, Freedom Grants, VA Voluntary Service, Veterans Leather and Welcome Home.

Community

Camp Carefree

The North Carolina State Elks Association (NCSEA) has chosen Camp Carefree as one of its State Major Projects. Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a FREE, one week camping experience for kids with chronic illnesses. The program also includes camps for well siblings of ill children, and a week for children with a sick parent. The campground has accommodations for 120 campers, counselors and medical personnel, and offers the recreational and craft activities of a traditional camping program. Through our fund-raising events the North Carolina Elks have donated more than $200,000 to help support the camp. Click HERE to watch the Camp Carefree documentary.

Giving Back

Our Lodge has donated over $1M to our community since 1909. Recipients include The American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Heroes Center, HP Tiny House Development for Veterans, HP Food Alliance, Heart Strides, HP LEAP, Camp Carefree, Swim for Cancer, Feeding Lisa’s Kids, HP Cancer LoveLine, Hospice of the Piedmont, Open Door Ministries, Vet Safety New, HP Community Writing Center and HP Community Against Violence. Our Members are very generous in their volunteer activities and charitable donations. Click HERE for more information.

Local Schools

Our Antlers youth group organized a Book Drive where they collected over 900 books, which were handed out to the students at Union Hill Elementary School. Our Lodge has also volunteered at the Southwest High School Senior Class cookout for over 20 years. Each year we provide and cook hamburgers and hot dogs for the graduating senior class (over 350 students).

 

Donate Life America
Donate Life America is a nonprofit organization leading its national partners and Donate Life State Teams to increase the number of donated organs, eyes and tissues available to save and heal lives through transplantation. Please visit www.donatelife.net for more information.

Youth

Hoop Shoot

Our annual Hoop Shoot serves to highlight the Elks commitment to America’s youth. From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named — one boy and one girl in each of three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Click HERE to watch the Hoop Shoot PSA.

Antlers Group

The Antlers Program is a chance for young people in our community to get involved with the Elks in the many service-related projects our Lodges sponsor. Our Antlers are probably best known for volunteering and sponsoring a team each Spring & Fall at the Miracle League field in High Point. You can see on the face of each player, family member, coach, volunteer and spectator how much this experience touches every heart. They’ve also volunteered countless hours to Camp Carefree.

Drug Awareness Program

The Elks National Drug Awareness Program is the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States. Elks believe that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. With that in mind, the program reaches out to youth of all ages and backgrounds. Through the 2,000 Lodges in communities across the country, Elks work to combat youth substance abuse. Elroy the Elk, the program’s mascot, reminds young kids that hugs are better than drugs.