Properties (43)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
organization
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gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:Benevolent_and_Protective_Order_of_Elks
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gptkbp:annualEvent |
gptkb:Elks_National_Convention
Flag Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Dinner Elks Hoop Shoot |
gptkbp:charityWork |
scholarships
youth programs community service drug awareness programs veterans support |
gptkbp:colors |
white
blue red |
gptkbp:community_involvement |
local charities
youth sports scholarship programs drug awareness initiatives veterans assistance programs |
gptkbp:founded |
1868
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gptkbp:founder |
Charles_Vivian
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gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:Grand_Lodge
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the largest fraternal organizations in the U.S.
has a history of supporting education has a history of supporting veterans has a history of supporting youth programs has a long-standing tradition of philanthropy promotes charity and community service contributed_to_the_creation_of_the_Social_Security_Act involved_in_the_establishment_of_the_National_Veterans_Administration involved_in_the_establishment_of_the_Boy_Scouts_of_America |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Elks Lodge
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gptkbp:leadership |
Grand Exalted Ruler
local lodges state associations |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:membership |
over 1 million
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gptkbp:motto |
Elks_Care,_Elks_Share
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gptkbp:numberOfRooms |
over 2,000
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gptkbp:symbol |
elk
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gptkbp:website |
www.elks.org
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