On behalf of the RI State Elks Association, Jerry Halleck, State President and his officers, welcome to the R.I.S.E Home Page.

 
Rhode Island has miles of scenic beaches, terrific restaurants, many points of interest, and some of the best Elks Lodges in the nation. Be sure to stop in to visit us!
 
The Elks is largest and most active fraternal organization in the United States. The Order of the Elks is a benevolent organization, not a social or business club. It is dedicated to service to our communities and our Country. The various phases of our work, whether it be with the fortunate or unfortunate youths, care of the needy, Veterans Services, promoting of Americanism, or other benevolent activities, offer you a wide choice from which you may choose your areas of interest.
 

To learn more about Elks and what we do, visit the National Elks Website.

Who Are the Rhode Island Elks and What Do We Do?

 

Upcoming Events Across the State - See What's Happening!

 

10 10 10 Campaign Challenge for ENF

 

ENF: By the Numbers

 

Ask how your Lodge is supporting the imPossible Dream Charity for Kids!

 

Elks Organ and Tissue Donation Program

 

RI State Elks Vocational Grant Application

 

Lodge Membership and Development Newsletter - Read it now!

 

News Spotlight:

Bristol County Elks receives a $2500 Grant from Roger Williams University Fund for Civic Activity
 

Funds will be used for the East Bay Cares Program, providing non-perishable food items to the

local food pantries and soup kitchens.

The East Bay Cares Program was initiated in the Fall of 2008 by Program Chairman David Cioe,
Exalted Ruler of the Bristol County Elks. Now in its third year, the need in the community is
ever-increasing and the Bristol Lodge and its Members continue to work hard on their fundraising
efforts to keep this vital program growing. Congratulations to the Bristol County Elks!
 

Bristol County Elks Lodge #1860 received a $3000 Grant from the Rhode Island Foundation

Bristol County Elks Lodge #1860 received a $3000 Grant from the Rhode Island Foundation for

their ongoing East Bay Cares Program, which provides food items to supplement the shortages
at community food pantries and soup kitchens in the East Bay area.
 

Westerly Elk History

For the first time in Westerly Elk History, 4 new members were installed by their husbands.  Wednesday,
July 27, 2011, the Officers of the Westerly Lodge of Elks planned a surprise for the incoming members. 
Since the 4 out of 5 of the new members were wives to officers of the lodge, the Initiation Ritual was
performed by their husbands.
 
Area 1 Sponsor, PGER Peter Affatato and his lovely wife, Irene, at the
GER visit / RISE 75th Anniversary Ball