Who We Are
The Mission Statement of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
VETERAN’S COMMITTEE
We have a deep respect and admiration for our veteran community. We continually honor our country and those the served in many ways. Each year the Boston Lodge holds an annual Memorial Day service at Mt Hope Cemetery, and every year on June 14th we honor the American Flag with our annual Flag Day ceremony. This year alone, our Veteran’s Committee answered the call to aid our veterans by holding a drive to collect toiletries, hats, gloves, and other necessities needed. Over 100 bags were assembled for men and women and were donated to the Veteran’s Shelter in Boston. None of this could be possible without great leadership and the desire to give back by so many of our members. Honoring those who so selflessly gave themselves to us in service and protection of our nation is a small price to pay.
ELK’S REST
Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian, Founder of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, son of a clergyman, was born in Exeter, Devonshire, England on October 22, 1842.
In November 1867, Vivian arrived in New York City to try his fortune. After coming to America, he and a small group of entertainers who were living in boarding houses in New York formed a social group called the “Jolly Corks”, which became the foundation of the Order of Elks. When one of their members died shortly before Christmas 1867, leaving his wife and children destitute, the Jolly Corks decided that in addition to good fellowship, they wanted to have a more enduring organization to serve those in need. On February 16, 1868, they established the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Charles A. Vivian, a successful comic singer and actor in London, won acclaim for his role as the “Admiral” in Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pinafore”. He organized an entertainment company in late 1875 or early 1876 and played with great success in many cities of the West Coast.
He married Mary Imogene Holbrook, a dramatic reader, in Oakland, California on July 9, 1876. The newlyweds, billing themselves as “The Vivian Entertainment,” left California immediately, performing in towns, mining camps, and military forts throughout the Western states and in larger cities such as Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York.
He later joined another touring company in St. Louis in 1879. The company played throughout Kansas and disbanded after finishing in Denver. Leadville, Colorado was at the height of the gold fever and the Vivians moved to Leadville where Charles opened, renovated an amphitheater, and renamed it “Vivians Opera House” in September 1879.
Charles A. Vivian succumbed to typhoid and pneumonia on March 20, 1880 at the age of 37. His remains were exhumed April 28, 1889 and re-interred in “Elks Rest” in Mount Hope Cemetery at Boston, Massachusetts.
Also pictured above is the gravesite maintained by Boston Lodge #10 for the victims or the Arcadia Hotel Fire in Boston, December 3, 1913. 28 lives were lost in the tragedy, and Boston Lodge has provided a final resting place for 18 unclaimed people. For information on the history of this tragic event, please click on the link below.
Volunteerism
We need your support to do our work — contact us to learn how you can become a member and volunteer. Elks care and Elks share is one of our mottos. Being an Elk is a great privilege. With that privilege comes the great opportunity to serve. Service work is never easy, but incredibly necessary and important. The ability to help those less fortunate is a tremendous honor. The Elks is not simply just a club, but a community of citizens, performing selfless acts, who know that giving back has its own reward. As we say “always ready to hear the cry of affliction.” We are here for our members and community.
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ANNUAL SENIOR’S EATER DINNER
Youth Sports And Activities
Boston 10 has a long history of nurturing and supporting our youth through a variety of events. Programs such as the annual Hoop & Soccer Shoot contests, annual kids Christmas and Halloween parties, and youth sports and programing sponsorship. We take great pride in being an active part of the community, and helping children have the opportunity to be involved and active in their communities as sponsors of area school events and aid.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS
Please see the following link for the application process for the Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Information. ***Please note: As we continue to develop the page, we will include downloadable applications for the Ross/Vey and Cifre Scholarships . Notifications will be sent out when they are available online***
https://www.elks.org/scholars/
MONTHLY BULLETIN
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Contact Information:
Boston Lodge of Elks #10
1 Morrell St.
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-1125
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