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Welcome to the Montana State Elks!
Each year we make a significant impact in the communities we serve through our unmatched fellowship and common mission. Community, Friendship, and Charity are the core of the work we accomplish. Through our activites we make Montana a better place to live, work, and play.
Who We Are ?
We are the Montana State Elks Association. Our role is to provide charity and volunteerism that benefits Montanans and the 25 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodges within our state. We are proud of our state major project which provides Rural Volunteer Firefighters grant money to fund necessary equipment and training that will improve their safety and efficiency.
Our Mission
Our organization is guided by our founding principles, charity, justice, brotherly love, fidelity, and belief in God. We love our communities and desire to preserve their cherished institutions, traditions, and values. We love and enjoy life and believe this enjoyment is increased by sharing it with family, friends and all with whom we connect. For over 150 years, the Elks has been dedicated to serving our fellow citizens through:
Drug Awareness
Veterans Services
Scholarships
Youth Activities and much, much more
Montana Elks News
Grand Exalted Ruler Bryan Klatt highlights Montana’s State Major Project on Q106 Rocks!
During the Montana State Elks Association Annual Summer Convention in Great Falls on July 11, 2025, Benevolent and Protective Grand Exalted Ruler Bryan Klatt and Past Grand Exalted Ruler Keith Mills joined Q106 Rocks! for a special on-air interview.
In their conversation, Klatt and Mills discussed the mission of the Elks organization nationwide, supporting communities through charity, fellowship, and service. They also spotlighted the Montana State Elks Association’s State Major Project.
The MSEA State Major Project is dedicated to helping Montana’s 8,000 volunteer firefighters perform their duties more safely and efficiently. Funded through a portion of each member’s State Per Capita fee and local Lodge fundraisers, the project represents the collective generosity of Elks members across the state.
Listen to the Interview
Interested in Becoming a Montana Elk?
We’re a fun group of people with a serious mission. The Montana Elks Association is committed to Community, Friendship and Charity. Our diverse membership does valuable work, forging lifelong friendships and creating an unbreakable bond of charitable giving in the communities we serve. If you’re interested in becoming an Elk and joining one of our many Lodges across Montana, please visit join.elks.org. Please fill out the form and it will submit your inquiry to the appropriate Lodge.
If you’re already an Elk and you’d like to invite someone to join, click on the same button to invite a friend to join!
Wondering if there’s a Lodge near you? Click on the Find a Lodge button to learn more.
We Volunteer to Make an Impact
Elks make an impact where we live, work, and play. Our Lodges work as a team to sponsor programs to build stronger communities by assisting those in need through scholarships, medical research, recreational opportunities, and lots more.
Youth Services
Youth represent the future of our great Nation. They are our nation’s most valuable asset. We are committed to supporting Montana youth.
Veterans Services
So long as there are veterans, we will never forget them. Our programs focus on service to veterans in need. Our veterans and active military members deserve our enduring gratitude for their service.
Community Investments
The Community Investment Program in Montana provides grants to local lodges to make much needed improvements to each Montana community we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities
The many activities supported by our local lodges require the tireless dedication of countless volunteers. We also work together as a State to meet many of our charitable goals.
Fundraising Efforts
Our fundraisers put the “FUN” in fundraisers. We work tirelessly to increase funds so we may continue providing for our communities.
In-Kind Donations
Donations are integral to supporting our mission. We rely on the generousity of the Montana communities we serve. Many of our programs benefit from in-kind donations.
Our Social Media
Don’t be left out of the Social Media loop! See what’s happening on the MSEA Facebook Page and interact with lodges and Elks in the State of Montana.
Social Shareables
Help us grow by sharing Elks social media posts. These shareables are focused on attracting younger members. Use and share these on social media to direct your friends to sign up for membership.
MSEA Partnerships
MSEA is committed to serving the missions of the Elks Grand Lodge and its respective programs. From Elks National Foundation to the Montana Elks State Major Project, each of our partnerships helps us to support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of many.
Grow Your Herds
The success of the MSEA and Elks Grand Lodge mission depends on our efforts to increase our herds. Talk to your family, co-workers and friends today about joining the Elks!