The Elks Magazine Online Edition

The Elks Magazine is published ten times a year for the members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and is available in print or online.

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Online Issue

Current Issue: October 2026

Features

24

2026 Grand Lodge Convention Highlights

Elks from all across the country gathered in Chicago, Illinois, for the 161st Grand Lodge Session, during which they elected leaders for the 2026–2027 lodge year.

32

The Origins of Professional Football in America by Tom Scudder

During the decades leading up to the first NFL Super Bowl in 1967, professional football grew from humble origins into one of America’s favorite sports.

Departments

6

Message from the GER

8

It’s Your Business

10

Healthline

12

News of the Lodges

38

Supporting Our Troops

40

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

46

Elks Drug Awareness Program

48

State Association News

50

Elks National Foundation