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Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks

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This symbol, generally represented by an elk head and the letters BPOE, represents membership in the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks.

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The Elks are one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the United States, with over one million members. Their emblem often incorporates a clock tolling the eleventh hour, directly behind the representation of the elk head to represent the "Eleven O'Clock Toast" ceremony conducted at every BPOE meeting and social function.
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