WASHINGTON STATE ELKS

Get connected on elksonline.org

The elksonline.org platform brings Washington Elks lodges together online to share ideas, track activity, and take part in statewide games and challenges. Use this quick guide to register, check in to lodges, and use your votes to support lodges that are working hard on their online presence.

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Go to elksonline.org
Open your browser and go to elksonline.org. This is the main hub for the statewide online lodge community.
Arrow pointing at elksonline.org in the browser
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Create your account
Look for the Register option and follow the prompts. It only takes a minute and unlocks check ins, voting, and all of the interactive tools on the site.
Where to register on elksonline.org
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Activate from the email
Check your inbox for the elksonline.org verification email. Click the Activate your account button so your login is ready to use.
Activate your account button in the email
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Tweak your settings any time
Use the Tweak your settings link to update your information, reset your password, and control what you share on your profile.
Tweak your settings link
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Explore the member directory
Browse member panels from around the state to see how other Elks are using the platform. It helps everyone feel more connected across Washington.
Member directory panels
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Personalize your profile
Add a banner, profile photo, and any information you want to share. A complete profile helps your lodge feel welcoming and makes it easier for members to recognize each other online.
Example of a member profile with banner and info
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Play the lodge check in game
When you are at a lodge, enable your location and tap the check in button. You earn points and that lodge earns points too, which both feed into the statewide Online Presence scoring.
Geolocate game buttons used to check into lodges
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Track your lodge visit points
Your profile shows how many check in points you have earned. It is a fun way to track where you have been and to show your support for lodges across the state. These points also roll into the Online Presence competition totals for the lodges you visit.
Check in points score on user profile
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Use your 25 votes across Elkdom
Every member gets 25 votes to spread around Washington. Support your home lodge and help highlight lodges that are doing great work on communication, online presence, and activity. Votes count toward the Online Presence competition, and lodges that receive steady support through votes and check ins earn bonus points in the standings.
Links to lodge voting panels Example voting panel for a lodge
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Join the discussion forum
The forum is a place to share ideas, ask questions, and learn what other lodges are doing. A connected state is a stronger state, and every lodge voice matters.
Discussion forum link
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Keep the momentum going

As more members register, activate their accounts, check in, and vote, lodges stand out in the directory and in the Online Presence standings. The lodge that leads the competition will receive a monetary award at the 2026 Summer Convention that can be used for tech improvements. Lodges that consistently receive member check ins and votes earn bonus points in the competition, and a micro grant program is being developed to help with small, lodge based tech needs.

Ready to check in, vote, and represent your lodge online on elksonline.org?