In A,Small Town I Grew Up In Theres A,Bar Called The Elks Its Like A,Fraternity You Have To Get Voted in To Be A,Member

Both elks and moose lodges were very popular back 50 years ago.

They are popular among both hunters and veterans. Went with my babysitter to the moose lodge as a kid. Played bingo in fact there.

VFW is the same thing BTW but for veterans only.