Elkdom, as an Order, seeks ever to exemplify the noble traits of the stately Elk, from which it takes its name. The Elk, unlike the more ferocious animals of the forest, while fleet of foot and ever ready to fight in defence of its weaker members, is naturally docile and lives in peace with all mankind. 

So we teach all to be quick to hear and strong in responding to the calls of fraternal service such as the circumstances of life may bring upon us. We are bound together by the ties of a great fraternity whick seeks to make life sweeter, people better and the world happier.  

The faults of our Members we write upon the sands of the sea, where they may be quickly effaced and fogotten, while their virtues we inscribe upon  he tablets of our hearts so that we may realize in a larger degree the living meaning of the Brotherhood of Man.