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2011-2012 ALBERTA ELKS FOUNDATION
EXECUTIVE AND COMMITTEES
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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Alberta Elks Association was
founded in May, 1928, dedicated to the idea of furthering the service
work of the Lodges in the Province of Alberta. As the years of service
went by, many members expressed a desire to have a formal project set
up.
Several attempts were made to set up projects starting in 1963, from joint
government/Elks projects to Elks only projects. In 1968 the provincial
raffle was started to provide a method to raise funds for any project
that may be chosen.
The Alberta Elks Foundation was founded in 1970, with incorporation being
completed January 30, 1972. The Foundation is a charitable companion
society of the Alberta Elks Association and is governed by Bylaws
and Regulations; as amended from time to time, insofar as they complement,
supplement, add to and are not inconsistent with the provisions of the
Grand Lodge Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations. Membership consists
of all registered members of those lodges under the jurisdiction of the
Alberta Elks Association and the Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association.
The registered objectives of the Foundation shall be to:
a) Assist the benevolent activities of member lodges.
b) Encourage and advance the efforts and purposes of the Elks and
Royal Purple Fund for Children.
c) To establish and maintain
province wide charitable fund raising activities.
d) To hold, use and administer funds and property for the purpose
of:
i. Maintaining and advancing education, recreation
and research activities
ii. Rendering charitable assistance to individuals,
organization and research activities
iii. Establishing and maintaining community used recreational
or other facilities
e) To exercise all powers given to Societies by the Societies Act,
R.S.A. 1981-c S-18
f) Generally to stimulate, encourage and develop the principles of
charity, justice, love, fidelity and noble citizenship
The funds for the Alberta Elks Foundation are to come from the annual
raffle, casino proceeds, gifts from individuals or member Lodges, bequests
or investments. These funds are administered by seven trustees who
are charged with the task of reviewing all applications for funds.
The trustees are able to approve grants up to $2000.00 for projects that
meet the Foundations objectives. Any request exceeding $2000.00
has to be approved at the annual general meeting of the Foundation.
Many diverse Lodge projects have been assisted by funds from the Alberta
Elks Foundation; bands, playgrounds, hospitals, schools, ambulance services,
fire departments, recreation centres, seniors centres, kidney and heart
patients, and starting in 1986 the Institute for Stuttering Treatment
and Research.(ISTAR).
The Alberta Elks Foundation is registered with Alberta Registries and
also with Canada Customs and Revenue operating with a Charities
Registration number.