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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by an existing Elks member. Visit elks.org or contact Lodge 2401 directly through the lodge's page at elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodge=2401 to connect with a member who can guide you through the application process."
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            "answer": "The lodge is located at 18951 Elks Lodge Road in Milford, Delaware 19963. It sits on its own dedicated road, offering a private, spacious setting distinct from typical in-town venues."
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            "answer": "As part of the national Elks organization, Lodge 2401 actively supports youth scholarship programs, veteran services, and local community outreach. The Elks have donated over $200 million nationally to charitable causes, and local lodges carry that mission into their own communities."
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            "answer": "Absolutely. Elks membership provides reciprocal privileges at lodges across the United States, so you can enjoy the hospitality of any of the more than 1,500 lodges nationwide when you travel."
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