MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BENEVOLENT, PATRIOTIC ORDER OF DOES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To exemplify the Principles of Patriotism, Charity, Loyalty and Love; to acknowledge a belief in God; to promote charitable works, patriotic ceremonies and social functions to instill hospitality and a spirit of love, patriotism and fellowship among our Members; to exist independently from the Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, but always with the desire to work in harmony with them and to keep uppermost in mind the idealism of Elkdom.