BY-LAWS OF THE MARYLAND DELAWARE AND DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA ELKS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
A MARYLAND CORPORATION

PREAMBLE
This association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodges in the State of Maryland, State of Delaware and District of Columbia, is formed to unite all Elks in closer bonds of fraternity; to further good fellowship among Lodges; to protect and promote the interests of this Order in the State of Maryland, State of Delaware and the District of Columbia, and to bear true allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE II – OFFICERS AND DUTIES
ARTICLE III – ELECTIONS
ARTICLE IV – ELKS CAMP BARRETT
ARTICLE V – MEETINGS AND FISCAL YEAR
ARTICLE VI – REVENUE
ARTICLE VII – COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VIII – WILLIAM J. JERNICK MEMORIAL FUND
ARTICLE IX – RELATIONS WITH GRAND LODGE
ARTICLE X – ORDER OF BUSINESS
ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS