Mission Statement - To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share. All information posted to this FaceBook page is intended to reach Elks Lodge #9 members in good standing and/or their family members. Photos, videos and content of members, family and friends are done so with 'Implied Consent' - consent not expressly granted by a person, but rather granted by a person's actions and the facts and circumstances of a particular situation. Should a #9 member find a post to be inappropriate, please notify by private message and the post will be deleted as quickly as possible. Elks Saint Louis Lodge #9 is located in the Saint Louis Missouri suburb of Creve Coeur ( 12481 Ladue Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141 ) and is one of eight lodges in District 4780 which consists 1. Affton # 2635, Crestwood # 2503, Ellisville # 2664, Florissant # 2316, Manchester # 2058, St. Charles # 690, Saint Louis # 9, and Troy # 2805.