American Legion, Post 40 was charted in 1932, and serves the veteran community of Glen Burnie. Meetings are held the first Tuesday and second Wednesday of every month. To learn about membership and services of the American Legion, Post 40, visit the provided website.
The fraternal, humanitarian organization is dedicated to creating better citizens and helping the less fortunate. Its philanthropic work is its reason for being, with the Shriners being one of the more widely known branches of the Masons. The Order of the Eastern Star is its counterpart for women. Famous members of the Accepted Masons & Free Masons have included Nat "King" Cole, Michael Caine and Paul Revere.
The American Legion is a leading veteran's organization with posts nationwide. Post #175 hosts a variety of community events and fundraisers and operates a full bar, which offers bingo three nights a week. The hall is available to rent for private parties and other special events.
The Glen Burnie Elks Lodge, a member of the U.S. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is the local chapter of a fraternal non-profit organization that offers activities, events and provides volunteer services to the community. Events include meals, holiday events and game nights. The hall is available for rent, and bingo is offered most nights.
Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 116 A.F. & A.M. is the meeting lodge for the Freemasons fraternal organization. It holds bi-weekly meetings.
Archbishop Francis P. Keough Council was formed on April 26, 1962 with 64 charter members. Today it boasts approximately 200 members who come from the local parishes of St. Joseph in Odenton, Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville and Our Lady of Peace on Fort Meade. Council members are involved in many activities that promote charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in all of its service programs (church, community, council, family and youth activities) for the benefit of their fellow man. Membership to the Knights of Columbus is open to all practicing Catholic men over the age of 18.
A reception hall is available to rent and includes a kitchen, stove, ice maker, refrigerator, five round tables and 16 long tables. The pricing is subject to the amount of rental time required. Keough Council members receive a discounted price.
The American Legion is a leading organization which provides support services for veterans. Local posts hold regular meetings and also participate in community service programs and mentor youth.