In this episode of Minute Book, we turn our attention to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Does, a lesser-known yet powerful "unofficial" women's auxiliary of the Elks. Founded in 1921, the BPO Does offered women an organized, fraternal path to service, sisterhood, and social impact at a time when many fraternal doors were closed to them.Heather and Seth dive into:The founding story and early controversies of the BPO DoesSurprising facts about the Does' contributions to charity and communityWhere you can still find active Doe Drove chapters todayWhether you're a lifelong Elk, a fraternal historian, or just curious about the women behind the scenes, this episode sheds light on a group that deserves more recognition. 🎨 Artwork by: Chase Lewondowski ⁠@chas.lewando⁠🎵 Music: Ridin' de Goat, composed by Jim Fisk, performed by the Vintage OrchestraFor more info and behind-the-scenes content, visit ⁠MinuteBookHistory.com⁠ or follow us on Instagram or YouTube ⁠@MinuteBookHistory⁠ @fraternalcollections

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