The term BPOE COUSIN is an acronym for Benevolent and Protective ORDER of Elks (BPOE) and ORDER of OKAPI (OKAPI). The Elks are a fraternal organization founded in 1868, and the ORDER of OKAPI is a charitable organization founded in 1895. ELK is a three-letter acronym for the Elks, while ELKS is a four-letter acronym for the same organization. ORDER is a five-letter acronym for the ORDER of OKAPI. Together, these two organizations form the BPOE COUSIN, which is a charitable organization that works to support the community.