The term 'GROUP STARTED AS THE JOLLY CORKS' is referring to the Elks, a fraternal organization founded in 1868. The Elks were originally known as the Jolly Corks and were formed by a group of actors and entertainers in New York City. The organization was created to provide a social outlet for its members and to promote charitable activities. Today, the Elks are one of the largest fraternal organizations in the United States and have over 1 million members.