Homer Elks Lodge #2506.
This website is designed to provide information on who, what, where and why the Elks of America exist.
To begin with, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was established in 1868 in NYC by prominent professionals for social purposes. In time, the Order was instrumental in local community acts of charity which would become part of the mission statement.
The Elks have become the nation’s largest fraternal organization with over 2 million members.
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National Programs
652
Lodge Members
16
Projects Done
10
Awards Won
1974
Chartered
Community Presence
Veteran’s Services
Gen. John Pershing was given the task of memorializing our fallen heroes after World War 1. Being an Elk, he chose November 11. The eleventh day of the eleventh month.
Student Recognition
We host a Student of the Month Dinner & Award event to give recognition to those students who achieve academic excellence while volunteering in the community.
CP & Major Projects
New York State Elks Association has chosen Cerebral Palsy as the official charity. Lodge members can participate by joining the Gold Card Club which helps fund families needing support.
Sports Programs
Lodges in each district host soccer and hoop shoot events. Children from the community compete through their schools to participate in district finals. Winners from each state compete for national honors.
Drug Quiz Show
Area elementary school teams compete in the Elks Drug Quiz Show to bring awareness and education to our school children through a game show style format,
Banquet Room
Our Lodge banquet room can accommodate up to 200 people with a commercial kitchen. From receptions, birthdays and showers to meetings, conferences and blood drives.