Welcome to

Lancaster Lodge 1478

The largest fraternal organization in the world started over 150 years ago with hundreds of thousands of members and almost two thousand lodges nationwide. Members of the the Elks support numerous local and national causes. The Lancaster Lodge has served their community since 1904.

Find Out Who We Are
Bingo Every Wednesday-7 PM
Meetings-2nd and 4th Tuesday
$1 Wing Night Wed & Thurs

Our Founding Principles

To promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism; and cultivate good fellowship.

Charity

Charity

From scholarships to donations, the organization promotes the giving to others in all forms.

Justice

Justice

The belief in, and fight for, fairness and equality for all people around the world.

Brotherly Love

Brotherly Love

The principle of love thy neighbor, regardless of race, creed, orientation, or gender.

Fidelity

Fidelity

A faithfulness in ones country, community, and family above yourself.

Scholarships

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2020 competition totaling over $2.4MM. Lancaster Lodge presents scholarships each year to local students.

Trench Trophy

The Trench Trophy is a local scholarship and award program that recognizes high school athletes around WNY. The award, started in 2003, was founded by members of the Lodge and still calls the Lancaster Elks home.

Drug Awareness

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks offers a resource center for the Elks National Drug Awareness Program - the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States.