Friday night dinners are the heartbeat of Lodge 215. Doors open and plates go out starting at 6:30 PM every Friday, with meals ranging from $10 to $20 depending on what's on the menu. The food is honest, satisfying, and made for a crowd that's actually hungry after a long week.
Beyond the dinner table, the Lodge offers a full social hall for events, a members' lounge to unwind after work, and an ongoing calendar of community fundraisers that benefit local charities throughout the Tyler area. Members gain access to a national network of over 2,000 Elks lodges across the country, plus local programs focused on youth, veterans, and civic improvement.
Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to American citizens 21 and older who believe in God. Prospective members are encouraged to visit a Friday dinner, meet the crowd, and ask questions. The process is straightforward and the people guiding you through it are the same ones you'll be serving alongside.