LEBANON ELK’S LODGE #422                  LEBANON,OHIO ~ FOUNDED 1898

                                                     THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS

WHO ARE THE ELKS?

Since 1868 the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has been serving their local communities, helping and honoring our nations veterans.  Our lodge chartered in 1898, has been carrying on this tradition serving the southwest district of Ohio and the residents of Lebanon.

What are the Elks About?

This Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship." This Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship."

What do the Elks Do?

The Order spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefiting special needs children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships, scouting, athletic teams, veterans' works, a national "Hoop Shoot" free-throw contest involving more than 3 million children, physical and occupational therapy programs and patriotic programs.