“Watch Bismarck Grow” was the motto when the lodge was founded in 1910. We are proud of our past and look toward the future as we are one of the largest Elks Lodges in the Nation.
Our Vision
- To be the premier Elks Lodge which all other Elks Lodges strive to emulate
Our Mission
- As engaged members we will preserve and promote Elkdom by teaching the foundations of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love & Fidelity to our belief in God and Americanism
- We cannot weaken; we will not falter, in our charitable and community service goals
- We will achieve and maintain such distinction in food and beverage service, and atmosphere for our members and their guests, sustaining our clubs’ first class reputation
- We will accomplish the above while upholding policies and practices which promote a fair and positive working environment
Values
- Honesty – of word, deed, purpose, justice
- Integrity – of the individuals, leaders and the Order
- Respect – for self, fellow Elks and for our Order
- Good Cheer – friendships and fraternity
- Vision – responsiveness to changing needs with input from new and long-term members
- Trust – the bedrock upon which all that is good in our Order and our Nation is built
- Commitment – to growth, charity and accountability
