Lodge #2771 offers a full slate of social and civic programming built around the idea that a community organization should actually feel like a community. Karaoke nights and member dinners run regularly and give everyone a reason to gather mid-week or on weekends without a big occasion required.
On the civic side, the lodge channels Elks National Foundation resources into local scholarships, drug awareness programs for youth, and support for veterans in the Texarkana area. Members gain access to lodge facilities for private events, a welcoming bar area, and a network of Elks lodges across the country whenever they travel.
Membership is open to U.S. citizens 21 and older who believe in the order's core values. The application process is straightforward, and the lodge's current members have a reputation for making newcomers feel at home from the first visit.