Elks History
Elks Firsts
A list of important events in the history of Eks Lodge 484.
- First Lodge Meeting - May 9, 1899
- Charter Received - July 12, 1900
- First Indiana State BPOE was formed - 1910
- BPOE Lodge 484 first membership in State BPOE - May 2, 1912
- First recorded public entertainment provided by the Elks for the Citizens of
- New Castle-May 10& 11, 1910
- First Ladies Night - October 15, 1912
- First Charity Fund Established - December 5, 1912
- First Donations to YMCA - 1919
- First Donations to Salvation Army - 1919
- First Donations to Red Cross - 1922
- First Orphan Children’s Donations - 1923
- First Medical Financial Assistance for Children - 1925
- First Fund Drive to Build A Hospital in Henry County - 1928