Esperance Elks Lodge #2507

08/06/2026

The Most Valuable Student scholarship will never go out of style.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the competition, ranging from $4,000 to $30,000 over four years. With this scholarship, students gain more than just financial aid—they gain an appreciation of service, a network of like-minded peers, and an for life.

Applications are open to current high school seniors. No relation to the Elks is necessary to apply. Be fearless and apply today at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

08/05/2026

Congratulations to our newest members, initiated at a special meeting tonight! Please “wELKome” Carol Conley and Shannon Fox as the newest members of our Lodge! With these two, we now boast 342 members and a net gain of +7 so far this year! Come join a growing Lodge - message us here or at [email protected] for more info on how to join!

08/01/2026

Calling all high school seniors: Applications for the 2026 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest are NOW OPEN!

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the competition, ranging from $4,000 to $30,000 over four years. No relation to the Elks is necessary to apply.

With this scholarship, students gain more than just financial aid—they gain an appreciation of service, a network of like-minded peers, and an for life.

Find eligibility requirements and other important details at

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-...

07/30/2026

A reminder that there is no meeting on the first Tuesday in August. However, there will be a special meeting of the Lodge for the purpose of Initiation of two American Citizens on Wednesday, August 5 at 6pm. House Rules prohibit the Club to be open during a regular or special meeting of the Lodge, but will reopen to members only after the conclusion of the special meeting.

The next regular meeting of the Lodge will be on Tuesday, August 18 at 7pm.

07/29/2026

Did you get a letter in the mail from the Lodge regarding updating your contact information? Fill out the bottom of the form and return it to the Lodge, or confirm your information online at www.elks2507.org/members. Thank you for all you do!

07/27/2026

The countdown is on! Applications for the Most Valuable Student scholarship open in LESS THAN A WEEK (on August 1)!

If you know any incoming high school seniors, encourage them to apply! No relation to the Elks is necessary to win one of these MVS scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year.

With this scholarship, students gain more than just financial aid—they gain an appreciation of service, a network of like-minded peers, and an for life.

Find eligibility requirements and other important details at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

07/23/2026

This post has been making its rounds between Lodges and State Associations on Facebook recently, and shows just how simple it is to be a “good human” in the Elks. There are plenty of committees that meet in the Elks to share both your positives and negatives, and we can always use a hand making the good work go farther!

07/23/2026

Just a reminder that in addition to the Most Valuable Student scholarships, the New York State Elks Association awards scholarships of its own. There is a lot of money up for grabs every year, so ensure that your favorite student applies!

It’s almost scholarship season! Applications for the Most Valuable Student scholarship open on August 1.

If you know any incoming high school seniors, encourage them to apply! No relation to the Elks is necessary to win one of these scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year.

Learn more at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

07/21/2026

07/16/2026

Join us this Sunday for our Mohawk Valley District Picnic and Co****le Tournament! Pre-sale dinner orders have ended, but the Lodge is ordering extra chicken halves for the BBQ!

Co****le starts at 11am, with the chicken ready around 2pm! Join us for basket raffles, 50/50s, and a DJ as well!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered from our neighboring Lodges to help us put on this event... your volunteer T-shirts have arrived!