The Thousand Oaks Lodge is part of the California-Hawaii Elks Association with over 168 lodges in 19 districts throughout the two states.
Nationally we have over 1,800 lodges and almost a million members!
BPOE Thousand Oaks Lodge #2477, serves Conejo Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Moorpark and Camarillo.
With membership spanning over 1,800 lodges across the country, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the world!
Committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism, the Elks have disbursed more than 3 billion dollars in cash, goods, and services to the nation’s youth, veterans, disadvantaged, and disabled…as well as patriotic and civic programs.
Moreover, the Order ranks as one of the largest private providers of college scholarships in the nation.
*** Guiding Principals ***
To inculcate the principals of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity
To recognize a belief in God
To promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members
To quicken the spirit of American patriotism and cultivate good fellowship
To perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and provide for its government
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities
Demonstrating that Elks Care ~ Elks Share
We encourage you to watch this video for a brief overview of the caring and support throughout the organization
