Welcome to the Elyria Elks Lodge 465

Explore all our lodge has to offer and all the work we do in our community to help make Elyria and the surrounding region a better place.

Charity and Service

The Elyria Elks Lodge 465 is a proud chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. We have been serving Elyria and its surrounding communities with acts of charity and service for over one hundred and twenty years.

Join Us

Membership has its privileges! In addition to our charitable and philanthropic works we offer many Lodge sponsored activities which bring our members together in social settings that promote fellowship and member interaction.

Where Friends Meet

We have tons of fun activities including Bowling, Golf Outings, Raffles, Slot Machines, Darts, Trivia, Karaoke and so much more!

Congratulations to the 2026-27 class of officers installed Saturday night! And thank you to the amazing musical group Big Sky CLE for entertaining us for the night!

Your 2026-27 Officers:

Exalted Ruler – Dean Robinson

Esteemed Leading Knight – Matt Skladan

Esteemed Loyal Knight – Jim Birkhimer

Esteemed Lecturing Knight – Haley Radolec

Trustees Chuck Breehne, Cindy Short, Matt Simkovich

Tiler – Karen Sands

There are still opportunities to join the team as Inner Guard, Chaplain, and Esquire!

The 465 is in the business of loving our amazing members, officers and community…and business is GOOD! An amazing evening of recognition, celebration and fellowship was had last weekend as the 465 celebrated our members who sponsored new members, scholarships were awarded and hard-earned and well-deserved awards were given. Proud lodge indeed. Congratulations to all! Including Elk of the Year Jeff Powell, Citizen of the Year Bill Foglyano, and special commendations to Trustees Cindy Short and Tom Breno and Officer of the Year Matt Skladan!

Congratulations to our 2025-26 scholarship winners !

Leah DiFranco

Kapri Church

Trenton Popek

Madison Queen

Jessica Strauser

Joey Schill

Check out the new 465 apparel shop by clicking here! And let’s get 465 looking extra sharp this Spring! Items will be delivered to our lodge in individual bags with receipt attached. Intial orders should only take two weeks.

Let’s Get Social!

Have you found us on Facebook and Instagram yet? Get all the updates! Click here: Elyria Elks 465 Facebook Page. And scan the QR code in the image to the right to follow us on Instagram. Be sure to follow, like and share our content. It helps grow our audience and spreads the word about all the great things happening at 465!