Page last updated April 12, 2025
Olympia Elks Lodge #186 2025-2026 Officers.
Your 2025-2026 Lodge Officers were installed on Friday March 28, 2025. We had over 40 attend installation. ER Scott had his family there and provided wonderful food for all. Congratulations new Officers.
WE HAVE HEAT!Now that winter is gone, our 4 new HVAC units have been installed and are working great. These same units will provide cooling for those days coming soon where we need to lower the temperature in the Lodge. The thermostats have been programmed to come on and off during the times when we have activities scheduled in the Lodge. At other times, we can adjust the temperature as needed. Thanks to the Board of Directors who helped with the decisions to get these units chosen, scheduled and most importantly paid for thanks to a loan from the Washington State Elks Association.
Cell Tower Update. AT&T sent an email to the Lodge stating they will be "exercising the option" to lease space in our parking lot to construct the Cell Tower. No mention of a date was in the message but in the past April has been the month when we received a good faith payment to keep the contract active. Once construction starts, AT&T will begin paying us the agreed upon monthly lease. More on this as we know more.
Our Lodge is having more and more events. Check out the Calendar here on ELKS.ORG and for additional information, see our Geoduck here on ELKS.ORG too. We also have a Facebook page: Olympia Elks Lodge #186.
We look forward to seeing you at the Lodge for all our events and especially for the Lodge Meetings. The meeting is where important information is shared with the membership. Participation in YOUR Lodge is important, come to a meeting to find out what is going on. Chef Tony is back in a limited capacity providing dinners before our Lodge meetings. An RSVP is required from the Weekly Blast of a call to our Lodge Office before Wednesday.
Each Wednesday we have two events. Our Social time from 5-7pm with the Queen of Hearts drawing at 7:00pm. While Chef Tony continues his recovery, please bring your own favorite dish to eat.
We have BINGO on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. We also play BINGO on Thursday starting at 1:00pm.
We introduced a new Bingo game, Early Bird, where the Bingo numbers are from the 10 games we play in your packet. It is easy and fun. Come try it out.While Chef Tony is out, please bring your own favorite dish to eat.
If you have questions about these meetings, contact our Lodge Secretary Sue Simms at OlympiaElks@gmail.com.
Our Lodge Officers have been really good about sending out informative emails. Not getting any emails? Contact the Lodge Secretary at 360-753-0186 or send an email to OlympiaElks@Gmail.com to confirm your email address. Everyone needs to read the Geoduck, available on the Virtual Home Page, as there is a lot of great information provided. The Geoduck is emailed to all each month. Look for the Weekly Blast in your email inbox as it has up-to-the minute information about what is going on in our Lodge this week. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder as sometimes important emails end up there for some unknown reason. Your Lodge has signed up for the MyElks App. This is available at no cost to anyone. We intend to begin using it to keep you informed about the goings on in your Lodge. Come to the Lodge and scan the QR Code to get the app or you search Google or Apple for it. This is another way to get you involved with your Lodge.
Our Lodge is striving to be a Fragrance Free Lodge. Fragrances Don’t Smell Beautiful to Everyone.Scented products can make people sick. We have several members who have respiratory issues when exposed to strong perfumes.Please be considerate of your fellow Lodge members and be discreet in your use of scented products. We ask that when you prepare to come to the lodge, keep in mind that some of your fellow Olympia Elks members suffer from MCS. Remember, we are the Benevolent and, Protective Order of Elks.
Our Lodge meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00pm.
PERs meet at 5:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month. All PERs are welcome to attend.
Meeting Location: 1818 4th Avenue E Olympia WA
Lodge Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11-3, Tuesday 8:30-12.Other times by appointment, please call 360-753-0186 to make an appointment.