Donaldsonville, LA Lodge No. 1153 was instituted in 1909, and currently has 45 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded FREEDOM Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge meets on 1st Thursdays, except Feb, Mar & Apr, then on the 1st & 3rd Thursday only, at 113 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Travis Cedotal, and the Secretary is Danielle Lennix.