Volunteer Options
Parties & Events
Family Activities
Membership & Recruiting
Building Maintenance & Operations
Veterans Affairs
Community Service
Writing & Marketing (Lodge Newsletter, ect.)
Elks National Foundation (Scholarships, ect.)
Membership Process
Fill out your application (apply in person: Wednesday or Thursday Friday, (6pm - 9pm). You will be contacted by the Lodge Secretary, in the month following your application. At initiation you will pay your annual dues and receive your membership card.
Initiation Ceremony
Only the proposed candidates and Elk members can attend the Initiation Ceremony. (Your Elk sponsor must also attend the initiation ceremony). After your Initiation you will receive your membership card. You can now partake in all meetings and social functions.
Membership applications are available at the Lodge. You may also fill out a membership inquiry online.
Madison Elks Lodge #524
PO Box 207
1251 W. Main Street
Madison, Indiana.
Hours Wednesday & Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings
Lodge Meetings - Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 7:00pm
House Meetings - Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30pm
Trustees/Board of Directors Meeting - Every 4th Monday of the month 6:30pm
Dues
Lodge Membership Dues are payable at the lodge in person by cash, check or credit card.
You may also mail a check to:
Madison Elks 524
PO Box 207
Madison, Indiana. 47250
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for membership?
The Elks Lodge is open to membership for individuals who are:
1. At least 21 years of age
2. US Citizens
If I am married, do both my spouse and I have to be US citizens?
No. The Madison Elks Lodge is a fraternal order. In most cases, only one adult in each family becomes a member. Their partner receives a spouse card which offers them access to the lodge but they do not have voting rights.
Is there an initiation fee? Required food and drink spend? Other fees?
There is a membership application fee of $133.00 (as of the 2025-2026 year).
There is no required spend on food or drink.
I am interested in joining but I don't know any Elk members. Can I still join?
We can help introduce you. Please contact us for a tour.
Is the Elks Lodge affiliated with a particular religion?
No. We are a diverse, non-political, and non-sectarian organization.