![]() ![]() The growth comes at a time when, of necessity, it is downsizing its lodge building.Ī new 50,000-square-foot lodge is under construction on the same footprint as a previous building, which was twice that size. “In this area and beyond, we’re one of the few that continues to increase membership,” he said. “That’s unheard of,” said local Elks trustee Mario Venzin of Latrobe.Įxalted Ruler Ray Zsolcsak of Derry Township noted Elks membership nationally has been on the decline. It added about 20 to its roster last year and signed up nearly 40 so far this year. Located just outside Latrobe in Derry Township, the local chapter of the fraternal and charitable organization put an emphasis on attracting new members with young families. ![]() The Latrobe Elks has grown its membership over the past two years - at a time when it is building a new, more compact lodge. ![]()
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