BILLY WEBB ELKS LODGE PROJECT UPDATE DISCUSSION
MEETING INVITATION
You're Invited to a Community Update & Feedback Session
We invite members and the broader Portland community to participate in a four-part public meeting series. These gatherings are designed to shape the future of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge through five core pillars: Community Voice, Membership Growth, Leadership Succession, Financial Sustainability, and Cultural Legacy.
BILLY WEBB ELKS LODGE PROJECT UPDATE DISCUSSION
MEETING INVITATION
You're Invited to a Community Update & Feedback Session
We invite members and the broader Portland community to participate in a four-part public meeting series. These gatherings are designed to shape the future of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge through five core pillars: Community Voice, Membership Growth, Leadership Succession, Financial Sustainability, and Cultural Legacy.
Meeting Dates
• Tuesday, May 12, 2026
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Location
All meetings will be held at Works Realty, 2054 N Vancouver Ave. Time: 6:00 pm
Goals
• Gather Community Feedback - Understand the needs, expectations, and vision of our members & neighbors.
• Strengthen Membership Growth - Explore strategies to welcome
new members while deepening engagement with current ones.
• Plan for Leadership Succession - Ensure continuity through mentorship, development, & future leadership pathways.
• Advance Organizational Sustainability - Discuss programming relevance & long-term viability.
Why Your Participation Matters
This phase represents a significant step forward in restoring and strengthening our lodge as a cornerstone of the community. Your feedback will directly influence decision-making and help ensure the project reflects shared priorities and values. This is an opportunity for community members to shape the future of one of Portland's premier Black institutions.
We look forward to your participation and support! Parking and light refreshments are provided. Contact elks.1050@gmail.com for more info.
"Founded in 1977, Restore Oregon works on the front lines and behind the scenes to empower Oregonians to reimagine and transform their communities through the preservation and reuse of historic and cultural places." - Restore Oregon
1803 Fund Community
For one hundred years, the building has been used by the United Service Organization as a music and recreation site for minority servicemen in WWII, a Red Cross center for Black families displaced by the Vanport Flood, a meeting place for the NAACP, Oregon Association of Colored Women, the Congress of Racial Equality, and the Urban League. link
