A fraternal club is an organization of people who share a common interest or goal. Two examples of fraternal clubs are the LODGE and the Elks. The LODGE is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1868 and has over two million members worldwide. The Elks is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1868 and has over one million members in the United States and Canada. Both organizations provide social activities, charitable works, and other services to their members.