Their organization, Hobart Elks Lodge 1152, formerly was called the Gary Elks Lodge. It was renamed Gary-Hobart Elks Lodge 1152 before the current name was adopted.
On Saturday, the lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Wal-Mart recently offered to buy the Tacoma Elks' property at S. 23rd Streets and Union, but the organization turned down the retail giant's bid.
"Wal-Mart was one of the bidders -- but I won't take that one," Gary Gaimbrone said Wednesday. Gaimbrone is the Tacoma Elks' special representative and is in charge of the lodge, including the property's sale.
Gaimbrone said Wal-Mart's bid was close in price to the one he plans on presenting to the membership.
"The problem with Wal-Mart is that they have too long of a contingency period," Gaimbrone said, adding that he was concerned the company would come back with a lower bid during that time period.