OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

Lodge #1713 Officers and Trustees

Lodge officers perform the Initiation Ritual and other ritual and Lodge services throughout the year for our membership. You will find them at Lodge meetings, activities and out in public representing our Lodge in the community for special events.

Officers and Trustees meet the 1st & 3rd Mondays. May - August meet on the 3rd Monday only. December meets the 1st Monday only.

A copy of our By-Laws, Rules of Order, and House Rules can be found by following this link or by reading the document here.

ER- Michele Voorhees
Leading Knight- Matt Hall
Loyal Knight- Rob Weed
Lecturing Knight- Jeff Brown

Treasurer- Drew Scott
Secretary- Madeleine Donovan
Chaplin - Gregg Wogan
Inner Guard - Steve Fralin

Trustees

The trustees are the governing body of the lodge finances. Budget, charitable disbursements, and all lodge revenue and expenditures are under the oversight of the trustees.
Georgia Ligori Brad Abrams Lance Ash

Elks Lodge officers have various duties related to the governance, administration, and financial management of the lodge, as well as leading rituals and community activities. The main officers and their primary responsibilities include the Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight, Secretary, Treasurer, Tiler, and others. 

Key Officers and Their Duties:

  • Exalted Ruler: The executive officer of the lodge, responsible for enforcing the laws and by-laws, appointing committees, and supervising all lodge affairs. 

  • Leading Knight: Assists the Exalted Ruler, presides in their absence, and attends district clinics. 

  • Loyal Knight: Second in command, assists the Exalted Ruler and Leading Knight. 

  • Secretary: Records meeting minutes, manages membership, and handles finances. 

  • Treasurer: Manages lodge finances, collects dues, and pays bills. 

  • Chaplain: Recites prayers, leads funeral rites, and performs other duties. 

  • Inner Guard: stationed at the inner door during lodge meetings, ensuring that only qualified members are admitted

  • Trustees: Manage the lodge's investments, properties, and budgets. 

  • Committees: Assist the lodge in various areas, such as activities, finance, and community outreach. 

  • Members: Participate in events, contribute to fundraising, and support the lodge's mission. 

  • Michele Voorhees

    Exalted Ruler

  • Matt Hall

    Leading Knight

  • Rob Weed

    Loyal Knight

  • Jeff Brown

    Lecturing Knight

  • Drew Scott

    Treasurer

  • Madeleine Donovan

    Secretary

  • Preston Goulette

    Esquire

  • Steve Fralin

    Inner Guard

  • Gregg Wogan

    Chaplin

  • Brad Abrams

    Trustee

  • Lance Ash

    Trustee

  • Georgia Ligori

    Trustee

Lodge #1713 Meetings

2025 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month. January, February, March and April will have meetings on the first and third Monday of the month.

  • January 6th - - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm. No Lodge meeting.

  • January 20th- 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting with Initiation

  • February 3, 2025  6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting.
    *Officer nominations

  • February 17, 2025 - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting with Initiation

  • March 3, 2025 - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • March 17, 2025  - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting with Initiation

  • April 7, 2025 - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • April 21, 2025 - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting with Initiation

  • May 19th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • June 16th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • July 21st - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • August 18th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • September 15th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • October 20th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • November 17th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting

  • December 15th - 6:30pm House meeting. 7:30pm Lodge meeting