OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

Lodge #1713 Officers and Trustees

Lodge officers perform the Initiation Ritual and other rituals 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 on the 1st & 3rd Mondays. May - August meet on the 3rd Monday only. December meets on 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.

  • Michele Voorhees

    Exalted Ruler

  • Jeff Brown

    Leading Knight

  • Steve Fralin

    Loyal Knight

  • Jeremy Ahner

    Lecturing Knight

  • Drew Scott

    Treasurer

  • Madeleine Donovan

    Secretary

  • Preston Goulette

    Esquire

  • Scott Schneider

    Chaplin

  • Brad Abrams

    Trustee

  • Lance Ash

    Trustee

  • Doug Stanley

    Trustee

Officer Roles in The Lodge

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. 

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. 

Lodge #1713 Meetings

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.