Van Wert Elks #1197
Van Wert Lodge has been a large part of our community for over 110 years. We have been at our present location since 2004.
The lodge has a very nice patio which is off of the lounge and offers a nice place to relax and visit during the warm summer months.
Van Wert Lodge is known throughout the community for the work it does for the youth and veterans.
Van Wert is known for the annual Peony Festival the first weekend in June and the free concerts in Fountain Park on Friday nights during the summer months. We are also home to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center which provides exceptional entertainment for all ages.
Van Wert Lodge is proud to have had 10 members serve the Grand Lodge as District Deputy.
The Lodge has had three State Presidents with Martin W. Feigert serving in 1961, Sam Fitzsimmons in 1974 and Michael C. Stanley in 2006.
Lodge Amenities
The Van Wert Elks Lodge has a wide variety of services and amenities:
Accepts all major credit cards (MC, VISA, DISC)
Large banquet hall (capacity for 200)
Outdoor patio (seasonal)
Fantastic grille service
On-site ATM
Grille Room
We will normally serve full menu Monday thru Saturday. In addition to the menu we will also offer specials on Wednesday nights and again on Friday and Saturday nights. Be sure to stop by and have a great dinner!
Lodge Meetings
Regular lodge meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, except in July and August when they are held only on the 4th Tuesday. Lodge meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are open to all Elks in good standing.
Board of Director's Meetings
Lodge Trustees meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 5:00pm
2024-2025 Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler - Lynne Etling
Esteemed Leading Knight - John Ream
Lodge Secretary - Michael C. Stanley, PSP
Trustee Chair - Richard Kline