Meet Our Officers

Exalted Ruler - Ilene Knebel

" I am proud that our Elks Lodge provides a safe space for Scouts to meet and give them many community service opportunities. We create lasting bonds between the generations."

Leading Knight - 

Michelle VanLerberghe, PER

"Volunteering and contributing to the community have always been significant aspects of my life. I take pride in being an Elk!"

 Loyal Knight - Dr. Lisette Gold

Community service began with my childhood on the farm. Neighbors took care of each other and shared the harvests of their farms with those less fortunate. After volunteering with my 3 kids at PTA, Temple, and Girl Scouts, I am proud to say I have found my new home for community service with the Elks.

Lecturing Knight - Amber Spence

"I became an Elk to provide a better world for the next generation, through scholarships, service and community."

Esquire -Irma Santiago, PER

" I started coming to the lodge to watch Monday Night Football! Enjoyed the socializing and then became more involved at the leadership level."

Chaplain - Alan White

"I became an Elk to help veterans and underprivileged children."

Tiler - Dee Derrett

"I appreciated the kindness of the people at the Elks lodge from the moment my friend introduced me to it. After becoming an American citizen, I had the opportunity to join. It's fulfilling to contribute to the support of our veterans and underprivileged children."

 Inner Guard - Nancy Gundlach

My father was an Elk.

He was also an Eagle Scout.

He loved America and believed in serving the community.

Occasionally, he would take my brother and sister and I to his Lodge.

There was a certain air of integrity about it that made a big 

impression on me.

I wanted to follow in my Dad’s footsteps and was so happy when I was initiated. 

Assistant Inner Guard - Heather Jones

I became an Elk because community service has always been a central part of my life, and the Elks Lodge offers a meaningful way to put that into action. Supporting our veterans is especially important to me, and I’m proud to be part of an organization that gives back to those who’ve served. I also deeply appreciate the Lodge’s commitment to scouting and investing in the next generation.

Secretary - Gloria Steck, PER

"I am a very proud Elk because of what we stand for, because of what we do, because we are caring people, because we love our country and all the people that stand up for it."

Treasurer- Nicole Blute

I became an Elk to provide support to Veterans through housing-related services, students through scholarships and Scouting events, and members of our community through programming that brings people of different ages and backgrounds together to achieve common good.

Trustee/Chair - Deidre Welborn

"I am proud to be an Elk because, as a Girl Scout, I believe in making the world a better place. Elks embody this commitment every day in our community."

Trustee -Kevin Steck

"Joining the Elks stems from my desire to engage in community service,social fellowship and support of charitable causes. I was drawn to the Elk's commitment to helping Veterans, youth and local communities. The Elk's benevolance, patriotism and social welfare alingn with my values and experiences"

Trustee - Audrey O'Donnell

"A friend of mine invited my husband and me to join, mentioning their significant support for veterans. My father served in the Navy during WWII. We were already active at the VA, and after meeting everyone at the Elks, we said yes!"

Trustee  - Gloria Halfacre

I became an Elk, because one, I was asked to join, two, I liked the community service and scholarship programs. I now head up the scholarship program for the Lodge and love working with our youth."

Trustee -Xiomara Joval

I became an Elk because I believed on their service above self. As someone already active in veteran and community organizations, I saw the Elks as opportunity to continue making meaningful difference on the lives of others.