Elks award…

Van Wert Elks Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently honored their “Officer of the Year” for the 2025-2026 Lodge year. Selected as the “Officer of the Year” was Valerianne Mullins, Lodge Lecturing Knight. In addition to her lecturing knight duties, she served as the children’s Christmas party chairman as well as promoting other events. Mullins (pictured above with Lodge Exalted Ruler John Ream) received a framed certificate from the Grand Lodge, which was signed by the Grand Exalted Ruler (National President) Bryan R. Klatt. Photo submitted