McCracken Elks Hall of Fame inductee

Van Wert Elks information

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is proud to announce that lodge member Eric McCracken was inducted into the Ohio Elks Hall of Fame this past Saturday evening, April 18, during the Ohio Elks Association’s 117th annual convention.

McCracken was nominated for this award by Van Wert Elks Lodge not only for all that he does for his community, but for the countless hours he puts in and the things he does for the youth of the community. McCracken was escorted to the podium to receive his award by Lodge Secretary Michael C. Stanley.

The only other recipient of this award from the Van Wert Lodge was William S. Derry in 2000.

Also on Saturday evening, Lance C. Knight from Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge 18 was installed as the new president of the Ohio Elks Association. Stanley, a past state president, was re-appointed as the state convention director for the new fraternal year.