Clay Center, KS Lodge No. 2253 was instituted in 1962, and currently has 208 members.For the year 2027, the lodge was awarded GRATITUDE and BEACON Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge is the proud sponsor of Lundyn Knight, a winner of the MVS Scholarship 2026.The lodge meets 3rd Tuesday, except Feb, Mar & Apr, then 1st & 3rd Tuesday only, at 611 5th St, Clay Center, KS.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Loni Yarrow, and the Secretary is Rhonda Carney.