Portsmouth, OH Lodge No. 154 was instituted in 1890, and currently has 295 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded GRATITUDE Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, except Jul & Aug, then 4th Monday only, at State Route 73 - Elks Country Club, McDermott, OH.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Ricky Adkins, and the Secretary is Gary Plante.