Bloomington, IN Lodge No. 446 was instituted in 1899, and currently has 396 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded BEACON and FREEDOM 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 Sophia Craiutu, a winner of the MVS Scholarship 2025.The lodge meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday, except July, Aug & Dec, then 1st Wednesday only, at 400 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Ellen Rinnert, and the Secretary is Melissa Wallace.