Past State Presidents

The Minnesota Elks have a rich history in service to our state and our local lodges. Below we will introduce you to some of our past state presidents including their motto and a link to their message to the members (if applicable).

Complete list of all the past state presidents.
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Patrick Wright
Hopkins #2221
Term: 2018-2019
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William (Bill) Meyer
Alexandria Lodge #1685
Term: 2017-2018
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Butch Blight
Eveleth Lodge #1161
Term: 2016-2017
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 Dick Ledebuhr
 Winona Lodge #327
 Term: 2015-2016
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Neil Johnson
Faribault Lodge #1166
Term: 2014-2015
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Fire Up!
 
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George Lehn
Hutchinson Lodge #2427
Term: 2013-2014




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Minnesota Elks -
Making Memories
George documented his travels on the road as the State President. Check out his On the Road travelogue.
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Lynn Rohlf
Duluth Lodge #133
Term: 2012-2013


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Rock the Boat!
A Message From Lynn
The 108th Annual Minnesota Elks Association State Convention just wrapped up in Hibbing, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 23, 2012. What a great convention! Hailing from Duluth Elks Lodge #133 and the North District, it was very special to be installed in my "Home District - The North!" Read More... 

Lynn documented her travels on the road as the State President. Check out her On the Road travelogue.
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Lisa Richmond
Owatonna Lodge #1395
Term: 2011-2012
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           Grow!
A Message From Lisa
In keeping with my theme for this year, "GROW!" I am excited to begin planting the seeds in our Minnesota garden of Elkdom. We met last month in Hopkins and did the hard work of getting our Elkdom garden growing. Read More...
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Jerry Shoults
Minneapolis Lodge #44
Term: 2010-2011
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Elkdom It's A Wonderful Life
A Message From Jerry
THANK YOU MINNESOTA ELKS!! Minnesota Elks are among the best in the nation. As we attended the Grand Lodge Session in Orlando, we were all very proud of the accomplishments throughout our great state. Read More...