Columbus Marriott Northwest - Dublin
March 6th, 2027
Are you a new lodge officer?
Are you leading a lodge committee?
Are you a long-time lodge leader?
Do you just need help?!
We are here for you!
The Elks Leadership Kollege is a valuable training session being offered to lodge officers and members. Qualified trainers will be conducting sessions packed full of valuable information that will guide you through a successful lodge year. Please take advantage of this opportunity to have your officers learn what they need to know and implement in order to have a successful year!
The 2027 session will be held at The Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin (State Meeting Hotel) on Saturday, March 6th, 2027.
Overnight accommodations available at:
Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 791-1000
Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.
Morning session begins at 10:00 a.m. and will feature discussions on Grand Lodge and resources and Grand Lodge Activities and the opportunities available to help all our lodges along with guidance on grant writing through ENF.
Participants will be responsible for providing their own food. The hotel does have a restaurant or there are dining options nearby.
9:00AM – Registration
10:00AM – General Session – Main Ballroom
Welcome
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
10:05AM – Remarks from OEA State President – Pat McCaffrey
10:10AM – Remarks from OEA incoming State President – Chris Hatcher
10:15AM – Grand Lodge 2029 – Columbus – Robb Nixon
10:25AM – Remarks from PGER – Jim Nichelson
10:35AM – Insurance updates – Jim Nichelson
10:50AM – FRS – Rex Coldwell
11:10AM – Public Relations – Brad Smith
11:35AM – ENF – Mary Carolyn Nichelson
12:05PM – Judiciary – Warren Grody
12:15PM - Lunch
1:30PM - Breakout sessions:
Exalted Rulers & Leading Knights – Dave Beazley & Todd Daquino
Loyal & Lecturing Knights – Betsy Spain & Jeff Coyle
Secretaries & Treasurers – Robb Nixon & Jim Williams
Trustees/Board of Directors – Warren Grody
3:00PM – Closing – Main Ballroom