Van Wert Elks #1197 Soccer Shoot Contestant Wins State Competition.

Everett with his first place trophy at the state competition.

Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 is happy to announce that Everett Gerker representing Van Wert Elks Lodge at the State Soccer contest held in Coshocton, Ohio on  Saturday, October 28, 2023 placed first in his age group.

Everett competed in the Ages 7 and under division and competed against the winners from the other five districts.   Everett had competed and won the local lodge contest.   He then went on to compete at the Northwest District contest held in Findlay.

Everett will not only represent this lodge, but the Northwest District and the Ohio Elks Association at the Regional Contest, which will be held on March 1-3, 2024 in York, PA.

Van Wert Elks Lodge wishes Everett the best as he moves forward.