Bedford, PA Lodge No. 1707 was instituted in 1946, and currently has 412 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded FREEDOM and SPOTLIGHT 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 July & Aug 4th Monday & Dec 2nd Monday only, at Bedford Elks Country Club, Bedford, PA - One mile South of Bedford on Business 220.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Robert Octavio, and the Secretary is Christy Kidd.