Searcy, AR Lodge No. 2247 was instituted in 1962, and currently has 150 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded GRATITUDE, FREEDOM, BEACON 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 Thursdays, except July, Aug & Dec, then 4th Thursday only, at 318 Evans Street Hwy 67 N, Searcy, AR.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Danny Johnson, and the Secretary is Anita Varnell.