Defiance, OH Lodge No. 147 was instituted in unk., and currently has 874 members.This makes it the 7th largest lodge in Ohio.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded BEACON, 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 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, except Jul, then 3rd Tuesday; and Nov & Dec, then 1st Tuesday only, at 1760 S Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Paul Ramirez, and the Secretary is Anna Batt.