Atchison, KS Lodge No. 647 was instituted in 1901, and currently has 367 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded FREEDOM 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 & Aug, then 2nd Tuesday; and in Dec, then 1st Tuesday only, at 609 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Kathleen Butler, and the Secretary is Judy Denton.