126th Ohio Elks State Convention

April 25-27, 2025
Dublin, OH

The convention hotel (Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, OH) is sold out. If you are planning to attend convention but do not yet have a hotel reserved, please consider any of the nearby hotels as an option.

Pre-Registration

Pre-registration for the Spring Convention has closed. If you still plan to attend convention, you will need to register on-site when you arrive. Registration is $15 per person. If you would still like to attend the Opening Night Celebration, please check with the regostration staff for any remaining tickets that might be available.

See you in Dublin!

Spring Convention Schedule

Friday April 25, 2025
9:00 a.m.    Interim Governing Board Meeting - Dublin V & VI
10:00 a.m.  Board of Trustees Meeting - Dublin V & VI
10:00 a.m.  First Lady’s Luncheon - Dublin I
11:00 a.m.   PSP Advisory Luncheon - Two Brothers Bar & Grill
12:00 p.m.  Ohio Elks Charities Headquarters - Atrium
12:15 p.m.   Advisory Council Meeting - Dublin V & VI

1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. REGISTRATION - Franklin Room

1:00 p.m.    Endowment Fund Committee Meeting - Westerville Room
1:30 p.m.    DDGER & Designate Meeting - Worthington
3:00 p.m.   Opening Business Session of 126th Ohio Elks Association Convention Dublin III & IV

6:30 p.m.   Elks Opening Night Celebration Dinner (Fun Night) Dublin III & IV
“Rock This Way” Concert & Dancing To Follow Dinner

11:00 p.m. 11 O’clock Toast - Dublin III & IV

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. Business Meeting – Dublin III-IV
11:00 a.m. Memorial Services - Dublin III-IV
12:30 p.m. Hoop Shoot Clinic – Dublin VI
12:30 p.m.  Cerebral Palsy (CP) Clinic  - Dublin II
1:00 p.m. Ritual Contest - Dublin I & II (Flag Charge & 11 O’clock Toast after Team Ritual)
1:00 p.m.    Public Relations Workshop – Dublin VI
1:00 p.m.    Soccer Shoot Clinic – Dublin V
1:30 p.m.   PGER Jim Nichelson Meetings (By Appointment) - Worthington
1:30 p.m.    Grand Lodge Activities Committee Clinic – Dublin V
1:30 p.m.   Americanism Clinic - Dublin VI
2:00 p.m.   Elks National Foundation (ENF) Clinic - Dublin V
2:00 p.m.   National Veterans Service Commission Clinic – Dublin V
2:30 p.m.   Incoming DAC/Vice DAC – Westerville

2:30 pm President Elect Meeting - Dublin V ALL 2025 STATE CHAIRPERSONS REQUIRED TO ATTEND

2:30 p.m.   Lodge Activities – Dublin VI
3:00 p.m. Judiciary Q & A - Dublin VI
3:00 p.m.   Southeast District DD Clinic - Dublin II
3:00 p.m.   Charitable Gaming - Bingo Clinic - Dublin V
3:00 p.m.   Golf Meeting - Atrium
4:45 p.m.    Pictures of New State Officers - Franklin
6:00 p.m.   Installation of 2025/2026 State Officers - Dublin I-II-III-IV

11:00 p.m. 11 O’clock Toast - Atrium

Sunday April 27, 2025
9:00 a.m. Past Exalted Ruler’s Association (PER) Meeting & Installation - Dublin I