Elks Care Elks Share
The New Hampshire State Elks Association is dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives and volunteer service that benefit New Hampshire's youth, veterans, and communities. We also provide leadership, guidance, and support to the 12 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodges throughout the state.
We are one of 50 State Elks Associations that make up the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), a nationwide fraternal organization of nearly one million members in more than 2,000 Lodges located across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Since our founding in 1868, the Elks have been guided by the enduring principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity, along with a belief in God. These values inspire our members to strengthen their communities through volunteerism, charitable giving, patriotic service, and programs that improve the lives of others.
New Hampshire State Elks Assocaition President
Scott Welch Rochester 1393
2026-2027 NHSEA State Officers
NH STATE OFFICERS
President Scott Welch, PER, PDD PO Box 208, Lebanon ME 04027 Rochester Lodge #1393 (Lynn) Cell: 207-608-3714 Email: sawelch.1@outlook.com
President Elect Lisa Sauceda, PER, PDD 16 Farm View Ln., Gilford NH 03249 Laconia Lodge #876 (Bob) Phone: 603-937-4151 Email: lasauceda3825@gmail.com
2nd Vice President Don Ossinger, PER, PDD 18 Woodbury Dr., Nashua NH 03062 Nashua Lodge #720 (Nancy) Cell: 603-494-9667 Email:airspace@mindspring.com
3rd Vice President Steven Bourdeau, PER, PDD 12 Rose Ln., Franklin NH 03235 Franklin Lodge #1280 (Hope) Phone: 603-409-8040 Email: sbourdeau62@gmail.com
4th Vice President Matthew Sanborn, PER, PDD 68 Hemingway Dr., Unit 11 Rochester NH 03867 Rochester Lodge #1393 (Beth) Phone: 603-403-0324 Email: matthew.sanborn@gmail.com
5th Vice Doug Ricard PER, PDD Franklin #1280 603-455-1881
Secretary Megan Arlitt, PER, PDD 17 Ashford Dr., Hampstead NH 03841 Derry-Salem Lodge #2226 (Steve) Cell: 603-401-3814 Email: nhseasecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer Kevin Lincoln, PER, PDD 29 Adams Rd., Plymouth NH 03264 Plymouth Lodge # 2312 (Gina) Cell: 603-254-7958 Email: nhseatreasurer@gmail.com
TRUSTEES
One Year Marlene Lein, PER, PDD, PSP 15 Elmer Ave., Hooksett NH 03106 Manchester Lodge #146 (Pat) Phone: 603-860-9635 Email: hockeynutz725@gmail.com
Two Year Scott Merrihew, PER, PDD, PSP 221 West Farms Rd., Canaan NH 03741 Lebanon Lodge #2099 (Mary Elizabeth) Phone: 603-667-3034 Email:smmerrihew@comcast.net
Three Year Jerry Skidds, PER, PDD 16 Keay Rd., Lebanon ME 04027 Rochester Lodge #1393 (Cindy) Phone: 603-609-5500 Email: jercyn@metrocast.net
Four Year Richard “Bear” Freeman, PER, PDD 111 Tirrell Rd., Goffstown NH 03045 Nashua Lodge #720 (Kathy) Phone: 603-264-3092 Email: 0530bearkat@gmail.com
Five Year Jason Gray, PER, PDD, PSP 11 Brunt Ave., Ashland NH 03217 Plymouth Lodge #2312 Phone: 603-960-2051 Email: nhpresident2526@gmail.com TRUSTEES
Sergent at Arms/ Ambassador of Good Will Frank Mello Jr. PER, PDD, PSP 177 Morningside Dr., Laconia NH 03246 Laconia Lodge #876 Phone: 603-630-0981 Email: frankmellotheelk@gmail.com
Chaplain Janice Tagen Rochester Lodge #1393 (Harry) Phone: 603-781-3532 Email: tagenj@gmail.com
Tiler Mark Guilmett, PER Rochester Lodge #1393 (Debbie) Phone: 603-617-9369 Email: guilly81@icloud.com
Parliamentarian Jerry Skidds, PER, PDD 16 Keay Rd., Lebanon ME 04027 Rochester Lodge #1393 (Cindy) Phone: 603-609-5500 Email: jercyn@metrocast.net
Our Grand Lodge Officers
Michael Zellen
Past Grand Exalter Ruler & State Sponsor
Gina Lincoln
Special Deputy Grand Exalter Ruler
Dean Chandler
District Deputy North
Scott Hoyt
District Deputy South