March 2026 – Officer Election

Congratulations to the 2026-27 Officers:

Exalted Ruler – John Little
Leading Knight – Bryan Wright
Loyal Knight – Matt Petersen
Lecturing Knight – Teresa Greeno
Treasurer – Rilla Zaccone
Secretary – Juliane Petersen
Trustee – One Year – Ellis Mason
Trustee – Two Year – Jim Plank
Trustee – Three Year – Lee Garboden
Trustee – Four Year – Darryl Greeno
Trustee – Five Year – Justin Bartle
Esquire – Cathy Swanson
Chaplain – Katherine Cherry
Inner Guard – Sue Frantz
Tiler – Brian Ashman
Electrician – Laura Andersen
Organist – Matt Neill

Awards given out for service in the 2025-2026 year:

Hillsboro Elks Lodge Honors

  • Elk of the Year: Greg “Bone” Hains

  • Officer of the Year: Larry Todd

  • Citizen of the Year: Robin Jasper

  • Exalted Ruler Award: Richard Shipley

  • Bob and Mary Bennet Award: Bryan & Caralie Wright

️ Grand Exalted Ruler’s Citations

  • Outstanding Service Commendations: Cathy Swanson & Michael Palmer

  • “Making a Difference” Special Citation: Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862 & Dawn Palmer

✨ Special Achievements

  • The Golden Needle Award Presented to Joan Shepherd for her incredible work stitching quilts for local charities.
  • Excellence in Design Presented to Marggi McKinney for her vision and hard work in beautifying our Lodge.