MONTICELLO — Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 has installed a new slate of officers for the 2024-2025 Elk year. The Exalted Ruler is Jim Gerrard II, who served previously as Past District Deputy and twice as Exalted Ruler. The Leading Knight is Elisabeth Bringle, Loyal Knight David Welsch, Lecturing Knight Julie Brennan, Esquire Ryan Walker, Inner Guard Ben Schlau, Treasurer Sue Mapledoram, Secretary Past Exalted Ruler (PER) Ronni Scannell and Chaplain PER Bob Linzer. The Lodge Trustees are: Jennifer Petersen, PDD Jim Sheerer, PER Mike Brennan, Brian Johnson and PER Brian Bock. Presiding over the ceremony was Past State President Phil Conaty. The following awards were announced by outgoing Exalted Ruler Brian Bock: The Elk of the Year is Hope Bock and the Officer of the Year is Trustee Jen Petersen. Past State Vice President Pete Scannell was recognized for outstanding service. The Monticello Lodge supports local veterans, scouts, Little League and the Homeless Federation, as well as providing coats and gloves to elementary school children.