Russell, KS Lodge No. 1715 was instituted in 1947, and currently has 180 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded GRATITUDE and SPOTLIGHT 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 Mondays, except June, July & Aug, then 1st Monday only, at 510 S Front St, Russell, KS.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Misty Schoenberger, and the Secretary is James Malone.