Congrats Arizona on our 5 star rating from the Grand Lodge for a seventh year.
Welcome to the great state of Arizona, the home of one of the many wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. AEA President Sue Krausman thanks all visitors for stopping by to see what our Association is doing.
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Our State Major Projects are the Steele Children’s Research Center at the University of Arizona and the Youth Camp in Globe, AZ.
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The State President’s Motto:
“Spread the Joy”
The State President’s Monthly Message:
May 2025
Brother and Sister Elks,
When I started this year, it seemed 12 months was a very long time. My calendar was full of visitations and celebrations. Jimm and I were trying to fit in as much as possible, while trying to continue our lives as Arizonans. I am sitting here realizing this is the last President’s message I will write. Am I sad? You bet. Every Elks in the State of Arizona welcomed us with grace and some trepidation. Who was this woman? Is she kind or stuffy? What are we going to talk about? After all, she is a stranger to most of us.
I’ve asked a few of you if I represented the President’s Office well. After all, this year has been so much fun for me. The answer was yes. I was just me. I went places, laughed, ate great food, watched ceremonies, celebrated anniversaries – what a different reality this last year was for me. I pictured going to stuffy meetings with suited people asking me for serious decisions. Boy, my imagination was off target. I was told I was approachable; I think it was the opposite. You were approachable; I was able to meet with you in a relaxed manner and we talked about all things regarding Elkdom. I think we solved the world’s problems several times.
Of course, there were a few problems, most outside the Arizona Elks Association’s purview. I was able to contact the appropriate District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler to take the action. It was important to me no issue was ignored, even though this Office had no business in the resolution. As I heard nothing regarding the final outcomes of the problems, I hope things are fixed.
Grand Exalted Ruler Douglas Schiefer and First Lady Julia will be here for our convention. Jimm and I had the privilege to meet them this year, once at the Pasadena Elks Lodge Rose Bowl dinner honoring them and again at the Utah Elks Association Convention. They are wonderful representatives of our Order. If you get a chance, please introduce yourselves. Tell them some exciting thing happening at your Lodge supporting a Grand Lodge program. Let him know what he believes in is a reality in Arizona.
While I am writing this, your Arizona Elks Association Secretary is working on this year’s May Convention agenda. It is important to contact ME if any of your Lodge’s Officers cannot come. I will then let Secretary David know to excuse that person from attending. Please do not go straight to him.
When you get a chance in the Hospitality Room, thank the Meetings Committee members who are working so hard to make you feel comfortable while in Tempe. Remember they are volunteers, just like you are at your Lodge. And do not forget the district members working the room with their Vice President. They are taking time to assist the Meetings Committee by working the beer line, checking badges, and cleaning up the room. Remember, that district’s Vice President will be performing the 11 O’clock Toast that night. Support is so important.
So, this is my last paragraph. Jimm and I want to say THANK YOU to every Arizona Elk for making this year exceptional. We wanted for nothing, you knew what we needed before we did. Most important in my heart is how you supported your First Gentleman’s project. Because of this, Emily Laaff will never be forgotten. Our Arizona, NO, the children of the United States of America, will benefit from the cancer research being performed by the Steele Children’s Research Center. You did GREAT!
Fraternally,
Susan “Sue” Krausman, President
Arizona Elks Association
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Elks Training
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Arizona Elks Red Vest Order Form
If you’re planning on heading to the Grand Lodge Convention order your RED VEST TODAY and show your Arizona Spirit and comradery.
We offer the Arizona Elks Red Vests in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. You can have your vest with or without a front pocket.
You have the option of Jerry Grimes from Kingman, picking up your vest for you, or you may have the vest delivered to your home.
Click on the Red Vest Order Form link above and email it. Contact information is on the form
* * * Ladies * * * * Jewelry Project * * * * Update * * * *
Thank you AEA Ladies and friends for all the jewelry donated to the AEA Jewelry Project. At the May convention in Tempe I reported the following:
- The Jewelry Project is under the guidance of the Past State President’s Spouses
- In one year we served over 1,100 children, patients of the six AEA Elks Clinics [our original clinic at the hospital, North Hills, Orange Grove, La Cholla, Glendale, Mesa] and the Steele Children’s Hospital plus, three Clothe a Child events held in Yuma, Kearny and Chandler chose over 2,500 pieces of jewelry for their Mothers, Grandmothers, Nanas or favorite nurse.
- This was accomplished without using any funding from AEA or Major Projects
For further information please contact me with questions at any time via dcskorupski48@gmail.com or phone 520-235-5598.
Thank You! It will make your heart swell with pride and accomplishment!
Diane Skorupski
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