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:
December 2024
Brother and Sister Elks,
This is the time of year Elks concentrate on citizens less fortunate. I am sitting here thinking of the many things YOU do. Picture an elementary school child being able to go to school after winter break with a new pair of jeans, or a sweatshirt with Superman on its front. YOU make that possible through the Children’s Shopping Spree. YOU probably gave that same child the opportunity to meet Santa to give him a list of wanted toys. Maybe one was given that day. Who knows?
Now picture that same child’s family sitting down to eat their holiday meal. That meal was prepared with ingredients YOU gave them via a box of food. Some of you experienced hunger growing up, others were fortunate enough to have enough to eat. It doesn’t matter because YOU help many hungry families through your hard work.
There is a group of people who have no one visiting them during the holidays. These folks dedicated their lives to our country, but don’t have parents or siblings around to spend time with them. But YOU do spend time with our nation’s Veterans. YOU collect gifts and cards, so they don’t feel so lonely. YOU, as an Elk, take our vow to not forget them seriously.
Exalted Rulers, when this month is over, you only have three months left. Are you excited about what you accomplished, or disappointed with missed opportunities. If you feel YOU failed, please reread the first three paragraphs.
Our winter members have returned to the fold. Remind them why they joined our great Order. Call them to help work on the many projects underway this month. Invite them to the Christmas party being planned. Fellowship is so important this time of the year. Don’t let anyone feel alone; this can be a season of despair as well as happiness. Remember my motto: Spread the Joy!
As a kid, my Grandparents came to spend Christmas with us every year Dad was stationed in the continental United States. I remember being so excited knowing they were coming. I know I drove my folks crazy with “Are they here yet?”, “How many more days?”, “Will they bring us presents?” Today, I can’t think of a single gift from them, but I do recall the hugs, kisses, games, and stories told.
To me this is what the season is all about, family. Last May, my family grew to include over 30,000 Arizona Elks. I’ve visited many Lodges around the state of Arizona, meeting my new brothers and sisters. While true the vision of protocol is different from person to person, Jimm and I were always met with handshakes, smiles, and hugs. What a beautiful memory to close out 2024.
Let’s see, I asked Mr. Google for a list of December holidays. He came up with Winter Solstice, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa – however you celebrate have a wonderful season. So Happy Holidays to everyone and welcome 2025 in with a safe bang!
Fraternally,
Susan “Sue” Krausman, President
Arizona Elks Association
Online Forms
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Elks Training
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Arizona Elks Red Vest Order Form
If you’re planning on heading to Austin for the 2024 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 [email protected] or phone 520-235-5598.
Thank You! It will make your heart swell with pride and accomplishment!
Diane Skorupski
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