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:
August 2024
Brother and Sister Elks,
Have I got great news for every one of you! In recognition of the Arizona Elks charitable activities, Lori Stratton and Lori Castro, from the Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, nominated US for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southern Arizona Chapter Outstanding Foundation of the Year. They collected letters from Arizona Department of Veterans Services describing the many things the Elks do for the veterans; Amphitheater High School and Tucson 385’s Bike-in-a-Box; Impact of Southern Arizona extoling Catalina Mountain 2815’s support of the Food Bank; the Gonzales Family writing about how the Hoop Shoot Program is so important to their daughter Gabriella; Vitalant Blood Donation counting how many pints of blood were given for people throughout Arizona; and Special Olympics totaling contributions from 2008 to $50,000.
One area not included, but should have, would be the many children’s organizations impacted by the Jack C. Warter Youth Camp in Young. The kids are given the opportunity to unplug and experience a part of Arizona city life cannot provide. I remember going to 6th Grade Camp to this day. Hikes, crafts, chores, talks, meeting new people who were important at that time. Smelling pine trees bring back those memories. The Youth Camp continues to do this for our future Elks. These children will always remember sleeping in a cabin and eating smores while sitting in front of a fire. And they will remember we made that possible for them.
These letters were in addition to what we Elks already do to help with pediatric research (three endowed funds supporting physician-scientists; renovating space for education; providing students with white lab coats and scrubs; funding the confocal microscope; assisting in creating a lab for pediatric transplantation research; and helping with premature infant outcome). These things are a result of the money you give each year. We cannot forget the many items donated for the Steele pediatric patients. So many of YOU sat and crocheted or sewed blankets, cloths, and caps. Let’s not forget all the time Tom and Judy Miller took to organize and deliver books and toys during and after conventions. Now we have another project headed by Diane Skorupski and her minions at Catalina Mountain 2815. Many Lodges are sending jewelry to her for sorting, cleaning, and boxing so these children can present their mothers, Grandmothers, and aunties with a gift on Mother’s Day and Christmas. The Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center is only part of our Major Projects, but what a part!
As our friends become our fellow Elks, let them know about our many charitable programs. Encourage adding a contribution to our Major Projects and Elks National Foundation when paying our annual dues. Then get them involved in the Children’s Shopping Spree, veteran visitations, blood drives, food bank collections, Hoop and Soccer Shoots, camp cleanups, I can go on with our projects. This is why we are the Southern Arizona Outstanding Foundation. GREAT JOB EVERYONE.
If you have not heard yet, our Membership Chairman Giorgio “George” Phillips out of Mesa-Buckhorn has been working with the Phoenix Rising Soccer Team. Giorgio worked very hard to get the Arizona Elks publicity on the jumbotron during the August 24, 2024, game against North Carolina. To be on the jumbotron, Elks need to attend. We should all wear our Elks shirts and make noise. Contact Giorgio and buy tickets for $25. This type of publicity is always good. GO ELKS!
Do you like the Arizona Cardinals? How about the Washington Commanders? The First Gentleman was born in Washington, DC and has a lifelong commitment to cheering for the Washington football team. We are excited Giorgio also contacted the Arizona Cardinals office regarding tickets for Elks. If we have a certain number of Elks buying tickets for the September 30 game, we will be mentioned on their jumbotron too. Tucson East 2532 is renting a bus for about 50 people. How many are coming from your Lodge? It is always fun to be loud and proud when we are mentioned. Of course, we need a lot of Elks attending to get noisy.
Membership is so important to our Order. Giorgio brought back videos and material to use in the Districts and Lodges. He spent time going to the various seminars to gather as much information as he could. Now this information is in the hands of the District Vice Chairmen, on its way to the Lodges. Use all the tools to go out into your community, meet new people, and invite them to become an Elk. Just think how many more charitable projects we could do for our State if we had more members. I know we are shy, but it is always a wonderful feeling to have someone say thank you for help given without strings.
On a final note, if you see Jerry Ingram, PDDGER from Chandler Lodge, thank him for his hard work to get the Arizona Elks third in the Order in Membership. It was a great joy to watch him get his award in Austin.
Fraternally,
Susan “Sue” Krausman, President
Arizona Elks Association
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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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