Congrats Arizona on our 5-star rating from the Grand Lodge for an eighth year.
Welcome to the great state of Arizona, the home of one of the many wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. AEA President Frank Buso 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:
“Elks – Always Ready to Give”
The State President’s Monthly Message:
June 2026
What a day we had on the last day of the convention! It was truly an honor to be installed as your State President. To have our children Nicloe and Alex and so many friends in attendance was overwhelming to say the least, thank you all. Sharing the day with all the 2026-2027 AEA Officers was a spectacular way to start the year.
I could not have made it this far without the help and support of all of you in my journey through Elkdom. But again, a very special thank you to Mr. Leroy “Bugs” Lewis for believing in me. Thank you to PSP’s John James, Mike Weishen, Al Kayal, Al Skorupski and Ed Leuer for being the installing officers. You have been so supportive of Angela and I through this ride. I would like to thank all of members that assisted in the rally.
I could not have accomplished any of this without the “Love and Support” of my lovely wife Angela, she has been by my side and my rock through this crazy journey. Angela, I Love You!! My children Nicole and Alex thank you for giving me your support.
To the members of Chandler #2429 for the awesome party afterwards and all who attended thank you. Steve and Mary Like, Dennis Appel, Mags Bohner, and the entire member you did a great job of hosting it.
Who would have ever thought someone who went from not knowing anything about Elkdom would ever be State President. When I started this adventure, I had no idea that I would end up here, I can’t thank everyone enough for your support. All I want to do is give back and make the world a better place, I hope I can continue to do so. To the membership of this great Association “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts.
I will do everything to make this Association the best in the country, as you the members are second to none. I look forward to working side by side with each and everyone of you to continue the honorable work we are dedicated to. I will look to all for guidance and welcome any ideas you may have to help us grow and prosper in the future. Together we are “The Elks”.
The first order of business will be the Organizational Meeting on June 6, 2026, at Phoenix #335, starting at 10:00 am. This is the chance we all have to set the wheels in motion to gather our thoughts and ideas for the upcoming year. This meeting is open to all members, not just the Officers and Committee Chairs, so please attend.
Remember “Elks – Always Ready to Give” as you all give of yourself and time.
Fraternally,
Frank Buso, President
Arizona Elks Association
Online Forms
Check out our Online Forms page we’ve got set up. Maybe you’ll find an easier way of sending data to the appropriate person in the Arizona Elks Association.
Elks Training
Go to Elks.org and complete the available quizzes and report to your District chair when completed. Please take the quiz today!
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.
Contact Mike Burnett from Yuma Lodge 476 to Order, his information is in the directory.
* * * 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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