President
Leland R. Schwein
2009 - 2010
"Elks Love Kids' Success"
The Arizona Elks Association
had two successful golf tournaments
in the month of August. As
the State President of this great
Association I want to thank
Payson Lodge #2154 for holding
the Social Community Welfare
Golf Tournament the first
first weekend in August.
The proceeds of this tournament
will be used help to finance
our Children’s Shopping Spree for
needy children at local Elks Lodges
throughout the state. Many of our Arizona
Lodges participate in this event during the
winter months. The Social Community
Welfare Committee did an outstanding job,
along with Payson Lodge. A special Thank
You to all who participated in this golf outing.
The tournament raised approximately
$7,000.00 for
kids in need of
clothing this
winter.
The second
golf tournament
held in
August was the
annual L.
Cedric Austin
Arizona Elks
Association
Tournament.
This tournament
was
hosted by Show Low Lodge #2090. The
members of this Lodge also did an outstanding
job. Thank You Show Low
Lodge. Your hard work and dedication
raised approximately $18,000.00 for our
Major Projects. I would like to thank all of
those who participated in this tournament.
I am very proud of our Arizona
Elks. Having two tournaments in the same
month is difficult. Especially with
our economy as it is today. But,
our Lodges and our members
showed that we truly care about
our children. Thank you Arizona
Elks. This just proves “Elks Love
Kids' Successâ€.
As you know our Mid-Term
Convention is next month. October
22nd thru the 24th. This convention
will be held at the Fiesta
Resort in Tempe. The Arizona Elks Association
Meetings Committee is hard at work
making sure that this will be an enjoyable time
for all of you. If you have never been to a
State Convention before, please consider attending
at least one time. I think you will be
enlightened by the work we accomplish and
the great fellowship we have during this time.
Sunday and I look forward
to seeing you there.
As we continue to support
the Lodge programs
throughout the state, let us
not forget to support our troops and veterans at the
same time.
September is a month we
will never forget. 9-11 will
stay in our minds forever.
If you get an opportunity
thank a veteran today.
Fraternally, LeLand R. Schwein, State President, Arizona Elks Association