Lodge Competition — North & West District Event

Submitted by Jeff Beasley, Esteemed Lecturing Knight

Phoenix Lodge ritual team members in formal attire at the district Lodge Competition

The North and West District Lodge Competition was held at Sun City Elks Lodge #2559. With many lodges represented this year, the event showcased the depth of talent, preparation, and teamwork across the district. The competition was tight from start to finish and reflected the dedication each Lodge brought to the field.

Congratulations to Sun City and Yuma for earning first and second place overall in the West District, and to Kingman and Show Low for earning first and second place overall in the North District.

Phoenix Lodge #335 had plenty to celebrate as well. Exalted Ruler Karen Seaman competed in the 11th Hour Toast at state, where she placed second in the West District. In addition, the Phoenix Lodge team celebrated two first-place wins for the Esteemed Lecturing Knight and the Exalted Ruler performances.

Reflecting on the season, Exalted Ruler Karen Seaman said: “I want to sincerely thank our coaches and every teammate for the countless hours of preparation and hard work put in this year. The commitment, teamwork, and determination shown by this group is something we should all be proud of.”

The West and North District competition demonstrated the strength of our lodges, the value of preparation, and the pride shared across the district. Thank you to Sun City for an exceptional event and to all participating lodges for making this year’s competition an amazing event.

Originally published in the March 2026 Tracks newsletter of Phoenix Elks Lodge #335. Read the full issue (PDF).

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