Memorial Day Picnic Draws More Than 270 to the Lodge

Submitted by Jeff Beasley, Esteemed Loyal Knight

Members and guests at the Memorial Day Picnic

More than 270 members, bona fide guests, and visiting Elks gathered at the Lodge on May 24, 2026 for this year’s Memorial Day Picnic in a tremendous show of camaraderie, fellowship, and patriotism.

The event welcomed members ranging from newly initiated Elks to those celebrating more than 25 years of membership, highlighting the strength and unity of our Lodge family. Officers and volunteers worked together throughout the day to help make the picnic a tremendous success.

A special thank you goes to Kathy Jones and the entire picnic committee for organizing an outstanding event enjoyed by all in attendance. We were also honored to welcome visiting members from other Lodges, including Esteemed Leading Knight Jody Brandt and his wife Meg from Yuma, fresh off their successful participation at State Ritual Competition, representing Arizona at nationals in Chicago.

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

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