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B.P.O.E. • Phoenix Lodge #335 “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

Old Timers Night Dinner — 100+ Attendees

Submitted by Patricia Stewart, Tiler

Volunteer servers in aprons behind the serving line at the Old Timers Night Dinner

Old Timers Night was a tremendous success! The Lodge welcomed more than 100 attendees on February 5, including 40 honored Old Timers. Each Old Timer received a complimentary dinner and drink in appreciation of their years of dedication.

Five-year increment pins were presented to every Elk with 25 or more years of membership. The Lodge was also proud to have two of its six Life Member recipients in attendance — Art Vance and George Kennedy. In addition, members recognized the Lodge’s oldest Elk, Art Vance, at 95 years young. Shano Sancibrian received an award for the most years of Elk membership — an impressive 59 years!

A volunteer serves dinner plates to a smiling member at Old Timers Night

A heartfelt thank you to Brenda Kayal for her help in making this event such a success, and to Al Kayal for serving as emcee. Sincere appreciation also goes to Randy Doescher, Cindy Pendergrass, and the 335 officers who generously volunteered their time to serve dinner.

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

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