The Tucson Elks Lodge #385 is honored to inform you that our new Arizona Elks Association Vice President for the South for fraternal year 2025-2026 is our very own member PER/Susan Trecartin. Please join us in congratulating VP-South Susan Trecartin.
On May 27th, 2025, Tucson Elks Lodge initiated 3 new members: Left to Right: Eric Lyons, Gloria Moore, ER Bob Crawford, Steve Morisky, (recent new member Joan Morisky,) proposer Michael Hayden.
On May 4, 2025, Tucson Elks Lodge #385 hosted its annual Youth Event/Scholarship and Strings program. Approximately 90 attendees saw 10 students from Southern Arizona receive a total of $16,000 in scholarships—$8,000 from the Lodge and $8,000 from the Arizona Elks Association. The funds supported local high school seniors pursuing higher education. PER/Trustee/Scholarship Chair Wayne Burns with scholarship winners.
On May 4, 2025, Tucson Elks Lodge #385 hosted its annual Youth Event/Scholarship and Strings program. Approximately 90 attendees saw 10 students from Southern Arizona receive a total of $16,000 in scholarships—$8,000 from the Lodge and $8,000 from the Arizona Elks Association. The funds supported local high school seniors pursuing higher education. In addition, Tucson Elks Lodge #385 awarded 4 violins to local high school musicians active in the local high school music program and chosen by their perspective music directors. Trustee/PER/Scholarship Chair Wayne Burns with violin winners.
On April 22, 2025, our two newest members, L-R: Proposer Mark Dunn, new member Alana Dunn, ER Bob Crawford, new member Leslie Douglas, proposer Marisa Michaels.
On March 29, 2025, 17 Elk members and 8 volunteers from Tucson AZ #385 took 25 young students with four teachers from Nash Elementary School on a shopping spree to JC Penny’s. Back at the Lodge, volunteers prepared lunch to welcome these young students! Two 6-year-old little girls lead the Pledge of Allegiance flag. The Easter Bunny handed out backpacks full of school supplies, coloring books, sketch pad, crayons and color pencils; they also received handmade pillowcases with pillows, Easter Baskets full of small toys, a toothbrush/toothpaste, Easter candy, & a stuffed animal. Each child was fitted with a helmet and received a bicycle from the Lodge #385 “Bike-in-Box’ program. We also celebrated a 7-year-old’s Birthday. Personal thanks to each Tucson Elks Lodge #385 member and Volunteer! I greatly appreciate all the donations, Charity groups, Clubs and organizations that made another event so successful!! ER Richard Bernard on left with many Tucson Elks Lodge #385 members and officers. Fraternally, Martha Megerle/Trustee Clothe-A-Child Chairman
On March 11, 2025, Lodge officers and members receiving awards and Grand Lodge Certificates. Photo #1 L-R: ER Richard Bernard, Grand Lodge Special Citation, Making a difference-2024-2025 Betty Craven, Certificate of Recognition for years of service as Inner Guard Martha Megerle, Tucson Lodge #385 Officer of the Year 2024-2025 Wayne Burns, Grand Lodge Outstanding Service Commendation-2024-2025 Michael Lessely, Certificate of Recognition for years of service as Loyal Knight Trudi Sofias, Grand Lodge Outstanding Service Commendation-2024-2025 John Sofias, Lodge Elk of the Year 2024-2025 Back row: Marisa Michaels, Grand Lodge Recognition for Membership Recruitment-2024-2025 Wayne Thompson: Distinguished Citizen Award 2024-2025 Tucson Lodge #385 also received a Grand Lodge "Making a Difference Special Citation. 2024-2025
Tucson AZ Elks Lodge #385 Hoop Shooter Rene Cortez shot 24 out of 25 to win the 12-13 boys State Hoop Shoot. He will recently participated in the AZ State Hoop Shoot contest in Apache Junction AZ. He also won the Bugs Lewis award for best score in the state competition. Rene is pictured with Rich Botkin, Past AZ State President/South District Leader, AZ State Hoop Shoot Chair Gregg Boyce (left) and other AZ State Hoop shoot representatives. Now Rene is off to the regionals in Las Vegas NV on February 22, 2025. Let's all wish Rene happy hoop shooting.
Tucson AZ Elks Lodge #385 Past Exalted Rulers (PER's) Military appreciation dinner. Guests included 14 Vets from the Tucson area VA blind rehab center. Veterans in attendance asked to stand for photo. Lodge #385 PER Association President Joe Jablonski (also a Vet, in blue shirt). Thank you Veterans and all currently serving. January 22, 2025.
Tucson Elks Lodge #385 newest members: L-R: Proposer James Vickers, ER Richard Bernard, new members Jen Vickers, Merry Archunde, proposer Teen Morgan. January 28, 2025
On December 17, 2024, Tucson Elks Lodge #385 newest members. L-R: David Blackstock, Ronald Schnieder, ER Richard Bernard, Lari Parich, Alan Michaels.
On December 7th, 2024, Tucson AZ Elks Lodge 385 in conjunction with Lugo Charities - Bike in A Box event was held at Lodge #385. Volunteers helped unload five hundred bicycles to donate to local Tucson AZ under privileged children. Santa & Mrs. Claus and superheroes greeted the exciting children. After registration, volunteers from the Tucson AZ Medical Center custom fit each child with a safety helmet. Volunteers from the Amphi High School basketball team assisted kids and carried their new gifted bicycle to take home to assemble by parents or guardians. We have five hundred excited kids who received bicycles as a Christmas gift. Thanks to Tucson AZ KVOA Channel 4 video that covered our event. The link to view the short segment is: http://kvoa.com/.../video_cc63e012-e9aa-5401-b861... On behalf of Tucson Elks Lodge #385 and http://LugoCharities.com we are wishing everyone a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season. Thanks to ALL volunteers, as this year's event that was a GRAND success!
On November 12, 2024, Tucson Elks Lodge #385 newest member: L-R: AZ South DDGER B. Carlile, ER R. Bernard, new member C. Jennings, proposer M. Michaels
On October 22, 2024, Tucson Elks Lodge #385 once again donated, this time, an Apple Watch to the local Tucson AZ Prader-Willi Syndrome Association for their National Convention silent auction. Pictured L-R: Trustee/PER Wayne Burns, Tammie Penta and her son and Lois Wilford.
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