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STATE OFFICERS

2008-2009 State President

Peter Bravo

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President's Welcome Page

Cottonwood Murray # 2344

Home and Family

Married Regina Goebel Sept. 30, 1967 We have a home in West Jordan, UT and a motorhome that calls the road its’ home. We have been blessed with 3 children; Gwendolyn, Peter III and Elizabeth. We have 1 granddaughter, Christina, and 3 grandsons, Andres, Ron and Nicholas

Our grandchildren are our legacy.

Elks Experience

Initiated into Lakewood CO #1744. Became active in the Lodge when moved to Cheyenne, WY Lodge #660, Went thru all the chairs and served as Exalted Ruler 1993-94. Transferred to Cottonwood Lodge #2344 Have been awarded Officer of the Year Have been awarded Elk of the Year 2 times competed in Ritual in every chair Represented the State of Wyoming as Est. Lecturing Knight at Grand Lodge competition. I am a Certified Ritual Judge and have judged in WY, NV and CA and UT Served as DDGER UT-North, I have served as 2^nd Vice President and

1^st Vice President of the Utah Elks Currently serving as President Elect

Philosophy of Elks and the Utah Elks Association

“Elks Care/Elks Share” says it all

Be an Elk and Get Involved

Be that one Elk to make a difference

President Elect

JoAnn Aldridge

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1st Vice President Welcome Page

Cedar City # 1556

Home and Family

David and I were married in 1987 in Shedd, Oregon. We have three boys, Jeremy, Shaun and James and one daughter, Cindy. We have two wonderful grandchildren, Isabella who is five years old and Jordan who is one and a half. WE have two dogs, two cats and five chickens (Roo, Tweety, Cal, Salem, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch and Midnight Snack!)

Elks Experience

Initiated into Cedar City Lodge #1556. Held the following: Tiler, Lecturing Knight, Leading Knight, Exalted Ruler (twice), Treasurer (currently), Trustee (4 years), Officer of the Year, Various Lodge Committees, UEA Tiler, UEA Inner Guard, UEA State Soccer Chairman, DDGER Utah South, UEA 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President,

President-Elect (Currently).

Elks Philosophy

I believe we need to remember the Foundation and Groundwork of our Order that states "To do unto others as we would they should do unto us". By doing this we can promote our true beliefs to everyone we meet!

1st Vice President

Dan Johnson

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1st Vice President Welcome Page

Price Lodge # 1550

Home and Family

Dan and his wife, Mary Alice, reside in Price, Utah

Elks Experience

Initiated at Price Lodge in 1980

Inner Guard, Leading Knight and

Exalted Ruler (2 Terms)

Trustee and Trustee Chairman

Multiple Committees

UEA State Tiler 2005-2006

July 13, 2006 Installed as District Deputy GER Utah South

Elk Philosophy

Elk members are the BEST PEOPLE ON EARTH!

2nd Vice President

Jim Barnes

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2nd Vice President's Welcome Page

Tooele # 1673

Home and Family:

Married my next door neighbor, Minnie, in Chicago Illinois in September of 1970. Together we raised two daughters, Michelle and Nicole, and a son, Jay. We have two grandchildren in Texas, Victoria which is 16 and Elen who is 14, and we live in Stansbury Park, Utah

Elks Experience:

Initiated into the Order of Elks at Tooele Lodge in 1990 and at the Lodge I've held the positions of Lecturing Knight, Loyal Knight, Leading Knight, Tiller, Trustee, Esquire and Exalted Ruler along with various Committee Chairs. In 2005-2006 I was District Deputy Utah North and in the UEA I have held the positions of the Scholarship Chairman and Youth Activities Chairman and am currently the Treasure of UBET, Camp Director of Camp Wapiti and 2nd Vice President of UEA.

Philosophy about being an Elk:
I think back to the start of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Philosophy of our great order when it began and it still holds true today. The order started giving because of one of it's members passing away and leaving his wife and children in dire need and since then the members of BPOE have always been there to help those in need, and to this day we are still helping in so many ways. The members of our order, past and present, have shaped the future of so many others, especially our youth, for the future benefit our or nation. And what has impressed me more than anything else since becoming an Elk is that after visiting over one hundred lodges that no matter what Lodge I was in I was part of a family, a family that cared.

Secretary

Phillip Johnson

Provo Lodge # 849

Home and Family

Married to Judy Ann Bernardi in 1966. We have 3 kids, Melissa Ann Fausett, Amy Lin Buckner and Jay Breton Johnson and 4 grandkids, Cameron Phillip Johnson, Austin James Buckner, Justin Ann Buckner and Kolby Breton Johnson. We have lived in Provo since I got out of the Army in 1968.

Elks Experience

Joined Provo Lodge in 1984. Started through the chairs as the candidate in 1985 filling all chairs and was installed as Exalted Ruler in 1992. Was the Lodge Secretary for 2 years, Treasurer for 2 years and presently a Trustee for the Lodge.

I was appointed DDGER in 1998 and then Elected 2nd Vice for the UEA. I filled all the chairs until I was installed a UEA President in 2004. Was then elected as UEA Secretary in 2006--which I still am.

Elks Philosophy

It is my belief that the BPOE is there to help others

in any way we can.

Treasurer

Perry Collins

Richfield Lodge # 2420

Home and Family

I live in Monroe, Utah and I am married to my wonderful wife, Carolyn. I have three grown daughters who live in Southern California and two granddaughters. I enjoy golf, fishing and ATV-ing with friends and family.

Elks Experience.

I have been an Elk for 24 years and was initiated in the Roy (Now Golden Spike) Lodge #719. I have held the offices of Treasurer, Trustee and Chaplain in the

Richfield Lodge. I am currently the Treasurer

of the State Association, a job which I have held for

five years and have thoroughly enjoyed.

Elk Philosophy

I am a firm beli4ever of Elkdom and all that it sands for. I thoroughly support the many programs which benefit our communities, our children and our veterans. I always

look forward to the state meetings where I have met

so may wonderful friends and enjoy sharing with

those in this great organization.

I will always be and ELK!

Sergeant At Arms

Dave Tisdale

St George # 1743

Home and Family

Elks Experience

Importance of Elks

Chaplain

Susan Somers

Park City #734

Home & Family

Elks Experience

Importance of Elks

Inner Guard

Dyle Webster

Vernal # 2375

Home and Family

I run a 300 acre ranch and work a

40 hour week. My family is a big plus. If not for them, I couldn't do these other fine things. My spouse is Carol Webster and I have two sons,

Logan and Tracy.

Elks Experience

I went through all the chairs except the Esquire seat. I was Exalted Ruler in 2005 and again in 2007. Have

been an Elk for 13 years.

Elks Philosophy

The important things the Utah Elks do to help kids and families out that may never have a chance if it wasn't for the programs that we have available. They do many things

for all walks of life.