National Conference of State Societies

Arizona v. California Wine Tasting is June 12

Please join members of the State Society of Arizona for a blind wine tasting comparison of Arizona and California wines with host Charlie Adler, founder and president of TasteDC.  The date is Thursday, June 12 from 7 pm to 9 pm.  The location is 916 S Street, NW, Apt. 3., Washington, DC 2001. The nearest Metro Stop is Shaw-Howard University.  The cost is free for SSA members and $30 for nonmember.  RSVP to RSVP@azstatesociety.org.  Or, visit our web site at  http://www.azstatesociety.org/

 

The final state quarters will circulate in 2008

On May 17 production began  on the first Arizona Quarters to celebrate the 48th State.  The program that started in January 1999 with the issuance of the quarter for Delaware is wrapping up with production of quarters for New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii in order of their admission to the Union.  Now, with the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters program in its 10th year, the 48th state's design became the 48th state quarter as the Grand Canyon and saguaro began their minting run in Denver.  The Arizona coins will enter circulation in June according to Michael White, a U.S. Mint spokesman. Officials at the Mint estimate that 500 million Arizona Quarters will be made with the Grand Canyon and a saguaro on the reverse side.  The New Mexico quarter is already in circulation.  The mint also estimates that 140 million Americans are collecting the state coin series. 

Richard Snow, who has written three coin-collecting books and operates Eagle Eye Rare Coins in Tucson said last week that "Artistically, for the Mint to put the Grand Canyon on a small coin is really a challenge." The quarter program has brought in some new people to the hobby of numismatics, said Richard Smith, owner of the Coin Gallery in Phoenix. When Smith got into the hobby as a kid, there were all types of coins, made out of several different metals, in circulation. Coins became standardized in 1964, bringing on the "dark days" of the hobby.

"This (program) has brought in 12-year-olds and 15-year-olds," Smith said.

A kid who started collecting when the program started would now be a teenager or young adult. By now, Smith said, they could have acquired a lifelong hobby. "Or," he said, "at least they have $12.50."

State Society of Arizona Chat with Sen. Kyl is May 16

This event is limited to members of the State Society of Arizona only and is free to members.  To learn how to join the State Society of Arizona please CLICK HERE to visit our web site. Please note that the start time has been changed to 8:15 am from an earlier invitation.

Sociedad del estado de Arizona Recepción para Cinco de Mayo Se llevará a cabo el Dos de Mayo

Rep. Jim Kolbe of Arizona will open up the hospitality of his Capitol Hill neighborhood home to members of the State Society of Arizona for a Cinco de Mayo reception on Friday, May 2 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Admission is free to members of the society who RSVP but non-members may attend for $35 which will include the cost of membership for one year and a chance to purchase tickets to the Route 66 Inaugural Ball next January.  For more details on these events and to find out how to join the society, please CLICK HERE.

Mexicans and Americans of Mexican heritage celebrate Cinco de Mayo as the day in the struggle for independence from Europe when Mexican militia troops led by General Ignacio Zaragoza and loyal to President Benito Juarez won a great victory over the French occupation forces paid by Napoleon III.  This year the day marks the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Arizona Society Coffee Chat is Feb. 7

Happy New Year to Arizonans now living in the national capital region of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Please take note of the dates for two society events below. The State Society of Arizona will sponsor a coffee chat for members with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, pictured at left, on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in The U.S. Capitol Room HC-7.  Please send a response to rsvp@azstatesociety.org if you plan to attend.  We will announce nominations for the Board of  Directors at the Coffee Chat.  Please save the date of Tuesday, Feb. 12 for the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Chef Geoff's Downtown Restaurant at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  PLEASE CLICK HERE to see map and directions.

Food and drinks will be provided for members paid up to date with 2008 dues. If you want to pay your dues online, please visit http://www.azstatesociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=36.  Planning has begun for the Route 66 Inaugural Ball, so if you are interested in sponsoring please contact katie@azstatesociety.org.  If you have other questions, please email them to info@azstatesociety.org or visit our web site by clicking on the Arizona state flag in the left-hand column of this page.

State Society of Arizona Suns Game is Dec. 7

Join us on Friday, December 7th, 2007 for the Suns v. Wizards game. We are offering a special ticket price for the game, to purchase tickets please CLICK HERE. The same link for tickets to the Wizards ticket site can also be found on the State Society of Arizona website:  To visit the Arizona web site, PLEASE CLICK HERE. We hope you will join us for this fun night. Special price of $30 for upper level seats that normally sell for $48.  All orders must be placed by Nov. 16 to get special price in Arizona section.

Join us on Friday, December 7th, 2007 for the Suns v. Wizards game. We are offering a special ticket price for the game, to purchase tickets please CLICK HERE. The same link for tickets to the Wizards ticket site can also be found on the State Society of Arizona website:  To visit the Arizona web site, PLEASE CLICK HERE. We hope you will join us for this fun night. Special price of $30 for upper level seats that normally sell for $48.  All orders must be placed by Nov. 16 to get special price in Arizona section.

The State Society of Arizona invites you to join us on Friday, Dec. 7 to see The Phoenix Suns play The Washington Wizards at The Verizon Center

Join us on December 7th, 2007 for the Suns v. Wizards game. We are offering a special ticket price for the game, to purchase tickets please CLICK HERE.

The same link for tickets to the Wizards ticket site can also be found on the State Society of Arizona website:  To visit the Arizona web site, PLEASE CLICK HERE. We hope you will join us for this fun night. Special price of $30 for upper level seats that normally sell for $48.  All orders must be placed by Nov. 16 to get special price in Arizona section.

State Society of Arizona Football Brunch Oct. 21

The State Society of Arizona invites members, friends, and all Arizona expatirates living in the national capital region to join us at the Crytal City Sports Club at 529 23rd Street South in Arlington on Sunday, Oct. 21st starting with brunch at 10 AM to watch the Arizona Cardinals play the Washington Redskins.  For more details CLICK HERE to visit the state society web site.

State Society of Arizona Coffee with Rep. Franks

Arizona Coffee with Congressman Shadegg July 25