Meet-and-Greet With Ukrainian Defenders at Scottsdale Elks Lodge
(Registration required)
You are cordially invited to join a casual lunch a meet-and-greet with Ukrainian veterans at the iconic Elks Lodge in Scottsdale, AZ. This event is brought to you by Voices From Ukraine’s Front Line Arizona speaking tour with Ukrainian defenders visiting delegation.
This gathering will offer a chance to sit down, share a meal, and engage in open conversation with soldier volunteers who have year of ground combat experience in defending Ukraine. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear personal stories, ask questions, and better understand the realities of the war—you won’t hear in headlines.
Some topics that will be discussed include:
Shared core values and defending freedom as soldier volunteers
Drone/sea drone warfare
Innovation and adaptation on the frontline
Ukraine’s long-range capability
Ways to support Ukraine today
Event Details
Friday, May 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148
6398 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Lunch Fee: $15 (to be collected at registration)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE REGISTER BELOW
UKRAINIAN VETERAN SPEAKERS:
Mykola Melnyk, Senior Lieutenant in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Founder & Director of Brave Children of Ukraine
Denys Haida, Senior Soldier-Operator in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Founder of Brave Children of Ukraine
Oleh Bonchynskyi, Senior Soldier-Operator in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Co-Founder & Head, Khodoriv Organization for Support of ATO Veterans
👉 Learn more about the speakers
Why Attend
Connect directly with Ukrainian veterans in an informal setting
Hear firsthand experiences from the front lines
Ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation about modern day warfare
This event is brought to you by Cactus and Trzyub and is generously sponsored and facilitated by Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148 and the Hreshchyshyn Family. There will be an opportunity to support ongoing humanitarian efforts, including initiatives like Brave Children of Ukraine, which works to assist children which lost a parent or both parents in the war. Thank you for your support!
