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The Elks Magazine is published 10 times a year for the one million members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America.
September 2008
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Features
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14
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The Acceptance Speech of GER-elect Paul D. Helsel
Presented at the 2008 Grand Lodge Convention in Anaheim, California, following his election as the Elks national president for 2008-2009.
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32
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The Book Palace of the American People, by Elise Warner
Discover a legacy of enlightenment, entertainment, history, and art in the Library of Congress.
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40
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A World in a City: Chicago's Ethnic Neighborhoods, by Patricia Ann McNair
Five vibrant neighborhoods in this great American city keep their cultural heritage very much alive.
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46
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The Elks National Foundation Joy of Giving
Two students win this year's top MVS Scholarship--a four-year, $60,000 award.
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Departments
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4
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Message from the GER
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6
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It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton
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8
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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, M.D.
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10
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Travels of the GER
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18
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News of the Lodges
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48
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Elks Drug Awareness Program
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52
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Elks National Veterans Service Commission
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56
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State Association News
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