Current Issue: September 2008
Features
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The Acceptance Speech of Paul D. Helsel
At the 2008 Grand Lodge Convention, newly elected GER Paul D. Helsel thanked his supporters and outlined his goals for the Order.
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The Book Palace of the American People, by Elise Warner
The Library of Congress houses a great American legacy of enlightenment, history, art, and entertainments.
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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 diverse cultural heritages very much alive.
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The Elks National Foundation Joy of Giving
Two students win this year's top MVS Scholarships four-year, $60,000 awards.
Departments
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Message from the GER
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It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton
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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, M.D.
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Travels of the GER
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News of the Lodges
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Elks Drug Awareness Program
52
Elks National Veterans Service Commission
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