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Online Issue

Current Issue: October 2024

Features

24

Winning American Independence: The Siege of Yorktown, by Tom Scudder

In 1781, General George Washington boldly redirected his troops and met British forces in what became known as the Battle of Yorktown, one of the pivotal battles of the American Revolution.

30

2024 Grand Lodge Convention Highlights

Elks from all across the country gathered in Austin, Texas, for the 159th Grand Lodge Session, during which they elected Grand Lodge officers for the 2024–2025 lodge year.

Departments

6

Message from the GER

7

Travels of the GER

8

Americanism Essay Contest Winning Essays

10

It’s Your Business, by Jordan M. Jacobs

12

Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

14

News of the Lodges

38

Supporting Our Troops

40

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

46

Elks Drug Awareness Program

48

State Association News

50

Elks National Foundation