Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: February 2007

Features

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Two Cents' Worth, by Jean Schaefer

The humble penny has earned its place in American history. But does the one-cent coin--the first currency minted by the US government have a place in our future?

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Off the Record: Private Letters from US Presidents, by Victor M. Parachin

Through the window of their private correspondence, American presidents can be seen in a different light.

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We Love New York, by Patricia Ann McNair

There are big cities, fun cities,livable cities, historic cities, great cities,and world-class cities. Then there's New York.

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Elks National Foundation--Joy of Giving

From West Point to the Marshall Islands, Most Valuable Student Scholarship recipients have been making the most of their opportunities. Call it the joy of succeeding.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, M.D.

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It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

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Travels of the GER--On Tour with Arthur Frost III

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News of the Lodges

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

52

State Association News

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Drug Awareness