Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: April 2008

Features

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Fly-Fishing Diversity--A Few New Angles on a Venerable Sport, by Gary Schlotzhauer

Too hard? Too limited? Too clubby? Nonsense! The thril of catching fish with a fly rod can be enjoyed by seasoned anglers and beginners alike.

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All American Lodge: Shining Forth, by Mark Hagland

Oswego, New York, Elks light the way for a small community on the shores of Lake Ontario.

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Freeport, Maine: More Than Just a Pretty Place, by Patricia Ann McNair

Power shoppers, nature enthusiasts, and lobster lovers have put this coastal hamlet on the US travel map.

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Now, more than ever, American veterans need our care, our support, and our gratitude.

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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Candidates for Grand Lodge Office

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News of the Lodges

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Elks National Foundation Joy of Giving

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Elks Drug Awareness Program