Elks Magazine Online

Archive 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.

40

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.

46

The Elks National Foundation Joy of Giving

Two students win this year's top MVS Scholarships four-year, $60,000 awards.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

6

It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

8

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

10

Travels of the GER

18

News of the Lodges

48

Elks Drug Awareness Program

52

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

56

State Association News