Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: June 2013

Features

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Missions of Mercy: Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Missions of the US Armed Forces, by Roger Meyer

Since the early nineteenth century, the US armed forces have been aiding civillians in times of trouble.

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Reno, Nevada, Welcomes BPO Elks for 2013 Grand Lodge Convention, by Philip Hartigan

The BPO Elks return to the "Biggest Little City in the World" to celebrate the past year and address the future.

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Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program, by Aneeta Brown

The Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program, which began in 1963, has helped thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Supporting Our Troops

Elks show they care by donating packages to troops serving overseas and donating funds to organizations that help active-duty armed forces personnel.

Departments

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Message from the GER

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Travels of the GER

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It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

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New of the Lodges Elks Care--Elks Share

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks National Foundation

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Elks Drug Awareness Program