Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: April 2015

Features

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"So Rich a Mantle":Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, by Margene Whitler Hucek

Monticello stands as a testament to Thomas Jefferson's ingenuity, staggering breadth of knowledge, and wide-ranging interests.

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The Wit and Widsom of Golf, by Glenn Liebman

One-liners from some of the biggest names in golf exemplify the frustration and exhilaration brought on by this sport.

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The Hidden Delights of Mobile, Alabama: Where the Good Times First Rolled, by Michael Stein

This grande dame of ports has been a pivotal part of the region and the nation.

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Supporting Our Troops

Elks support members of the US armed forces by holding Christmas dinners and shipping care package to personnel overseas.

Departments

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Message from the GER

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A Candidate for Grand Exalted Ruler

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Candidates for Grand Lodge Office

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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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News of the Lodges

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks National Foundation

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Elks Drug Awareness Program