Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: September 2015

Features

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The Acceptance Speech of Ronald L. Hicks

At the 2015 Grand Lodge Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, GER-elect Ronald L. Hicks urged members to publicize their lodges' good works in the community.

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Whooping It up in Texas, by Cecil Hicks

Every winter, the Lone Star State welcomes migrating whooping cranes into the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge as "winter Texans."

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The Elite Seventy-Two: The 2015 Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals

Seventy-two young competitors achieved feats of lifelong significance this spring by earning spots at the Hoop Shoot finals.

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

Elks spread their drug awareness message by hosting drug awareness presentations for children and providing security at postprom parties.

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, MD

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News of the Lodges

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Suporting Our Troops

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks National Foundation

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State Association News