Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: June 2018

Features

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150 Years of Elkdom: The Next 150 Years and Beyond, by Tom Scudder

As the Order celebrates its 150th anniversary, Elks look ahead to the next 150 years of service to their communities and their country

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San Antonio, Texas, Welcomes BPO Elks for 2018 Grand Lodge Convention and 150th Anniversary Celebration, by Philip Hartigan

The home of the Alamo will play host to the celebration of a milestone year in Elks history.

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Milton Hershey, an American Original, by Eric Bryan

The rags-to-riches tale of the Hershey Company's founder is made all the sweeter by the man's determination to do good.

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The Great Air Race of 1903: Samuel Langley vs. the Wright Brothers, by Nick D'Alto

In the race to build and fly the world's first piloted, powered plane, the Wright brothers' ingenuity prevailed over Langley's financial backing.

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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News of the Lodges

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

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State Major Projects

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Elks National Foundation