Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: February 2019

Features

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John Wesley Powell: Trailblazer of the American West, by Buzz Brandt

In 1869, geology professor John Wesley Powell explored the unmapped stretch of the Colorado River that runs through the Grand Canyon.

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Cádiz: Spain’s “Little Silver Cup”, by Philip Hartigan and Patricia Ann McNair

The port city of Cádiz, Spain, has a long history and a vibrant culture that continues to captivate its visitors today.

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All-American Lodge 2018: Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, by Linda McMaken

A small lodge in a small town, Lake Hopatcong Lodge No. 782 is dedicated to supporting its tight-knit community.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

6

Travels of the GER

8

It’s Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

10

Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

12

News of the Lodges

44

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

50

Elks Drug Awareness Program

54

Elks National Foundation

56

State Major Projects