Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: September 2011

Features

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The Acceptance Speech of David R. Carr

At the 2011 Grand Lodge Convention, in Phoenix, Arizona, David R. Carr was elected Grand Exalted Ruler and asked lodges to be visible in their communities.

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News of the Lodges

By awarding scholarships and holding fund-raisers, Elks continue to demonstrate that Elks Care--Elks Share.

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Racing through History: Motorcycles in America, by Nancy K. Williams

Whether Indian or Harley-Davidson, Triumph or Honda, motorcycles have long held a special place in the hearts of many Americans.

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Basketball Fever: The 39th Annual Elks National Hoop Shoot, by Aneeta Brown

Seventy-two highly skilled contestants shared camaraderie at the 2011 Elks Hoop Shoot finals in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

6

Travels of the GER

8

It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

10

Healthline, by Elizabeth R. Reid MD

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

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Elks National Foundation Joy of Giving