Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012

Features

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Thomas Jefferson: A Revolution in Eating, by Buzz Brandt

A true gourmet, Thomas Jefferson revolutionized the diet of his contemporaries and transformed the culinary map of America.

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The Joy of Christmas, by Glenn Liebman

The spirit of Christmas--the joy, the nostalgia, and the love--is celebrated here with the words of writers like Washington Irving and entertainers like Bob Hope.

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Visiting Yesterday Today: St. Augustine, Florida, by Patricia Ann McNair

With a long history, marvelous architecture, good food, and interesting museums, St. Augustine has something for every visitor.

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

Elks get their drug awareness message out by distributing drug awareness materials and arranging for police K-9 unit demonstrations.

Departments

4

Message of the GER

6

Travels of the GER

8

It's Your Business, by William J. Lynott

10

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 Joy of Giving

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Annual Report of the Grand Secretary