Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: November 2013

Features

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The Shadow Soldiers, by Earl Rickard

Between 1943 and 1945, clandestine surveillance by the Alamo Scouts behind enemy lines provided vital intelligence for the US Sixth Army.

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What on Earth? The Importance of Rare Earth Elements, by Bill Vossler

Want to use a cell phone, a digital camera, a washing machine, or a rechargeable battery? Then you need rare earth elements.

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Seattle's Pioneer Square, by Patricia Scanlon

Seattle's earliest neighborhood, Pioneer Square, has gone from rough and rowdy to historic gem.

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

Elks spread their drug awareness message by holding poster contest, donating to DARE programs, and distributing drug awareness materials.

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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Supporting Our Troops

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks National Foundation