Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: May 2019

Features

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Carved in Stone: Honoring America’s Veterans, by Michael Stein

Washington, DC, is home to some of the most significant national memorials that commemorate the sacrifices of US servicemen and servicewomen.

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How the Services Got Their Songs, by Linda McMaken

The official songs of the five branches of the US armed forces are some of the most recognizable patriotic melodies in America.

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The Elks Magazine Online Subscription Contest Winner: The Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lodge, by Tom Scudder

Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lodge No. 1087 is the winner in the 501-1,100 members category of the contest.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

6

Travels of the GER

8

Candidates for Grand Lodge Office

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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 Drug Awareness Program

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Elks National Foundation

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State Major Projects