Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: May 2001

Features

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In and Around Madison, Wisconsin

Although Madison may be well known as the cultural and political center of the Badge rSate, the city deserves attention as a great vacation spot, too. And there's more to southern Wisconsin than Madison. If Swiss villages, mustard museums, and troll-lined streets pique your curiosity, then read on. Sylvia McNair

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Eugene Ely: Touchdown in the Bay

It's been called "the most important landing of a bird since the dove flew back to Noah's ark." Just what did a 24-year-old pilot named Eugene Ely do that was so incredible? Richard Bauman

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Nre Jersey Elks Peer Leadership Conference--Elks and Youth: Taking Action for the Future

Almost 400 of the Garden State's most promising youth leaders recently descended upon New Brunswick for a weekend of thought-provokiung and informative workshops on how to make all the right choices. Find out just what makes the event so special for everyone involved. Staff Report

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Baseball Plays Vaudeville

Before the golden ages of radio and TV arrived, many of baseball's most famous players spent their off-season collecting big paychecks for performing on vaudeville stages. While some acts sparkled, others seemed destined for the "hall of shame." William Basel

Departments

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Message from the GER: Celebrating So Many

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It's Your Business: Make Yor Investments Count

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Healthline: Does Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?

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News of the Lodges: Elks Care--Elks Share

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Travels of the GER: On Tour with Dwayne E. Rumney

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Veterans: Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Drug Awareness: The Elks' Successful Essay

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Elks National Foundation: Joy of Giving