There was no shortage of excitement when 72 of the nation's best young free-throw shooters arrived in Springfield for the 30th annual Elks "Hoop Shoot" National Finals.
In Amsterdam at night, the canals flicker with the reflection of the warm glow of streetlamps. As day breaks, the city reveals even more of itself--the vibrant colors of the flower market, the stunning angles of the Van Gogh Museum, and a rich history stretching back more than 700 years. By Patricia Ann McNair
Despite its rich legacy of heroism and death-defying rescues at sea, the U.S. Life Saving Service was in shambles by the end of the Civil War. In 1870 a series of disastrous shipwrecks, costing hundreds of lives, made many members of Congress wonder if the organization could even save itself. How in the world did the U.S. Life Saving Service resurrect itself and go on to save more than 200,000 lives?
Whether it's an awards night ceremony at the Lodge or simply shaking a child's hand at a drub awareness display, the members of the BPOE know the power of positive reinforcement.