Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: May 2006

Features

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The Joy of Watching Butterflies, by Ronald Alan Royer

In the butterfly, the beauty and intricacies of nature are right before our eyes. Watching these fascinating creatures reveals to us the wondrous mystery of the colorful patterns and wily survival mechanisms of these delicate long-distance travelers.

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The Day Is Warm in Guadalajara, by Patricia Ann McNair

Famous for its fine crafts and festive music, Mexico's second-largest city is truly a place in the sun.

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Important Money Decisions: Think Twice, Act Once, by William J. Lynott

How to purchase wisely, manage your money, and make the most of what you earn--answers to ten common questions.

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Remembering those who never returned, honoring those who did, and thanking the men and women coming home from war today.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

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It's Your Business, by John Kador

8

Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

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Candidates for Grand Lodge Office

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News of the Lodges

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Elks National Foundation Joy of Giving

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Drug Awareness