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February 2011 VOL. 89, No. 7 Official publication of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, a fraternal organization.
42 We Shall Tell You the Truth: Bethany
Station and the Voice of America Beginning with broadcasts into Europe during World War II, Bethany Station in West Chester, Ohio, transmitted the Voice of America around the globe for more than fifty years. LINDA MCMAKEN
Tips for Taking Great Photos
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Learn how to faithfully capture the moment and preserve exactly what you see with these ten tips on taking great photos. BILL VOSSLER
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4 Message from the GER 6 Travels of the GER
Happy Birthday, Elks!
On Tour with Michael F. Smith 8 It’s Your Business
Small Investors Gain Access to Alternative Investments
10 Healthline
Alzheimer's Disease Enters the Testing Age
12 News of the Lodges Elks Care—Elks Share
64 Elks Drug Awareness Program 71 Elks National Foundation
Joy of Giving
Cover: Voice of America broadcaster Cover: Victor Franzusoff. Getty Images/FPG/Staff
PUBLISHED UNDER DIRECTION OF THE GRAND LODGE BY
Exploring Albuquerque, New Mexico
From the shops, cafés, and galleries of Old Town to the excitement of hot-air ballooning, Albuquerque offers visitors plenty to see and do. PATRICIA ANN MCNAIR
Elks National Veterans 59
Service Commission Elks honor our nation’s heroes with visits and gifts.
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THE ELKS NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND PUBLICATION COMMISSION
JAMES M. MCQUILLAN Chairman
KENNETH L. MOORE Vice Chairman
ARTHUR H. FROST III Treasurer
F. LOUIS SULSBERGER Secretary
LESTER C. HESS JR. Assistant Secretary
Past Members
JAMES W. DAMON ROBERT J. SABIN TED CALLICOTT DONALD D. DAPELO FRANK O. GARLAND
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