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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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