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May 2011 VOL. 89, No. 10 Official publication of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, a fraternal organization.


4 Message from the GER 28 The “Flying White House”—Air Force


One and Other Presidential Planes Unknown before Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration, presidential planes, like Air Force One, have become powerful symbols of the US presidency. VICTOR PARACHIN


Elks National Home: 38


Retiring among Friends Far more than just another retirement community, the Elks National Home offers a unique and special privilege to Elks. ANEETA BROWN


46 A Place of Legends:


Cooperstown, New York Home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, New York, also boasts a delightful array of restaurants and art galleries. PATRICIA ANN MCNAIR


Elks National Veterans 52


Service Commission Elks honor the nation’s veterans by visiting VA medical


facilities and treating veterans to meals and entertainment.


2 6 Travels of the GER


Three Special Opportunities to Care and Share


On Tour with Michael F. Smith 8 It’s Your Business 9 Healthline


10 Candidates for Grand Lodge Office


14 News of the Lodges 36 Message from the


Board of Grand Trustees


56 Elks Drug Awareness Program Cover: US Air Force


PUBLISHED UNDER DIRECTION OF THE GRAND LODGE BY


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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