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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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