Join the Elks! Lodge Locator Register Login Menu Home Elksmag Elks Magazine Online Elks Magazine Online The Elks Magazine December/January Print Edition Is Delayed As a result of mailing delays brought about by labor shortages at our printer, The Elks Magazine December/January print issue will be delayed by approximately three weeks. The online edition of the December/January issue, however, is currently available for viewing. In an effort to make sure that Members have access to the contents of this issue as soon as possible, I have provided a link below that will allow any Member to access the online edition of the December/January issue without registering for it or opting out of the print version, as is normally necessary to receive the online edition. Members can simply click on the link below or paste or type the address into their browsers and view the December/January issue online at their convenience: https://mag.elks.org/december-2021-january-2022. Please place a copy of this letter on your Lodge Bulletin Board, announce the delay at your next Lodge meeting(s), and generally make this delay known to as many Members as you can. I apologize to all Members for this unforeseen and unavoidable delay, and I thank you for your assistance in this matter. Fraternally and Sincerely, John P. Sheridan Publisher/Editor Current Online Issue Magazine Archives Welcome! The Elks Magazine is published 10 times per year for the members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. If you'd like to submit fraternal news, please check out our fraternal news guidelines (Adobe PDF format). If you're interested in writing a general interest article, here are our writers guidelines. If you're interesting in advertising in the Elks Magazine, please review our Media Kit. To submit materials or provide a photo, please download and fill out a submission form. If you would like to read The Elks Magazine on your PC, tablet, or smart phone, convert to an online subscription. Your postal mailings will be discontinued, and you will have online access to the current edition, as well our recent archives. Online Issue Current Issue: December 2021/January 2022 Features 22 The Sled Dogs of Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, by Mike Coppock For about a century, park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve have worked with teams of sled dogs to patrol the park and maintain park facilities during winter. 28 Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of Aviation, by Vince Guerrieri During the 1920s and 1930s, Amelia Earhart’s record-breaking accomplishments established her as one of the most celebrated pilots in aviation history. 34 The Historic Lakeside City of Buffalo, New York, by Vince Guerrieri Buffalo is a city of historic buildings and neighborhoods, celebrated dishes, and waterfront attractions—and Niagara Falls is just a stone’s throw away. Departments 4 Message from the GER 6 Travels of the GER 8 It’s Your Business, by Timothy Middleton 10 Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD 12 News of the Lodges 40 Supporting Our Troops 42 Elks National Veterans Service Commission 46 Elks Drug Awareness Program 48 Elks National Foundation 50 Annual Report of the Grand Secretary Elks.org Home Who Are Elks How to Join Careers Site Map Contact Us Elks National Foundation Elks Magazine Our Programs Veterans Services National Memorial Licensed Vendors Members Only Lodge Secretaries News of the Order Grand Lodge State Associations Message Board Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks National Memorial and Headquarters 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 Phone: (773) 755-4700 Fax: (773) 755-4790 Terms of Service | Privacy | Contact Copyright ©2021 BPO Elks.