(I apologize for the smudge photos. I just had my phone outside in the cold, shoveling snow.)
The Elks Lodge is a fraternal order, not unlike the Masons and the Knights of Columbus, that has enjoyed more than 150 years of service throughout the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Elks engage in community outreach and drug awareness programs, among many, many other acts of charity.
As an interesting side note, I found out on Wikipedia that their anthem is the signature tune of New Year's Eve: "Auld Lang Syne." Which brings us to this plush elk, which I found at the Family Discount Outlet on Milwaukee Avenue. He's all dressed up for the big night, when the clock strikes midnight and the date changes from 1999 to 2000. His cummerbund bears the Elks logo with "2000" underneath it, as well as the slogans "ELKS CARE, ELKS SHARE" and "SAY NO TO DRUGS."
I assume these were given out at some kind of a kid's event.
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