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    "services_text": "The Durant Elks Lodge is not just a membership card. It is access to a full slate of events, a welcoming social hall, and a network of people who take the phrase \"community service\" literally.\n\nLodge events run year-round and include charity dinners, holiday celebrations, themed fundraisers, and community benefit nights like the popular Shriners catfish fry. Members enjoy access to the bar and lounge, lodge facilities for private gatherings, and the national Elks network spanning thousands of lodges across the country. Youth programs, veteran support initiatives, and local scholarship\u2026",
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to US citizens aged 21 and older who believe in God. You can start by attending a public event at the lodge to meet current members, then ask about the formal application process. A sponsor who is already a member will help guide you through initiation."
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            "answer": "Yes. The national Elks organization and local lodges actively support veterans through the Elks National Veterans Service Commission and fund youth programs including scholarships, Hoop Shoot competitions, and Drug Awareness education."
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            "answer": "Lodge facilities are available for member use and select private events. Contact the lodge directly to ask about availability, capacity, and any requirements for booking the space."
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            "answer": "Annual dues are set at the lodge level and are generally affordable. Benefits include access to the social hall and bar, participation in all lodge events, reciprocal privileges at Elks lodges nationwide, and the chance to be part of a community that actively funds local charities and scholarships."
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