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    "services_text": "The Milan Elks Lodge offers a full-service banquet and event hall available for private parties, fundraisers, club meetings, and community celebrations. The space is clean, well-maintained, and set up to host groups of varying sizes without the sterile feel of a rented conference room.\n\nBeyond the hall itself, the lodge runs poker runs and charity events that draw riders and supporters from across the region. Members gain access to the lounge, social events, and a brotherhood built on Elks Care Elks Share, the organization's guiding principle. Veterans' programs, youth scholarships, and local\u2026",
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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by a current Elks member. Stop by the lodge at 217 E 2nd St in Milan or visit elks.org to start the process. The membership committee reviews applications and votes at the next regular meeting."
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            "answer": "The most current contact information and event listings are available at elks.org. You can also stop by the lodge at 217 E 2nd Street in Milan, Missouri during posted hours for the most direct conversation."
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            "answer": "The Elks are nationally committed to veterans' care, youth programs, and local charitable giving. The Milan lodge channels funds from events and membership into these causes, directly benefiting Sullivan County residents and families."
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