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        "description": "Ithaca Elks Lodge #636 on Coddington Rd offers brotherhood, civic programs, veteran support, and community events in Ithaca, NY. Join today.",
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You'll need a sponsor who is a current member in good standing. Reach out through ithacaelks.org to connect with a member who can guide you through the application process."
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            "answer": "The lodge is located at 124 Coddington Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. It's a well-known address in the Ithaca community, easily accessible from the south end of town."
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            "answer": "The lodge hosts regular social nights, holiday dinners, community fundraisers, veterans' appreciation events, and youth programs like the Hoop Shoot competition. The event calendar rotates seasonally, so there's usually something coming up worth attending."
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            "answer": "Yes. Charitable giving is central to what the Elks do. Lodge #636 actively supports Tompkins County veterans, funds youth scholarships through the Elks National Foundation, and runs community outreach programs throughout the year."
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            "answer": "Absolutely. BPOE membership comes with reciprocal privileges at lodges nationwide. If you're an Elks member visiting Ithaca, you're welcome to stop in at Lodge #636 with your membership card."
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            "answer": "The hall is primarily used for lodge-sponsored and member events. For questions about availability, visit ithacaelks.org or reach out directly to the lodge officers who can point you in the right direction."
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            "answer": "Members consistently say it comes down to the people and the culture. This is a small-community lodge where faces become familiar quickly and the charitable work is tangible. It's not a large anonymous organization; it's a group of Ithaca neighbors who show up for each other and for the city."
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