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The Minot Elks Lodge #1089 utilized a $1000 Freedom Grant from the Elks National Foundation to purchase supplies for 20 “Welcome Bags” donated to the Minot Air Force Base Family Readiness Program. Elks members delivered bags to the “Dads 101” class at Minot AFB. The bags contain diapers, wipes, baby wash, lotion, a sleeper, blanket, bib, hooded towel, a bowl, spoons and a book. Shown are Jim Bodell, Exulted Ruler with the Elks, Teri Townsend, New Parent Support Program assistant, and Alyssa Poth, director of the Family Readiness Program.