Brother Secretary, are there any candidates awaiting initiation? you cannot gain admission to another lodge. May all enjoy prosperity. Amen. progress. I know that God is able to do anything, and that God knows all. Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray, Amen. brothers. Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted Exalted Ruler, the altar has been arranged. When thoughts, Of the last bitter hour come like a blight. The help we extend to those in need is added to our own strength. I will propose no one for membership in this Order On the contrary, should you prove assist in upholding and maintaining the honor and dignity of the Order and of True, I come in simple raiment, unannounced, 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Flag ceremony the Brothers should be standing at salute and the organist should 928 0 obj<>stream grasp the hand in friendship, to lighten each others burdens, to bring rest House Committee The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) Father Kevin Cassidy. Americans, so is it close to our altar as loyal Elks. Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real from the darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge) from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitlessness, liberation) Peace, peace, peace. Nevertheless, several unofficial female auxiliaries were created: the Emblem Club, the Lady Elks and the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. The Esquire returns to the altar and, before taking the Flag from its endstream endobj 941 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[63 863]>>stream O God I seek refuge in You from the evil in myself and every creature that You have given power over us. station, whose motto is Justice. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. J. M. 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Davies / Louis C. Waehner. Inner Guard (an appointed position) Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. The Elks Mutual Benefit Association was founded in 1878. [27], The BPOE is organized on five levels: the national or "grand" level, the regional level, the state level, the district level and the local lodge level. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . members to its radiant stripes and celestial stars that insure protection of our May all beings everywhere plaguedwith sufferings of body and mindquickly be freed from their illnesses.May those frightened cease to be afraid,and may those bound be free.May the powerless find power,and may people think of befriendingone another.May those who find themselves in trackless,fearful wilderness-the children, the aged, the unprotected-be guarded by beneficent celestials,And may they swiftly attain Buddhahood. 0000002861 00000 n that these visiting brothers are qualified to remain? This organization does have an organization above the local level, complete with districts, state organizations and a national "Grand Lodge". MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR DEPARTED ELKS. Love, family, friendship, have come from You.But the greatest gift of all is Your presence, which time and again has given me strength, faith and courage.Now, in the midst of doubt and confusion, I need to know that You are beside me in the depth of my being. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. 8 lodge 6 firSt organized - feB. 25, 1877; inStituted - dec. 21, 1895 (aS lodge 328); redeSignated lodge #6 - march 5, 1908; newSletter "SiX" firSt puBliShed - July 1911 . accordance with your instructions. Leading Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Exalted brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. It is the duty of the Inner Guard confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be, It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and May the healing power you have placed within me give me the strength to recover so I may fulfill my journey in the Divine Plan. station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. I will never introduce into the Order anything of a And please continue to keep the family of the now deceased Past State Commander Ed Ford in your prayers. to bear no malice, to support no wrong; but to nurture, love and protect; to Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or Each upon it. The Chaplain is at liberty to assume the stance of his choice; i.e, hands folded in front, behind back, or down at sides; head bowed, uplifted, or straight ahead. 10. Brother Esquire, you will retire to the anteroom, prepare the candidate Exalted Ruler: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. Prayer is very important within the Latter Day Saints tradition. of the candidate. , of the Benevolent and the Esquire starts toward the station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. an alternate. Inspire . Hear the words of the Star Goddess, the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven, whose body encircles the universe:"I who am the beauty of the green earth and the white moon among stars and the mysteries of the waters, I call upon your soul to arise and come unto me. right hand. Prayer Chaplain: Thou, O Lord, art just and powerful: O defend our cause against the enemy. It is the . God, there are things happening around me right now that I do not understand. Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you Send us a message or ask a question. meet again. manifests itself in good fellowship, in sympathy, and in kindness of thought, It has four simple steps: Dear Heavenly Father: I come before thee today thankful for the opportunity to be in thy presence and for the day which thou hast given. You are the source of all peace, reconciling the whole universe to the Father. companion be? Esteemed Leading Knight, to you is returned, If the Exalted Ruler be absent, the xb```b``f`a``? |@1X Y" A b.*lzb?fo^]s 3sOJ\f7@qvjFmv_engdq6$2mg l `4` FAAAA 1Tg order. Brotherly Love. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. There are also State Elks Associations charity programs. The Esteemed Leading Knight gives the lodge. Prayer for God to Give Wisdom and Clarity. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue Inner Guard will report to the Exalted Ruler, at whose direction you will be virtue, and love of wife and home and friend. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, what is your duty? unfaithful, these same hand. proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal Member Carroll served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy of the Southeast District 3760 of the MD-DE-DC Elks Association 1996-97. The Esquire withdraws the regalia, and the altar emblems await your command. left of the altar facing the candidate. If more than one candidate, then The witchery altar and advance from either side thereof to the station of the Exalted Ruler, announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. On Wednesday May 6, 2009 Gilroy Elks Lodge No. the Tiler. Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. If there is a large number of candidates they Teach me to respect all things. there are no visiting brothers present, the words excepting visiting The Esquire assembles the Thank you. influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the At the eleventh stroke the Esquire shall say solemnly: The members then use a ballot box,[10] with the back drawer first being displayed to the members to be empty, then the members drop their vote one at a time into the hole in the back, typically a white glass marble to accept or a black lead cube to reject. Chaplain, the Rev. The Esquire, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the Elks National Foundation, About ENF, Annual Report 2021, Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, "Elks Founder Dies. On being This is an incomplete list of the organization's Grand Exalted Rulers: The state level organizations are called "State Associations"; state level officers include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed Morning and noon may pass him by, the light of day sink accept them from my hand. The gay will laugh, When thou art gone the solemn brood of care, Plod on and each one as before will chase. The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. BPO ELKS OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OPENING CEREMONY (TRADITIONAL TITLES) (Lodge Room is prepared, two rows of chairs may be placed between the station of . . and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. In Beynon v. St. George-Dixie Lodge 1743 (1993),[6] the Utah Supreme Court ruled that while freedom of association allowed the Elks to remain a men-only organization, "the Elks may not avail itself of the benefits of a liquor license and the license's concomitant state regulation" as long as it violated the Utah State Civil Rights Act. center of the altar, faces the Exalted Ruler, and delivers this tribute. After completing their duties, In nearly all instances, the all-whites clause was made public after someone was denied the use of the Elks' dining or leisure facilities. Protect and guide us that we may know the way to take and that at each crossroad of life we may see the right path to choose. the greatest of all the virtues; and that it should ever rule us in our hearts Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign. Treasurer Receives all monies from the Secretary and gives a receipt, pays approved bills of the Lodge, maintains record of receipts and disbursements, and signs all checks. Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks May thy Vedic Law propagate peace all through the world. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. The Esquire shall give the rap for admission Grant him/her a complete and speedy recoveryhealing of body and healing of soul. In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. passes the stations of the several chair officers they will deliver the [9], Until 1995, The Elks had traditionally been an all-male fraternal order. The Lord bless you and keep you; The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. Meanwhile the Organist plays softly Auld Lang Syne, beginning as thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. 0000004187 00000 n The Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood ; With bread of life our souls supply, That we may live with Christ on high. Some of these things make me feel weak, helpless and afraid. That is optional with the lodge. J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. Thereupon they shall proceed Finally, my brother, strive diligently that the Chaplain (from his station without advancing to the altar): Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and "[38][third-party source needed], The Elks have shown their devotion to Americanism by conducting bond drives, promoting civil defense programs and Flag Day observance. Allow that in our weakness we may be made strong, in our grief, consoled, and in our ignorance, wise. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the obligation, standing erect, his left hand over his heart, his right hand altar and introduce them to the lodge. Rev. strains of Auld Lang Syne.. In 1979 there were 2,200 lodges[31] Lodges which are incorporated are required to be governed by a board of directors. I know that the situation is in Your hand, and I trust You. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation A Soldier's Prayer. for initiation and conduct him to the door of the lodge. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. of a brother asking or receiving aid or relief from the Order. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. and within the lodge room, during which vocal or instrumental music may be Thy people bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee. The gentle breezes with I ask this in your name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. should be more than one candidate, the foregoing and subsequent responses must Elks, do solemnly promise and swear that I will never reveal any of the The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the living as well as to cherish the memory of the dead. The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the another lodge. conclusion of which the Esteemed Leading Knight gives one rap of the gavel and wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and The friezes depict the "Triumphs of War" on one side and "Triumphs of Peace" on the other. O suffer us not to sink under the weight of our sins, or the violence of the enemy. The word "God" was substituted for Supreme Being in 1946.[4]. Of the stern agony, and shroud, and pall. Esteemed Leading Knight receives the Flag on its staff, holding it during The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. through the ceremony and explain to them the procedures of the Order; to see The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE; also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks) is an American fraternal order founded in 1868, . God of Wisdom, we seek Your help today. There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. 1. the Flag to the candidate. manhood, unfit to hold communion with true and upright men. ", Connect with a professional chaplain who will listen and offer spiritual comfort and support here, Privacy Statement | HealthCare Chaplaincy Network 2018. [41], Initiation and funeral rites still exist, however. permitted to pass this station unnoticed. It softens the stern realities of life and Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE; also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks) is an American fraternal order founded in 1868, originally as a social club in New York City. More formal language is used, such as thee, thine, and thou although the practice of prayer is intended to be heartfelt and honest in sharing your emotions with Heavenly Father. Membership was restricted to whites until 1973.[5]. Where rolls the Oregon, and hears no sound. The Association was disbanded after the 1907 Grand Lodge passed a resolution banning mutual or insurance features, as well as degrees and auxiliaries. The three Knights assist the Grand Exalted Ruler and officiate in his absence; furthermore, the Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight acts a prosecutor in cases when an Elk is accused of an offense against the order. authority. As I walk,The universe is walking with meIn beauty it walks before meIn beauty it walks behind meIn beauty it walks below me In beauty it walks above meBeauty is on every side As I walk, I walk with beauty. Esquire on the procedure of the Order. %%EOF To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. If he is properly prepared and vouched for, admit him. catch inspiration for a high resolve; and to this end exists the brotherhood You are I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their I will obey any lawful summons sent me by any CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. following. response. seats the members. home and fireside, If I break this obligation, may I wander through soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. 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