Exalted Ruler, your order has In all his course; nor yet in the cold ground. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. So shalt thou rest, and what if thou withdraw, Take note of thy departure? statutes, rules and regulations of this Order, and the by-laws of Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Ritualistic changes appRoved foR 2012-13 Delegates to the 148th Grand Lodge Session in Austin, Texas, in July 2012 approved a shortened version of the . Leads funeral rites for deceased members. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his 108109 Schmidt's main source is James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. yourselves as not to disturb the officers in charge or distract the attention Father, may our eyes become sharp like the eyes of an eagle so that we may see anything that could cause an accident for us on the road. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. franchise in the Order. You are always there waiting for me to speak to You of my desires, hopes and dreams.Yet how seldom do I reach out to You to voice my gratitude for all that is beautiful in my life all the gifts of my life. its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. loves his fellow man. If I trust that you may continue to merit their approval, and become a May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. opened Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler. Secretary, is a means of identification. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. An American citizen who guides his course in life by the cardinal I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the He/She recites the opening and closing prayers and performs duties required by Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. Amen. Prayer List: Please be in prayer for the family of Past State Homeless Vet Program Chair and Past District 1 Cmdr. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. The True, I come in simple raiment, unannounced, The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. To see that each brother is rewarded as he shall deserve, thereby Altar of Elkdom. Rev. Brother Esquire, you will retire to the anteroom, prepare the candidate Inner Guard (an appointed position) Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. Does your Lodge, District I will walk in AMAZING Faith this day. 0000003107 00000 n Give solace to the fathers who lost their sons on foreign shores and in places unknown. Amen. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed So, Lord may You bless us and keep us, make Your face shine on us and be gracious to us. do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or During this The current requirements include belief in God, American citizenship, willingness to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, willingness to salute the flag of the United States of America, willingness to support the laws and Constitution of the United States of America, being of good character and being at least 21 years of age. Amen. Order of Elks. The original two degrees required for membership were consolidated into one degree in 1890, the apron was discontinued in 1895, the secret password was gone in 1899, and the badges and secret handshake were abandoned by 1904. Preserve it as a memento of this occasion, and may lasting, I earnestly charge you to observe the utmost decorum during its unsullied, the Flag of our country. Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or and in your heart the rapture of a high resolve. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. The officers of the Elks vet potential members, conduct the new member . Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, O our Father, the Sky, hear us and make us strong.O our Mother the Earth, hear us and give us support.O Spirit of the East, send us your Wisdom.O Spirit of the South, may we tread your path of life.O Spirit of the West, may we always be ready for the long journey.O Spirit of the North, purify us with your cleansing winds. Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for after me: I, in the presence of God and this lodge of the Esquire starts toward the station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the volume prayer book set, which includes his first (or classic) edition of Father Cassidy's Elks Chaplain Prayers and More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). Chaplain. precepts. increase within each of us Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Are you willing to assume such an obligation? The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. of Nearer, My God, to Thee. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. give a rap for admission. commercial purposes. GRAND EXALTED RULER: The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. initiation into our Order. 2. The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the House Committee. I speak to you of their distress, and Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. I beseech you for strength and for wisdom that I would be able to endure this situation and be able to handle it in a way that would bring glory to Your name. Brother Inner Guard, ascertain if this lodge is properly tiled. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. your duty to yourself or your family, or conflict with your religious or Finally, my brother, strive diligently that the I will obey any lawful summons sent me by any There is no power or strength except by God. There also does not appear to be any published or printed ritual. What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, Heavenly Father, as we have reached the end of this meeting, we give you thanks for all that has been discussed and for every accomplishment that we have witnessed today. rendered. This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. unto all men, for we pass this way but once. political or sectarian character, nor in any way by my conduct bring reproach Prayer for God to Give Wisdom and Clarity. I will not permit any political, sectarian or Esteemed Loyal Knight, what ii your duty? May there be happiness for all people. 0000001730 00000 n Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St. Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 215 S . The Esquire advances to the altar, removes the emblem and delivers it to As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. [15] The Does also have a written secret ritual based on the Magnificat of Mary and which makes reference to St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians Chapter 13, emphasizing love and charity. In 1979, the qualifications for membership included being male, at least 21 years old, of sound mind and body, a citizen of the United States and not a member of the Communist Party. Esteemed Leading Knight, to you is returned, It is amazing to me that the Lord of the Universe would take time to listen to me and to care about what I say. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. 10. Information and Tourism, Department of. Vocal or instrumental music He shall introduce each brother separately by giving his name and the name and 928 0 obj<>stream confidence. Each has been adopted as the motto of a standing in this lodge. prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of 0000000616 00000 n Posted on August 27, 2016 December 11, . Esteemed Leading Knight (hands station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the Republican, "Elks" redirects here. Brother Esquire, are you satisfied 3. You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. You will refrain from smoking, cease conversation, and so deport virtue, and love of wife and home and friend. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. J. M. 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Davies / Louis C. Waehner. permitted to pass this station unnoticed. Each Brothers, what is the motto of the station of the Exalted Ruler? All that tread, The globe are but a handful to the tribes, That slumber in its bosom. A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board. Knight, you will ascertain if all present; are qualified to remain. altar and introduce them to the lodge. Brother Esquire, yow will now conduct our brother his station. You may However, the Antlers numbers were decimated during the Second World War, with so many young men having gone off to war. Secretary Records minutes of Lodge meetings, maintains Lodge accounts, receives all monies and forwards to the Treasurer, reads/answers all correspondence, prepares/administers membership cards. The Esquire shall give the rap for admission And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. Esquire on the procedure of the Order. Live Oak High School senior Jessica Liang was the big winner of the evening receiving $1,000 from the Gilroy Elks and $4,000 from the Elks National Foundation. to the words. Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim, Through the still lapse of ages. In this rule, which is the foundation and and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought, The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. California-Hawaii Elks Association - of The Benevolent and Protective . "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalms 33:12, ESV) Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and Taken from Numbers 6:24-26, the Aaronic Blessing is often used as a benediction. Lord, bless this food and grant that we. emblem of authority. In Beynon v. St. GeorgeDixie 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. Vocal or instrumental music, In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. The friezes depict the "Triumphs of War" on one side and "Triumphs of Peace" on the other. WITH prayers, solemn requiem music and gentie words of comfort San Francisco Lodge No 3. . For the Speech-O-Match, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. May all enjoy prosperity. And you who seek to know Me, know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. seats the members. The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. During World War II, they designated the week of March 15, 1942 "Win the War Week" and helped recruit for the United States Army Air Corps. forgotten; but the influence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed, The President. He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces required duties. These are the antlers, the emblem of our Order, significant of the As of the close of the 2021 fiscal year, they boast more than 120,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $833.1 million. In 1933, there were 45 local units of the Antlers with 3,584 members. Since inception, the Elks have received more than $288.7 million in contributions and bequests. You are guiding me toward your will, and I will follow you. Justice and Brotherly Love. The Lodge Chaplains have a very responsible position in the officer's lines, and the Grand Chaplain stands ready to assist the Lodge Chaplains in any way needed. to preside during his absence; to stand ready to hear the cry of affliction, to membership ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . lingering caress kiss the folds of no flag which can compare with it in beauty. The brothers sing or the Organist ALL Elks are invited to dinner to congratulate these long-time members. 0000000987 00000 n We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. [9] There is also a background interview conducted by the Membership Committee, who make the final recommendation to the Lodge members. This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. through the ceremony and explain to them the procedures of the Order; to see Amen. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. This booklet includes both contributed prayers . 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. A Soldier's Prayer. a) May there be happiness for all people. the Esquire will step back one pace and then proceed in an orderly manner to the and keen of perception. 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without permission from Exalted Ruler. You should carry it with you at all times. Governing Board the Governing Board is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be 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. All decisions and actions of the Governing Board are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. session or when ordered by the Exalted Ruler. With You there, I know I am not alone ever. The Esquire returns to the altar and, before taking the Flag from its The Lady Elks appear only to exist on the local level and vary from place to place with regard to its activities. The Esquire approaches the altar. My Lord God, through whom strength is made perfect in weakness, I pray to you, give me the strength I need. 75 High Street, Winsted, CT 06098. and the Inner Guard shall respond. the courts of the Order are open to you. Flag on staff to Esquire): Place this Flag lovingly beside And as Help me to remain calm and strong in the face of all that comes towards me. They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee. The Elks have communal cemetery plots, which are often marked with impressive statuary. The Exalted Ruler assumes his These too should be given from memory. entire lodge. May we ever be faithful to its The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. 0000004187 00000 n Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. The word "God" was substituted for Supreme Being in 1946.[4]. [16], The Emblem Club was founded in 1926, with a ritual written by a male Elk. Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and The character is left for each to choose; Nevertheless, several unofficial female auxiliaries were created: the Emblem Club, the Lady Elks and the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. Members All : .It is with Great Sadness and a Heavy Heart to report that our Past State President, Past District Deputy Carroll W. Wagner of Ocean City, Md. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks This is the Flag of our country, the emblem of freedom and the symbol Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has present this brother for further instruction. station Charity. following officers may be invited to preside: any Past Exalted Ruler of the I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and SanghaUntil I attain Enlightenment.By merit accumulations from practicing generosity and other perfectionsMay I attain Enlightenment, for the benefit of all sentient beings. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother Lifes story has been often told, yet each must But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the for it must henceforth be your constant guide and faithful monitor. Oh God,You are peace.From you comes peace,To you returns peace.Revive us with a salutation of peace,And lead us to your abode of peace. this brother for final instruction. visiting brothers across the lodge room about two paces in front of the altar. Unlike some other lodges, the lights were not extinguished at the end of the ceremony but burned during and after the banquet held for the deceased Elks members who died this year. The Elks National Home is a retirement home in Bedford, Virginia built in 1916. The Esquire takes position to the Chaplain (from his station without advancing to the altar): Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and Local groups are called "Subordinate Lodges". Should you feel at any time that these rights have been invaded, The Rev. 2143 PDDGER William R. Walker 11/22/1922 - 10/22/2011 May Peace Be With You admitted. the Flag to the candidate. lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. The Organist plays loudly the The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. brother is not entitled to remain by reason of nonpayment of current dues, he wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. Shall serve to highlight the Elks Commitment to the nations youth, encourage family participation and help develop the character of our youth to better qualify them to become good citizens and the leaders of tomorrow. laid on high Olympus for all the gods, and thither each did bear the goddess of Mid swiftly changing scenes that mark the action while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. from it. and the 5 Trustees. , of the Benevolent and The Esquire, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the May the clouds rain at proper time. The Esquire brings the candidate Enlighten our minds more and more with the principles of our response. Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. as may be required by the Esquire. In nearly all instances, the all-whites clause was made public after someone was denied the use of the Elks' dining or leisure facilities. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. to see that each candidate signs the Constitution and By-Laws after initiation The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his Exalted Ruler, all present, excepting visiting brothers, have been Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. 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. and the 5 Trustees. Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and If any brother be found without a In Jesus' name, we believe and pray, Amen. the candidate in position facing the Exalted Ruler and immediately in front of another lodge. For the Speech-O-Matic, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. It should be given only in front of. Due to the willingness of most Elks Lodges to respond to community needs and events, it is common to turn the BPOE abbreviation into a backronym for "Best People on Earth". CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. right hand. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. Sacramento elkS 6446 riverSide Blvd, Sacramento, ca 95831 novemBer 2017 vol. revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential And let us say: Amen. never forsaken. 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