right and left of the Exalted Ruler. The Esquire shall give the rap for admission
the Lodge will be at ease and the Esquire proceeds to the station of the
On the contrary, should you prove
The Esquire, carrying the Flag on
trailer
and Fidelity. The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the
Prosper us in this labor
The Esteemed Leading Knight gives
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. Gather Together Prayer. You are
Lounge Liaison & Chairman of Club Management. Lifes story has been often told, yet each must
Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I
Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? brothers. The presentation of Thanatopsis
The Esquire withdraws the
Rev. before the altar. membership card the Secretary will present you with a copy of the Constitution
the Tiler. brother is not entitled to remain by reason of nonpayment of current dues, he
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. The members sing Nearer, My God, to Thee. Come and let Your wisdom fall upon us, O Lord, as we gather for this meeting. 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. May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except
[20][21] A resolution to repeal the discriminatory clause of the national constitution of the Elk lodge (see above) passed in 1973 after failing at three previous national conventions. Sample application for Chaplain of the Year - Due March 1st. Loyal Knight 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. May none experience sorrow. this brother for final instruction. If
heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes
brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and
The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. The decision of its highest tribunal
Exalted Ruler, the lodge is properly tiled. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Keep reading and find one, or several, for your church! The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the
Leads funeral rites for deceased members. soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. distress, timorous of doing wrong and fleet of foot to relieve the unfortunate,
Lord, Bless the wives who grieve alone and comfort the mothers who mourn their own. May your angels go before us and clear the way so that we can reach home safely. Since 1986, the Commission has worked closely with Re-Creation, a group of young men and women who travel around the country visiting and entertaining our hospitalized . the Esquire, Inner Guard and Exalted Ruler shall omit any reference to
Esteemed Loyal Knight, with the assistance of the Esteemed Lecturing
The real benefactor of mankind
proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. All other positions are elected. lodge, the Exalted Ruler shall preside. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. O Holy Spirit.Replace the tension within me with a holy relaxation.Replace the turbulence within me with a sacred calm.Replace the anxiety within me with a quiet confidence.Replace the fear within me with a strong faith.Replace the bitterness within me with the sweetness of thy grace.Replace the darkness within me with a gentle light.Replace the coldness within me with a gentle warmth. Nevertheless, several unofficial female auxiliaries were created: the Emblem Club, the Lady Elks and the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. If the
unto all men, for we pass this way but once. Bill Kelly who recently passed away. May you enjoy fulfillment and long life. May we ever be faithful to its
the greatest of all the virtues; and that it should ever rule us in our hearts
I am weak. station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the
Exalted Ruler and Chaplain approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. As we began our session in acknowledgment of Thee
Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth and heal all beings, those here now, those gone before, those yet to come. and I charge you that your highest duty as an Elk is to keep it inviolate. There is no power or strength except by God. the altar in the lodge room, while the lodge is in
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. Should you wish to retire while the lodge is in
My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. Amen. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler. Exalted Ruler, all present, excepting visiting brothers, have been
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Vocal or instrumental music,
You may be seated. yet Misery and Want await me at the door. The candidate shall be conducted
remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on
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. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . 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. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. On being
Exalted Ruler, the altar has been arranged. First Prayer for Hope. delivery of the tribute to the Flag. When you have signed our roster and received your
Faced with losing their liquor licenses if they did not admit women, the Elks Lodges of Utah voted to become unisex in June 1993,[7] which was followed by a vote at the Elks National Convention in July 1995[8] to remove the word "male" from the national membership requirements. 39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. Amen. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. Amen. [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. 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. From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? stations in proper. A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board. In my struggle, I reach out for the help that only you can give. My brother, upon the altar before which you have just assumed the solemn
prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of
manhood, unfit to hold communion with true and upright men. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy: Myself.Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. By your divine grace help us to do what is right, to act courageously, to love our neighbors, to forgive our enemies. Loyal Knight, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight,
Brothers, what is the motto of the station of the Exalted Ruler? illustrated by the Inner Guard, and the raps of the gavel by the Exalted Ruler
Amen. The initiation rite is not considered a secret. The Esquire then places the
May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. Member Carroll served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy of the Southeast District 3760 of the MD-DE-DC Elks Association 1996-97. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the
alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. By Lee Tugas. The Esteemed Loyal Knight and the
If my burden oppresses me beyond my bearing, lighten my load, that my strength may be equal to it. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. United States of America. No person shall be accepted as a member of this Order unless he be a white male citizen of the United States of America, of sound mind and body, of good character, not under the age of Twenty-one years, and a believer in God. Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. will continue forever. Increase in us true
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The brothers sing or the Organist
May no obstacle come across your way. Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the
The
Inspire . Numbers 6:24-26. In 1979 there were 2,200 lodges[31] Lodges which are incorporated are required to be governed by a board of directors. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. Amen. requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete,
I speak to you of their distress, and
EN. the lodge room and shall direct the examining officer accordingly. [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. ever protect us. make all arrangements for ritualistic work, prepare and carefully guard the
All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. white in April blossom, in crescent moon or mountain snow; no such blue in
Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). Creator of miracles, mercy and life,Protect us from danger, keep us from harm.Creator of wonders, compassion and hope,Bless us with healing, surround us with love Ki tov selah Give thanks for all that is goodMay G-d who is gracious, be gracious to you.Protect you and bless you and care for you.For all you are, and all you hope to be.We give thanks for all that is good. The Association was disbanded after the 1907 Grand Lodge passed a resolution banning mutual or insurance features, as well as degrees and auxiliaries. By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Please RSVP by March 1st at 208-466-1389 or e-mail the lodge at elks1389@gmail.com. and protect. the American flag typifies the glory of our nation we have adopted it as
To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. the Esquire starts toward the station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. You will then be seated. 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. Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I
"Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. to the words. Tiler (an appointed position) Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without previous announcement and permission from the Exalted Ruler. to the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight for further instruction. help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify
approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both
We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you
Esteemed Leading Knight receives the Flag on its staff, holding it during
If there are a number of candidates the Exalted
Father Kevin Cassidy. It is the Hour of Recollection. Show us the straight way: the way of those on whom you have bestowed your grace. Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, to preside during his absence; to stand ready to hear the cry of affliction, to
reports. Esteemed Loyal Knight, what ii your duty? arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. brother whom he shall designate immediately following the instructions by the
obligation. One rap (*) calls the lodge to order, or seats it when
exhibiting
Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing
My Brothers, be attentive while I am administering the obligation. lasting, I earnestly charge you to observe the utmost decorum during its
Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. Flag on staff to Esquire): Place this Flag lovingly beside
Unlike many other male orders, it never had an official female auxiliary, after passing a resolution in 1907 that ruled "There shall be no branches or degrees of membership in the Order, nor any insurance or mutual features, nor shall there be other adjuncts of auxiliaries". Share to Facebook[ open a new window] Share to Plurk[ open a new window] Share to twitter[ open a new window] And let us say: Amen. xref
Faith came with Doubt, and Hope
All that breathe, Will share thy destiny. 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. Belief in a Supreme Being became a prerequisite for membership in 1892. Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. In this rule, which is the foundation and
Inner Guard (an appointed position) Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. Chaplain: Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood . Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood. precepts. Upon our altar it is symbolized by the antlers of protection. It should be given only in front of. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue
Order Charity, Justices Brotherly Love and Fidelity. those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. 2143 PDDGER William R. Walker 11/22/1922 - 10/22/2011 May Peace Be With You The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . memory.. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. plays Nearer, My God, to Thee, after which the Esquire proceeds to the
You have said, that to your children who have no might, you will increase strength. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. You have helped many, I beg you to help me. , of the Benevolent and
Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. - John Wesley, A Grace Before Meals. 0000001730 00000 n
Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. commercial purposes. They can be reproduced and made available to other Lodge Chaplains. Chaplain (an appointed position) Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge. Thank you for sending your angels to be with us. It softens the stern realities of life and
The Aaronic Blessing. Traditional Dinner Prayer Hymn. been obeyed. 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. Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and
to be extinguished until after the Eleven OClock Toast. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. evade a responsibility; nor can you lay it aside when you leave the lodge room,
committed to my charge and keeping. Services are scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2015 with a visitation at 8:00 AM . Deceased and otherwise absent lodge members are recalled each evening at 11 p.m. Chimes or sometimes a bell will be rung 11 times and the Lodge Esquire intones, "It is the Hour of Recollection." political or sectarian character, nor in any way by my conduct bring reproach
The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight,
After delivering this tribute,
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. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed
Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. During the singing the Chaplain takes his position at the altar. It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. unworthy candidate when proposed by another. remain faithful to our obligation will we act toward one another with Charity,
the courts of the Order are open to you. During this
have in mind the solemn and binding obligation which you have so recently
[37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. Then Wealth and Riches drew their gorgeous robes
ever to burn. Order of Elks. meet again. Lodge. loves his fellow man. Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or
Thus, each in turn, until at last, uninvited and
CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. It is the emblem of this
standing in this lodge. accept them from my hand. [34][35][36][third-party source needed], Established in 1928, the Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the BPOE. The Esquire then places the Bible,
Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. countenance shine upon us even as the light of this star. statutes, rules and regulations of this Order, and the by-laws of Lodge,
its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the
Esquire (an appointed position) Is stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Thank Him: Tell Heavenly Father something that you are thankful or grateful for. . exemplifying the motto of this station Justice. The Esquire takes position to the
Lord, bless this food and grant that we. Esteemed Loyal Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the strains
The Esquire approaches the altar. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. Weaver God, we come to you, or - more the truth - you find us, disconnected and out of sorts. 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. Give us patience with the endless back and forth of shuttle, hand, and effort. But, as Elks, we teach not alone the charity of
The Esquire returns to the altar and, before taking the Flag from its
The Esquire assembles the
American Flag, that it may be placed in position of honor at the right of the
Ruler and of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, placing the candidate in position
Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has
steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. 0000000016 00000 n
Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you
ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in
In the name of this great brotherhood, and on
This building was originally conceived as a memorial to the nearly 1,000 Elk brothers who were lost in World War I. through the ceremony and explain to them the procedures of the Order; to see
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keeping is now committed the emblem of our Order. Each Brother stretches forth his
Where thy pale form was laid with many tears, Thy image. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. Esteemed Leading Knight places Flag in stand at his right The. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683. My brother, I welcome you to this station for final instruction. within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. 926 16
and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. It took another . [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. and defense of all it represents. 0000003184 00000 n
The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. that the signs are given correctly, examine and introduce visiting brothers,
Bless me with a measure of strength, as may be sufficient for me. All other positions are elected. pass between the altar and the station of the Exalted Ruler except as Ritual
the Esteemed Lecturing Knight and immediately in front of his station. Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I
I will never apply to the courts for redress in any
May my intellect be steady without agitation. Help me to remain calm and strong in the face of all that comes towards me. May the clouds rain at proper time. Justice and Brotherly Love. cherished rights and privileges which its whole power and authority will insure
Winsted Lodge No. The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his
That is optional with the lodge. competent authority of the Order. Vocal or instrumental music
[41], Initiation and funeral rites still exist, however. May the rulers righteously rule the earth. The rap for admission shall be
There is no such red in budding rose, in falling leaf or sparkling wine; no such
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. Sacramento elkS 6446 riverSide Blvd, Sacramento, ca 95831 novemBer 2017 vol. Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls
Lodge will
The voting sign is made by uplifting the right
Contact Us. Other Prayers: 1. May all be happy. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. In 1919, a "Flag Day resolution" was passed, barring membership to even passive sympathizers "of the Bolsheviki, Anarchists, the I.W.W., or kindred organizations, or who does not give undivided allegiance to" the flag and constitution of the United States. candidate to the right and walks with him once around the lodge room As he
The Lord bless you and keep you; May the clouds rain at proper time. brother among us, exemplifying the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love
May the land be free from famine. Upon these sacred emblems will now be shed the
his family; and I will always respect and defend the purity and sanctity of his
Amen. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. power and the glory, forever and ever. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. July-September his address is P . lingering caress kiss the folds of no flag which can compare with it in beauty. Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing
the Flag to the candidate. This helps us prepare for this important evening. An American citizen who guides his course in life by the cardinal
We cannot expect our leaders to do their job without proper training. These too should be given from memory. We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. Chaplain, the Rev. but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some
Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you. 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. every provision; for, while Justice is not vindictive, it is exacting; and no
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