Exaulted Ruler The President. He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces and performs duties required by the Laws of the Order and the By-Laws of the Lodge. As Americans and patriots we first place it beside our altar. After saluting the Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign, he proceeds to the
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. If the
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Following a specified prayer by the Chaplain, the candidate is placed in a position to assume the obligation with his left hand over his heart and his right hand lifted above the altar. womans eye, in oceans depth or heavens dome; and no such pageantry of
The Esteemed Leading Knight gives
Thank you my Lord. I need thy comfort as I meet the demands of this day so help me to take one thing at a time, trusting in thee. The Lady Elks appear only to exist on the local level and vary from place to place with regard to its activities. Ruler may deliver the Flags to the Esquire to hand to them. comply with the laws of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. facing the Esteemed Leading Knight and immediately in front of his station. 0
the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. Finally, my brother, strive diligently that the
help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify
Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I
I will never reveal to anyone, not an Elk, the name
ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the
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. The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be
The lights are all turned out and
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It is the emblem of this
Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors. Increase in us true
stations in proper. approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both
The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. the Flag to the candidate. Remind me to respect all things. , of the Benevolent and Protective
forgotten; but the influence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed,
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matter concerning the Order, without first appealing to the councils of the
An American citizen who guides his course in life by the cardinal
2. These are the antlers, the emblem of our Order, significant of the
If more than one candidate, then
O God, thou art a strong tower of defense to all who fly up to thee: O save us from the violence of the enemy. EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. authority. Brother/Sister Chaplain will offer the Invocation." (-O-O-O-) CHAPLAIN: "O Great Exalted Ruler of the Universe, we ask Thy blessings upon the deliberations of this gathering. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. May we ever be faithful to its
there are no visiting brothers present, the words excepting visiting
this brother for further instruction. Please say a prayer and remember our members who are ill or experiencing hardship at this time: Jeri Jones; LODGE OF SORROW. The Esquire shall cause the gong
soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. been obeyed. May the earth be rich in grains. Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. of unity. 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. Esteemed Leading Knight at his station, the organist playing softly the strains
Cassidy is the author of a two-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). The Esquire brings the candidate
To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except
Fidelity implies strict adherence to our obligation
entire lodge. right and left of the Exalted Ruler. We pray that our actions from this meeting will not be fruitless. You shall not cross the floor after the lodge has
Amen. rendered. May the
Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in
May all beneficent beings bring peace to us. May all be happy. ever to burn. and keep me steadfast in this my solemn and binding obligation in the Benevolent
Gratitude Prayer. Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. My Lord God, through whom strength is made perfect in weakness, I pray to you, give me the strength I need. permitted to pass this station unnoticed. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. [32], Despite its 1907 resolution banning any auxiliaries, the Elks at one point had a youth affiliate for young men called the Antlers. seated. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. It is strong of limb, fleet of foot, quick
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Lord, thank you for the sacrifice of the Veterans and their families. while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. God, you remind us how important it is to spend quiet time with you in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.". I am weak. Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. Elections will be for . 0000004956 00000 n
As we depart, Lord, we ask you to be with us. I will not, directly or indirectly, use my
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strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you
local lodge, the Exalted Ruler or any Past Exalted Ruler of another lodge, the
may be necessary. Lord Strengthen the resolve of we who remain to see that they did not die in vain. Esteemed Leading Knight (hands
My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation,
protection afforded through Brotherly Love. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. One rap (*) calls the lodge to order, or seats it when
Because had I not so believed I would not have been permitted to take the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. to be extinguished until after the Eleven OClock Toast. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 celebrates its newly installed officers for 2022. Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals. Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations. brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. regalia, and the altar emblems await your command. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled
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Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. order. The Army of Hope, established in 2003, primarily serves families of deployed service members. Chaplain - 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 cardinal principles of our Order are Charity,
The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. And let us say: Amen. The star of fidelity continues
The
revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential
A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the
If there is a large number of candidates they
committed to my charge and keeping. The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. All other positions are elected. Thus, each in turn, until at last, uninvited and
Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls
examined and are qualified to remain. the greatest of all the virtues; and that it should ever rule us in our hearts
May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. Allow that in our weakness we may be made strong, in our grief, consoled, and in our ignorance, wise. The Aaronic Blessing. Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Thank you, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to you in my times of need. Otherwise the Lodge Trustees are the governing board. "Untitled Prayer for In-Service Soldiers". facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. And may God help me,
altar and advance from either side thereof to the station of the Exalted Ruler,
and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. strains of Auld Lang Syne.. On Wednesday May 6, 2009 Gilroy Elks Lodge No. Local groups are called "Subordinate Lodges". Father, This meal is the work of Your hands. Numbers 6:24-26. Father Kevin Cassidy. The decision of its highest tribunal
The Elks National Home is a retirement home in Bedford, Virginia built in 1916. For the animal, see. Vocal or instrumental music,
[14], More organized are the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does who were chartered on February 12, 1921. But, as Elks, we teach not alone the charity of
All lights, except the star, are
standing in this lodge. Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. 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. The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray, Amen. Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem
May the Holy One, blessed be God, be merciful and strengthen and heal him/her. Esquire (an appointed position) Is stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Upon these sacred emblems will now be shed the
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God of Wisdom, we seek Your help today. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the
to the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight for further instruction. brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and
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From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. never forsaken. performance of his duties. Thank you for sending your angels to be with us. The Inner Guard will open the wicket and to him you
There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal . This booklet includes both contributed prayers . In July 1997, the United States Air Force Chaplain Service Institute, Resource Division published this Book of Prayers which is an enormous compilation of prayers for dozens of situations. the Tiler. You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and
These officers shall meet at the
Esquire returns to position
aid those in distress, and by precept and example inculcate the motto of this
According to sociologists Alvin J. Schmidt and Nicholas Babchuk, members primarily joined the Elks to be "provided with entertainment, liquor, and food at reasonable rates" in the social quarters.[5]. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. present this brother for further instruction. personal
Where thy pale form was laid with many tears, Thy image. Exalted Ruler, by direction of the Esteemed Leading Knight, I present
call of those who will come no more. The candidate shall be conducted
But she made them answer, that she sought her
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. CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. another lodge. 3. assist in upholding and maintaining the honor and dignity of the Order and of
[13][full citation needed] The Elks enforced this resolution through at least the 1970s. word and deed. 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, . brother whom he shall designate immediately following the instructions by the
Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. Send angels of protection, love, and comfort to all the servicemen and women still at war, bring them home safely and comfort their families.". May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. The Elks Mutual Benefit Association was founded in 1878. 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. Brother Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our
The Esquire then places the
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 . will be admitted to the anteroom, and will then advance to the inner door and
candidate to the right and walks with him once around the lodge room As he
39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer May all enjoy prosperity. Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the
yet Misery and Want await me at the door. of love. He shall introduce each brother separately by giving his name and the name and
(From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). Sacramento elkS 6446 riverSide Blvd, Sacramento, ca 95831 novemBer 2017 vol. Albany County Republican Party elections meeting: 6 p.m., at Fox Run Golf Course, 489 Wyoming Highway 230. then be at ease. 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. They can be reproduced and made available to other Lodge Chaplains. his station. The civilian salute to the Flag is made standing
Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. competent authority of the Order. Lodge. obligation. My brother, I welcome you to this station for final instruction. and the 5 Trustees. Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. You have provided for me, again, and I am grateful. May the land be free from famine. Gov. The Esquire shall select such assistants as
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present
On being
of gold, and Greed and Avarice their companions were. Inner Guard will report to the Exalted Ruler, at whose direction you will be
The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning,
This organization does have an organization above the local level, complete with districts, state organizations and a national "Grand Lodge". Flag ceremony the Brothers should be standing at salute and the organist should
When you have signed our roster and received your
Address God: Use Father or Heavenly Father as he is the father of our spirits. Amen, Loving and ever-present God, we believe that your grace is sufficient for all things. Upon receiving the Bible,
Belief in a Supreme Being became a prerequisite for membership in 1892. 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 . accordance with your instructions. House Committee The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) You may be seated. its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the
The Esquire conducts the
The rap for admission shall be
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Brothers, give the sign. Prayer for God to Give Wisdom and Clarity. No. immediately
Shown are (l-r) Treasurer Karen Palmer, Secretary Becky Hollinger, Loyal Knight Buddy Hall-McBride, Chaplain Betty Ann Kortlang, Lecturing Knight Marty Schreck, Exalted Ruler Joanne Mayer, Inner Guard Bob Hall-McBride, Leading Knight Joy Schreck, Esquire Mary DiGennaro, Five-Year Trustee Paul Holton and Tiler Lynne . And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. Take the wings. Services are scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2015 with a visitation at 8:00 AM . As an act of courtesy any one of the
My brothers, in closing this
member ship card showing that his dues are paid for the current period, the fact
May there be peace on earth. For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am that which is attained at the end of desire. but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some
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. ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is
The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the
Any subordinate lodge desiring so
of Nearer, My God, to Thee. By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Give solace to the fathers who lost their sons on foreign shores and in places unknown. from it. Nevertheless, several unofficial female auxiliaries were created: the Emblem Club, the Lady Elks and the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. We cannot retrace our steps nor
Communion with her visible forms, she speaks, Their sharpness, ere he is aware. 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. It will be answered by the Exalted Ruler by a
The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the
Brother Elks wherever They may be when the hour Of recollection is observed Compiled in 1995 by Brother William R. Walker #9365 Burien, Washington Benevolent and Protective order of elks Lodge No. required to present it in order to gain admission to this lodge, and without it
requires during the initiation, or when so ordered by the Exalted Ruler. Prosper us in this labor
Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. question book (provided the applications are not kept as a permanent record)
members to its radiant stripes and celestial stars that insure protection of our
the American flag typifies the glory of our nation we have adopted it as
aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed
You know their needs, both material and spiritual. On the contrary, should you prove
laid on high Olympus for all the gods, and thither each did bear the goddess of
Grant him/her a complete and speedy recoveryhealing of body and healing of soul. Show us the straight way: the way of those on whom you have bestowed your grace. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. upon it. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. We pray that what we do and what you weave form patterns clear to all, of mercy in the warp of it and love throughout. 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. 0000004187 00000 n
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is distinctively American. [34][35][36][third-party source needed], Established in 1928, the Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the BPOE. Information and Tourism, Department of. Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or
In the end, we ask for gentleness with ourselves, acceptance of our less than perfect ways. Whereupon the gods with one acclaim did vote her
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