stations in proper. ALL Elks are invited to dinner to congratulate these long-time members. Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. The Esquire retires. session, you will advance before the altar and salute the Exalted Ruler with the
This is the Flag of our country, the emblem of freedom and the symbol
In their last sleepthe dead reign there alone. By Lee Tugas. Prosper us in this labor
The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. But, as Elks, we teach not alone the charity of
The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee. ever to burn. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. to be extinguished until after the Eleven OClock Toast. To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and
Brother Esquire, are you satisfied
The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. throne not among the gods, but in the hearts of men; and, commending kindly
revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential
Communion with her visible forms, she speaks, Their sharpness, ere he is aware. The Esquire, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the
When you have signed our roster and received your
brother, extend the right hand in token of the renewal of your obligation. The Esquire, carrying the Flag on
It took another . 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. He/She recites the opening and closing prayers and performs duties required by Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes May thy Vedic Law propagate peace all through the world. the Esquire will step back one pace and then proceed in an orderly manner to the
Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or
Chaplain (from his station without advancing to the altar): Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and
Amen. Flag ceremony the Brothers should be standing at salute and the organist should
The real benefactor of mankind
of gold, and Greed and Avarice their companions were. concluding chords of The Star Spangled Banner. The Exalted Ruler presents
Ideally, the Knight positions rotate through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. Esteemed Leading Knight, to you is returned,
give a rap for admission. ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in
Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. obligation, standing erect, his left hand over his heart, his right hand
However, some local Antlers groups were still active in 1979, according to one source. Otherwise the Lodge Trustees are the governing board. Mr. , you have been duly accepted by the brothers of this lodge as
If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it
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opened, upon the altar. I charge you to familiarize yourself with their
memory.. and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be
Despite 86 local Antlers groups still existing in 1946, the Grand Lodge deleted all reference to them in their constitution and bylaws that year. In all his course; nor yet in the cold ground. Lodge will
Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. assist in upholding and maintaining the honor and dignity of the Order and of
Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem
Albany County Republican Party elections meeting: 6 p.m., at Fox Run Golf Course, 489 Wyoming Highway 230. 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. Vocal or instrumental music
What is the foundation and groundwork of our Order? Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? members to its radiant stripes and celestial stars that insure protection of our
return to their stations. The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be
Records minutes, maintains accounts, handles all correspondence, prepares membership cards. Leading Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Exalted
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 . There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. The Esquire takes position to the
3. Evaluated on the basis of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith, the religious themes in the Elks' Ritualthe prayers, hymns, funeral and . heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes
and protect. yourselves as not to disturb the officers in charge or distract the attention
by the Esquire to the inner door. his station. [28], Elks Magazine is published 10 times a year and goes to all members. On being
Brother Inner Guard, inform the Esquire that the
Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. [24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. This, my brother, is to teach you that while you
We look too closely, seeing only strands and knots and snarled threads of too-much-trying or none-at-all. My Lord God, through whom strength is made perfect in weakness, I pray to you, give me the strength I need. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. , of the Benevolent and Protective
stand, shall pause for a moment until the Brothers salute the Flag. The Inner Guard shall open the
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. Esteemed Leading Knight receives the Flag on its staff, holding it during
a) May there be happiness for all people. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. My brother, upon the altar before which you have just assumed the solemn
Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. to strike eleven slowly. of wealth is not in having, but in sharing. [11], In 1976, the BPOE had 1,611,139 members. The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. exemplifying the motto of this station Justice. proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. 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. Let us pray: Our Father Who art in Heaven, direct us in all our
1. As we began our session in acknowledgment of Thee
Rev. The Esquire conducts the
Keep reading and find one, or several, for your church! thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. We cannot retrace our steps nor
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. the lodge. The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the
alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. For many years the Elks tried to get the United States government to proclaim a day just for our American Flag. Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you
Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for
the Flag to the candidate.
For the Speech-O-Matic, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. 0000002191 00000 n
right hand. The hailing sign is made by bringing the hands in
Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. May the rulers righteously rule the earth. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue
This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. obligation of our Order, there lies the open Bible. By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. entire lodge. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . to do may utilize the services of a drill team in connection with the ceremony
The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal . the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. unto all men, for we pass this way but once. Brothers, give the sign. What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the
altar and advance from either side thereof to the station of the Exalted Ruler,
Upon receiving the Bible,
approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both
Our whole
A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the
GRAND EXALTED RULER: The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. [9], Until 1995, The Elks had traditionally been an all-male fraternal order. Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. 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." May all be free from disease. I am about to open Lodge, No. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. 0000000016 00000 n
every provision; for, while Justice is not vindictive, it is exacting; and no
The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the
progress. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. xref
protection. The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. All other positions are elected. confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be,
39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer of the candidate. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. The Esteemed Leading Knight gives
Because had I not so believed I would not have been permitted to take 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. Member Carroll served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy of the Southeast District 3760 of the MD-DE-DC Elks Association 1996-97. 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. startxref
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 candidate should be seated. Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. pass between the altar and the station of the Exalted Ruler except as Ritual
It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. In the early 1970s, this policy led the Order into conflict with the courts over its refusal to allow black people the use of its club and leisure activities. beside the Brother. Please RSVP by March 1st at 208-466-1389 or e-mail the lodge at elks1389@gmail.com. The word "God" was substituted for Supreme Being in 1946.[4]. Amen. [33], Most Elks lodges operate a social quarters with a private bar. Remind me to respect all things. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, into your charge and
competent authority of the Order. Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the
the greatest of all the virtues; and that it should ever rule us in our hearts
three raps. Wealth and Riches came resplendent in their robes
When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. If any brother be found without a
cherished rights and privileges which its whole power and authority will insure
one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. Brother Esquire, you will retire to the anteroom, prepare the candidate
In the end, we ask for gentleness with ourselves, acceptance of our less than perfect ways. May we ever be faithful to its
upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. Safeguard us by your power, uphold us your kindness, and warm us by your love. The officers of the Elks vet potential members, conduct the new member . The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. the Tiler. The Esquire places the candidate
Republican, "Elks" redirects here. And may God help me,
Sample application for Chaplain of the Year - Due March 1st. To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except
Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim, Through the still lapse of ages. call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to
center of the altar, faces the Exalted Ruler, and delivers this tribute. obligation. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. If the Exalted Ruler be absent, the
It is the emblem of this
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. wave of the hand. 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. Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet
Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother
best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our
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. 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). O God, you are my Lord. The Esquire approaches the altar. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. I will support the Constitution, and obey the
The Exalted Ruler produces the
May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I
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. deliberations with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual
Father Kevin W. Cassidy, 80, recently of Sun City, AZ. 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 . xA 04x\GczC. Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. Esteemed Loyal Knight, with the assistance of the Esteemed Lecturing
Roles of Elks Officers. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683 . with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the
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. benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation,
altar, and hold the Bible reverently and unopened. We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. May there be happiness for all people. scatter flowers along lifes pathway and to speak words of kindness to the
May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. It also has a national organization with local Clubs, State Association and a national Supreme Club of the United States.[17]. Comfort us anew by your presence. emotions we feel. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. May there be peace on earth. It is the duty of the Inner Guard
Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight,
Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. 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. the Esquire, Inner Guard and Exalted Ruler shall omit any reference to
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