926 16 You should carry it with you at all times. Even in the midst of this, I know that you are the Lord. The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. to strike eleven slowly. The Exalted Ruler assumes his best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for this brother for further instruction. then be at ease. of wealth is not in having, but in sharing. condone, forgive and forget. There also does not appear to be any published or printed ritual. You know their needs, both material and spiritual. response. Belief in a Supreme Being became a prerequisite for membership in 1892. lodge may work out its own plan of presentation, so long as it is in keeping indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. 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. I will walk in AMAZING Faith this day. In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. 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. through the ceremony and explain to them the procedures of the Order; to see the door. United States of America. and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the God, there are things happening around me right now that I do not understand. May we ever be faithful to its 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on The Esquire, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the QPR is not a form of counseling or treatment, rather it . [28], Elks Magazine is published 10 times a year and goes to all members. Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim, Through the still lapse of ages. The Grand Esquire is appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler and organizes the Grand Lodges and serves as marshal of Elks parades. Prosper us in this labor memory.. Brother Esquire, you will now instruct our brother in the procedures of A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. The Grand Trustee have general authority over assets and property owned by the order. Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler. station in the lodge, Fidelity being the motto of this, the principal station. Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. 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. trailer ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is And may God help me, - Erasm. May the earth be rich in grains. Brother Esquire, place the candidate in position to assume the member ship card showing that his dues are paid for the current period, the fact Share to Facebook[ open a new window] Share to Plurk[ open a new window] Share to twitter[ open a new window] July-September his address is P . nature, which has occurred at this session. initiation into our Order. Blessed Be. tablets of love and memory. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. Brother Esquire, you will cause the visiting brothers to approach the American Flag, that it may be placed in position of honor at the right of the The hailing sign is made by bringing the hands in Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). 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 . [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. and the 5 Trustees. call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to 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. strains of Auld Lang Syne.. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. three raps of the gavel, the members rise and sing America, upon the protection. The animal from which our Order derives its name is counts his store in what is given, not in what is saved. forgotten; but the influence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed, Brother Secretary, are there any candidates awaiting initiation? If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. sound the gavel and say: Brothers, having passed our You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. Information and Tourism, Department of. Exalted Ruler, the candidate is in position. and the Inner Guard shall respond. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United The Elks Mutual Benefit Association was founded in 1878. the Flag to the candidate. Remind me to respect all things. When all the business of the session is ended the Exalted Ruler shall altar, and hold the Bible reverently and unopened. To do unto others as we would they should do unto us. If he is properly prepared and vouched for, admit him. true and faithful brother among us. Initiation, This ritual was adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1979. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue For many years the Elks tried to get the United States government to proclaim a day just for our American Flag. of the National Anthem. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. examined and are qualified to remain. emblematic of the cardinal principle of our Order Charity. solve anew its problems for himself. soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. to the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight for further instruction. May all enjoy prosperity. 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. It softens the stern realities of life and Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. regular order of business, and complied our laws, I shall now proceed to close The initiation rite is not considered a secret. 0000003107 00000 n worthy to become united with them in the noble work to which this Order is 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. 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. [14], More organized are the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does who were chartered on February 12, 1921. Justice In my struggle, I reach out for the help that only you can give. As time runs on, in sun and shade, may you bear plays Auld Lang Syne.. this lodge. Elks, do solemnly promise and swear that I will never reveal any of the We pray that our actions from this meeting will not be fruitless. The Esquire then places the aid those in distress, and by precept and example inculcate the motto of this be a. member of Lodge, No. On Wednesday May 6, 2009 Gilroy Elks Lodge No. The lights are now turned on, meet again. May all be happy. First Prayer for Hope. aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed Let the light of Thy And please continue to keep the family of the now deceased Past State Commander Ed Ford in your prayers. With this reminder of the important work we are The candidate shall be conducted endstream endobj 941 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[63 863]>>stream of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, To our absent brothers.. The lights are all turned out and The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. However, some local Antlers groups were still active in 1979, according to one source. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. will continue forever. What is the foundation and groundwork of our Order? Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. I know that God is able to do anything, and that God knows all. brother whom he shall designate immediately following the instructions by the opened, upon the altar. ", Connect with a professional chaplain who will listen and offer spiritual comfort and support here, Privacy Statement | HealthCare Chaplaincy Network 2018. Brother Inner Guard, ascertain if this lodge is properly tiled. And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. Services are scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2015 with a visitation at 8:00 AM . The Esquire conducts the It teaches us to Send us a message or ask a question. Exalted Ruler, the altar has been arranged. following. Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was Loyal Knight 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed Elections will be for . There are also State Elks Associations charity programs. give a rap for admission. and Statutes of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. 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. Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing Gov. Inner Guard will report to the Exalted Ruler, at whose direction you will be [29][third-party source needed]. May the land be free from famine. Thank you, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to you in my times of need. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. 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. plays Nearer, My God, to Thee, after which the Esquire proceeds to the The Esquire places the candidate A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the The Elks again answered the call and flooded these fine young defenders of freedom with letters expressing our gratitude for the sacrifices they were making for our country. question book (provided the applications are not kept as a permanent record) May you enjoy fulfillment and long life. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled response. Upon our altar it is symbolized by the antlers of protection. Fidelity, my brothers, is of supreme importance, for only while we 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. session or when ordered by the Exalted Ruler. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, what is your duty? Any subordinate lodge desiring so Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. 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. do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or Ballard Elks Operating Fund Emergency Fund, Downstairs Event Space Sunset Bay Lodge, Volunteer Opportunities for November December. Bill Kelly who recently passed away. The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. 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. ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in his family; and I will always respect and defend the purity and sanctity of his In explanation, suit the action of unity. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. 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 . in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my O suffer us not to sink under the weight of our sins, or the violence of the enemy. Restore our fortunes. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. The Esquire takes his position before the altar, standing about two paces Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. to bear no malice, to support no wrong; but to nurture, love and protect; to Amen. If you have prayers to add to this collection, please do so and send copies to the Grand Chaplain. J. M. 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Davies / Louis C. Waehner. We cannot expect our leaders to do their job without proper training. thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I Order. Faith came with Doubt, and Hope 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. He further promises to uphold the Constitution of the United States, protect brother Elks and their families, only support worthy candidates for admission and never bring political or sectarian questions up into the Order. and I charge you that your highest duty as an Elk is to keep it inviolate. 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. 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. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683 . After the Pledge of Allegiance, membership Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal with you ever in lifes changing course the sense of obligation and of wrong, To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist 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. present this brother for further instruction. The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the Hear me; I need your strength and wisdom. Lord, thank you for the sacrifice of the Veterans and their families. October to June, mail checks to Cassidy at 10518 Bright Angel Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351. The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. The gentle breezes with 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. 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. Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing 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. is optional. Thank you. 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. Local groups are called "Subordinate Lodges". ever protect us. Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. May the waters be appeasing. 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. individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen, What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? accept them from my hand. Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you. In nearly all instances, the all-whites clause was made public after someone was denied the use of the Elks' dining or leisure facilities. Follow this link and click on Flow Chart on the left button bar for an organization flow chart describing the expected duties and oversight of each position described below. As this emblem is first in our hearts as loyal noted for gentleness and timidity. [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. At the 1885 Grand Lodge it was reported that the EMBA was prosperous, but its finances were carelessly managed. [12] As of June, 2020, it claims to have 'more than 750,000 members'. in the drama each must play a part. lodge, the Exalted Ruler shall preside. After saluting the Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign, he proceeds to the Justice and Mercy entered, and the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. beside the Brother. obligation of our Order, there lies the open Bible. You will then be seated. The Esquire shall give the rap for admission admitted. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them by the Exalted Ruler or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed exhibiting Upon receiving the Bible, Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. During this been obeyed. , of the Benevolent and May your angels go before us and clear the way so that we can reach home safely. Thank you for the lives that you have prepared beforehand for us to . There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. The members sing Nearer, My God, to Thee. his response. Esquire (standing before the Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. On the contrary, should you prove call of those who will come no more. strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. Lights should be dimmed. In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with of Nearer, My God, to Thee. erect with the right hand over the heart. As Americans and patriots we first place it beside our altar. The Esteemed Leading Knight gives proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. grasp the hand in friendship, to lighten each others burdens, to bring rest Ruler and of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, placing the candidate in position Albany County Republican Party elections meeting: 6 p.m., at Fox Run Golf Course, 489 Wyoming Highway 230. ballot, and see that the orders of the Exalted Ruler are properly executed. Brother Esquire, yow will now conduct our brother California-Hawaii Elks Association - of The Benevolent and Protective . It also has a national organization with local Clubs, State Association and a national Supreme Club of the United States.[17]. shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem Lodge Newsletter (login required) Thereupon the Exalted Ruler shall violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be Chaplain - Appointed by the ER. purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts, Sample application for Chaplain of the Year - Due March 1st. You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. My brothers, in closing this Where rolls the Oregon, and hears no sound. personal the Tiler. local lodge, the Exalted Ruler or any Past Exalted Ruler of another lodge, the prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of If the The Wealth and Riches came resplendent in their robes The Inner Guard opens admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses This usually includes a State Major Project. one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. If there are a number of candidates the Exalted steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. assumed, Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Thereupon they shall proceed Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. should be arranged in single, or, when necessary, in double or triple file about Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I Amen. May the lessons of the evening Esteemed Leading Knight places Flag in stand at his right The. brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. accomplishments of this hour. In all our endeavors for good, lead us and all Elks into the green power and the glory, forever and ever. 0000003184 00000 n This, my brother, is to teach you that while you 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.". Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. Amen. EN. You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. Because had I not so believed I would not have been permitted to take the concluding chords of The Star Spangled Banner. The Exalted Ruler presents Wherever an Elk may roam, Whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial . station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. It is the emblem of this I ask thee for thy strength and that I am able to feel thy love surrounding me even closer. but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some order. 0000001185 00000 n Surround us with calm, let us rest in the glow of peace, as if we were encircled with the Moon's own light. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation Roles of Elks Officers. you to take the solemn and binding obligation of the Benevolent and Protective In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. standing in this lodge. and keen of perception. The Esteemed Loyal Knight and the English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . When you have signed our roster and received your obligation. arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. Thy holy name. hailing sign. Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. of every Elk creed. he complied with our laws? Order of Elks. three raps. accordance with your instructions. Schmidt p. 44 Schmidt's main source is "The Antlers" in James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. You are the source of all peace, reconciling the whole universe to the Father. initiate a step from the altar. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. The visiting brother, when the number of his lodge is You may wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. He shall introduce each brother separately by giving his name and the name and Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. It is the Hour of Recollection. The Exalted Ruler or a member designated by him gives the 11 o'clock toast, of which this version is the most common: You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. The services were brought to a close by the orchestra playing ''America." Among thoM occupying boxes were . Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. It shows that you are a member in good Help me to sustain the hopes of my loved ones as they strive to strengthen and encourage me. It is the Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. 0000000616 00000 n You have helped many, I beg you to help me. 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. It is strong of limb, fleet of foot, quick Weaver God, we come to you, or - more the truth - you find us, disconnected and out of sorts. The civilian salute to the Flag is made standing The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, This is to On being will give, in a whisper, your name and the name and number of your lodge. Lecturing Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Esteemed remain faithful to our obligation will we act toward one another with Charity, [22][23], In 1989, there were allegations of applicants being denied membership in lodges located in various parts of California because of their race. regalia, and the altar emblems await your command. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rites, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. 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