ever protect us. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. It softens the stern realities of life and
I am about to open Lodge, No. Thank you, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to you in my times of need. Leading Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Exalted
been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you
of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, To our absent brothers.. The Association was disbanded after the 1907 Grand Lodge passed a resolution banning mutual or insurance features, as well as degrees and auxiliaries. Flag ceremony the Brothers should be standing at salute and the organist should
O suffer us not to sink under the weight of our sins, or the violence of the enemy. the Tiler. Order Charity, Justices Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. May I dream of your sweetness, rest in your arms, be at one with your Father, and be comforted in the knowledge that you always watch over me. Traditional Dinner Prayer Hymn. Where rolls the Oregon, and hears no sound. 0000002597 00000 n
behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. Restore our fortunes. to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. never forsaken. initiate a step from the altar. Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign. By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be
This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. Knight, you will ascertain if all present; are qualified to remain. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. to the weary, and to comfort those who mournthis is Brotherly Love. Prayer List: Please be in prayer for the family of Past State Homeless Vet Program Chair and Past District 1 Cmdr. member ship card showing that his dues are paid for the current period, the fact
The lights are now turned on,
Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I
Exalted Ruler, the lodge is properly tiled. May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. Prayer for God to Give Wisdom and Clarity. make all arrangements for ritualistic work, prepare and carefully guard the
golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll
facing the Esteemed Leading Knight and immediately in front of his station. I rely upon You, and You are the Great Lord of the Throne. Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 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 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. response. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. Ruler may deliver the Flags to the Esquire to hand to them. , of the Benevolent and Protective
have been introduced and until the Exalted Ruler shall have directed that the
brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. The help we extend to those in need is added to our own strength. After the Pledge of Allegiance,
Grant him/her a complete and speedy recoveryhealing of body and healing of soul. God Bless America may be sung as
The Esquire then places the Bible,
Constitution and By-Laws, entitled to all its rights and privileges. requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete,
Fidelity, my brothers, is of supreme importance, for only while we
All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Justice and Brotherly Love. The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the
May the
- John Wesley, A Grace Before Meals. and lead us and all Elks beside the still waters of peace, for Thine is the
We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. This is to
about to undertake, I now declare this lodge ready for initiation. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. 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. living as well as to cherish the memory of the dead. 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. You may
May the land be free from famine. The Esquire returns to the altar and, before taking the Flag from its
and the 5 Trustees. In explanation, suit the action
lingering caress kiss the folds of no flag which can compare with it in beauty. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the
emotions we feel. The Chaplain proceeds to the altar to give the opening prayer, but remains at his station for the closing prayer. My brother, upon the altar before which you have just assumed the solemn
Schmidt p. 44 Schmidt's main source is "The Antlers" in James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. Even in the midst of this, I know that you are the Lord. It should be given only in front of. Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal
immediately withdraw. a villain if we will, or man of honor, holding high above all thingshigh as
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. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Chaplain, the Rev. startxref
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regalia, and the altar emblems await your command. to strike eleven slowly. May the land be free from famine. 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 . be playing our National Anthem. When the ceremony is performed by the regular officers of the
Albany County Republican Party elections meeting: 6 p.m., at Fox Run Golf Course, 489 Wyoming Highway 230. of Elks. meet again. . Please draw each one closer to you and grant them all the peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7), the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts . 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. its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the
All other positions are elected. alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed
Amen. Please RSVP by March 1st at 208-466-1389 or e-mail the lodge at elks1389@gmail.com. in front of his station. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. The brothers sing or the Organist
of the play, we by each other oft may be aided in our part, or from each other
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. [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. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . Republican, "Elks" redirects here. is distinctively American. 2. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. To do unto others as we would they should do unto us. 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 . 928 0 obj<>stream
For the Speech-O-Match, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. accomplishments of this hour. manifests itself in good fellowship, in sympathy, and in kindness of thought,
admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses
What is the foundation and groundwork of our Order? May the One who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and our foremothers Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, bless and heal this person, ____________ the son/daughter of ____________. 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. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen,
impartiality, and it is the duty of the brothers, under their obligation, to
committed to my charge and keeping. and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks
during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed
The lights are all turned out and
the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. There is none worthy of worship except You. 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. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683. Order. If he is properly prepared and vouched for, admit him. Send us a message or ask a question. . If
And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was
and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. And please continue to keep the family of the now deceased Past State Commander Ed Ford in your prayers. to do may utilize the services of a drill team in connection with the ceremony
ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. Esteemed Leading Knight may preside. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray, 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. altar and introduce them to the lodge. Exalted Ruler, the altar has been arranged. to see that each candidate signs the Constitution and By-Laws after initiation
My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members. Reveal problem areas and show us the best solutions that will apply. your duty to yourself or your family, or conflict with your religious or
Book of Law. announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. 3. purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts,
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scatter flowers along lifes pathway and to speak words of kindness to the
should be accepted as final. The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". Brother Secretary, are there any candidates awaiting initiation? It is the duty of the Secretary
Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. Thereupon the Exalted Ruler shall
and defense of all it represents. Secretary Records minutes of Lodge meetings, maintains Lodge accounts, receives all monies and forwards to the Treasurer, reads/answers all correspondence, prepares/administers membership cards. In all our endeavors for good, lead us and all Elks into the green
We pray that our actions from this meeting will not be fruitless. Elks Lodges are usually involved in other local charitable efforts. Thank you for the lives that you have prepared beforehand for us to . The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. In 1972, the Elks expelled the head of the Ridgewood lodge (Richard J. Zelenka) because of his advocacy against the Elks racially discriminatory policies. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, what is your duty? At the eleventh stroke the Esquire shall say solemnly:
entire lodge. That is optional with the lodge. The gay will laugh, When thou art gone the solemn brood of care, Plod on and each one as before will chase. but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some
You are guiding me toward your will, and I will follow you. [29][third-party source needed]. There is no such red in budding rose, in falling leaf or sparkling wine; no such
The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. sound the gavel and say: Brothers, having passed our
Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the
We look too closely, seeing only strands and knots and snarled threads of too-much-trying or none-at-all. and within the lodge room, during which vocal or instrumental music may be
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108109 Schmidt's main source is James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. The hailing sign is made by bringing the hands in
I will ballot for a worthy candidate and against an
The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". Preserve it as a memento of this occasion, and may
What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. It is symbolized by the star which shines above our altar. I will never introduce into the Order anything of a
Ruler and of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, placing the candidate in position
accept them from my hand. As Americans and patriots we first place it beside our altar. "Almighty God, You know every veteran by name. conclusion of which the Esteemed Leading Knight gives one rap of the gavel and
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My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. The real benefactor of mankind
wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. hailing sign. October to June, mail checks to Cassidy at 10518 Bright Angel Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351. Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . May all be happy. confidence. You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and
The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. play softly the strains of some sacred music. Surround us with calm, let us rest in the glow of peace, as if we were encircled with the Moon's own light. and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. Upon our altar it is symbolized by the antlers of protection. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. Amen. At the 1885 Grand Lodge it was reported that the EMBA was prosperous, but its finances were carelessly managed. If any brother be found without a
The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. Secretary, is a means of identification. After delivering this tribute,
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Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. The Esquire takes his position before the altar, standing about two paces
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. The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. be a. member of Lodge, No. It is the Hour of Recollection. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. It teaches us to
Lord, bless this food and grant that we. Contact Us. permitted to pass this station unnoticed. Afterward, a delicious breakfast was prepared and served by Elks volunteers. 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, . Lord, thank you for the sacrifice of the Veterans and their families. States of America and to the Republic for which it stands; one Nation under God,
If found correct you
violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be
Help me when I feel angry, or frustrated, or sad to know that thy mercy surrounds me in every moment. , regularly
in this Order, nor any emblem, insignia or sign thereof, for business or
May the waters be appeasing. for initiation and conduct him to the door of the lodge. is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by
The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning,
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facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist
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.". lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. Finally, my brother, strive diligently that the
My brother, by virtue of the authority in me vested, I now declare you to
Numbers 6:24-26. He shall introduce each brother separately by giving his name and the name and
Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on
required to present it in order to gain admission to this lodge, and without it
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. Brothers, for the instruction of this newly-made
[22][23], In 1989, there were allegations of applicants being denied membership in lodges located in various parts of California because of their race. standing in this lodge. [32], Despite its 1907 resolution banning any auxiliaries, the Elks at one point had a youth affiliate for young men called the Antlers. question book (provided the applications are not kept as a permanent record)
home and fireside, If I break this obligation, may I wander through
May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. Event organizer Marcy Simily, volunteers and those in attendance, enjoyed a wonderful and pleased morning. It took another . The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his
Come and let Your wisdom fall upon us, O Lord, as we gather for this meeting. All decisions and actions of the Governing Board are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. 0000004956 00000 n
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