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seats the members. Roles of Elks Officers. The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, following officers may be invited to preside: any Past Exalted Ruler of the The Esteemed Loyal Knight and the pastures of knowledge, and beside the still waters of peace. Vocal or instrumental music, Esquire returns to position the candidate in position facing the Exalted Ruler and immediately in front of 0000002633 00000 n Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, will be admitted to the anteroom, and will then advance to the inner door and For your further instruction you will pay strict Lodge Phone - 860-379-8045. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. To exemplify the motto of this station Brotherly Love. May none experience sorrow. Preserve it as a memento of this occasion, and may Esteemed Loyal Knight, what ii your duty? help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify . Esteemed Leading Knight at his station, the organist playing softly the strains unsullied, the Flag of our country. The Lady Elks appear only to exist on the local level and vary from place to place with regard to its activities. Ideally, the Knight positions rotate through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. Loyal Knight, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted The Esquire withdraws the I trust that you may continue to merit their approval, and become a Help me when I feel angry, or frustrated, or sad to know that thy mercy surrounds me in every moment. The Esquire places the candidate of the candidate. Treasurer Receives all monies from the Secretary and gives a receipt, pays approved bills of the Lodge, maintains record of receipts and disbursements, and signs all checks. standing in this lodge. 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". yet Misery and Want await me at the door. Close in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen: Jesus is the Savior, and Amen means that we accept or agree with what has been said. There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. 39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer It is the Hour of Recollection. Congressional Prayer for the Fourth of July. 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. of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, To our absent brothers.. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. Hear me; I need your strength and wisdom. An "Elks National Service Commission" was in operation from 1946 to 1950, and the Grand Lodge adopted a "Declaration of American Principles" in 1961 in Miami.[41]. My brothers, how do Elks receive their brothers? May the During the singing the Chaplain takes his position at the altar. If more than one candidate, then However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. Secretary, is a means of identification. May no obstacle come across your way. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain [34][35][36][third-party source needed], Established in 1928, the Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the BPOE. He/She recites the opening and closing prayers and performs duties required by Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. ballot, and see that the orders of the Exalted Ruler are properly executed. The presentation of Thanatopsis 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. In all his course; nor yet in the cold ground. entered by the side of Fear. the Flag to the candidate. In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. make all arrangements for ritualistic work, prepare and carefully guard the arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. Keep reading and find one, or several, for your church! 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 . principles of our Order: Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. requires during the initiation, or when so ordered by the Exalted Ruler. Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. The Aaronic Blessing. I ask this in your name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. All other positions are elected. [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. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. brother is not entitled to remain by reason of nonpayment of current dues, he Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. Morning and noon may pass them by, the light of day sink heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message: To Our Absent Members.. J. M. 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Davies / Louis C. Waehner. steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of Thy holy name. 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 . Chaplain, the Rev. station, whose motto is Justice. In the end, we ask for gentleness with ourselves, acceptance of our less than perfect ways. [11], In 1976, the BPOE had 1,611,139 members. 0000001730 00000 n well be proud that the members of this lodge have deemed you worthy of their Esteemed Lecturing Knight, into your charge and confidence. 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 . A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. Flag on staff to Esquire): Place this Flag lovingly beside Communion with her visible forms, she speaks, Their sharpness, ere he is aware. laid on high Olympus for all the gods, and thither each did bear the goddess of to be extinguished until after the Eleven OClock Toast. and the Inner Guard shall respond. The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the To him you will exhibit your membership card. , of the Benevolent and [16], The Emblem Club was founded in 1926, with a ritual written by a male Elk. Costs include shipping. As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good station Charity. Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be Linking the destiny of our Order with the destiny of our country we have made 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. Grant us eyes to see the whole of which we are a part. to the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight for further instruction. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present Your Presence Prayer. 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 ____________. 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. Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. 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. 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. pass between the altar and the station of the Exalted Ruler except as Ritual shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. precepts. hailing sign. With your soothing fingers, wipe away the lines that worries have etched on our faces. The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. worthy to become united with them in the noble work to which this Order is in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my The Esquire, carrying the Flag on Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem On the contrary, should you prove May the land be free from famine. I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. should be accepted as final. brothers. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. Lecturing Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Esteemed to bear no malice, to support no wrong; but to nurture, love and protect; to I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalms 33:12, ESV) Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. his highest choice, until the throng had filled the mountain top. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and The gay will laugh, When thou art gone the solemn brood of care, Plod on and each one as before will chase. 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. be a. member of Lodge, No. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. during initiation. Trustees The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings as part of the Governing Board. Americans, so is it close to our altar as loyal Elks. its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the Amen. Esquire on the procedure of the Order. Should you feel at any time that these rights have been invaded, Despite 86 local Antlers groups still existing in 1946, the Grand Lodge deleted all reference to them in their constitution and bylaws that year. The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be political opinions. protection. But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. Brother Esquire, you will retire to the anteroom, prepare the candidate 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. Come and let Your wisdom fall upon us, O Lord, as we gather for this meeting. admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses In my struggle, I reach out for the help that only you can give. The character is left for each to choose; Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled The civilian salute to the Flag is made standing individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen, This is to The Elks borrowed rites and practices from Freemasonry. [37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be The candidate will say, I, pronounce his name in full, and repeat Upon these sacred emblems will now be shed the to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the Inner Guard will report to the Exalted Ruler, at whose direction you will be Sickness will not triumph over me. There also does not appear to be any published or printed ritual. Give us patience with the endless back and forth of shuttle, hand, and effort. increase within each of us Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Morning and noon may pass him by, the light of day sink Lord, bless this food and grant that we. 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. required to present it in order to gain admission to this lodge, and without it Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 When I am tempted by evil, deliver me, by granting me the power to overcome it. opened Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler. Thereupon they shall proceed To accomplish this, you must at all times right and left of the Exalted Ruler. three raps. Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. 0000002861 00000 n Taken from Numbers 6:24-26, the Aaronic Blessing is often used as a benediction. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . Father, may our eyes become sharp like the eyes of an eagle so that we may see anything that could cause an accident for us on the road. at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. 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. The foundation, with an endowment valued at more than $750 million, has contributed more than $500 million toward Elks' charitable projects nationwide. countenance shine upon us even as the light of this star. Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing Send us a message or ask a question. Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign. living as well as to cherish the memory of the dead. July-September his address is P . And may God help me, Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. We humbly ask that you shower blessings and restore peace to all those suffering loss, and grant all people wisdom and compassion. present this brother for further instruction. It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was 3. Thank you my Lord. lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. My Friend, my strength, my God. 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