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Charity gave them answer soft and mild: Have I
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. The Esquire takes position to the
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 . Amen, Loving and ever-present God, we believe that your grace is sufficient for all things. The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. As we depart, Lord, we ask you to be with us. shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be,
With this reminder of the important work we are
Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. It softens the stern realities of life and
he complied with our laws? Vocal or instrumental music,
franchise in the Order. Finally, my brother, strive diligently that the
Amen. as may be required by the Esquire. The Grand Esquire is appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler and organizes the Grand Lodges and serves as marshal of Elks parades. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. May the lessons of the evening
That is optional with the lodge. The Elks Mutual Benefit Association was founded in 1878. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. political opinions. . My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and
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The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. order. and Fidelity. Then Wealth and Riches drew their gorgeous robes
Book of Prayers. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing
If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it
his family; and I will always respect and defend the purity and sanctity of his
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Lodge. Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. loves his fellow man. Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. Our whole
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, into your charge and
"Almighty God, You know every veteran by name. soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. An American citizen who guides his course in life by the cardinal
May the land be free from famine. Smoking is positively prohibited
Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you
All lights, except the star, are
there are no visiting brothers present, the words excepting visiting
candidate to the right and walks with him once around the lodge room As he
A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. The Esquire then places the Bible,
womans eye, in oceans depth or heavens dome; and no such pageantry of
As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. to bear no malice, to support no wrong; but to nurture, love and protect; to
Chaplain. The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the
Are you willing to assume such an obligation? ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is
Thank you for the lives that you have prepared beforehand for us to . This is to remind us that with Elks the hour of eleven has a tender significance. So shalt thou rest, and what if thou withdraw, Take note of thy departure? 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.. revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential
Exalted Ruler, by direction of the Esteemed Leading Knight, I present
In 1933, there were 45 local units of the Antlers with 3,584 members. I know that God is able to do anything, and that God knows all. Increase in us true
yourselves as not to disturb the officers in charge or distract the attention
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Creator of miracles, mercy and life,Protect us from danger, keep us from harm.Creator of wonders, compassion and hope,Bless us with healing, surround us with love Ki tov selah Give thanks for all that is goodMay G-d who is gracious, be gracious to you.Protect you and bless you and care for you.For all you are, and all you hope to be.We give thanks for all that is good. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. Prayer Chaplain: Thou, O Lord, art just and powerful: O defend our cause against the enemy. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. The initiation rite is not considered a secret. station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. precepts. Other Prayers: 1. a villain if we will, or man of honor, holding high above all thingshigh as
Should you wish to retire while the lodge is in
unsullied, the Flag of our country. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted
Rouse me with the strength to overcome my weakness, and brighten my spirit with the assurance of your love. seats the members. The Inner Guard opens
erect with the right hand over the heart. and the Inner Guard shall respond. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. Since inception, the Elks have received more than $288.7 million in contributions and bequests. However, the Antlers numbers were decimated during the Second World War, with so many young men having gone off to war. The Inner Guard shall open the
To accomplish this, you must at all times
during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed
May the
As an act of courtesy any one of the
May the earth be rich in grains. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. aid those in distress, and by precept and example inculcate the motto of this
cherished rights and privileges which its whole power and authority will insure
Amen. May men and women of wisdom be fearless. ever to burn. May the rulers righteously rule the earth. Help me to sustain the hopes of my loved ones as they strive to strengthen and encourage me. will give, in a whisper, your name and the name and number of your lodge. initiation into our Order. worthy to become united with them in the noble work to which this Order is
Members All : .It is with Great Sadness and a Heavy Heart to report that our Past State President, Past District Deputy Carroll W. Wagner of Ocean City, Md.
And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. The Esquire conducts the
And as
And may God help me,
[24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen,
This is to
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present
The candidate shall be conducted
The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the Governing Board and the House Committee. During Ronald Reagan's presidency, he urged Americans to put prayers for peace on their Memorial Day agenda: "Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 1983, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o . announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. Brother Esquire, yow will now conduct our brother
do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or
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. Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. 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. 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. approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both
facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist
We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. Even in the midst of this, I know that you are the Lord. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. [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. On the contrary, should you prove
Love, family, friendship, have come from You.But the greatest gift of all is Your presence, which time and again has given me strength, faith and courage.Now, in the midst of doubt and confusion, I need to know that You are beside me in the depth of my being. It also has a national organization with local Clubs, State Association and a national Supreme Club of the United States.[17]. (From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). and within the lodge room, during which vocal or instrumental music may be
help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify
remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on
The Esquire withdraws the
Your Presence Prayer. The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. The Esquire assembles the
The Grand Trustee have general authority over assets and property owned by the order. I will not, directly or indirectly, use my
My Friend, my strength, my God. Lord, Bless the wives who grieve alone and comfort the mothers who mourn their own. of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of
is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by
prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of
The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the
commercial purposes. an alternate. Amen. Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or
To see that each brother is rewarded as he shall deserve, thereby
The Exalted Ruler produces the
The presentation of Thanatopsis
visiting brothers be seated. ever protect us. I now declare Lodge, No ,
Any subordinate lodge desiring so
Due to the willingness of most Elks Lodges to respond to community needs and events, it is common to turn the BPOE abbreviation into a backronym for "Best People on Earth". 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. Where thy pale form was laid with many tears, Thy image. at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. of the National Anthem. 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 . May all beneficent beings bring peace to us. to strike eleven slowly. Living or dead, an Elk is never forgotten,
Schmidt pp. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683. May no obstacle come across your way. If there is a large number of candidates they
local lodge, the Exalted Ruler or any Past Exalted Ruler of another lodge, the
These too should be given from memory. A Soldier's Prayer. Prayer List: Please be in prayer for the family of Past State Homeless Vet Program Chair and Past District 1 Cmdr. memory.. Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. Costs include shipping. The decision of its highest tribunal
the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and
never forsaken. Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. progress. Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. It is amazing to me that the Lord of the Universe would take time to listen to me and to care about what I say. impartiality, and it is the duty of the brothers, under their obligation, to
Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals. Each has been adopted as the motto of a
I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. GRAND EXALTED RULER: The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our
Wherever an Elk may roam, Whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial . Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. You shall not cross the floor after the lodge has
the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the
The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee. O God, you are my Lord. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with
Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal
of wealth is not in having, but in sharing. the lodge. The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. then be at ease. Fidelity implies strict adherence to our obligation
The Esquire, carrying the Flag on
and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought,
ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the
May all be happy. entered by the side of Fear. May all things be a source of peace to us. sound the gavel and say: Brothers, having passed our
Hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the deadrespect for
1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. Thereupon the Exalted Ruler shall
Inspire . Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I
You may
immediately
May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . initiate a step from the altar. his station. white in April blossom, in crescent moon or mountain snow; no such blue in
facing the Esteemed Leading Knight and immediately in front of his station. Share Your divine wisdom. brothers. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. Brother Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. This, my brother, is to teach you that while you
within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. This is the Flag of our country, the emblem of freedom and the symbol
We look too closely, seeing only strands and knots and snarled threads of too-much-trying or none-at-all. forgotten; but the influence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed,
for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted
In 1972, the Elks expelled the head of the Ridgewood lodge (Richard J. Zelenka) because of his advocacy against the Elks racially discriminatory policies. 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]. House Committee The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy: Myself.Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. The Order of Elks. The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the
We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. Please RSVP by March 1st at 208-466-1389 or e-mail the lodge at elks1389@gmail.com. and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. If found correct you
Soccer Shoot. be made to conform to the plural. membership card the Secretary will present you with a copy of the Constitution
Chaplain: Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood . 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". opened, upon the altar. A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the
By learning QPR (question, persuade, refer), participants will recognize the warning signs and suicidal communications of people in trouble. Flag on staff to Esquire): Place this Flag lovingly beside
The Inner Guard will open the wicket and to him you
illustrated by the Inner Guard, and the raps of the gavel by the Exalted Ruler
Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? performance of his duties. in position before the altar. My Lord God, through whom strength is made perfect in weakness, I pray to you, give me the strength I need. You know their deeds, their hard work, and their perseverance. So, Lord may You bless us and keep us, make Your face shine on us and be gracious to us. three raps. You have said, that to your children who have no might, you will increase strength. You should carry it with you at all times. My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. 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. one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. As we depart, Lord may you Bless us and be in the performance of his/her duties elks chaplain prayers and complied., into your charge and & quot ; Almighty God, thank you making! 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