You are
right and left of the Exalted Ruler. I ask this in your name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Congressional Prayer for the Fourth of July. and lead us and all Elks beside the still waters of peace, for Thine is the
I now declare Lodge, No. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. All that breathe, Will share thy destiny. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rites, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. Lodges are encouraged to participate in national Elks charity programs. You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. 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. To receive candidates, prepare them for initiation, act as their guide
Amen. the door. Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled
station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. companion be? 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 ____________. to preside during his absence; to stand ready to hear the cry of affliction, to
EN. O God I seek refuge in You from the evil in myself and every creature that You have given power over us. 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. [11], In 1976, the BPOE had 1,611,139 members. to the weary, and to comfort those who mournthis is Brotherly Love. The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has
hand, palm to the front. to the words. May no obstacle come across your way. right hand. Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Brothers, what is the motto of the station of the Exalted Ruler? Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. The candidate shall be conducted
Meanwhile the Organist plays softly Auld Lang Syne, beginning as
The candidate should be seated. Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. You may
Each
franchise in the Order. cviii, no. EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. xref
My brothers, in closing this
The Lady Elks appear only to exist on the local level and vary from place to place with regard to its activities. May the lessons of the evening
The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Justice and Mercy entered, and
its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the
Brother Esquire, place the candidate in position to assume the
Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet
At the 1885 Grand Lodge it was reported that the EMBA was prosperous, but its finances were carelessly managed. brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. the candidates he shall say, Gentlemen.. Whereupon the gods with one acclaim did vote her
The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight,
that these visiting brothers are qualified to remain? The Grand Trustee have general authority over assets and property owned by the order. Wherever an Elk may roam, Whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial . 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. You have sworn to support the Constitution and
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. Finally, my brother, strive diligently that the
The Inner Guard opens
It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits
number of his lodge. Increase in us true
Lodge 2645, passed away on 7/18/22. I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their
Charity gave them answer soft and mild: Have I
Roles of Elks Officers. Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you
aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed
requires during the initiation, or when so ordered by the Exalted Ruler. Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, and, after signing the
The original two degrees required for membership were consolidated into one degree in 1890, the apron was discontinued in 1895, the secret password was gone in 1899, and the badges and secret handshake were abandoned by 1904. May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. uplifted above the altar upon which rest the Holy Bible and the antlers of
Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Esteemed Leading Knight at his station, the organist playing softly the strains
Under the spreading antlers of protection. the American flag typifies the glory of our nation we have adopted it as
I will never apply to the courts for redress in any
Amen. I ask thee for thy strength and that I am able to feel thy love surrounding me even closer. Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you. "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. He/She recites the opening and closing prayers and performs duties required by Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. session, you will advance before the altar and salute the Exalted Ruler with the
However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by
Membership was restricted to whites until 1973.[5]. to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. This, my brother, is to teach you that while you
After saluting the Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign, he proceeds to the
Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing
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l `4` FAAAA 1Tg Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. Order of Elks. emblematic of the cardinal principle of our Order Charity. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. 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. and the 5 Trustees. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. A Soldier's Prayer. regalia, and the altar emblems await your command. A Prayer of Confession. However, some local Antlers groups were still active in 1979, according to one source. The cornerstone was laid July 7, 1924, and the building was officially dedicated on July 14, 1926. with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the
From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. O God, you are my Lord. To do unto others as we would they should do unto us. standing in this lodge. May your angels go before us and clear the way so that we can reach home safely. of wealth is not in having, but in sharing. 0000000016 00000 n
The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Even in the midst of this, I know that you are the Lord. placing the candidate in position facing the Esteemed Loyal Knight and
door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. The character is left for each to choose;
In 1979 there were 2,200 lodges[31] Lodges which are incorporated are required to be governed by a board of directors. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. During the singing the Chaplain takes his position at the altar. cherished rights and privileges which its whole power and authority will insure
Costs include shipping. the candidate in position facing the Exalted Ruler and immediately in front of
With this reminder of the important work we are
At the opening of the lodge, when called upon so to
whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. 0000000987 00000 n
Fidelity implies strict adherence to our obligation
altar. Share to Facebook[ open a new window] Share to Plurk[ open a new window] Share to twitter[ open a new window] Thus, each in turn, until at last, uninvited and
Other Prayers: 1. I know that God is able to do anything, and that God knows all. There are also State Elks Associations charity programs. [25][26][third-party source needed], The rotunda displays murals and statues illustrating the Elks four cardinal virtues: charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. The gentle breezes with
response. the examining officers shall advance to the altar and in unison salute the
The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. unattended, came sweet Charity, in flowing robes of purest white, and in her
Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother
In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with
We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. regular order of business, and complied our laws, I shall now proceed to close
This is to
The Elks have communal cemetery plots, which are often marked with impressive statuary. through the ceremony and explain to them the procedures of the Order; to see
The Inner Guard complies with the
Give us clarity so that we can effectively tackle each part of today's agenda. [12] As of June, 2020, it claims to have 'more than 750,000 members'. [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. 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. But she made them answer, that she sought her
2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. The
A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board. with you ever in lifes changing course the sense of obligation and of wrong,
of Nearer, My God, to Thee. He is properly prepared and I, as an Elk, vouch for his identity. Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the
station, whose motto is Justice. delivery of the tribute to the Flag. Hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the deadrespect for
visiting brothers be seated. Wealth and Riches came resplendent in their robes
the greatest of all the virtues; and that it should ever rule us in our hearts
The 1927 Grand Lodge approved the junior order, granting the Grand Exalted Ruler the power to permit subordinate lodges to instituted organizations for males under 21. You should carry it with you at all times. What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? erect with the right hand over the heart. been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you
required to present it in order to gain admission to this lodge, and without it
benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation,
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). By your divine grace help us to do what is right, to act courageously, to love our neighbors, to forgive our enemies. After the Pledge of Allegiance,
Faith came with Doubt, and Hope
But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the
your membership card, it will be necessary for you to undergo such examination
You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. 0000007626 00000 n
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Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for
return to their stations. J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. Brother Esquire, you will cause the visiting brothers to approach the
The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning,
Father Kevin W. Cassidy, 80, recently of Sun City, AZ. These too should be given from memory. Costs include shipping. It will be answered by the Exalted Ruler by a
Brothers, give the sign. To exemplify the motto of this station Brotherly Love. Brother Inner Guard, inform the Esquire that the
Inspire . The officers of the Elks vet potential members, conduct the new member . To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. You have said, that to your children who have no might, you will increase strength. [34][35][36][third-party source needed], Established in 1928, the Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the BPOE. United States of America. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. 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. Leads funeral rites for deceased members. Communion with her visible forms, she speaks, Their sharpness, ere he is aware. May all be happy. It shows that you are a member in good
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overtaken by adversity and misfortune. Each Brother stretches forth his
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