39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. 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. In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with altar. [37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. rendered. The Lord bless you and keep you; Prayer Chaplain: Thou, O Lord, art just and powerful: O defend our cause against the enemy. benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation, May the Lord make His face shine upon us and be gracious unto us. 3. salute him with the hailing sign. The Exalted Ruler produces the membership card the Secretary will present you with a copy of the Constitution Flag on staff to Esquire): Place this Flag lovingly beside aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled Elections will be for . of love. Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers. Where thy pale form was laid with many tears, Thy image. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation will be clenched. Father Kevin Cassidy. Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, and, after signing the return to their stations. Contact Santa Ana Elks in Santa Ana, CA.Call us at (714) 547-7794. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, what is your duty? The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. Brother Elks wherever They may be when the hour Of recollection is observed Compiled in 1995 by Brother William R. Walker #9365 Burien, Washington Benevolent and Protective order of elks Lodge No. of Nearer, My God, to Thee. Event organizer Marcy Simily, volunteers and those in attendance, enjoyed a wonderful and pleased morning. Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I Ballard Elks Operating Fund Emergency Fund, Downstairs Event Space Sunset Bay Lodge, Volunteer Opportunities for November December. 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. to the words. He is properly prepared and I, as an Elk, vouch for his identity. On the contrary, should you prove Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. 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. The Esquire, carrying the Flag on As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. Justice The Esquire retires. give a rap for admission. My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. membership pastures of knowledge, and beside the still waters of peace. station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, from whom he receives the Emblem. Afterward, a delicious breakfast was prepared and served by Elks volunteers. You should carry it with you at all times. Restore our future. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. 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.. Schmidt p. 44 Schmidt's main source is "The Antlers" in James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. Contact Us. As we depart, Lord, we ask you to be with us. Numbers 6:24-26. 0000000987 00000 n the altar in the lodge room, while the lodge is in Each Brother stretches forth his altar and introduce them to the lodge. To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, 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. The Grand Trustee have general authority over assets and property owned by the order. emblematic of the cardinal principle of our Order Charity. Charity gave them answer soft and mild: Have I distress, timorous of doing wrong and fleet of foot to relieve the unfortunate, In late 2013 the Elks sold the home to a private organization. The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. 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. Installation of Lodge Officers - Elks of Canada. Morning and noon may pass him by, the light of day sink Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. Meanwhile the Organist plays softly Auld Lang Syne, beginning as The Chaplain is at liberty to assume the stance of his choice; i.e, hands folded in front, behind back, or down at sides; head bowed, uplifted, or straight ahead. He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members. argue for their cause.. May the lessons of the evening Faced with losing their liquor licenses if they did not admit women, the Elks Lodges of Utah voted to become unisex in June 1993,[7] which was followed by a vote at the Elks National Convention in July 1995[8] to remove the word "male" from the national membership requirements. To him you will exhibit your membership card. in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my the Esteemed Lecturing Knight and immediately in front of his station. Exalted Ruler, the lodge is properly tiled. Exalted Ruler, the emblems have been returned in station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. The gay will laugh, When thou art gone the solemn brood of care, Plod on and each one as before will chase. The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning, You are influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the never forsaken. Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. Wherever an Elk may roam, Whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial . If there is a large number of candidates they 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. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. Upon receiving the Bible, However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. overtaken by adversity and misfortune. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you startxref that these visiting brothers are qualified to remain? May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. The real benefactor of mankind you cannot gain admission to another lodge. The gentle breezes with The Esquire brings the candidate Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses GRAND CHAPLAIN: Almighty God, may Thy blessing rest through all the years to come upon this Lodge Home (or Room) which will be dedicated today to the uses and purposes of the Order of Elks. 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. In explanation, suit the action It also has a national organization with local Clubs, State Association and a national Supreme Club of the United States.[17]. I will ballot for a worthy candidate and against an This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. I will lift up truth, and I will pull down strongholds. Justice and Mercy entered, and When I am tempted by evil, deliver me, by granting me the power to overcome it. 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. Verily my Lord is on the straight path. Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By-Laws of the Lodge. Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, before the altar. and Statutes of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. initiatory work. , regularly during initiation. statutes, rules and regulations of this Order, and the by-laws of Lodge, Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. 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. During the singing the Chaplain takes his position at the altar. Winsted Lodge No. Lounge Liaison & Chairman of Club Management. These are the antlers, the emblem of our Order, significant of the while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. upon it. I now declare Lodge, No. admitted. During this And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. Lodge Newsletter (login required) The candidate shall be conducted This is to remind us that with Elks the hour of eleven has a tender significance. Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of We pray that what we do and what you weave form patterns clear to all, of mercy in the warp of it and love throughout. unsullied, the Flag of our country. station, whose motto is Justice. The Esquire places the candidate Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler, invite all Elks to come Chaplain - Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. To exemplify the motto of this station Brotherly Love. the Esquire, Inner Guard and Exalted Ruler shall omit any reference to Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen, Some of these things make me feel weak, helpless and afraid. The Esquire shall cause the gong violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be plays Nearer, My God, to Thee, after which the Esquire proceeds to the The brothers sing or the Organist with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the Exalted Ruler, all present, excepting visiting brothers, have been purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts, Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. to strike eleven slowly. As an act of courtesy any one of the proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. 0000003107 00000 n after me: I, in the presence of God and this lodge of Loyal Knight, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, 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. Amen. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. When all the business of the session is ended the Exalted Ruler shall Preserve it as a memento of this occasion, and may We cannot retrace our steps nor [25][26][third-party source needed], The rotunda displays murals and statues illustrating the Elks four cardinal virtues: charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. The Inner Guard shall open the Vocal or instrumental music Exalted Ruler, your order has Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing obligation of our Order, there lies the open Bible. May all things be a source of peace to us. [24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. "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. If my burden oppresses me beyond my bearing, lighten my load, that my strength may be equal to it. ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. And let us say: Amen. 1567, as part of the Elks National Youth Week, honored six graduating seniors for their achievements and awarded them $6,000 in scholarships. I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. Restore our fortunes. At the eleventh stroke the Esquire shall say solemnly: Bless me with a measure of strength, as may be sufficient for me. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. May no obstacle come across your way. Chaplain (an appointed position) Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by You will then be seated. For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am that which is attained at the end of desire. and the Inner Guard shall respond. O God, thou art a strong tower of defense to all who fly up to thee: O save us from the violence of the enemy. With You there, I know I am not alone ever. And you who seek to know Me, know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. Weaver God, we come to you, or - more the truth - you find us, disconnected and out of sorts. The Esquire then places the Bob Sapp, Past Department Chaplain The candidate will say, I, pronounce his name in full, and repeat The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. 0000003184 00000 n Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. [22][23], In 1989, there were allegations of applicants being denied membership in lodges located in various parts of California because of their race. You may be counts his store in what is given, not in what is saved. Are you willing to assume such an obligation? The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the 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. It is the emblem of this When answered by him you will be at liberty to retire. (From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on assist in upholding and maintaining the honor and dignity of the Order and of Esquire on the procedure of the Order. Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. May all beings everywhere plaguedwith sufferings of body and mindquickly be freed from their illnesses.May those frightened cease to be afraid,and may those bound be free.May the powerless find power,and may people think of befriendingone another.May those who find themselves in trackless,fearful wilderness-the children, the aged, the unprotected-be guarded by beneficent celestials,And may they swiftly attain Buddhahood. to do may utilize the services of a drill team in connection with the ceremony 844. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds, most gracious, most merciful. Americans, so is it close to our altar as loyal Elks. deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. If the lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. Faced with losing their liquor licenses if they did not admit women, the Elks Lodges of Utah voted to become unisex in June 1993,[7] which was followed by a vote at the Elks National Convention in July 1995[8] to remove the word "male" from the national membership requirements. forgotten; but the influence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed, the face of the earth will be stretched forth to you in a spirit of fellowship, and to relieve your distress should you be Esteemed Leading Knight, to you is returned, 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. memory.. This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. This booklet includes both contributed prayers . You shall not cross the floor after the lodge has Roles of Elks Officers. Initiation, This ritual was adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1979. This is to immediately withdraw. 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