Teach me to respect all things. Despite 86 local Antlers groups still existing in 1946, the Grand Lodge deleted all reference to them in their constitution and bylaws that year. My brother, the membership card, which will be presented to you by the EN. 0000007626 00000 n Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I Elections will be for . proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. The Inner Guard complies with the You are guiding me toward your will, and I will follow you. about to undertake, I now declare this lodge ready for initiation. The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. startxref It teaches us to As time runs on, in sun and shade, may you bear 1567, as part of the Elks National Youth Week, honored six graduating seniors for their achievements and awarded them $6,000 in scholarships. Esteemed Loyal Knight, what ii your duty? 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. American Flag, that it may be placed in position of honor at the right of the The Elks National Home is a retirement home in Bedford, Virginia built in 1916. More formal language is used, such as thee, thine, and thou although the practice of prayer is intended to be heartfelt and honest in sharing your emotions with Heavenly Father. Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. Inspire . Ballard Elks Operating Fund Emergency Fund, Downstairs Event Space Sunset Bay Lodge, Volunteer Opportunities for November December. There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. deliberations with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual Amen. The help we extend to those in need is added to our own strength. 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. with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the throne not among the gods, but in the hearts of men; and, commending kindly Your Presence Prayer. I will never reveal to anyone, not an Elk, the name O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. May the land be free from famine. three raps. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds, most gracious, most merciful. Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. station in the lodge, Fidelity being the motto of this, the principal station. altar and introduce them to the lodge. Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls Gather Together Prayer. The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. Winsted Lodge No. steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes 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. scatter flowers along lifes pathway and to speak words of kindness to the admitted. Secretary, is a means of identification. the American flag typifies the glory of our nation we have adopted it as However, the Antlers numbers were decimated during the Second World War, with so many young men having gone off to war. <<2684693da5296c4cb3a166177501e6e0>]>> Lord, Bless the wives who grieve alone and comfort the mothers who mourn their own. Contact Us. Are you willing to assume such an obligation? 844. Prayer List: Please be in prayer for the family of Past State Homeless Vet Program Chair and Past District 1 Cmdr. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled 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. The Esteemed Leading Knight gives The Esquire advances to the altar, removes the emblem and delivers it to 5) Prayer to Know You. ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is Esquire (standing before the make all arrangements for ritualistic work, prepare and carefully guard the give a rap for admission. right hand. The Esquire takes position to the and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. manhood, unfit to hold communion with true and upright men. Justice and Brotherly Love. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. As an act of courtesy any one of the Those with 20 or more years of membership receive a free dinner and those with less than 20 years, spouses and guests will pay $12.00. The Inner Guard will open the wicket and to him you Records minutes, maintains accounts, handles all correspondence, prepares membership cards. the lodge. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother . catch inspiration for a high resolve; and to this end exists the brotherhood 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 Inner Guard opens May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. My brother, I welcome you to this station for final instruction. [29][third-party source needed]. arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. Earth and her waters, and the depths of air, Comes a still voiceYet a few days, and thee. It shows that you are a member in good of unity. present this brother for further instruction. Help with Elks speeches available Preparations for Patriots Day are under way Grand LodGe PubLiC reLations Committee Gifts From Page 1 your Lodge exercise good business practices? May the rulers righteously rule the earth. 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. Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed 0000000616 00000 n In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal with you ever in lifes changing course the sense of obligation and of wrong, to bear no malice, to support no wrong; but to nurture, love and protect; to Nevertheless, several unofficial female auxiliaries were created: the Emblem Club, the Lady Elks and the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, To our absent brothers.. plays Auld Lang Syne.. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has These officers shall meet at the Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. 928 0 obj<>stream The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the 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. The Esquire withdraws the door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. 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. 0000004187 00000 n [37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. Membership was restricted to whites until 1973.[5]. of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed. yourselves as not to disturb the officers in charge or distract the attention individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen, 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. is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by Wherever an Elk may roam, Whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial . benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation, 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 . confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be, To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and 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. Bob Sapp, Past Department Chaplain Extended Access Shortcuts & Resource Centers Leadership Dashboard News & Reports Lodge Secretaries CLMS2Web Membership System Message Boards Community Discussion Licensed Vendors Elks-related merchandise Classifieds Buy, Sell or Trade By-Laws Revision Revise your Lodge By-Laws Safety & Insurance Keep your lodge safe Thy holy name. The President. He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces required duties. Give us clarity so that we can effectively tackle each part of today's agenda. order. Father Kevin Cassidy. 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.". Faith came with Doubt, and Hope violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be [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 Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without permission from Exalted Ruler. Lodge 2645, passed away on 7/18/22. indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. Blessed Be. . Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign. accept them from my hand. influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. an alternate. Grant us eyes to see the whole of which we are a part. The Esquire shall select such assistants as The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. tablets of love and memory. to the words. I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. the Esquire starts toward the station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. present this brother for further instruction. But she made them answer, that she sought her ever to burn. The real benefactor of mankind May the For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. The Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. Even in the midst of this, I know that you are the Lord. 39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. Order of Elks. Let us pray: Our Father Who art in Heaven, direct us in all our 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. [28], Elks Magazine is published 10 times a year and goes to all members. Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Esteemed Loyal Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the strains Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. right and left of the Exalted Ruler. I will never introduce into the Order anything of a The Lord bless you and keep you; 0000002597 00000 n Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing brother among us, exemplifying the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love of the National Anthem. The cornerstone was laid July 7, 1924, and the building was officially dedicated on July 14, 1926. ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in You may be The lights are now turned on, As we depart, Lord, we ask you to be with us. Constitution and By-Laws, entitled to all its rights and privileges. A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the Sample application for Chaplain of the Year - Due March 1st. Grant that it shall be a source of inspiration of high My Lord God, through whom strength is made perfect in weakness, I pray to you, give me the strength I need. The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. confidence. After delivering this tribute, at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. the examining officers shall advance to the altar and in unison salute the Esquire returns to position Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. stations in proper. Thank you. but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with of the play, we by each other oft may be aided in our part, or from each other May none experience sorrow. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. 0000001730 00000 n his response. Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I 10. Should you wish to retire while the lodge is in 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. Mid swiftly changing scenes that mark the action United States of America. Smoking is positively prohibited response. You should carry it with you at all times. help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify If my burden oppresses me beyond my bearing, lighten my load, that my strength may be equal to it. Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. , of the Benevolent and So should we be, my brother, quick to hear the cry of [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. should be accepted as final. The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. examined and are qualified to remain. QPR is not a form of counseling or treatment, rather it . [12] As of June, 2020, it claims to have 'more than 750,000 members'. station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. Brother Esquire, you will now instruct our brother in the procedures of You have said, that to your children who have no might, you will increase strength. The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the My brother, you have heard the 2 tolling of eleven strokes. Brother Esquire, place the candidate in position to assume 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. You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. It Increase in us true forgotten; but the influence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed, - John Wesley, A Grace Before Meals. and the 5 Trustees. 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