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The candidate will say, I, pronounce his name in full, and repeat
May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. Esquire (an appointed position) Is stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. If
These officers shall meet at the
Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Deceased and otherwise absent lodge members are recalled each evening at 11 p.m. Chimes or sometimes a bell will be rung 11 times and the Lodge Esquire intones, "It is the Hour of Recollection." the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and
examined and are qualified to remain. aid those in distress, and by precept and example inculcate the motto of this
Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. comply with the laws of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. Upon our altar it is symbolized by the antlers of protection. Take the wings. I know that the situation is in Your hand, and I trust You. In all our endeavors for good, lead us and all Elks into the green
with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the
while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. [14], More organized are the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does who were chartered on February 12, 1921. 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.. counts his store in what is given, not in what is saved. God Bless America may be sung as
3. Thy people bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee. have in mind the solemn and binding obligation which you have so recently
. the American flag typifies the glory of our nation we have adopted it as
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Your Presence Prayer. When thoughts, Of the last bitter hour come like a blight. All other positions are elected. The character is left for each to choose;
Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. Amen. Secretary, is a means of identification. Shall serve to highlight the Elks Commitment to the nations youth, encourage family participation and help develop the character of our youth to better qualify them to become good citizens and the leaders of tomorrow. is distinctively American. the Esquire, Inner Guard and Exalted Ruler shall omit any reference to
Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". . During World War II, they designated the week of March 15, 1942 "Win the War Week" and helped recruit for the United States Army Air Corps. and defense of all it represents. Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and
A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. hailing sign. rendered. At the eleventh stroke the Esquire shall say solemnly:
10. In 1933, there were 45 local units of the Antlers with 3,584 members. Lord Strengthen the resolve of we who remain to see that they did not die in vain. The Elks borrowed rites and practices from Freemasonry. The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the
The help we extend to those in need is added to our own strength. The Lord bless you and keep you; In the early 1970s, this policy led the Order into conflict with the courts over its refusal to allow black people the use of its club and leisure activities. accomplishments of this hour. May my intellect be steady without agitation. Prayer is very important within the Latter Day Saints tradition. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. as may be required by the Esquire. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. The Esteemed Loyal Knight and the
of the National Anthem. May the waters be appeasing. plays Nearer, My God, to Thee, after which the Esquire proceeds to the
May the Lord make His face shine upon us and be gracious unto us. Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. 0000000987 00000 n
In their last sleepthe dead reign there alone. For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed
Help me when I feel angry, or frustrated, or sad to know that thy mercy surrounds me in every moment. [20][21] A resolution to repeal the discriminatory clause of the national constitution of the Elk lodge (see above) passed in 1973 after failing at three previous national conventions. and keep me steadfast in this my solemn and binding obligation in the Benevolent
The Army of Hope, established in 2003, primarily serves families of deployed service members. he complied with our laws? Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. sound the gavel and say: Brothers, having passed our
condone, forgive and forget. I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present
the altar, facing the station of the Exalted Ruler. give a rap for admission. Author: Maj. Gen. James B. Middleton. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. It shows that you are a member in good
Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. I know that God is able to do anything, and that God knows all. [37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. Republican, "Elks" redirects here. of gold, and Greed and Avarice their companions were. When you have signed our roster and received your
left of the altar facing the candidate. Esteemed Loyal Knight, with the assistance of the Esteemed Lecturing
placing the candidate in position facing the Esteemed Loyal Knight and
Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. It softens the stern realities of life and
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, . A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board. Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was
It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits
It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. commercial purposes. Gov. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. Other Prayers: 1. My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and
My brothers, how do Elks receive their brothers? Altar of Elkdom. The Organist should
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. Installation of Lodge Officers - Elks of Canada. 0000004187 00000 n
political opinions. virtue, and love of wife and home and friend. 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 the lessons of the evening
Lord, thank you for the ones who have given their lives to protect our freedoms. of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of
Grant that it shall be a source of inspiration of high Brother Inner Guard, ascertain if this lodge is properly tiled. I now declare Lodge, No ,
Chaplain - Appointed by the ER. Exalted Ruler: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. call of those who will come no more. If found correct you
[22][23], In 1989, there were allegations of applicants being denied membership in lodges located in various parts of California because of their race. The lights are now turned on,
You may be
The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning,
Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the
Why were you asked if you believed in God? Peace came, and all did
Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be
Ballard Elks Operating Fund Emergency Fund, Downstairs Event Space Sunset Bay Lodge, Volunteer Opportunities for November December. 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. well be proud that the members of this lodge have deemed you worthy of their
If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it
Linking the destiny of our Order with the destiny of our country we have made
108109 Schmidt's main source is James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. To exemplify the motto of this station Brotherly Love. Justice and Brotherly Love. impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. Living or dead, an Elk is never forgotten,
All other positions are elected. Each has been adopted as the motto of a
Brother Esquire, you will cause the visiting brothers to approach the
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. At the opening of the lodge, when called upon so to
Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother
during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed
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. May the healing power you have placed within me give me the strength to recover so I may fulfill my journey in the Divine Plan. The star of fidelity continues
This building was originally conceived as a memorial to the nearly 1,000 Elk brothers who were lost in World War I. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. Father Kevin W. Cassidy, 80, recently of Sun City, AZ. you to take the solemn and binding obligation of the Benevolent and Protective
May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. Show us the straight way: the way of those on whom you have bestowed your grace. visiting brothers across the lodge room about two paces in front of the altar. I will not, directly or indirectly, use my
of Elks. Schmidt pp. You shall not cross the floor after the lodge has
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. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain
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". increase within each of us Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. of unity. Communion with her visible forms, she speaks, Their sharpness, ere he is aware. The Esquire withdraws the
the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. memory.. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . If the Exalted Ruler be absent, the
Share Your divine wisdom. brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and
Allow that in our weakness we may be made strong, in our grief, consoled, and in our ignorance, wise. We cannot retrace our steps nor
Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem
be made to conform to the plural. purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts,
and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks
for it must henceforth be your constant guide and faithful monitor. Any subordinate lodge desiring so
be playing our National Anthem. American Flag, that it may be placed in position of honor at the right of the
Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the
Amen. ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is
For the Speech-O-Match, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue
Flag. To do unto others as we would they should do unto us. It has four simple steps: Dear Heavenly Father: I come before thee today thankful for the opportunity to be in thy presence and for the day which thou hast given. You will then be seated. to the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight for further instruction. Are you willing to assume such an obligation? and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has
The Chaplain proceeds to the altar to give the opening prayer, but remains at his station for the closing prayer. progress. ever to burn. 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. The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the
The Rev. He is properly prepared and I, as an Elk, vouch for his identity. another lodge. May the Holy One, blessed be God, be merciful and strengthen and heal him/her. Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. This booklet includes both contributed prayers . Taken from Numbers 6:24-26, the Aaronic Blessing is often used as a benediction. local lodge, the Exalted Ruler or any Past Exalted Ruler of another lodge, the
protection afforded through Brotherly Love. May all be free from disease. Brother Esquire, yow will now conduct our brother
All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. The Grand Trustee have general authority over assets and property owned by the order. Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. a) May there be happiness for all people. altar and advance from either side thereof to the station of the Exalted Ruler,
facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Loyal Knight 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. the Order. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the
lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. brothers. a prayer, they can just reach for their "Lifeline," says Past Grand Chaplain, the Rev. The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation,
The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his
do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or
Banner. Gratitude Prayer. Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. This, my brother, is to teach you that while you
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The visiting brother, when the number of his lodge is
The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the
statutes, rules and regulations of this Order, and the by-laws of Lodge,
return to their stations. You are the source of all peace, reconciling the whole universe to the Father. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. Share to Facebook[ open a new window] Share to Plurk[ open a new window] Share to twitter[ open a new window] 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]. In explanation, suit the action
Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, and, after signing the
The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. The
Justice and Mercy entered, and
I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the
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