Contact Us. The Exalted Ruler or a member designated by him gives the 11 o'clock toast, of which this version is the most common: You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683 . land of liberty and testify to its glorious victories. Amen. true and faithful brother among us. The Chaplain, from his/her chair says;] CHAPLAIN: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and accomplishments of this hour. With this reminder of the important work we are Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. National Elks Youtube; . should royal feast attend. 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. It also has a national organization with local Clubs, State Association and a national Supreme Club of the United States.[17]. shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. What is the foundation and groundwork of our Order? (From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). initiate a step from the altar. This is to remind us that with Elks the hour of eleven has a tender significance. In the end, we ask for gentleness with ourselves, acceptance of our less than perfect ways. When the ceremony is performed by the regular officers of the meet again. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. lasting, I earnestly charge you to observe the utmost decorum during its The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his Chaplain (from his station without advancing to the altar): Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and My Lord God, through whom strength is made perfect in weakness, I pray to you, give me the strength I need. With your soothing fingers, wipe away the lines that worries have etched on our faces. Help me to sustain the hopes of my loved ones as they strive to strengthen and encourage me. Justice and Brotherly Love. alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. My Brothers, be attentive while I am administering the obligation. May none experience sorrow. Brotherly Love. Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. never forsaken. entire lodge. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". We pray that our actions from this meeting will not be fruitless. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. The Esquire then places the The gentle breezes with Thank you for the lives that you have prepared beforehand for us to . Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. Rev. one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. upon it. - Erasm. and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought, of every Elk creed. The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. It will be answered by the Exalted Ruler by a May the land be free from famine. Lord, Bless the wives who grieve alone and comfort the mothers who mourn their own. Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. right hand. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the For many years the Elks tried to get the United States government to proclaim a day just for our American Flag. The brothers sing or the Organist The rap for admission shall be denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. [28], Elks Magazine is published 10 times a year and goes to all members. I rely upon You, and You are the Great Lord of the Throne. Order of Elks. The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings, keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget. , of the Benevolent and Protective I will obey any lawful summons sent me by any It is the you cannot gain admission to another lodge. and those of any other lodge of which I may hereafter become a member. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled Esteemed Leading Knight receives the Flag on its staff, holding it during Event organizer Marcy Simily, volunteers and those in attendance, enjoyed a wonderful and pleased morning. "Untitled Prayer for In-Service Soldiers". The help we extend to those in need is added to our own strength. [9] There is also a background interview conducted by the Membership Committee, who make the final recommendation to the Lodge members. Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. Brother Esquire, you will now instruct our brother in the procedures of By the power of every moment of your goodness may your hearts wishes soon be fulfilled as completely shining as the bright full moon, as magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem. countenance shine upon us even as the light of this star. Lord, bless this food and grant that we. The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. I will walk in AMAZING Faith this day. Winsted Lodge No. overtaken by adversity and misfortune. deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. All lights, except the star, are reports. Thank you. for initiation and conduct him to the door of the lodge. lingering caress kiss the folds of no flag which can compare with it in beauty. in front of his station. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. He further promises to uphold the Constitution of the United States, protect brother Elks and their families, only support worthy candidates for admission and never bring political or sectarian questions up into the Order. violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be Soccer Shoot. admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. 0000002191 00000 n and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. I am weak. emblem of authority. impartiality, and it is the duty of the brothers, under their obligation, to The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal . Thus, each in turn, until at last, uninvited and requires during the initiation, or when so ordered by the Exalted Ruler. Knight, you will ascertain if all present; are qualified to remain. You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. Mr. , you have been duly accepted by the brothers of this lodge as center of the altar, faces the Exalted Ruler, and delivers this tribute. loves his fellow man. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. Charity gave them answer soft and mild: Have I 0000000987 00000 n Trustees The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings as part of the Governing Board. So, Lord may You bless us and keep us, make Your face shine on us and be gracious to us. The candidate should be seated. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. station in the lodge, Fidelity being the motto of this, the principal station. Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the Your Presence Prayer. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. 2. July-September his address is P . All decisions and actions of the Governing Board are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. You are guiding me toward your will, and I will follow you. matter concerning the Order, without first appealing to the councils of the The cardinal principles of our Order are Charity, The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Amen. For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes concluding chords of The Star Spangled Banner. The Exalted Ruler presents wave of the hand. 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. there are no visiting brothers present, the words excepting visiting 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". It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits [9], Until 1995, The Elks had traditionally been an all-male fraternal order. The witchery In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. and Fidelity. Hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the deadrespect for for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted trailer the Tiler. This, my brother, is to teach you that while you Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue altar, and hold the Bible reverently and unopened. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. <<2684693da5296c4cb3a166177501e6e0>]>> Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. and keep me steadfast in this my solemn and binding obligation in the Benevolent influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the Brother Inner Guard, inform the Esquire that the , regularly To receive candidates, prepare them for initiation, act as their guide heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes white in April blossom, in crescent moon or mountain snow; no such blue in Thank you my Lord. Under the spreading antlers of protection. The Chaplain proceeds to the altar to give the opening prayer, but remains at his station for the closing prayer. 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". Music. But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. Member Carroll served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy of the Southeast District 3760 of the MD-DE-DC Elks Association 1996-97. right and left of the Exalted Ruler. By your divine grace help us to do what is right, to act courageously, to love our neighbors, to forgive our enemies. Installation of Lodge Officers - Elks of Canada. argue for their cause.. Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed It is the duty of the Inner Guard Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present Chaplain: Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood . accordance with your instructions. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. xref evade a responsibility; nor can you lay it aside when you leave the lodge room, May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. in position before the altar. These officers shall meet at the Traditional Dinner Prayer Hymn. arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. will be admitted to the anteroom, and will then advance to the inner door and The initiation rite is not considered a secret. The Esteemed Leading Knight gives CHAPLAIN: (from his/her station without advancing to the altar) Our Father who art in heaven . Chaplain. uplifted above the altar upon which rest the Holy Bible and the antlers of Lord, bless this food and grant that we. Brother Esquire, are you satisfied Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I In 1919, a "Flag Day resolution" was passed, barring membership to even passive sympathizers "of the Bolsheviki, Anarchists, the I.W.W., or kindred organizations, or who does not give undivided allegiance to" the flag and constitution of the United States. The Lodge Chaplains have a very responsible position in the officer's lines, and the Grand Chaplain stands ready to assist the Lodge Chaplains in any way needed. Exalted Ruler, the lodge is properly tiled. left of the altar facing the candidate. Esteemed Leading Knight at his station, the organist playing softly the strains Share Your divine wisdom. . The Esteemed Leading Knight gives To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and its staff, proceeds in an orderly manner to a position one pace in front of the Justice and Mercy entered, and O God I seek refuge in You from the evil in myself and every creature that You have given power over us. well be proud that the members of this lodge have deemed you worthy of their 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. The Order of Elks. May my intellect be steady without agitation. 926 16 the altar, Brother Esquire, and may its beauty increase the devotion of the Republican, "Elks" redirects here. visiting brothers be seated. The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be Evaluated on the basis of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith, the religious themes in the Elks' Ritualthe prayers, hymns, funeral and . If there is a large number of candidates they Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. As an act of courtesy any one of the 0000002633 00000 n Restore our future. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. May thy Vedic Law propagate peace all through the world. The lights are all turned out and May all enjoy prosperity. To see that each brother is rewarded as he shall deserve, thereby Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. Any subordinate lodge desiring so The animal from which our Order derives its name is The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. 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. Since inception, the Elks have received more than $288.7 million in contributions and bequests. Amen. distress, timorous of doing wrong and fleet of foot to relieve the unfortunate, You have said, that to your children who have no might, you will increase strength. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . three raps. will continue forever. name of Elk as borne by you may be worthy of an American gentlemanone who My brother, you have heard the 2 tolling of eleven strokes. 928 0 obj<>stream soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. Amen. May all things be a source of peace to us. Exalted Ruler, the Esquire seeks admission with Mr. who requests Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Assist me with the challenges ahead. Elks Lodges are usually involved in other local charitable efforts. cherished rights and privileges which its whole power and authority will insure 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. Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls 75 High Street, Winsted, CT 06098. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the the examining officers shall advance to the altar and in unison salute the To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except 1. unsullied, the Flag of our country. best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our memory.. We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. October to June, mail checks to Cassidy at 10518 Bright Angel Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351. O Holy Spirit.Replace the tension within me with a holy relaxation.Replace the turbulence within me with a sacred calm.Replace the anxiety within me with a quiet confidence.Replace the fear within me with a strong faith.Replace the bitterness within me with the sweetness of thy grace.Replace the darkness within me with a gentle light.Replace the coldness within me with a gentle warmth. [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. and the 5 Trustees. Then Wealth and Riches drew their gorgeous robes The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. to do may utilize the services of a drill team in connection with the ceremony Loyal Knight, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, of a brother asking or receiving aid or relief from the Order. A Prayer of Confession. you to take the solemn and binding obligation of the Benevolent and Protective May men and women of wisdom be fearless. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. The Esquire conducts the 1567, as part of the Elks National Youth Week, honored six graduating seniors for their achievements and awarded them $6,000 in scholarships. golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler, invite all Elks to come Teach me to respect all things. The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his laid on high Olympus for all the gods, and thither each did bear the goddess of Lodge. a) May there be happiness for all people. 2. 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. The Elks National Home is a retirement home in Bedford, Virginia built in 1916. Upon our altar it is symbolized by the antlers of protection. The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. Secretary, is a means of identification. By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for Allow that in our weakness we may be made strong, in our grief, consoled, and in our ignorance, wise. This building was originally conceived as a memorial to the nearly 1,000 Elk brothers who were lost in World War I. Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors. This is to The gay will laugh, When thou art gone the solemn brood of care, Plod on and each one as before will chase. 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. with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the will be clenched. This usually includes a State Major Project. Should you feel at any time that these rights have been invaded, and Statutes of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. EN. 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. Thereupon they shall proceed The Rev. present this brother for further instruction. Costs include shipping. 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. The Organist plays loudly the Lodge Newsletter (login required) So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. seats the members. Whereupon the gods with one acclaim did vote her passes the stations of the several chair officers they will deliver the Order Charity, Justices Brotherly Love and Fidelity. protection afforded through Brotherly Love. Sickness will not triumph over me. Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks yourselves as not to disturb the officers in charge or distract the attention Amen. obligation. Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. [11], In 1976, the BPOE had 1,611,139 members. "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. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. Thank you, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to you in my times of need. The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee. erect with the right hand over the heart. those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. between, them proudly walked the god of Right. If more than one candidate, then Otherwise the Lodge Trustees are the governing board. My brother, I welcome you to this station for final instruction. My brothers, how do Elks receive their brothers? May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. keeping is now committed the emblem of our Order. You know their needs, both material and spiritual. Gratitude Prayer. Protect and guide us that we may know the way to take and that at each crossroad of life we may see the right path to choose. But she made them answer, that she sought her 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. Inner Guard will report to the Exalted Ruler, at whose direction you will be and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. Send us a message or ask a question. May its spreading antlers The Elks borrowed rites and practices from Freemasonry. Take the wings. Gather Together Prayer. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. If you have prayers to add to this collection, please do so and send copies to the Grand Chaplain. The Esquire shall cause the gong Rouse me with the strength to overcome my weakness, and brighten my spirit with the assurance of your love. unto all men, for we pass this way but once. J. M. 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