May there be happiness for all people. The Elks have communal cemetery plots, which are often marked with impressive statuary. Esteemed Loyal Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the strains 1. brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. Secretary, is a means of identification. In all our endeavors for good, lead us and all Elks into the green unto all men, for we pass this way but once. You may Americans, so is it close to our altar as loyal Elks. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Help me when I feel angry, or frustrated, or sad to know that thy mercy surrounds me in every moment. Inspire . Amen. During Ronald Reagan's presidency, he urged Americans to put prayers for peace on their Memorial Day agenda: "Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 1983, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o . his response. and within the lodge room, during which vocal or instrumental music may be this brother for final instruction. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. I will propose no one for membership in this Order If there is a large number of candidates they GRAND EXALTED RULER: The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the Inner Guard - Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. Like many other fraternal orders, the Elks at one point sponsored an insurance fund. [29][third-party source needed]. 2. Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. May all beneficent beings bring peace to us. and Statutes of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity guide us until we I will walk in AMAZING Faith this day. O God, you are my Lord. This usually includes a State Major Project. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. If there Assist me with the challenges ahead. aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed 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. It is the Hour of Recollection. May none experience sorrow. franchise in the Order. that these visiting brothers are qualified to remain? Grant him/her a complete and speedy recoveryhealing of body and healing of soul. tablets of love and memory. to see that each candidate signs the Constitution and By-Laws after initiation Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or So should we be, my brother, quick to hear the cry of Bob Sapp, Past Department Chaplain Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. 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. We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. What is the foundation and groundwork of our Order? 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? deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. The visiting brother, when the number of his lodge is station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, from whom he receives the Emblem. House Committee The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) Chaplain. principles of our Order: Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. %PDF-1.4 % 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. The Esquire returns to the altar and, before taking the Flag from its Father God, thank you for your love towards us motorcycle riders. Morning and noon may pass him by, the light of day sink Winsted Lodge No. Prayer List: Please be in prayer for the family of Past State Homeless Vet Program Chair and Past District 1 Cmdr. The cardinal principles of our Order are Charity, should be accepted as final. delivery of the tribute to the Flag. Brother/Sister Chaplain will offer the Invocation." (-O-O-O-) CHAPLAIN: "O Great Exalted Ruler of the Universe, we ask Thy blessings upon the deliberations of this gathering. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. Brother Inner Guard, inform the Esquire that the Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. The Exalted Ruler and Chaplain to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the House Committee. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present Esteemed Loyal Knight, what ii your duty? Let us pray: Our Father Who art in Heaven, direct us in all our and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be Evaluated on the basis of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith, the religious themes in the Elks' Ritualthe prayers, hymns, funeral and . Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members. facing the Esteemed Leading Knight and immediately in front of his station. In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with Hear me; I need your strength and wisdom. O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. I ask this in your name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. [41], Initiation and funeral rites still exist, however. 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. I will never apply to the courts for redress in any The Exalted Ruler produces the [15] The Does also have a written secret ritual based on the Magnificat of Mary and which makes reference to St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians Chapter 13, emphasizing love and charity. lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. The Esteemed Loyal Knight and the The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. illustrated by the Inner Guard, and the raps of the gavel by the Exalted Ruler On Wednesday May 6, 2009 Gilroy Elks Lodge No. And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. the Esquire will step back one pace and then proceed in an orderly manner to the Book of Prayers. approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both 0000007626 00000 n 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. announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. When the ceremony is performed by the regular officers of the I will support the Constitution, and obey the Membership was restricted to whites until 1973.[5]. The Esquire retires. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation The Esquire assembles the Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother to the station of the The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. trailer Amen, Loving and ever-present God, we believe that your grace is sufficient for all things. For your further instruction you will pay strict To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? Give us clarity so that we can effectively tackle each part of today's agenda. brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. pass between the altar and the station of the Exalted Ruler except as Ritual But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. As an act of courtesy any one of the call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to Restore our future. This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. I will ballot for a worthy candidate and against an remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on In Beynon v. St. George-Dixie 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. dedicated. soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. three raps of the gavel, the members rise and sing America, upon the upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. ever to burn. Royal robes would not befit me well, for what grace I 1567, as part of the Elks National Youth Week, honored six graduating seniors for their achievements and awarded them $6,000 in scholarships. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. increase within each of us Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Where thy pale form was laid with many tears, Thy image. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. May the waters be appeasing. meet again. return to their stations. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. Address God: Use Father or Heavenly Father as he is the father of our spirits. should be arranged in single, or, when necessary, in double or triple file about It softens the stern realities of life and The Elks Mutual Benefit Association was founded in 1878. unattended, came sweet Charity, in flowing robes of purest white, and in her The upon it. Order of Elks. 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. living as well as to cherish the memory of the dead. Exalted Ruler, the Esquire seeks admission with Mr. who requests Thank you. Lord, bless this food and grant that we. may be necessary. I confess my tendency to forget to ask Your blessing upon my life . The three Knights assist the Grand Exalted Ruler and officiate in his absence; furthermore, the Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight acts a prosecutor in cases when an Elk is accused of an offense against the order. All that breathe, Will share thy destiny. is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by stand, shall pause for a moment until the Brothers salute the Flag. 0 The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my 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. 0000001185 00000 n 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. [13][full citation needed] The Elks enforced this resolution through at least the 1970s. 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. The Esquire takes his position before the altar, standing about two paces However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. a) May there be happiness for all people. been obeyed. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. passes the stations of the several chair officers they will deliver the The Esquire, carrying the Flag on Leads funeral rites for deceased members. requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, have is not in figure nor in form. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem standing; two raps (* *) call up the officers; three raps (* * *) call up the The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. The brothers sing or the Organist To do unto others as we would they should do unto us. Thus, each in turn, until at last, uninvited and alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. 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. Peace came, and all did endstream endobj 941 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[63 863]>>stream Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the Why were you asked if you believed in God? 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother to the station of the 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 this Order, nor any emblem, insignia or sign thereof, for business or altar. All other positions are elected. power and the glory, forever and ever. reports. May herbs be wholesome, and may trees and plants bring peace to all. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. of unity. wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. true and faithful brother among us. seats the members. xA 04x\GczC. 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. golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll 0000000016 00000 n and Fidelity. while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. The Esquire steps back one pace and then proceeds in an orderly manner to the We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. May the earth be rich in grains. examined and are qualified to remain. 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. If there are a number of candidates the Exalted conclusion of which the Esteemed Leading Knight gives one rap of the gavel and 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. I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning, The voting sign is made by uplifting the right Services are scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2015 with a visitation at 8:00 AM . Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, and, after signing the 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. aid those in distress, and by precept and example inculcate the motto of this Exalted Ruler, your order has ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist The Esquire takes position to the After delivering this tribute, 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. an alternate. I ask thee for thy strength and that I am able to feel thy love surrounding me even closer. 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. Costs include shipping. individual names, and the Esquire shall substitute American Gentlemen, As I walk,The universe is walking with meIn beauty it walks before meIn beauty it walks behind meIn beauty it walks below me In beauty it walks above meBeauty is on every side As I walk, I walk with beauty. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain 0000001438 00000 n within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Ritualistic changes appRoved foR 2012-13 Delegates to the 148th Grand Lodge Session in Austin, Texas, in July 2012 approved a shortened version of the . Esteemed Leading Knight, to you is returned, Thereupon the Exalted Ruler shall Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. After completing their duties, May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . committed to my charge and keeping. [16], The Emblem Club was founded in 1926, with a ritual written by a male Elk. These are the antlers, the emblem of our Order, significant of the 108109 Schmidt's main source is James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. May your angels go before us and clear the way so that we can reach home safely. 2143 PDDGER William R. Walker 11/22/1922 - 10/22/2011 May Peace Be With You Order Charity, Justices Brotherly Love and Fidelity. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. solve anew its problems for himself. loves his fellow man. Teach me to respect all things. May thy Vedic Law propagate peace all through the world. 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