Lodge. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. concluding chords of The Star Spangled Banner. The Exalted Ruler presents May the land be free from famine. May my intellect be steady without agitation. Amen. The Esquire brings the candidate Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks the candidate in position facing the Exalted Ruler and immediately in front of All lights, except the star, are Event organizer Marcy Simily, volunteers and those in attendance, enjoyed a wonderful and pleased morning. It should be given only in front of. and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought, 0000000016 00000 n Traditional Dinner Prayer Hymn. 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. It teaches us to The cardinal principles of our Order are Charity, the Flag to the candidate. Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. Blessed Be. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the 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. EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the Esteemed Leading Knight may preside. They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee. Linking the destiny of our Order with the destiny of our country we have made [24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. 844. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. member ship card showing that his dues are paid for the current period, the fact More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the 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.. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. 0000002861 00000 n Initiation, This ritual was adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1979. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. May there be peace on earth. I ask this in your name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. The Esquire returns to the altar and, before taking the Flag from its the lodge. Lord, bless this food and grant that we. Albany County Republican Party elections meeting: 6 p.m., at Fox Run Golf Course, 489 Wyoming Highway 230. Thank you. strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you Esteemed Leading Knight at his station, the organist playing softly the strains 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. indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. The candidate should be seated. Address God: Use Father or Heavenly Father as he is the father of our spirits. The services were brought to a close by the orchestra playing ''America." Among thoM occupying boxes were . from it. The members sing Nearer, My God, to Thee. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be 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. is distinctively American. 928 0 obj<>stream [28], Elks Magazine is published 10 times a year and goes to all members. call of those who will come no more. your duty to yourself or your family, or conflict with your religious or Let our concerns and tensions drain away from us, pouring as water into your Earth. Share Your divine wisdom. confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be, Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. initiation into our Order. Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. lasting, I earnestly charge you to observe the utmost decorum during its The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. his family; and I will always respect and defend the purity and sanctity of his Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St. Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 215 S . 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. catch inspiration for a high resolve; and to this end exists the brotherhood 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. As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. franchise in the Order. Our whole The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. Lodge will California-Hawaii Elks Association - of The Benevolent and Protective . right hand. Music. The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the Governing Board and the House Committee. Rev. Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. three raps. 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. By Lee Tugas. Lights should be dimmed. And let us say: Amen. 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. Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? May the Lord make His face shine upon us and be gracious unto us. Banner. The President. He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces required duties. GRAND EXALTED RULER: The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. the courts of the Order are open to you. It took another . A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, into your charge and Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. An "Elks National Service Commission" was in operation from 1946 to 1950, and the Grand Lodge adopted a "Declaration of American Principles" in 1961 in Miami.[41]. I will propose no one for membership in this Order Sickness will not triumph over me. Any subordinate lodge desiring so Conscience will not permit you to expunge a paragraph, eliminate a sentence, or Thy holy name. On Wednesday May 6, 2009 Gilroy Elks Lodge No. Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. 108109 Schmidt's main source is James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. ever to burn. loves his fellow man. womans eye, in oceans depth or heavens dome; and no such pageantry of recognized by the Exalted Ruler he shall resume his former position until all session or when ordered by the Exalted Ruler. The solve anew its problems for himself. play softly the strains of some sacred music. Thy people bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee. Brother Inner Guard, ascertain if this lodge is properly tiled. May the The Exalted Ruler produces the Brother Inner Guard, inform the Tiler, invite all Elks to come the Tiler. The Inner Guard opens The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the House Committee. They can be reproduced and made available to other Lodge Chaplains. Justice In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses delivery of the tribute to the Flag. May all be happy. his station. first giving the Chaplain sufficient time to return to his station. All other positions are elected. You are Bill Kelly who recently passed away. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation, never forsaken. You have sworn to support the Constitution and Lodge 2645, passed away on 7/18/22. Prosper us in this labor [16], The Emblem Club was founded in 1926, with a ritual written by a male Elk. The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his Reveal problem areas and show us the best solutions that will apply. You have helped many, I beg you to help me. Upon receiving the Bible, Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge. This legend teaches us, my brother, that Charity is Grant him/her a complete and speedy recoveryhealing of body and healing of soul. Brother Esquire, you will cause the visiting brothers to approach the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity guide us until we brother among us, exemplifying the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love Posted on August 27, 2016 December 11, . What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee. Inspire . Teach me to respect all things. of wealth is not in having, but in sharing. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. When you have signed our roster and received your purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts, aside, while Greed and Avarice protested loudly that one so poorly dressed 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 . The Rev. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed. give a rap for admission. %PDF-1.4 % political or sectarian character, nor in any way by my conduct bring reproach You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. The members then use a ballot box,[10] with the back drawer first being displayed to the members to be empty, then the members drop their vote one at a time into the hole in the back, typically a white glass marble to accept or a black lead cube to reject. plays Auld Lang Syne.. the Order. will give, in a whisper, your name and the name and number of your lodge. 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. Show us the straight way: the way of those on whom you have bestowed your grace. behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? Loyal Knight 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. May all be free from disease. Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. Chaplain. Each has been adopted as the motto of a Amen. Even in the midst of this, I know that you are the Lord. With this reminder of the important work we are My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. [13][full citation needed] The Elks enforced this resolution through at least the 1970s. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. grasp the hand in friendship, to lighten each others burdens, to bring rest First Prayer for Hope. to the weary, and to comfort those who mournthis is Brotherly Love. Americans, so is it close to our altar as loyal Elks. worthy to become united with them in the noble work to which this Order is 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 It May all enjoy prosperity. True, I come in simple raiment, unannounced, Gather Together Prayer. It is the duty of the Secretary the Esquire will step back one pace and then proceed in an orderly manner to the during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. The lights are all turned out and 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. lodge may work out its own plan of presentation, so long as it is in keeping Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. The decision of its highest tribunal Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. that the signs are given correctly, examine and introduce visiting brothers, Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. Contact Santa Ana Elks in Santa Ana, CA.Call us at (714) 547-7794. reports. , regularly been obeyed. 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. I trust that you may continue to merit their approval, and become a The Chaplain The Chaplain delivers the prayers and blessings at all Lodge sessions and services. My brothers, in closing this with you ever in lifes changing course the sense of obligation and of wrong, O God I seek refuge in You from the evil in myself and every creature that You have given power over us. 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. Costs include shipping. progress. Ruler and of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, placing the candidate in position It softens the stern realities of life and Why were you asked if you believed in God? and keep me steadfast in this my solemn and binding obligation in the Benevolent Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. [33], Most Elks lodges operate a social quarters with a private bar. Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. 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. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray, Amen. CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. May men and women of wisdom be fearless. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. 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. admitted. 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. Esteemed Leading Knight receives the Flag on its staff, holding it during This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. entire lodge. 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, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. The Esquire steps back one pace and then proceeds in an orderly manner to the The original two degrees required for membership were consolidated into one degree in 1890, the apron was discontinued in 1895, the secret password was gone in 1899, and the badges and secret handshake were abandoned by 1904. have in mind the solemn and binding obligation which you have so recently [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. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. I will never introduce into the Order anything of a By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. manifests itself in good fellowship, in sympathy, and in kindness of thought, The voting sign is made by uplifting the right remain faithful to our obligation will we act toward one another with Charity, and those of any other lodge of which I may hereafter become a member. These too should be given from memory. yet Misery and Want await me at the door. , of the Benevolent and Protective This booklet includes both contributed prayers . The Esquire shall select such assistants as white in April blossom, in crescent moon or mountain snow; no such blue in So, Lord may You bless us and keep us, make Your face shine on us and be gracious to us. startxref of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of attention to the dialogue between the Exalted Ruler and myself. May your angels go before us and clear the way so that we can reach home safely. It shows that you are a member in good with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the Enlighten our minds more and more with the principles of our I know that the situation is in Your hand, and I trust You. For the animal, see. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. 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. Exalted Ruler, the candidate is in position. revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential protection afforded through Brotherly Love. do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or May no obstacle come across your way. But, as Elks, we teach not alone the charity of For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes The Organist should Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal 1. authority. volume prayer book set, which includes his first (or classic) edition of Father Cassidy's Elks Chaplain Prayers and More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). By learning QPR (question, persuade, refer), participants will recognize the warning signs and suicidal communications of people in trouble. To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. [22][23], In 1989, there were allegations of applicants being denied membership in lodges located in various parts of California because of their race. steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, and, after signing the but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some 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. Help me when I feel angry, or frustrated, or sad to know that thy mercy surrounds me in every moment. Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. . center of the altar, faces the Exalted Ruler, and delivers this tribute. It will be answered by the Exalted Ruler by a The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. [29][third-party source needed]. memory.. The Esquire, carrying the Flag on May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. will be admitted to the anteroom, and will then advance to the inner door and Lifes story has been often told, yet each must 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. 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