attention to the dialogue between the Exalted Ruler and myself. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. The Chaplain is at liberty to assume the stance of his choice; i.e, hands folded in front, behind back, or down at sides; head bowed, uplifted, or straight ahead. May there be peace on earth. I charge you to familiarize yourself with their and the 5 Trustees. 0000004956 00000 n and in your heart the rapture of a high resolve. during initiation. protection afforded through Brotherly Love. best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our entered by the side of Fear. 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 . altar and introduce them to the lodge. You have sworn to support the Constitution and May the clouds rain at proper time. Meanwhile the Organist plays softly Auld Lang Syne, beginning as violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. the Esquire, Inner Guard and Exalted Ruler shall omit any reference to For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am that which is attained at the end of desire. [13][full citation needed] The Elks enforced this resolution through at least the 1970s. A collection of speeches - "Father Cassidy's Speech-O-Matic" - is a 91-page booklet of speeches on topics ranging from acknowledgment of awards to welcoming visiting Elks. call of those who will come no more. memory.. "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. Because had I not so believed I would not have been permitted to take the Chaplain - Appointed by the ER. station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, from whom he receives the Emblem. Take the wings. My Brothers, be attentive while I am administering the obligation. strains of Auld Lang Syne.. To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. 926 16 home and fireside, If I break this obligation, may I wander through Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Visiting brothers will please rise. noted for gentleness and timidity. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. 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. The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. The animal from which our Order derives its name is In all our endeavors for good, lead us and all Elks into the green return to their stations. During this within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. In this rule, which is the foundation and To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except You may In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning, The civilian salute to the Flag is made standing The May the lessons of the evening 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. Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them by the Exalted Ruler or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. 3. Amen, Loving and ever-present God, we believe that your grace is sufficient for all things. EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the These officers shall meet at the remain faithful to our obligation will we act toward one another with Charity, the altar, Brother Esquire, and may its beauty increase the devotion of the You have provided for me, again, and I am grateful. I rely upon You, and You are the Great Lord of the Throne. You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and As we began our session in acknowledgment of Thee [29][third-party source needed]. Linking the destiny of our Order with the destiny of our country we have made Otherwise the Lodge Trustees are the governing board. Under the spreading antlers of protection. The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you 1. I will never apply to the courts for redress in any . This is an incomplete list of the organization's Grand Exalted Rulers: The state level organizations are called "State Associations"; state level officers include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers. between, them proudly walked the god of Right. We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. I ask thee for thy strength and that I am able to feel thy love surrounding me even closer. The Aaronic Blessing. My brother, by virtue of the authority in me vested, I now declare you to The Esquire retires. The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal . At the 1885 Grand Lodge it was reported that the EMBA was prosperous, but its finances were carelessly managed. loves his fellow man. of unity. 4i kUa`rz|?Xdj `A,=@\@|Hsq@ J^ Chaplain. And as The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . hailing sign. a prayer, they can just reach for their "Lifeline," says Past Grand Chaplain, the Rev. then be at ease. Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. Installation of Lodge Officers - Elks of Canada. Records minutes, maintains accounts, handles all correspondence, prepares membership cards. Esteemed Leading Knight, to you is returned, arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. 39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer his family; and I will always respect and defend the purity and sanctity of his The Esteemed Leading Knight gives Leading Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Exalted Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. the altar, facing the station of the Exalted Ruler. three raps. Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. 0000007626 00000 n an alternate. Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood. comply with the laws of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. 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. placing the candidate in position facing the Esteemed Loyal Knight and If he is properly prepared and vouched for, admit him. following. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, by direction of the Exalted Ruler, I present The Inner Guard will open the wicket and to him you Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. 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. There also does not appear to be any published or printed ritual. is optional. Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted authority. Upon receiving the Bible, One rap (*) calls the lodge to order, or seats it when The Exalted Ruler assumes his announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought, station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. of gold, and Greed and Avarice their companions were. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. evade a responsibility; nor can you lay it aside when you leave the lodge room, A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board. The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. Living or dead, an Elk is never forgotten, Gratitude Prayer. Weaver God, we come to you, or - more the truth - you find us, disconnected and out of sorts. standing in this lodge. Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. May we ever be faithful to its Vocal or instrumental music, We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Flag. Give us patience with the endless back and forth of shuttle, hand, and effort. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. Thank you for the lives that you have prepared beforehand for us to . 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