The initiation rites can range from relatively benign pranks to protracted. When the ritual was complete one felt as though they truly had become a member of a much honored and respected organization with a legacy of tradition and rituals, elks lodge 616. The secretary, when the question book is used, must see that each candidate answers the questions in this book and signs hisher name thereto as a part of his her qualification for initiation. However, a trend in selfinitiation started to grow during 1970s as more material on wiccan rituals became publicly available. Item 201701 to remove the option of the shortened initiation from the grand 1665 1195 lodge statutes passed. It describes the adventures of the secretary to the grand exalted ruler, john kaufman of columbus, oh and 5 other elks who traveled from cleveland to portland or for the 1925 convention.
The ritual clinic will be held in beautiful forks, washington on saturday august 18th, and sunday august 19th, 2018. Er study track 1 secretary exchange through instructions to lodge. According to studentbody legend, a particularly shocking hazing ritual goes down here. Click here for their history link to the american heritage feb 2006 article which can be read here. How to perform a selfinitiation ritual wicca youtube.
For example, if your group honors a particular god or goddess, you may wish to include their names in the ceremony. The old ritual book spells out other trickery, with members agreeing with the. Benevolent and protective order of elks national memorial and headquarters 2750 north lakeview avenue chicago, il 606141889 phone. Membership initiation activities are intended only for elk members. Since 1874, the exalted ruler and officers of every elks lodge began wearing the new elks regalia, composed of a purple velvet collar with a small, fawn colored roll and a jewel with an elks head with a gilt edge on the collar. Apr 27, 2019 the following ritual is for use in initiation by a group. Elk officers wear formal evening dress tuxedos during the initiation ritual and. This is an opportunity for everyone to come and learn more about the initiation.
Final initiation of 20172018 we had the distinct pleasure of welcoming 8 new members into our order on saturday march 31st, 2018 the final day of our 20172018 elks year. The ritual clinic will be held in beautiful forks, washington on saturday august 18th, and sunday august 19th, 2018 this is an opportunity for everyone to come and learn more about the initiation. The ritual includes a nondenominational prayer, and a salute to the flag of the united states of america. Community, youth, veterans and americanism are our focus. Question book each lodge may purchase, from the grand lodge, an official question book containing questions to be answered by candidates for membership. The most nightmarish tales of sorority hazing cosmopolitan. There is a very lovely ritual of selfdedication in the back of witchcrafting, but its. Hazing us english, initiation ceremonies british english, bastardisation australian english, ragging south asia, or deposition, refers to the practice of rituals, challenges, and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group including a new fraternity, sorority. When the ceremony is performed by the regular officers of the lodge, the exalted ruler shall preside. The initiation ritual is not just a tradition it is the heart of elkdom it defines who we are, how we should conduct our lives and why we do the things we do as elks. This ritual is over 140 years old and serves as an anchor to the foundation of the benevolent and.
The ritual for the emblem clubs was written by officers of the grand lodge of the benevolent and protective order of elks of the u. Ted cruz, rtexas, addresses the 42nd annual conservative political action conference cpac february 26, 2015 in national harbor, maryland. Right click on a track and choose save as to put the file on your computer. Laying the cornerstone of an elks lodge home 1 ritual for laying the cornerstone of an elks lodge home the service shall be a public ceremony. Properly exemplified, it provides the new member with a road map of how to be an effective elk and a faithful and productive member of society. The officers attended the 106th annual new york state elks association convention in rochester june 1, winning the ritual contest, which featured elks lodges from across the state reenacting the organizations initiation ceremony. The may 1926 elks magazine reported that a book entitled the legends of the roving brothers was written and received there. We have national, state and local programs and many charities to suit all interests. I would just keep any opening remarks simple and clean, thank those that are here to help others in their desire to perform the ritual to the standards set within your state and remind them that this is but one part of many that make up being an officer in the elks and that the spirit of the ritual is always more important than the performance. Ritual to our absent members state chair lawrence larry mathers pat nc district glen burnie lodge no.
Riding the goat very strange fraternal lodge initiation. This means that effective august 18, 2017 the shortened initiation ritual can no longer be used. Local lodges now have the option of using that shortened. Many of you have seen the results from the voting results from the 2017 elks grand lodge resolutions, which can be downloaded here. Impress, impress, impress, these are the three key words to all rituals and. Some historic stuff that i have and not in any order. Future of the elks initiation ritual im one of those old mossbacks that enjoy the traditional initiation ritual and im glad they dumped the readers digest version. Sitting at a casual dining table and attempting to adjust the screen on the asus transformer book t300 chi hybrid. Passwords are now case sensitive and must match exactly. Practice page membership guide elks lodge membership. Brief story on the elks and how they started as the jolly corks.
Properly exemplified it provides the new member with a road map of how to be an effective elk and a faithful productive member of society. In the event, maine narrowly defeated connecticut by only 0. Grand lodge of the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america at the grand lodge session in 1930, and subsequently amended in part by the grand lodge sessions in 1946, 1952, 1956, 1963, 1969, 1978, 1990, 1995, 2012, 2016 and 2017 is. Certification for judges will also occur, but i promise that there will also be time to. The ritual of initiation of the elks the elks ritual. The elks ritual the initiation ritual is not just a tradition it is the heart of elkdom it defines who we are, how we should conduct our lives and why we do the things we do as elks. Ritual of local lodges under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america. About enf our legacy to the future enf programs learn about enf programs support enf many giving options available my enf member resources donate donate to the foundation contact us contact the enf. Also, the ashland oregon elks lodge web site has an impressive history with maps on the jolly corks and charles vivian. This is the bible, the book of law, upon which is founded justice. Sitting at a casual dining table and attempting to adjust the screen on the asus transformer book t300 chi hybrid for a better viewing angle, a.
Photos may be taken of elks that are attending but are not actively participating in a ceremony. Some officers agreed to serve on the basis that they wouldnt have to learn the original version. However, the question book may be dispensed with provided the candidates application, which contains the same questions and. Ritual committee manual revised 020209 page 5 of 15 when assigned as the presiding district chairman for district ritual contests, follow the procedures found in appendix a.
Family portrait take a sorority family photo before the initiation ceremony to remember the moment for the coming years. A lodge ritual team is required to win the traveling trophy 3 consecutive years in order to claim it and retire it at their lodge home. The ritual of initiation within the order of elks is a living part of american history. Initiation ritual update texas elks state association. Obviously, while it serves as a useful template for your particular coven, you may need to change things. It defines who we are, how we should conduct our lives, and why we do the things we do as elks. Elk officers wear formal evening dress tuxedos during the initiation ritual and other ceremonials of the order. Initiation the exalted ruler will order the esquire to prepare the necessary paraphernalia, and when ready to report, the secretary will also retire, ascertain the name of the candidate, and if he signs the book of questions, report immediately back to the lodge. The officers shall be addressed as grand lodge officers who shall assemble at the place of dedication, in any appropriate arrangement, wearing the jewels of their respective stations.
The lodge meetings held on the 2 nd and 4 th tuesday of the month is not only a meeting but also a ritual passed through generations of elks, designed to honor, initiate and recognize the lodges members and to address the business of the lodge in an appropriate format. To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. The following ritual is for use in initiation by a group. Jan 27, 2012 riding the goat very strange fraternal lodge initiation, 1928. Benevolent and protective order of elks initiation this ritual was adopted by the grand lodge in 1979. Im one of those old mossbacks that enjoy the traditional initiation ritual and im glad they dumped the readers digest version. The general instructions in the ritual book also stress the centrality of the approved rituals by instructing district deputies and exalted rulers not to permit the use of any charge, lecture, form, ceremony, form of initiation or regalia other than those prescribed in the ritual. Jul 19, 2018 ritual clinic in forks july 19, 2018 july 19, 2018 announcements. Properly exemplified it provides the new member with a road map of how to be an effective elk and a. Lodge meeting decorum and dress code elks lodge 616.
Ritualistic manual 2012 new york state elks association. Lincoln will now compete in the national ritual contest to be held at the 153rd elks national convention in reno, nevada, july 16th through the 19th, 2017. It is conducted throughout many lodges across the nation for the purpose of initiating new members as well as being preformed by ritual teams in competition. Initiation any subordinate lodge desiring so to do may utilize the services of a drill team in connection with the ceremony of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of another lodge. Benevolentandprotective orderofelks ritualistic manual prepared by grand lodge ritualistic committee 2016. Apr 01, 2018 final initiation of 20172018 we had the distinct pleasure of welcoming 8 new members into our order on saturday march 31st, 2018 the final day of our 20172018 elks year. The following will not be allowed in any grand lodge sponsored ritual contest. And you can use it literally, but it is there really more as a. Extraordinary fraternal initiation ritual from 1920s, united states. This year, i and the lodge officers will continue to embrace this. Benevolent and protective order of elks ritualistic changes approved for 2012 delegates to the 148th grand lodge session in austin, texas, in july 2012 approved a shortened version of the ritual to open and close regular local lodge meetings.
The purpose of the contest was to promote excellence in the performance of the elks initiation ritual, and to foster better relations among the state elks associations. Before your next initiation or before you perform one of our many special rituals please sit down and as a group go through that particular ritual so you are well versed with that ritual. I encourage us to continue promoting the honor it is to become an elk and maintain a dignified dress code for initiation. Ritual clinic in forks july 19, 2018 july 19, 2018 announcements. Improved, benevolent, protective order of elks of the. The event was held at the sanford elks lodge on october 5, 2008. That being said, i thought the timing of the move was very poor. Ritual clinic in forks washington state elks association. Woodmen of the world,and elks are some very strange. Benevolentandprotective orderofelks ritualistic manual. Membership was originally restricted to white men, but the organization has now expanded its membership policy. Since 1874, the exalted ruler and officers of every elks lodge began wearing the new elks regalia, composed of a purple velvet collar with a small, fawn colored roll and a jewel with an elk s head with a gilt edge on the collar. The ritual of initiation as amended at the 1996 grand lodge session is the only one that shall be used for judging in all ritualistic contests. He must be willing to take the time and effort to study all phases of ritual.
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