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WELCOME
PETERSBURG ELKS LODGE #237
INDOCTRINATION CLASS
GRAND EXALTED RULER
Title: National President of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks of United States of America.
Wife: MARY CAROLYN
Lodge: Ohio River Valley, Ohio Lodge
No. 231
Theme: “Elks Make A Difference.”
Term: Fraternal Year 2009 – 2010
HON. JAMES L. NICHELSON
ELK’S CREED
• Believe in the goodness in thyself as well as
in others.
• Protect childhood with tenderness, old age
with respect.
• Observe faithfully the golden rule.
• Enjoy the good things of earth. Keep within
thee the glorious sunshine of youth and
remain always of good cheer.
Elks USA
Mission Statement
• To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly
Love, and Fidelity;
• To recognize a belief in God
• To promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its
Members
• To quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate
good fellowship;
• To perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to
provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve
the people and communities through benevolent programs,
demonstrating that “Elks Care and Elks Share.”
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE OF
B.P.O.E.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
• GRAND LODGE
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Grand Exalted Ruler
Past Grand Exalted Rulers
Grand Forum
Grand Lodge Elective Officers
Grand Lodge Appointive Officers
Grand Lodge Committee Chairmen
Grand Lodge Committee Members
Special Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers
District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
STATE ASSOCIATION
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State President
Past State Presidents
State Elective Officers:
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Vice President (4)
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustees
State Appointive Officers:
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Chaplain
Tiler
Sergeant-at-Arms
Committee Chairmen
Committee Member
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
SUBORDINATE LODGE
• Exalted Ruler
• Past Exalted Rulers
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Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustees (3 – 5) elected each year
Tiler
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North
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2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
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Other Subordinate Lodge Officers And
Appointed Non-Officers
Lodge Officers Appointed Yearly by the Exalted Ruler
• Esquire
• Chaplain
• Inner Guard
• Organist
• Non-Officer & Statutory Committees & Subcommittees
Appointees
Non-Officer Appointees
• Presiding Justice
• Mediator
Meeting Night
Typical Lodge Layout
Subordinate Lodge Officers
Statutory Committees
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Subcommittees
ER Appointed Committees &
Subcommittees
• Auditing
• Membership
– Indoctrination (Orientation)
– Investigation (Interview)
– Lapsation (Member Retention)
– Recruitment
• Community Activities
– Christmas Baskets
– Fund Raisers
– Scholarship
Committees & Subcommittees
Lodge Activities
• Americanism
• Flag Day
• Government Relations
• Memorial Sunday
• Mother’s Day
• Veterans Service
• Public Relations
• Visitation
Youth Activities
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Drug Awareness (Trailer)
Hoop Shoot
Soccer Shoot
Scholarship Programs
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MVS
Elks Legacy Awards
Emergency Education Grants
Dictionary Program
Boy Scouts
Antlers
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
(ENF)
The Elks National Foundation, known as the “Great Heart of Elkdom,”
is a permanent trust fund established in 1928 by an original contribution of
$100,000 to further the benevolent, charitable and educational programs of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. Through
the continued generosity of our Members, their families and friends, the permanent
trust fund has grown significantly and the earnings are earmarked for distribution
as determined by the Trustees of ENF. It is our goal and intention of our Order to
continue to add to the fund so we will be able to fund present programs and provide
new programs as the future dictates.
By administering and promoting the many programs funded through the
Elks National Foundations, we continue to show our communities that
“Elks Care ---------- Elks Share”
PROGRAMS OF THE “ENF”
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MVS “Most Valuable Student” Scholarships
Elks Legacy Awards for children and grand children of Elks Scholarships
Emergency Education Scholarships (Grants) for children of disabled or
deceased Elks
The Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Free-Throw Contest
The Elks National Veterans Service Commission
Elks Drug Awareness Program
Grants to State Association to help fund their Major Project Programs
Special Project Grants to State Associations
Bonus Grants to State Associations
The Community Investments Program:
– Gratitude Grants - $500 return to local Lodge
– Promise Grants - $500 return to local Lodge
– Community Investments - $10,000 return to participate
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Local Lodge monitors progress of the Program
• Petersburg Lodge 237 administers and promotes which?
THE ELKS VETERANS PROGRAM
Under the leadership of our Elks National
Veterans Service Commission, the Order has
long enjoyed a rewarding relationship with our
Nation’s Veterans. Years ago we adopted the
credo:
“So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks will never forget
them,” and we never have.
HISTORY OF SERVICE &
REMEMBERANCE OF OUR VETERANS
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The Elks financed and equipped the first two field hospitals in France during WW I
– Donated $60,000 to Salvation Army for its use during the war
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We built a 700-bed hospital in Boston and donated it to the Federal Government
– First Veterans Hospital facility
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In 1919, the Elks established the First “G.I.” loan program
During WWII we established over 150 Hospitality Centers
During Korean conflict, the Order established 25 Hospitality Centers and Elks donated
over one-half million pints of blood for the treatment of our wounded
We furnished materials to build a “Rest and Recreation Center” at the Naval Hospital
in Guam
A “Letters from Home” campaign was initiated during the Vietnam conflict and
continued through the recent Gulf Campaign
SUMMARY
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Organizational Structure
GRAND
LODGE
GRAND EXALTED RULER
HON. HON. JAMES L. NICHELSON
GRAND
SECRETARY
JUSTICE OF THE
GRAND FORUM
STATE SPONSOR
HON. LESTER C. HESS, JR.
GRAND LODGE
CHAPLAIN
STATE ELKS
ASSOCIATION, INC.
STATE ELKS LODGE
ASSOCIATION
CHAPLAIN
SECRETARY
Horace E. Jones, Jr..
LOCAL LODGE
PETERSBURG
#237
LODGE
SECRETARY
TREASURER
PRESIDENT
Ronald L. Hicks
Wife Nancy
LODGE CHAIR
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