Training Trivia Quiz: 2021

1 Elks Training Quiz: 1

1. Does a Past Exalted Ruler (PER) who transfer to another Lodge become a PER of that Lodge? Yes or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 1, Section 1.140, Opinion 02

2. Are there any cross duties between the Board of directors and House Committee, even if they are made up of the same people? Yes or No ?

Ref: Grand Lodge Statutes Pertaining to the Board of Directors

3. Some Lodges have three Trustees. Must they increase to five Trustees for the Board of Directors? Yes or No?

No, they may stay with three.

Ref: Grand Lodge Statutes Pertaining to the Board of Directors.

4. Do all the Lodges have to change their By – Laws to show a Board of Directors? And what they do with 12.070 Trustee section in the By – Laws? (Keep it there or eliminate it) Yes or No?

change is necessary. Ref: Grand Lodge Statutes Pertaining to the Board of Directions.

5. Can the Board of Directors add members or is the Board of directors limited to the four Chairs Officers and Trustees?

The Corporate is limited to four Chair Officers and Trustees.

Ref: Grand Lodge Statutes Pertaining to the Board of Directors.

6. Does the Board of Trustees have any function other than being a member of the Board of Directors, and/or House Committee? Yes or No?

Ref: Grand Lodge Statutes Pertaining to the Board of Directors

7. Must the Lodge ballot on new applicants with the Ballot Box of White Balls and Black Cubes? Yes or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XIV, Section 14.030

8. Majority of Members Present, By the voting sign of an ELK, Members not voting are counted as ________.

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVII, Section 17.060

9. The Board of Trustees, or the Board of Directors, if the Lodge is Incorporated, can only execute all leases, contracts or other papers when ordered by the Lodge. True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinion 1

10. Which of the Lodge Officers, is the prosecutor in the Lodge Forum?

The Esteemed Loyal Knight.

Ref: Statutes, Section 8.090

2 Elks Training Quiz: 2

1. The Constitution, statutes and ____________are the Supreme Law of the Order.

The Ritual

Ref: Constitution, Article 1, Opinions 01

2. The annual per capita fee is the responsibility of the Lodge for payment to the _______.

Grand Secretary

Ref: Constitution and Statues, Chapter 5, Section 5.010

3. Can a Member of the Order be a member of more than one Lodge at the same time?

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Chapter 14, Section 14.010

4. Which applies for membership in the Order? a. A citizen of the United States. b. No less than 21 years of age. c. A believer of God. d. Of good character. e. All the above.

e. All of the above

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, chapter 14, Section 14.010

5. Can a Past Exalted Ruler of another Lodge who demits to a Lodge be a member of their Past Exalted Rulers Association?

Yes

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Section 13.190

6. When electing new officers, members may vote if absent, by proxy. True or False?

False. Cannot vote by proxy.

Ref: Statutes, Section 3.090, Opinions 02

7.Who is the Incoming VPAL for 2021/2022? And which from which Lodge?

Mark F. Thompson. Lodge, DeLand, #1463

8. The Treasurer is the treasurer of all Lodge committees. True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.060, Opinions 02.

9. It is which Officer that organizes the Lodge room, prepare candidates for initiation, Examine and introduce visiting Members, superintendent of the ballots, transmit. Official messages as directed by the Exalted Ruler, and in all public displays shall Officiate as Marshal?

The Esquire

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.090

10. During the Initiation, how do Elks receive their new members?

Under the spreading Antlers of Protection

Ref: Ritual of Local Lodges

3 Elks Training Quiz: 3

1. The meeting in ___________ of each year is designated as Past exalted Ruler’s Night. a. January b. February c. March d. April

b. February

Ref: Ritual of Lodges, General Instructions, Past Exalted Ruler’s Night

2. Can Local Lodges, through their By-Laws, adopt alternative rituals for opening and closing of the Lodge? Yes, or No?

They must be approved by the Grand Lodge.

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Chapter 2, Section 2.010

3. Can a Member of the Order be a member at more than one Lodge at the same time? Yes, or No?

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Chapter 14, Section 14.010

4. Can an application for membership be withdrawn by the proposer in open Lodge, at any time prior to reading the applicants name for ballot? Yes or No?

Yes

Unless at least three Members of the Lodge object to the withdrawal.

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Chapter 14, Section 14.040.

5. After Initiation, a Member shall receive a copy of ____________. a. Constitution and Laws of the Order, b. Copy of the By-Laws of the Lodge, c. Copy of What It Means to Be An Elk”, d. All the above

d. All the above

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Chapter 14, Section 14.070

6. What is the Parliamentary Authority that shall govern all proceedings unless contravened by the Constitution or Laws of the order?

Robert’s Rules of Order

Statutes, Chapter 1, Section 1.130

7. Is absentee or Proxy voting permitted during annual elections? Yes, or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 3, Section 3.090, Opinions 02

8. What is the difference between Suspension from the Club privileges by the House Committee and suspension from Lodge privileges?

House Committee is Administrative and Lodge privileges is a function performed by the Local forum

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 8, Section 8.010, Opinions 01

9. Can the Exalted Ruler remove any Committee member, without cause? True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 12, Section 12.020, Opinions 03

10. Can the Exalted Ruler suspend any Member from that meeting for Conduct Unworthy of a Member of the Order? Yes or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes Chapter, 12, Section 12.030

4 Elks Training Quiz: 4

1. In the case of a conflict between Lodge By-Laws, and House Rules, which one prevails?

The Lodge By-Laws

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVII, Section 17.060, Opinion 4

2. How often must the Lodge By-Laws, House Rules and Rules of the Order be reviewed?

Every five years minimum

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVII, Section 17.060

3.What two Ritual Services are Mandated by Statutes every year?

Elks Memorial and Flag Day

Ref: Statutes, Chapter II, Section 2.020 and 2.030

4. Charity is the station of which Lodge officer?

Esteem Leading Knight

Ref: Ritual of Local Lodges

5. Who are members of the Standing Relief Committee?

Exalted Ruler, Esteem Leading, Loyal, Lecturing Knights Secretary, and Treasurer

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XIII, Local Lodge Committees, Section 13.010

6. Who is the Incoming Grand Exalted Ruler for 2021/2022?

T. Keith Mills

7.The supreme legislative body of the Whole Order is the ____________.

Grand Lodge

Ref: What It Means To Be An ELK, Structure of Grand Lodge, The Grand Lodge

8. The Chief Executive Officer of the Order is the Grand Exalted Ruler elected by the ___________.

Grand Lodge

Ref: What It Means To Be An ELK, Structure of Grand Lodge , Grand Exalted Ruler

9. A Lodge may require that all vouchers or bills be reviewed and approved by Trustees or Board of Directors to ensure compliance with the Budget. True or False?

True

Ref: Auditing and Accounting Manual, Chapter 2, Section 2-101 a. 3

10. Who is the ONLY Lodge Officer who does not have to be a PER to be a Grand Lodge Member?

The Grand Chaplain

Ref: Constitution, Article III, Section 2 (1)

5 Elks Training Quiz: 5

1. What happens to unexpended budget balance at the end of the Lodge Year?

It goes back to the general fund at the end of the Elk year and are available for appropriation the following year.

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070

2. In order to be eligible to be installed as a District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler (DDGER), what current title must be held? a. Chairman of the Board of Directors b. A Past Exalted Ruler c. A District Vice President d. Esquire to the DDGER

Past Exalted Ruler (in good standing) and who attends or shall have attended one Grand Lodge Session

Ref: Statutes, Chapter IV, Section 4.500

3. The annual per capita fee fixed by resolution of the Grand Lodge shall be transmitted to the ________.

Grand Secretary

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 5, Section 5.010

4. Can a Lodge member be exempt from payment of dues and assessments levied by the grand Lodge? Yes, or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 5, Section 5.010, Opinion 5

5. A Lodge may vacate the position of any Officer including a Trustee who is absent from meetings for _____consecutive months.

Two

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Chapter 12, Section 12.140

6. What is the Parliamentary Authority that shall govern all proceedings unless contravened by the Constitution or Laws of the order?

Robert’s Rules of Order

Ref: Statutes, Section 10.130

7. Is absentee or Proxy voting permitted during annual elections?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter III, Section 3.090, Opinion 02

8. A visit to a Lodge by a Grand Lodge Officer should be, and generally is, arranged by whom?

The Past Grand Exalted Ruler in whose jurisdiction the visit is made.

Ref: Manual on Protocol. Invitations 1.Page 5

9. What is the difference between Suspension from the club privileges by the House Committee and suspension from Lodge privileges?

House Committee is Administrative and Lodge privileges is a Judicial function performed by the Local Form.

Ref: Statutes, Chapter VIII, Section 8.010, Opinion 01

A single action by a member may result in complaints to both the House Committee and the Local Forum, this will not constitute double jeopardy

10. The Exalted Ruler can remove any Committee member from any Committee, with or without cause. True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.020 Opinion 03

Decision 01. The Exalted Ruler has the power of removing a member from a committee or changing the membership of any Committee appointed by him at any time.

6 Elks Training Quiz: 6

1. The House Committee shall be managed, supervised and controlled by one of the following methods: a. By the board of Directors b. By the Trustees of the Lodge c. By the House Committee. True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040

2. The method of supervision or management of the Club or social parlor herein provided for, to be adopted by the Lodge, shall be specified How?

The Lodge By-Laws

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040

3. When shall it be the duty of the supervising or managing body of the club, social parlor or facility, to present to the Lodge for approval, separate and comprehensive budgets for the proposed operation Of the club, social parlor, or other facility?

^{Not later than final regular meeting in April each year}

^{Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040}

4. The governing body of the club facility ( House Committee) can expand funds only with the approval of the _________.

Lodge

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040, Opinion 02

5. During a regular Lodge meeting, can a Motion be made to hire or discharge a Club Manager?

No, This is clearly “out of order” as the Lodge has no control or direction over employment relationship

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040, Opinions 12

6. Can the Exalted Ruler appoint himself/herself as a member of the House Committee? Yes or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040, Opinion 19

7. Who operates the club facility? a. The House Committee b. Trustees or Board of Directors or c. All the above

The House Committee

Ref: Statutes, Chapter 16.040, Opinion 06

8. Can the Lodge limit or define the powers and duties of the governing body of the Order or By-Laws. Yes, or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040, Opinion 11

9. Should a member of the managing body recuse himself/herself in matters directly involving a Family member? Yes or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16,040, Opinion 16

10. For violation of rules duly adopted by the Lodge and approved by the Committee on Judiciary for such Club, or social parlor, or Conduct Unbecoming an Elk on such premises, what is the minimum notice that a member can be given, served personally or first class mail, to appear before the Supervising or Managing Body?

Ten (10) days

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI Section 16.041

7 Elks Training Quiz: 7

1. What are the names of the officers that are appointed by the Exalted Ruler? a. Chaplain b. Inner Guard c. Esquire d. Tiler e. Organist f. Vocalist g. All the above

All of the above

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.010, Opinions 05

2. When a member has been elected Exalted Ruler, but has not, and apparently will not appear for Installation, the Lodge may take what steps?

Declare the Office vacant under the provisions of Section 12.140

A special Election may then be held under the provisions of Section 12.150

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.010, Opinions 07

3. When and how does the Board make the decision on Investments?

When the Lodge does not specify investments, they are left to the sound discretion of the Board

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.70, Opinions 06

4. Where a Lodge has directed the Board to execute necessary instruments, and one Board member refuses to sign. What happens?

The signature of the remaining Board members is sufficient, as they are merely agents carrying out the will of the Lodge

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinions 12

5. Why is the Board not the sole purchasing authority of the Lodge expenses?

The Board powers are always subject to the control of the Lodge

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinions 27

6. Who has control of the Lodge property and supervises all attendant problems? The House Committee or the Board of the Lodge?

The Board of the Lodge

Ref: Statutes. Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinions 05

7. Where the Board knowingly invests or missuses lodge funds, it may be charged before the local forum. True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinions 13

8. Funds or investments should be in the name of the _________.

Lodge

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinions 15

9. Can unexpended balances in budget items go back to the general fund at the end of the year? Yes, or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Opinions 23

10. Can a member of the Board of Trustees incur or authorize charges against the Lodge, or its facilities, for meals, drinks, etc. without approval of the Lodge? Yes, or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.070, Decisions 03

8 Elks Training Quiz: 8

1.Can an Officer be installed by proxy? Yes or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.014, Opinions 01

2. In what order of their rank shall the officers assist the Exalted ruler of his duties and officiate for him in his absence?

Esteemed Leading Knight, Esteemed Loyal Knight, and Esteemed Lecturing Knight

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.040

3. Which Officer is in charge of all jewels, regalia and other Lodge property? a. Esteem Leading Knight b. Esquire c. Tiler d. Inner Guard

Esquire

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.090

4. Who is responsible for setting up the Lodge meetings? a. Esteem Leading Knight b. Tiler c. Esquire d. Exalted Ruler e. All of the above

c. Esquire

Ref: Statutes, chapter XII, Section 12.090

5. Is there any legal definition of a valid excuse for an absence of an officer to not attended a Lodge meeting? Yes or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.040, Opinions 02

6. What happens in the local Lodge if and when the Exalted Ruler cannot attend Grand Lodge?

An alternate representative is elected by members thereof, from any of its Past Exalted Rulers or retiring Exalted Rulers

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Article III, Section 4

7. At the regular session after installation, the Exalted Ruler will appoint a Presiding Justice of the Local Forum. Is this Presiding Justice an Officer of the Lodge?

No. The presiding Justice is merely a member of the Local Forum who presides over the Proceedings

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Article VI, Section 4

8. Which Officer is also known as the Vice-President?

Esteem Leading Knight, Esteem Loyal Knight, and Esteem Loyal Knight

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Article VII, Section 1

9. The number of Lodge Trustees is not fewer than 3 and not more than 5. True or False ?

True

Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Article VII, Section 2

10. The Exalted ruler has the authority to remove a personal appointee from office, but does the Exalted Ruler have the power to suspend an elected Officer for violation of the Laws of the Order?

The Exalted Ruler does not

Ref: Statutes, Article VII, Local Lodges, Section 2, Opinions 02

9 Elks Training Quiz: 9

1. Can the Exalted Ruler suspend any Member from a Lodge for Conduct Unworthy of a Member of the Order? Yes or No?

Yes

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.030, Decisions 01

When a Member persists in disruptive conduct during a Lodge meeting, Section 12.030 does not require a formal motion or open debate before the Exalted Ruler may require that Member to leave the Lodge room.

2. With the absence of the Exalted Ruler during the regular meeting, which Officer shall officiate in their place?

The Leading Knight

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.040

All Knights will assist in the performance of the Exalted Rulers duties and officiate in their rank.

3. During which three months are there a minimum of 2 meetings required?

February, March, and April.

Ref: Statues, Chapter XV, Section 12.070

The Grand Exalted Ruler or the DDGER may grant dispensation to omit or reschedule a regular meeting except February.

4. Can a member enter or leave during Initiation or Balloting? Yes or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XV, Section 15.040

No member shall be admitted to or excused from a Lodge room during the opening ceremonies, reading of the minutes, while a ballot is being taken upon an application for membership, during initiation or the closing ceremonies.

5. If the Lodge Treasure is unable to perform his duties for three months, can the Board of Directors appoint an Acting Treasure with full authority? Yes or No?

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.020 (c)

6. A Lodge may require that all vouchers or bills be reviewed and approved by the Trustees or board of directors to ensure compliance with the budget. True or False?

True

Ref: Auditing and Accounting Manual, Chapter 2, Sections 2-101 a. 3

7. The Treasurer is the Treasurer of all Lodge committees and handle all Lodge funds and pay all bills on vouchers approved by the Exalted Ruler and Secretary. True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 2.060, Opinions 02

8. Can the Esteem Leading Knight preside during an annual election? Yes or No?

Ref: Statutes, chapter III, Section 3.090, Opinions 16

9. Can the House Committee hold more than one meeting a month? True or False?

True

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVI, Section 16.040

10. In case there is a conflict between the Lodge By-Laws and House Rules, which prevails?

Lodge By-Laws

Ref: Statutes, Chapter XVII, Section 17.060, Opinions 04

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