
Training Trivia Quiz: 2022
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Elks Training Quiz: 1
A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes is out of order.
No, Statutes XV. Sec. 15.020. op. 01.
No.
Lodges are not permitted to assess those Members any processing fee.
Statutes XIV. Sec. 14.300 op. 04.
No.
A Lodge is not prohibited from charging fees……… for use of its other facilities, golf course, swimming pool, bowling alley that are not of the Lodges Club or social parlor.
Statutes XVI. Sec. 16.040. op. 21.
No.
A Lodge may require the production and reading of the minutes of the Board.
Statutes XII. Sec. 12.070. op. 03.
That it is done in “a dignified manner”
Statutes. Article 1, The Supreme Law. Sec 1. op 06.
C.
Statues XIV. Sec. 14.030, page 139.
Statues XV. Sec. 15.020,
A citizen of the United States, be at least 21 years of age, believe in God, and be of good character.
Statues XIV. Section 14.010, pg.136
The Eleven O’Clock Toast may properly be given by one other than an Exalted Ruler or Past Exalted Ruler. The only requirement is that it be “done in a dignified manner.”
Statutes 1. Constitution Article1 Sec. 1 op. 06.
Statutes I. Constitution Preamble Sec 1.
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Only those Rituals so designated and the 11o/c Toast may be given in public.
Statutes II. Sec. 2.010. op. 03.
A member may be charged with Conduct Unbecoming an Elk. Might be considered using their membership for business or commercial purposes.
Statutes IX. Sec, 9.070 op. 01-02
The Toast may properly be given by one other than the ER and a PER, the only requirement that it be done in a dignified manner.
Statutes. Article 1. Sec.1. op.06.
It is not permitted to use a substitute for the 11o/c Toast.
Statutes. Article 1. Sec. 1. Op.8.
Lodge Esquire, who faces the Exalted Ruler and then says.
“It is the hour of Recollection”.
Ritualistic Manual.2017. pg. 43.
The hour of 11 quickly acquired a somber meaning, and in the centuries that followed, became the synonym throughout Europe for someone on his deathbed or about to go into battle.
Elks.org/History/ Origin of the Toast, paragraph 4.
The golden hour of recollection is the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken.
Elks.org/History/ Elks Eleven O’Clock Toast.
11 strokes: This is to remind you that with Elks, the hour of 11 has a tender significance.
Elks.org/History/ Origin of the Toast, paragraph 1.
One of the main contributions of Charles Richardson -- in stage name of Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian and founder of the American branch of the Jolly Corks -- was to deliver into the hands of newborn Elks the rituals and traditions of a fraternal organization started in England around 1010 A.D., the Royal and Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, to which he belonged prior to coming to New York.
Elks.org/History/ Origin of the Toast, paragraph 1.
He was one of the 15 Jolly Corks, who was a member of the Buffaloes, to hold the nightly hour of 11 to establish a ritual toast similar to that of the Buffaloes at the next-to-last hour each day.
Elks.org/History/ Origin of the Toast, paragraph 5.
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No
Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.014, Opinions 01
Esteemed Leading Knight, Esteemed Loyal Knight, and Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.040
Esquire
Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.090
c. Esquire
Ref: Statutes, chapter XII, Section 12.090
No
Ref: Statutes, Chapter XII, Section 12.040, Opinions 02
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
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
Esteem Leading Knight, Esteem Loyal Knight, and Esteem Loyal Knight
Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Article VII, Section 1
True
Ref: Constitution and Statutes, Article VII, Section 2
The Exalted Ruler does not
Ref: Statutes, Article VII, Local Lodges, Section 2, Opinions 02
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No
A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes is out of order
Statutes XV. Sec. 15.020. op. 01
No
Lodges are not permitted to assess those Members any processing fee
Statutes XIV. Sec. 14.300 op. 04.
No.
A Lodge is not prohibited from charging fees……… for use of its other facilities, golf course, swimming pool, bowling alley that are not of the Lodges Club or social parlor.
Statutes XVI. Sec. 16.040. op. 21.
No
A Lodge may require the production and reading of the minutes of the Board, also, if a trustee asks for a written copy of the minutes, they are allowed to have them.
Statutes XII. Sec. 12.070. op. 03. Op.7
The Lodge doesn’t need approval on employee contracts.
Expenditure of all monies, event manager commissions, bonuses etc. must be approved on the floor, even though it’s in the contract.
Statutes XVI Sec.16.040 pg.165
It’s the willful disregard of statutory provisions or order of the Grand Exalted Ruler.
Statues Annotated. Ch. 1. Sec.1.010. Pg. 23.
The “Elks Memorial Day” is mandatory and observed on the first Sunday in December as a way to remember our departed members.
Statues Annotated. Ch.2. Sec.2.020. Pg.28.
The Esteemed Leading Knight, the Esteemed Loyal Knight and the Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall assist the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his duties and officiate for him in his absence, in the order of their rank.
Statues Annotated. Ch.12. Sec.12.040. Pg.118.
Should the Grand Exalted Ruler or the District Deputy fail to be present or name someone to act for him, the Lodge may designate any past or retiring Exalted Ruler to install the Officers.
Statues Annotated. Ch.12. Sec.12.010. Pg. 116.
A Member delinquent and owing at least five month’s dues to the Lodge shall be dropped from the rolls any time during the month of March each year without the vote of the Lodge thereon. The effective date for dropping the Member shall be not later than March 31, provided the delinquent dues are not paid.
Statues Annotated. Ch.14. Section 14.160. Pg. 148.
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The Lodge Secretary.
Statutes VIII, Sec. 8.015.
2 business days of receipt of the Notice.
Appoint another Member to act as Mediator for this hearing only.
Statutes VIII, Sec. 8.015.
The Mediator, the Accuser, the Accused, and if desired, a Member designated by each as counsel. Witnesses are by the discretion of the Mediator only.
Mediators guide.
No records of the Mediation shall be made except as hereinafter provided.
No reference to the Proceedings, nor any statement or occurrence at said proceeding.
Mediators guide
A simple written statement shall be prepared by the Mediator and filed with the Secretary, signed by the Mediator, the Accused and Accuser.
That they have resolved their differences or,
That the Accused and Accuser were unable to resolve their differences.
Statutes VIII sec. 8.015
The Presiding Justice is a Member of the Local Forum.
Statutes VIII sec.8.140
The trial is open to all Members in good standing
Statutes VIII. Sec. 8.090
The Presiding Justice and four Members as hereinafter provided in Statutes 13.020.
Statutes VIII. Sec. 8.010
The Lodge Secretary will read the complaint at a regular Lodge meeting would be the proper procedure, Secretary serves the Accused; and also notifies the Exalted Ruler and the Presiding Justice and files 3 copies of the complaint.
Statutes VIII sec. 8.020
The Accuser has 30 days to appeal the decision.
Statutes VIII sec. 8.023
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Shall be from the Installation of Officers at the Annual Session of one year to the Installation of Officers at the annual session of the following year.
Statutes VII. Sec. 8 Article VIII
The highest tribunal in the land
Statutes I. Laws of the Order. Sec. 1.040
Any Elk may attend Grand Lodge, but only Grand Lodge members, such as a Past Exalted Ruler or an Exalted Ruler who has attended a Grand Lodge Session may participate in Grand Lodge sessions.
Statutes I. Laws of the Order. Sec. I.070
The current version of Robert’s Rules of Order, newly revised, shall govern all proceedings unless contravened by the Constitution or Laws of the Order.
Notice which is required to be served upon a specific Member must be served personally, by United States mail, or by United States Mail Certified, Return Receipt Requested as specifically provided.
Statutes I. Sec 1.115
The Chief Justice is responsible for the time and location.
Statutes 7. Sec.7.010
Original Jurisdiction, de nova Jurisdiction, and Appellate Jurisdiction.
Statutes 7. Sec 7.020
(a) Affirm the decision
(b) Reverse the decision in which instance it may:
Set the decision aside
Remand the matter for retrial with instructions.
Increase the sentence if it less than the minimum by Statute.
Reduce the sentence if it exceeds the penalty if it exceeds the maximum by Statute
Dismiss the appeal for failure to timely file or properly prosecute the appeal.
Statutes 7. Sec 7.090
The Grand Exalted Ruler shall enforce the penalties assessed by the Grand Forum.
Statutes 7. Sec, 7.130
The guilty party may be held in contempt and shall be punishable by suspension of all rights and privileges for a period not to exceed three (3) years.
Statutes 7. Sec. 7.150
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The Supervising Manager of the Club, Social Parlor or other facility.
Statutes XVI. Sec.16.040
On or before May 1st of each year.
Statutes XV. Sec, 15.080
“…. therein shall extend a line equidistant between the boundaries of the municipalities in which adjoining Lodges are located.
Statutes XIV. Sec. 14.090
6 months and must be read at 2 successive meetings before being referred to the Fraternal Committee.
Statutes XIV Sec.14.090
A copy of the Constitution and Laws of the Order, the Lodge By-Laws and a copy of “What it means to be an Elk”
Statutes XIV. Sec 14.070
A Lodge may elect not less than three and not more than five Trustees, and one
member of the Board of Trustees is to be elected annually.
Statues XV. Chapter 15. Sec. 15.010
A Lodge by By-Law or resolution may not provide for compensation of any kind to any Lodge Officers, except the Secretary, Treasurer, Tiler and Organist.
Statues XV. Sec.15.010. opinion 07.
A two-thirds (2/3rds) vote is required to overrule the decision of the Exalted Ruler.
Statues XV. Chapter 15. Sec.15.030.
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.
Statues XV. Chapter 15. Sec. 15.040.
A member may lose privileges for a period not exceeding one (1) year.
Statues XVI. Chapter 16. Sec.16.041.