Training Trivia Quiz: 2022

1 Elks Training Quiz: 1

1. Can a Lodge, for the sake of time, at a regular meeting that is running late, make a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes??

A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes is out of order.

No, Statutes XV. Sec. 15.020. op. 01.

2. Lodges that permit payment of membership dues or fees by credit or debit card, are they permitted to assess those Members a processing fee??

No.

Lodges are not permitted to assess those Members any processing fee.

Statutes XIV. Sec. 14.300 op. 04.

3. Can a Lodge charge a $5.00 cover charge to regular members to enter the club, bar social quarters?

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.

4. Are the minutes of the Board to be kept for the Board of Directors only?

No.

A Lodge may require the production and reading of the minutes of the Board.

Statutes XII. Sec. 12.070. op. 03.

5. The Eleven o/clock toast may properly be given by one other than an Exalted Ruler or Past Exalted Ruler. What is the only requirement?

That it is done in “a dignified manner”

Statutes. Article 1, The Supreme Law. Sec 1. op 06.

6. After a candidate goes through the Investigation process and is proposed for balloting, what percentage of the votes does each candidate need to be approved for membership? a. One half of the white balls cast b. One third of the white balls cast c. Two thirds of the white balls cast d. All of the white balls cast

Statues XIV. Sec. 14.030, page 139.

7. Where in the Statues Annotated would the Order of Business be located and the general listing for such a meeting? a. The House Committee b. Trustees or Board of Directors or c. All the above

Statues XV. Sec. 15.020,

8. What are the requirements for one to become a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks?

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

9. Who has the authority the perform The Eleven O’Clock Toast?

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.

10. The principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity are recognized as the foundation of The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Where are these principles located?

Statutes I. Constitution Preamble Sec 1.

2 Elks Training Quiz: 2

1. Can the 11o/c Toast be given in public. a. Chaplain b. Inner Guard c. Esquire d. Tiler e. Organist f. Vocalist g. All the above

Only those Rituals so designated and the 11o/c Toast may be given in public.

Statutes II. Sec. 2.010. op. 03.

2. What happens if a member has a sale of pamphlets containing an Elks Toast and bearing an emblem of the Order.

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

3. Who else, other than the Exalted Ruler and a PER, may give the Toast?

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.

4. In the Ritual or any official ceremony, can a substitute for the 11o/c Toast be given?member refuses to sign. What happens?

It is not permitted to use a substitute for the 11o/c Toast.

Statutes. Article 1. Sec. 1. Op.8.

5. After the 11 chimes, who speaks, and what is said before the Exalted Ruler gives the 11o/c Toast?

Lodge Esquire, who faces the Exalted Ruler and then says.

“It is the hour of Recollection”.

Ritualistic Manual.2017. pg. 43.

6. Why are elks associated with the hour 11?

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.

7. What is the Golden Hour of the Elk?

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.

8. How many strokes are necessary for this ceremony?

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.

9. Who is credited for being the first contributor toward the origin of the Eleven O’Clock Toast?

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.

10. Where did Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian come up the idea for the Eleven O’Clock Toast?

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.

3 Elks Training Quiz: 3

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

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1. Can a Lodge, for the sake of time, at a regular meeting that is starting late, make a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes??

A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes is out of order

Statutes XV. Sec. 15.020. op. 01

2. Lodges that permit payment of membership dues or fees by credit or debit card, are the Lodges permitted to assess those Members a processing fee?

Lodges are not permitted to assess those Members any processing fee

Statutes XIV. Sec. 14.300 op. 04.

3. Can a Lodge have a $5.00 cover charge to regular members to enter the club, bar, or social quarters?

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.

4. Are the minutes of the Board meeting to be kept for the Board of Directors only?

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

5. Is any part of an employee’s contract too private and confidential to be read on the floor?

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

6. What is the definition of contumacy?

It’s the willful disregard of statutory provisions or order of the Grand Exalted Ruler.

Statues Annotated. Ch. 1. Sec.1.010. Pg. 23.

7. The “Elks Memorial Day” occurs when and why do Elks hold this commemoration?

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.

8. What happens if the Exalted Ruler is unable to perform his duties in his absence?

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.

9. Whom has the authority to install the officers elect and those appointed by the incoming Exalted Ruler?

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.

10. What are one of the ways a member can be dropped from the Lodge’s rolls and for what reason?

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.

5 Elks Training Quiz: 5

1. Any member may write a ‘Notice of Intent’. The member preferring the charges is the accuser, and the Member charged shall be the accused. To have the accused served with the ‘Notice of Intent’, to whom shall the accuser file the notice?

The Lodge Secretary.

Statutes VIII, Sec. 8.015.

2. What is the set time shall a Mediator be contacted by the Secretary for the filing of a Notice of Intent? and what shall the Exalted Ruler do if the Lodge Mediator cannot be contacted?

2 business days of receipt of the Notice.

Appoint another Member to act as Mediator for this hearing only.

Statutes VIII, Sec. 8.015.

3. Who may attend the Mediation?

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.

4. What recordings or notes may be made or provided by the accused and accuser?

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

5. What happens at the conclusion of the Mediation?

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

6. Who is the presiding Justice, once the proceedings go to trial?

The Presiding Justice is a Member of the Local Forum.

Statutes VIII sec.8.140

7. Once the trial has been set, the Loyal Knight conducts the prosecution. Who has the right to attend the trial?

The trial is open to all Members in good standing

Statutes VIII. Sec. 8.090

8. The Local Forum has the Jurisdiction over all cases involving an offense against the “Laws of the Order” and/or unaffiliated Member of the Lodge. Who makes up the Local Forum?

The Presiding Justice and four Members as hereinafter provided in Statutes 13.020.

Statutes VIII. Sec. 8.010

9. Only a Member in good standing may file a complaint. What does the Secretary need to do upon receiving the said complaint?

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

10. Once the Local Forum has rendered a verdict and the AccMembers complaint was dismissed, how long does the Accuser have to make an appeal?

The Accuser has 30 days to appeal the decision.

Statutes VIII sec. 8.023

6 Elks Training Quiz: 6

1. When does the Grand Lodge year begin and end?

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

2. What is the definition of the Grand Forum?

The highest tribunal in the land

Statutes I. Laws of the Order. Sec. 1.040

3. Who are the only members who can participate in a Grand Lodge session?

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

4. What is the Parliamentary Authority of the Order?

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.

5. What is the definition of ‘Notice’ on a specific Member.

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

6. Who decides the time and location where the Grand Forum meets?

The Chief Justice is responsible for the time and location.

Statutes 7. Sec.7.010

7. What are the locales that the Grand Lodge have jurisdiction?

Original Jurisdiction, de nova Jurisdiction, and Appellate Jurisdiction.

Statutes 7. Sec 7.020

8. If a party is found guilty of said charges by the Local Forum, the Grand Forum may:

(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

9. Who has the power to impose and enforce the penalties that were set by the Local Forum and Grand Forum?

The Grand Exalted Ruler shall enforce the penalties assessed by the Grand Forum.

Statutes 7. Sec, 7.130

10. What is the penalty for refusal or failure to obey any of the process by the Grand Forum?

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

7 Elks Training Quiz: 7

1. Who is the responsible to present to the Lodge for approval not later than the final meeting of the Lodge in April of each year, a separate and comprehensive budget for the proposed operation of the Club?

The Supervising Manager of the Club, Social Parlor or other facility.

Statutes XVI. Sec.16.040

2. By what date must the Charity portion of the Lodge Annual Report and payment of Grand Lodge per capita fees of each Lodge be transmitted to the Grand Secretary?

On or before May 1^st of each year.

Statutes XV. Sec, 15.080

3. How is jurisdiction over applicants between Lodges decided?

“…. therein shall extend a line equidistant between the boundaries of the municipalities in which adjoining Lodges are located.

Statutes XIV. Sec. 14.090

4. If the application of a candidate has been rejected, what is the timeframe for the candidate to reapply?

6 months and must be read at 2 successive meetings before being referred to the Fraternal Committee.

Statutes XIV Sec.14.090

5. What does each new member after receive after initiation?

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

6. What is the minimum and maximum number of Trustees that sit on the Board of Trustees of a local Lodge?

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

7. What officers are compensated by the Lodge?

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.

8. What is the vote count needed to overturn a decision made by the Exalted Ruler?

A two-thirds (2/3rds) vote is required to overrule the decision of the Exalted Ruler.

Statues XV. Chapter 15. Sec.15.030.

9. Under what circumstances will a member not be permitted to enter or leave a meeting?

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.

10. The Lodge has the power to suspend a member for violation of rules duly adopted by the Lodge and approved by the Committee on Judiciary for such club, social parlor or other facility, or Conduct Unbecoming an Elk on such premises, after ten (10) days written notice to the Member (Exhibit I) served personally or by regular first-class mail and after a hearing before the supervising or managing body. How long is the suspension?

A member may lose privileges for a period not exceeding one (1) year.

Statues XVI. Chapter 16. Sec.16.041.

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