NSEA Elks Training

Elks Training Course #5 - 2017-2018
Only for Elk Members from the North District of the Nevada State Elks Association.

Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. After submitting the test, you will be automatically directed to the page with the answers and references.

Last Name

First Name

Your Lodge

Elks Membership Number

You can find your Membership number on your Membership Card. Your Membership number is NOT your Lodge number.

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1. Grand Lodge—All voting at Grand Lodge Sessions to amend the Constitution, and/or Statures shall be by the voting sign of an Elk. HINT

True

False

2. An applicant for membership that indicates on their application that they have been convicted of a felony cannot become a member of the Order. HINT

True

False

3. Subject to control by the Lodge, the Board of Trustees shall have the powers: (a) to control the funds, investments and real and personal property of the Lodge, not otherwise provided by law, and collect the income and rents therefrom and (b) to execute all leases, contracts or other papers when ordered by the Lodge. HINT

True

False

4. When distinguished guests are present and officials are presented, their introductions should be made in this order: Exalted Rulers, State Committee Chairpersons, State Officers, District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers, Special Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers, Special Representatives, Appointive Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Exalted Rulers, Elective Grand Lodge Officers, Grand Forum, Grand Exalted Ruler (by the sponsoring PGER if present. HINT

True

False

5. Good business practice requires that management pay close attention to the COST OF SALES RATIO for the bar and food service….1. Cost of Goods Should Not Exceed 45% of Sales. HINT

True

False

6.The first Sunday in December of each year shall be a day commemorated to the memories of departed Members, and shall be known as “Elks Memorial Day.” HINT

True

False

7. For the purpose of voting upon an applicant or applicants, a white ball shall be considered an affirmative vote; a black ball shall be considered a negative vote. HINT

True

False

8. Line items budgeted for operating expenses are estimates. It is to be expected that actual expenditures will exceed or fall short of the estimates on specific items. When expenses exceed approved budgets, G/L Statutes Sec. 12.070 must be followed. HINT

True

False

9. The Activities Committee shall be charged with the following: (a) Implementing the Drug Awareness Program, the Hoop Shoot Program, and the Public Relations Program of the Lodge, the State Association, and the Grand Lodge. HINT

True

False

10. The Mediator shall immediately contact the Accused and Accuser and arrange an informal mediation session within seven (7) business days of filing of the Notice of Intent. HINT

True

False

11. Every Lodge shall have a seal, and may keep the following records which shall be in the care and custody of the Secretary: (a) A visitors’ register. HINT

True

False

12. If the applicant receives a number of white balls less than an amount equal to two-thirds (2/3rds) of the votes cast, he shall be declared rejected. HINT

True

False

13. IRS Tax Returns and their support documentation should be kept at less five (5) years after the filing date. HINT

True

False

14. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler (DDGER) shall grade the exemplification of the ritual during his visitation. HINT

True

False

15. The Exalted Ruler will inform the Lodge’s Past Exalted Rulers that he/she has selected which Officer will be “Officer of the Year”. HINT

True

False

16. The Knights are to study the Laws of the Order, its Rituals, the By-Laws of the Lodge, this and other manuals of the Order and Robert’s Rules of Order. HINT

True

False

17. The Installation of Officers may be a public ceremony. There will be no opening or closing of the Lodge. HINT

True

False

18. A written “Notice of Intent” to file a complaint shall be served upon the Secretary prior to the filing of any Complaint. HINT

True

False

19. The Exalted Ruler shall declare the Office vacant should any elected Officer fail, without good cause, to present herself/himself for installation at the time set for installation or at a regular meeting of the Lodge within forty-five (45) days thereafter. HINT

True

False

20. A Lodge through a By-Law amendment are allowed to keep its’ Home, Club, Club Rooms and Social Parlors open during Lodge meetings without bar service or sale of liquor. HINT

True

False

NEVADA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION

NEVADA NORTH DISTRICT #5280