Elks Training Course #5 - 2017-2018
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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13. IRS Tax Returns and their support documentation should be kept at less five (5) years after the filing date. HINT |
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14. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler (DDGER) shall grade the exemplification of the ritual during his visitation. HINT |
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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 |
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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 |
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17. The Installation of Officers may be a public ceremony. There will be no opening or closing of the Lodge. HINT |
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18. A written “Notice of Intent” to file a complaint shall be served upon the Secretary prior to the filing of any Complaint. HINT |
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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 |
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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 |
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