You can now take the GRAND LODGE TRAINING COURSE FOR 2010-2011 On-line!
[NOTE]: List the Manual; Chapter(Chp); Section(Sec); Opinion(Op); Paragraph(Par); or Decision(Dec), and Page(Pg) where the correct answer was found. [EX: Ant. Stat., Chp II, Sec 2.010, Pg 29] (Where Found)
The following manuals will be needed: Statutes Annotated 2009 CODE 520100; Exalted Rulers, Lodge Officers, Committee Members Manual CODE 510500 REVISED 3/2010; Membership Program and Planning Manual CODE 510400 REVISED 8/2001; Manual for the Secretary of an Elks Lodge CODE 510800 REVISED 1/2009; Manual On Protocol CODE 510600 REVISED 9/2007; Lodge Activities Manual CODE 510300 REVISED 3/1997; Auditing and Accounting Manual CODE 510100 REVISED 10/2009; Guide to the Courts of the Order CODE 520300; Ritual Manual CODE 511500 Revised 8/2007. Note: All manuals except Statutes, Lodge Activities and Courts of the Order are available as pdf files. Click links by questions.
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The following 15 Questions are from the Statutes Annotated 2009 CODE 520100
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1. THE VOTING OF AN INELIGIBLE MEMBER DOES NOT VOID AN ELECTION UNLESS THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION COULD HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY ILLEGAL VOTES.
2. OFFICERS RETAIN THEIR OFFICE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE DULY INSTALLED.
3. THE LEADING KNIGHT CAN PRESIDE DURING AN ELECTION.
4. LODGE AND CLUB PRIVILEGES ARE NOT TO BE DENIED A MEMBER PENDING HIS TRIAL BEFORE A SUBORDINATE FORUM.
5. A SUBORDINATE FORUM DOES HAVE THE POWER OR AUTHORITY TO REMOVE A LODGE OFFICER IN A SUBORDINATE FORUM PROCEEDING.
6. A COMPLAINT MAY BE FILED AND SIGNED BY SEVERAL ACCUSERS. THE PRESIDING JUSTICE MAY NOT COMBINE INTO ONE PRECEEDING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AGAINST ONE ACCUSED.
7. THE NON-MEMBER SPOUSE OF AN ACCUSED MAY NOT TESTIFY.
8. WHEN A MEMBER PERSISTS IN DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT DURING A LODGE MEETING, SECTION 12.030 REQUIRES A FORMAL MOTION AND OPEN DEBATE BEFORE THE EXALTED RULER MAY REQUIRE THAT MEMBER TO LEAVE THE LODGE ROOM.
9. THE SECRETARY OF THE LODGE SHALL NOTIFY ALL COMMITTEE APPOINTEES.
10. ALL LODGE RECORDS SHOULD BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION BY A MEMBER AT ALL REASONABLE TIMES.
11. A LODGE MAY REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION AND READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
12. A PAST EXALTED RULER HOLDING AN OFFICE IN THE LODGE MAY BE AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LODGE EVEN THOUGH HE RESIDES OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE LODGE.
13. A MEDIATOR AND A SUBORDINATE FORUM JUSTICE CAN BE THE SAME INDIVIDUAL.
14. AN ACTING EXALTED RULER DOES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OR DISCHARGE COMMITTEES.
15. A MOTION TO HIRE OR DISCHARGE A CLUB MANAGER IS CLEARLY OUT OF ORDER AS THE LODGE HAS NO CONTROL OR DIRECTION OVER EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS.
The following 2 Questions are from the Exalted Rulers, Lodge Officers, Committee Members Manual CODE 510500 REVISED 3/2010 pdf
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16. THE EXALTED RULER-ELECT SHOULD CONFER WITH HIS OR HER OFFICERS AND PAST EXALTED RULERS OF THE LODGE BEFORE MAKING COMMITMENTS FOR APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.
17. THE ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS SHALL PERFORM THE INITIATORY RITUAL FOR THE DISTRICT DEPUTYS OFFICIAL VISIT.
The following 2 Questions are from the Membership Program and Planning Manual CODE 510400 REVISED 8/2001 pdf
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18. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CAN VOTE ON ISSUES PRESENTED AT A LODGE MEETING.
19. IF THE LODGE BUDGET PERMITS, HOLD A FREE DINNER FOR ALL PAID-UP MEMBERS THE NIGHT OF THE FIRST MEETING IN APRIL.
The following 2 Questions are from the Manual for the Secretary of an Elks Lodge CODE 510800 REVISED 1/2009 pdf
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20. WHEN THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLUB FACILITY HAS FUNDS IN ITS HANDS, THEY SHOULD NOT BE DELIVERED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE LODGE, BUT TO THE TREASURER, WHO, UNDER SECTION 12.050, IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ALL MONIES DUE TO THE LODGE FROM ANY SOURCE WHATEVER.
21. THE SECRETARY OF THE LODGE MUST PRESENT THE TRANSACTIONS OF THEIR OFFICE TO THE LODGE AT THE FIRST SESSION IN APRIL AND OCTOBER.
The following 2 Questions are from the Manual On Protocol CODE 510600 REVISED 9/2007 pdf
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22. IF POSSIBLE THE EXALTED RULER SHOULD PRESIDE AT ALL LODGE BANQUETS FOR VISITING OFFICIALS; HOWEVER ANOTHER CAN SERVE AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES.
23. IT IS CORRECT TO RISE AND GIVE THE HAILING SIGN WHEN ADDRESSING THE EXALTED RULER FROM THE SIDELINE DURING A LODGE SESSION.
The following 2 Questions are from the Lodge Activities Manual CODE 510300 REVISED 3/1997
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24. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE LODGE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE IS TO SELL THE THREE MAIN PRODUCTS THAT A LODGE HAS TO OFFER: FELLOWSHIP, PHYSICAL FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC FUNCTION.
25. THE POSITION OF OFFICER OF THE YEAR CAN BE SHARED BY TWO PEOPLE.
The following 2 Questions are from the Auditing and Accounting Manual CODE 510100 REVISED 10/2009 pdf
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26. BUDGETS MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE LODGE FOR APPROVAL NO LATER THAN THE FIRST MEETING OF THE LODGE IN MAY.
27. THE MANAGER IN A SMALL LODGE MIGHT BE THE EXALTED RULER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE.
The following 2 Questions are from the Guide to the Courts of the Order CODE 520300
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28. THE PRESIDING JUSTICE HAS NO VOTE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUBORDINATE FORUM.
29. A MEMBER CANNOT DIRECTLY FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITHOUT FIRST FILING A NOTICE OF INTENT AND GOING THROUGH MEDIATION.
The following Question is from the Ritual Manual CODE 511500 Revised 8/2007 pdf
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30. AT THE CLOSE OF THE LODGE EACH OFFICER SHALL LEAVE HIS/HER JEWEL AT HIS/HER STATION.
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