Mid-Year Convention 2015

Lodge ER’s will receive a packet today with copies of the test, Answer Key and participation lists.

Lodges should schedule their Training Course as soon as possible.

Lodges should submit their completed tests to Ed Baranyai, PDD by April 28th, 2015.

The Lodge with the most submissions will receive the Roz Edgecomb Award at the Annual Convention in June.

So what makes a good test…◦ It is easy to take!◦ Measures knowledge of facts!◦ Encourages participants to think!

If you walk away today with one ‘new’ piece of knowledge… this test was a success!

Sure you can…◦ The Grand Lodge Statutes contain an index at the

back of the book.◦ Tells you the names and topics.◦ It lists the pages and statutes where that topic is

discussed.◦ But this is a test of knowledge, not a test of how

well you look up information.

A Lodge may authorize the Treasurer to establish and replenish a checking account, not to exceed $__________, for the sole purpose of paying for club supplies and inventory.

A Lodge may authorize the Treasurer to establish and replenish a checking account, not to exceed $1000, for the sole purpose of paying for club supplies and inventory.

Let’s all take the next 15 to 20 minutes and take the test.

DO NOT USE THE STATUTE BOOK!

This is a test of your knowledge!

1.Who’s responsibility is to make sure the Altar cover is placed on the Altar, a suitable base is prepared to receive the Flag, the officers Jewels are at their stations and the gavel is at the station of the exalted ruler?

  A. Tiler B. Inner Guard C. Esquire D. Any Officer

1.Who’s responsibility is to make sure the Altar cover is placed on the Altar, a suitable base is prepared to receive the Flag, the officers Jewels are at their stations and the gavel is at the station of the exalted ruler?

  C. Esquire

2. What is the Floral Emblem of our Order?

A. Amaranth B. Forget me Not C. Rose D. Cornflower

2. What is the Floral Emblem of our Order?

B. Forget me Not

3. T or F? A lodge may act to reinstate an expelled member.

3. T or F? A lodge may act to reinstate an expelled member

False Only the GER can restore an expelled member by pardon

4. T or F? The Exalted Ruler is a voting member of the Trustees

4. T or F? The Exalted Ruler is a voting member of the Trustees

False

5. T or F? The auditing and accounting committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees and should report to them

5. T or F? The auditing and accounting committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees and should report to them

False

6. T or F? A Lodge by By-Law may Limit membership

6. T or F? A Lodge by By-Law may Limit membership

True

7. A Lodge may reduce the reinstatement fee to $1 for a period of ________ consecutive days except during the months of February, March, April, and May

  A. 30 B. 60 C. 90 D. Lodges cannot reduce the

reinstatement fee

7. A Lodge may reduce the reinstatement fee to $1 for a period of ________ consecutive days except during the months of February, March, April, and May

B. 60 Days

8. T or F? only the Exalted Ruler or a Past Exalted Ruler is permitted to give the Eleventh hour toast

8. T or F only the Exalted Ruler or a Past Exalted Ruler is permitted to give the Eleventh hour toast

  False- Any Member can give the toast as long as it is done in a dignified manner

9. Yes or No? Can a Lodge prepare its own Annual Report without using a third party?

9. Yes or No? Can a Lodge prepare its own Annual Report without using a third party?

Yes, with persmission from the Grand Lodge but it is not recommended

10. A Member may appeal a suspension to the Lodge if done so within _____ days of receipt of notice of the suspension by filing a notice of appeal with the Lodge Secretary

  A. 10 B. 15 C. 30

10. A Member may appeal a suspension to the Lodge if done so within _____ days of receipt of notice of the suspension by filing a notice of appeal with the Lodge Secretary

  A. 10

11. T or F? All funds generated by a Lodge’s PER Association are to be used under their direction

11. T or F? All funds generated by a Lodge’s PER Association are to be used under their direction

False- All funds are to be used under the direction of the floor

12. T or F? Nomination of an Officer for a different office does not require his resignation from his present office

12. T or F? Nomination of an Officer for a different office does not require his resignation from his present office

True- His election and installation automatically vacate his present Office

13. Amendments or revisions to By-Laws, Rules of Order or House Rules must be approved by

A.Two-Thirds Members present by Voting Sign of an Elk

B.Majority of Members Present by Voting sign of an Elk

C.Three Fourths Majority of Members Voting by voting sign of an Elk

D.Two Thirds Majority by ballot cast

13. Amendments or revisions to By-Laws, Rules of Order or House Rules must be approved by

B. Majority of Members Present by Voting sign of an Elk

14. The Local (Subordinate) Forum Box must contain_____◦ A. The names of every member in good

standing of a lodge with 200 members or less◦ B. All members whose dues are paid up to

date◦ C. At least 200 names of members in good

standing in Lodges with over 200 members◦ D. All of the Above◦ E. A and C

14. 14. The Local (Subordinate) Forum Box must contain_____

E. A and C

◦ The names of every member in good standing of a lodge with 200 members or less

◦ At least 200 names of members in good standing in Lodges with over 200 members

15. The annual financial report must be submitted to the District Deputy and the Area Member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Auditing and Accounting prior to June 30th. Failure to do so will result in a $ _________ fine and another $_______ fine each thirty days thereafter up to $________ .

15. The annual financial report must be submitted to the District Deputy and the Area Member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Auditing and Accounting prior to June 30th. Failure to do so will result in a $100 fine and another $100 fine each thirty days thereafter up to $500 .

16. After receiving a transfer dimit a Member has ____ days to apply for affiliation to the Lodge indicated in their request.

16. After receiving a transfer dimit a Member has 30 days to apply for affiliation to the Lodge indicated in their request.

30

17. If a PER dimits from one lodge they are automatically a member in the PER Association in their new Lodge?

A.Yes B. No C. Only if the PER By-Laws permit it. (Sect I

Article 3 Opinion 14)

17. If a PER dimits from one lodge they are automatically a member in the PER Association in their new Lodge?

C. Only if the PER By-Laws permit it. (Sect I Article 3 Opinion 14)

18. T or F? The Grand Lodge recommends forming a 25 year club in Subordinate Lodges

18.T or F? The Grand Lodge recommends forming a 25 year club in Subordinate Lodges

False 25 year clubs are prohibited

19. T or F? A Lodge can only be a member of the State Association in the state where the Lodge is located.

19. T or F? A Lodge can only be a member of the State Association in the state where the Lodge is located.

False- This year a Texas Lodge was permitted to join the New Mexico State Association

20. Who decides a Lodge’s Elk of the year?

A. The Exalted Ruler and the Knights B. The PER Association C. Lodge Floor Vote D. Anonymous committee formed by the

Exalted Ruler

20. Who decides a Lodge’s Elk of the year?

D.Anonymous committee formed by the Exalted Ruler

21. List the options for Club Management

1.____________ 2.____________ 3.____________

21. List the options for Club Management   1. Exalted Ruler, Knights, and Trustees 2. Trustees 3. House Committee

22. Who selects a Lodge’s Officer of the Year?

A. The Exalted Ruler and the Knights B. The PER Association C. Lodge Floor Vote D. Anonymous committee formed by the

Exalted Ruler

22. Who selects a Lodge’s Officer of the Year?

B. The PER Association

23. How often must a Lodge revise its House Rules?

A. With each new House Committee B. Every 2 years C. Every 5 Years D. As Needed

23. How often must a Lodge revise its House Rules?

C. Every 5 Years

24. T or F? The Chair (Exalted Ruler) may require all motions to be submitted in writing

24. T or F? The Chair (Exalted Ruler) may require all motions to be submitted in writing

True (Manual on Protocol)

25. List the Six Grant available to Lodges from the Elks National Foundation

1.________________ 4._______________ 2.________________ 5._______________ 3.________________ 6._______________

25. List the Six Grant available to Lodges from the Elks National Foundation

1.The Impact Grant 4.The Gratitude Grant 2.The Beacon Grant 5.The Promise Grant 3.The Freedom Grant 6.The Lodge Assistance Grant

You’ve got the test (electronic files available upon request).

Run the test like we did today; take it first, then go over the answers together.