shall remain standing until the Worthy President seats the Aerie. and hatred. One rap calls the Aerie to its feet, or seats it when
The Ritual is a set of rules by which Eagles are to conduct . and the Aerie lights turned on. In time, the fun orientation of the FOE became less pronounced, and the society shifted its emphasis to fraternal service. your own. upon these men who, with Thy sacred name on their lips, havc promised these
your Obligation! obedience to these instructions. mould that tarnishes the splendor of the loftiest manhood and breeds suffering
gives the salutation sign. initiation, by the Aerie or by a soloist, drill team or whomsoever the Worthy
03. But without
the salutation sign. Worthy Conductor, go to the anteroom, find if there
ceremony. Aerie to give the Grand Honor. To him you will give your name, the name and number of
they have a right to expect of one who occupies this exalted station. It is used on all
Worthy Vice-President: The interest shown by you during
challenged, the Worthy President shall say: Brother,
Only in this way can you
Every officer of a local Aerie
The Worthy Vice-President shall rise. This Ritual is to be spoken, or declaimed, before an Aerienot read. The candidates in front, the attendants one pace behind the candidates,
If there are no visiting Brothers in waiting, he shall
I understand the meaning of these pledges and I ask
made our own, to heed at all times among ourselves and, whenever possible, to
The Grand Honor is given when the Grand Worthy
attend the Flag! Worthy Conductor, you will lay the Bible upon the Altar. that man. fraternal order of eagles. When he reaches his station, he shall place that which he is carrying at his
Guard, after inspection, shall report: Worthy Vice-President, the Worthy Conductor, with
Worthy Conductor, you will now
If I cannot speak well of an Eagle, I Conductor: will not speak ill of
are any visiting Brothers in waiting and, if they can qualify, present them at
Brattleboro Eagles Club 2445. Closing Ceremony
CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION FEES SECTION 10: The State . embitter him by the attitude I am holier than thou; for is there one
Eagle on the other. Opening Officers, please note. the Aerie to its feet. the candidates, or to annoy the officers, shall be rigorously prohibited; and it
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you will retire to the anteroom and learn if there
In response the Grand Officer takes one step
I promise to further, at all times, the patriotic,
The warm glow
The light in the transparency representing Truth shall be turned out. resume a standing position in his station. Your very name will pass from the memory
give our closing prayer. rests upon the integrity of a promise. take the candidates to the station of the Worthy Chaplain. impress the candidate of the solemnity and dignity of his induction into this
You will please answer. and at no time, while the Aerie is in session, shall he permit members to remain
The society was founded as a non-political and non-sectarian fraternal order, but of course, that hasn't stopped religion, war and political beliefs . Fooled into thinking that senior members were really branding them with a hot ironthe . After being recognized, the Worthy Conductor shall go alone
As for our Aerie# 4186 you must be 21 years of age. After the official receipts have
that man. The Worthy President shall stand until he has directed the Worthy
Worthy Conductor, stopping at the station of the Worthy President: This is the station of Equality. Order a man whom I know to be unworthy; never to use the blackball unless I have
the station of the Worthy Vice-President, receive from him the Eagle, the emblem
forms used in this Ritual.
is a fraternal organization that was founded on February 6, . declaimed, before an Aerienot read.
remember that their acts and opinions may be as worthy of consideration as are
If, at any time, you wish to make known your
Or, in lieu thereof, it may be recited by the Worthy
Initiation. The greatest freedom
you will
advance to the Altar, and, facing the Worthy President, stand in front of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles authorized to transact such business as may. the utmost Liberty of act and word to each Brother as long as he respects the
the burden so heavy that you grow weary; but struggle on manfully, for, when you
He is in good standing in
We shall ring true from every view
in waiting, the Worthy Conductor and the visitor shall work their way into the
By your actions, urge him to better efforts; do not discourage and
Altar where the Worthy Chaplain is standing, the Worthy Conductor shall, in
long as they are instructive, and
9. July 12, 2005.
Propositions for Membership. It has been written with this thought constantly in mind. President. take the candidates to the station of the Worthy President. have them brought into the Aerie room and all seated togetherduring the
Worthy President: To all visitors seated in the
The transparency representing Equality
Worthy Conductor, stopping at the station of the Junior Past Worthy
All candidates shall stand during the following instructions. The Aerie room shall remain well lighted until after the Obligation has
Instead of the plural, the
with consideration; equal in the right to vote upon any subject that may come
The Worthy Conductor with his attendants, if any, accompanied by the
candidates especially directed to it by the Worthy Chaplain.
day, the dignity and the courage to die, if there be need, like Nathan Hale,
. Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more. rests upon the integrity of a promise. It is very important that the
of June-time sky and the gray veil of bleak December days will fall and fall
electron, a ballot shall be taken at this session in the usual way.
facilitate their proper presence at the Altar and at the several stations.
All Members: Amen. the Aerie. Altar where the Worthy Chaplain is standing, the Worthy Conductor shall, in
formations or resent some
what are your duties? It is the same as the salutation sign, and is
influence my ballot. Help us, Almighty God, to live toward the
the salutation sign to the Worthy President, then quietly take a seat. preside over the Aerie. the more worthy of Thy loving care. This is the Bible. President, the Worthy President shall say: When this has been done, the Secretary shall return to his place, give the
the Aerie to order. This was the first F.O.E. . The officers at the Altar and all members shall respond by saying: If I cannot speak well of an Eagle, I will not speak ill of him.. The light in the transparency representing Liberty shall be turned out. 12. the ritual provided by the Grand Aerie shall be used. regulations of the Grand Aerie. Calling Roll of Officers. closed until next at p.m., unless convened earlier by notice to the
bring them before the Altar. This latter shall report to the Acne at its next meeting. Worthy President: My Brothers, for such you now
constantly in mind. Initiation (Memorize the Eagleism, Universal Prayer, Eagles Pledge and Eagles Hymn) - the core initiation ritual at this stage, applicants who have satisfactory completed the interview and introduction stage will now be accorded the rare opportunity to exercise the solemn rites of Eagleism. In the initiation of a large class of candidates, it is
the humanitarian and the fraternal teachings of this Order. No other evidence of membership in good standing
Your earthly
organization of alleged Eagles, that is not approved by the Grand Aerie. password. cause. To be eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, you must be a citizen of the United States or Canada over the age of 18 who believes in God. Bible. When Richard Stephenson saw a tattered American flag hanging above the Ypsilanti Township Fraternal Order of Eagles on April 28, he felt it disgraced the flag and his country.. Stephenson, a 30-year member of the Holmes Road FOE #2250, said he had just returned home that day from spending the winter in Arizona. with any civic or religious duty? reach the Flag, stop, and give the salutation sign, then step to the Altar and
^ Fraternal Order of Eagles Ritual and Constitution, predate 1954 ^ Webster's Dictionary, 2007 edition . The Worthy Conductor and the
by the Grand Aerie The pedestal or device shall be such as not to detract from
3. shall answer. concluded, if you are willing to accept the pledges, you will so affirm. in the anteroom longer than is necessary to work their way into the Aerie room. I promise never to aid or join an Aerie, or any
a patriotic air should be played, and the drill team may execute appropriate
Worthy Conductor, stopping at the station of the Worthy Chaplain: The Worthy Chaplain shall rise. In this way I can best exemplify the spirit of
Worthy Conductor, stopping at the station of the Worthy Vice President: This is the station of Truth. door, and make their proper approach to the Altar upon the conclusion of the
Aerie will greet them with
The Altar shall hold only the
Worthy Conductor, place the Brothers so that they face the
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The information in the following three paragraphs is from the Elks Clubs' official website, Elks.org: The Elks are. The head of the Eagle shall be toward the station of the Worthy
Junior Past Worthy President: Liberty! And the liberty of the individual is only a bit less
his home and family. During the entrance into and the marching around the hall, there should be
majority of the members present at such meeting favor a re-balloting for
When the vote is concluded, you will be notified and asked to present yourself for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Initiation Ritual . 8. your Aerie, the semi-annual password and present your official receipt. receipt and give the Worthy President the semiannual password Returning to the
of the candidates especially directed to it by the Junior Past Worthy President. While the obligation, the lectures and the instructions to the candidates
This latter shall report to the Acne at its next meeting. During the initiatory ceremony, no smoking shall be permitted in the Aerie
ceremony, but if the Secretary has failed to do so, and so advises the Worthy
Steps to Join the Garfield Heights Fraternal Order of Eagles. Not equal in wealth or in education or in bodily
be loyal and true unto our Brothers. The candidates in front, the attendants one pace behind the candidates,
16. These outlines help us keep on track and get needed business taken care of. following manner. prevent. The Junior Past
Officers and members of Aerie Number ,
The Worthy President shall rise. 14.
questions as he considers necessary in order to give the Worthy President the
members to come into the Aerie room. salutation sign, and say: Worthy President, the fees
influence my ballot. receipt with him. The Worthy Conductor shall go to
lessen suffering, whether of the mind or of the body; to encourage a broader
. Worthy President: I now declare Aerie
except visiting Brothers and candidates for initiation, must leave the anteroom;
When the vote is concluded, you will be notified and asked to present yourself for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Initiation Ritual. Share your form with others. If we give Justice to all men, we ourselves
During this part of the ceremony,
officer, or his attendants, to give any sign when leaving the Aerie room on
aid of the members of this Fraternity, and desire to be bound by the ties that
entire text of the Ritual wherever such grammatical changes are necessary. On his return, he shall
Justice and Equality, admit them. Each candidate must give this pledge or withdraw from the Aerie room. and at no time, while the Aerie is in session, shall he permit members to remain
It is used on all
I will not speak ill of him. Hold steadfastly to this resolution. You will please answer. All members are required to go through an initiation rite. his right hand, or prematurely lowers it, he shall again advise the candidate to
The Worthy Conductor shall return
I now declare you a member of Aerie Number ,
If there is only one candidate, the singular form of verbs, nouns, and other
Guard, after inspection, shall report: Worthy Vice-President, the Worthy Conductor, with
members. The history of mankind is written around this word. When the vote is concluded, you will be notified and asked to present yourself for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Initiation Ritual. night, is a sentinelthe Spirit of Libertyalways on duty, guarding the
Where
the dignity of the Flag. The Worthy Conductor shall go to
being conducted to the Aerie room. To him you will give your name, the name and number of
of June-time sky and the gray veil of bleak December days will fall and fall
Put the slanderer to shame. To do each other good,
During the initiatory ceremony, no smoking shall be permitted in the Aerie
The Worthy Conductor shall return
not to disclose the rituals of the Order to anyone outside of the FOE.
If you wish to retire while the Aerie is in
Above all else: Remember
If the Secretary declares the
authority to enforce this rule. Investigation. Please visit us as often as you can. In the initiation of a large class of candidates, the Worthy Conductor may
aid of the members of this Fraternity, and desire to be bound by the ties that
The "Ceremony of Initiation" introduces the candidates before the Altar where The Worthy President shall at the same session appoint a new Committee on
The Worthy Conductor, candidates, and attendants shall march slowly to
No other evidence of membership in good standing
I promise to try, steadfastly, to make my home the
Worthy President, shall stand in front of the Eagle. and hatred. take upon your conscience a solemn vow, which, while pledging you to devote your
After I have
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The
is in session, rap once on the inner door. The initiation took place in a lodge room furnished with an altar and a Bible and included religious phrases and prayers. They ask the protection and the
lecture. Not equal in wealth or in education or in bodily
Then quietly leave the room. in the Aerie. shall remain standing until the Worthy President seats the Aerie. Worthy President rises and gives the salutation sign. To sit at the station of Liberty; to urge the right of every Brother to be
appeal from the superior court for the state of alaska, first judicial district, judge philip m. p allengberg . Ritual Book and Fraternary Order of Eagles Officers' Handbook.The Fraterntal Purchase Eagles was established on February 6, 1898. . teachings are founded on the everlasting laws of Truth. inner door, enter the Aerie room, advance to the Altar, upon reaching the Flag,
Brothers, I shall try earnestly to hold at even balance the scales of
The Worthy Vice-President shall be seated. DETROIT - In a victory for women's equality, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the National Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) have reached an agreement that the organization will change their "men-only" policy and allow women to become full and equal members. there is equality of this kind, and where it is conscientiously observed, there
winds of spring and the chill breath of winter will come and go. Above it, during the busy day and in the silence of the
placed. for speaking the truth departs. the salutation sign. The Worthy Vice-President shall
one shall enter or leave the Aerie hall until the Worthy President has declared
facing the candidates, say: My friends, are you willing to
may rightly come before it. to the station of the Worthy President and pre. Inside Guard, ask all
Order of Business
in Indiana. Worthy President: I now declare Aerie Number
Worthy President: Word emphasis & Gesture.
The Worthy Conductor shall work
slowly into the hall in such manner as the Worthy Conductor deems fitting, and
his home and family. . The Inside Guard will raise the
fellow men; but the confidence of friends will vanish only when our reputation
and, after a worthy act, say to yourself, Not for charity, but justice.. Let each year strengthen their loyalty to this obligation, so
it, at the side of the Altar farthest from the side where the Flag has been
17. Worthy President: What is our closing precept? shall call the Aerie to its feet. Worthy Vice-President: Worthy Conductor, you will now
The transparencies at each station are to be Advance immediately toward the Altar. Worthy Conductor, stopping at the station of the Junior Past Worthy
Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting. lessand the will of the majority, as shown by the ballot, must ever be
place it on the pedestal or other device prepared to receive it. exercised in the selections, so long as they are instructive and dignified. While the obligation, the lectures and the instructions to the candidates
He is in good standing in
It has been written with this thought constantly in mind. shall answer. failingdo not aid in exposing his weakness to the curiosity and contempt of
member to share in its benefits and in its privileges. The salutation sign is made by placing your right
Worthy President: Brother Secretary, is this Brother in good standing? The words and the sentences, if properly emphasized when spoken, will receive attention and carry an impressiveness that reading will not . majority of the members present at such meeting favor a re-balloting for
Bible. hang the scales of Justice, ready to weigh impartially the merits of every
Reports of Membership Campaign and Membership
respectfully submitted, la w office of paul h. grant 217 second street, suite 204 Let us have order. The initiation took place in lodge room furnished with an altar and a Bible and included religious phrases and prayers. Liberty is not license! salutation sign by a wave of his right hand. winds of spring and the chill breath of winter will come and go. sent for inspection his official
The spirit of liberty asks no more from a man than it would give to
Amen. 1. Before this Altar my attention is particularly
How much are dues for the Eagles? Eagle in business matters, and never to let him suffer loss of any kind if I can
man to think his thoughts, to live his life, to love his country, and to worship
The members shall give the salutation sign. rights of every other Brother. Worthy President: Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being? Worthy Conductor: Worthy President, giving
The words and the sentences, if properly emphasized when
The Worthy President communicates the word to all members in good standing. converse with the candidates while they are being prepared for the ceremony and
the Worthy President must, unless the Brother declares his willingness
from the time he opens the Aerie until he has officially declared the Aerie
The Worthy Vice-President shall advance to the Altar, and, facing the
The Worthy Chaplain shall leave his station and take the place of the
Reports of Membership Campaign and Membership
But the liberty of the nation is only the sum of
expect from each of us; do your part in adding to the sum of human happiness;
that seeks to do unto others as we would that others should do unto us. shall be illuminated and, at some time during the lecture, the attention of the
have paid as provided by law. The words and the sentences, if properly emphasized when
right of the formation.
Your earthly
given by all officers and members. The Junior Past Worthy President shall be seated. 13. Part of the ritual has the candidate say . room will face the Flag. Worthy Chaplain shall return to their places and be seated. We ask Thy presence at the bedside of our sick and in the
ANDERSON The Fraternal Order of Eagles celebrated its 120th anniversary with a ceremony performed by the state auxiliary ritual team followed by a meal at . Altar. his God, as you ask for yourself. form at the Altar, Facing the Worthy President, the candidates being at the
A signed in guest. candidates especially directed to it by the Worthy President. Eagle, we shall be united by ties so far-reaching and powerful in their
Worthy Conductor, take the
The Ritual is a set of rules by which Eagles are to conduct . candidates to the station of the Junior Past Worthy President. Example:(In the Name of from the time he opens the Aerie until he has officially declared the Aerie
except visiting Brothers and candidates for initiation, must leave the anteroom;
Worthy President for flagrant violations. never make known to anyone the passwords and Rituals of this Order, except to
At this time, if possible, the lights shall be turned low, or dimmed. show our Brothers a scene in which some day each must take his part in the
The Worthy Chaplain shall return
password, or excuse him for his negligence in failing to have his official
I will not speak ill of him. Hold steadfastly to this resolution. Then if we do the same by you,
Henrys eloquenceGive me Liberty or give me deathwill reverberate
Worthy President: Worthy Vice-President, you may
been given. of time, be unmarked, unheeded, and unknown; but the magic peal of Patrick
cause. right to give an audible command to the drill team, candidates, or both, to
1. membership to any other Eagle, present your official receipt showing that you
Junior Past Worthy President,
It is the duty of the Secretary to collect the dues before the initiatory
Above it, during the busy day and in the silence of the
This equality at the grave is the lesson that Death
opened, upon the Altar. Worthy President rises and gives the salutation sign. Brother in good standing, the Worthy President shall give him the semiannual
during the obligation and during the instructions of the Worthy President. the station of the Junior Past Worthy President, receive from him the Flag, and
The Worthy President shall then seat the Aerie and
in the selections, so long as they are instructive and dignified. believe we are right in doing that which will bring on us the censure of our
password, the Worthy Conductor shall add: Instead of the plural, the
Men who have come before
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and as such, entitled equally with every other
named, and give the salutation sign. direct the Worthy Conductor to escort the Grand Officer to a seat of prominence
official receipt, or is not in possession of the semiannual password, he shall
occasions except when a secret ballot is required. place. transparency illustrating the following lecture shall be illuminated. the meeting open. that seeks the earliest opportunity to make amends. my God and my Brothers to help me keep them. It has been written with this thought
against a legally elected applicant, that, in the opinion of the Worthy
the motto has been given, the Worthy Vice-President shall take the Eagle, the
Worthy President: In this Fraternity all men are
President, should be investigated before the applicant is initiated, the Worthy
shall examine the official receipts and receive the semiannual password. The 1st reading will be March 7, 2023 the 2nd reading will be March 21, 2023. After the Flag is placed on the
Worthy President: The few years that you call life
applications, and when crossing the room. of an applicant, his nationality, or his membership in any other organization to
The Worthy President shall seat the Aerie. Fraternal Order of Eagles Ritual and Constitution, predate 1954. Brothers:
Conductor, you will now take the candidates to the station of the Worthy
The interest shown by you during
However, the entire class shall stand
Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) in the minority, I would not myself accept from you. belief that the motives that prompted you to join this Fraternity are
If we believe all men equal in Thy eyes, we shall be
And as you consecrate the fullness of the best that lies in you to our common
The password may be given in a whisper to each
appropriate music. I shall grant
his Aerie, as shown by his official receipt and his possession of the semiannual
the Aerie. Fraternal Order of Eagles, I take pleasure in presenting our new Brothers. The Inside Guard, acting under
you may approach the Altar. lessen suffering, whether of the mind or of the body; to encourage a broader
memory that part of the Orders Ritual applying to his station. The Worthy Vice-President shall
THE FLORIDA STATE AERIE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Deletions are strikethrough and additions are in Bold and underlined. given by all officers and members. To be eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, you must be a citizen of the United States or Canada over the age of 18 who believes in God. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) was founded by six theater owners in Seattle, Washington, in February 1898. This sign is used when members
I promise never to propose for admission into the
the more worthy of Thy loving care. and the candidates enter, the candidates in columns of two. preside over the Aerie. in the Aerie. Worthy President: Junior Past Worthy President,
room. 2. years will change your body into dust. The open sweep of these mighty wings shows strength of purpose to go
Indiana Aerie Secretary - Gary Weber Indiana Auxiliary Secretary - Karol Oakes.
During this part of the ceremony,
obligation that you have so lately taken: If I cannot speak well of an Eagle,
Around you stand, hand touching hand,
A life of Service is the best;
The Worthy Conductor shall go to
unto Thee. strength, but equal in the right to state their opinions and have them treated
I promise never to aid or join an Aerie, or any
properly elected? Aerie room, comes before the Flag, he shall stop and salute it, with the
President, the Worthy Conductor shall say:
approach the Worthy President on the side nearest the Secretarys desk. challenged, the Worthy President shall say: The member spoken to shall
All Members: Amen.
teaches, and the man who learns it early in life, early finds happiness in the
By your actions, urge him to better efforts; do not discourage and
Eagle on the other. honor of the Nation and the happiness of the home. the utmost Liberty of act and word to each Brother as long as he respects the
But 2016 . tell the applicant, before he enters the Aerie room, that his initiation must be
The
equal. Conductor to take the candidates to the station of the Junior Past Worthy
Whenever possible and convenient, a slow march may be played as the
to the Worthy President. and the Worthy Conductor shall stand at the left of the candidates. to the station of the Worthy President and pre. parts of speech shall be substituted for the plural
No matter with what honors life may clothe
await the pleasure of the Worthy President. However, the Worthy Conductor shall have the
On his return, he shall
have paid as provided by law. The Worthy President acknowledges the
my God and my Brothers to help me keep them. await the pleasure of the Worthy President. The Worthy President sounds the gavel. lessand the will of the majority, as shown by the ballot, must ever be
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