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NEVADA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION

NEVADA SOUTH DISTRICT #5320

Elks Training Course #7 - 2021-2022

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1. All Lodge records should be open for inspection by a member at all reasonable times.  HINT
 True 
 False 
2. The Officers of the Lodge shall be installed at either a regular or a special meeting of the Lodge to be held between March 20th and April 20th after election provided that the installation of Officers prior to April 1st shall be effective as of April 1st.  HINT
 True 
 False 
3. Whenever an elective Office shall become vacant, the Exalted Ruler may appoint a Member in good standing of the Lodge to fill until the position is filled.  HINT
 True 
 False 
4. A Budget is required for every entity of the Lodge (including Restricted Fund Activities) as expressed in Sec. 12.070 (Lodge), 16.030 (separate corporation) and 16.040 (Club and other facilities). These Statutes also require each entity report to the Lodge monthly their actual progress as compared to the budget.  HINT
 True 
 False 
5. The Exalted Ruler should preside at all Lodge banquets for visiting officials; however, another can serve as Master of Ceremonies (MC).  HINT
 True 
 False 
6. When the Flag is posted at the Altar, the Eagle on top of the staff shall face directly forward in the direction of the Exalted Ruler’s station.  HINT
 True 
 False 
7. Since dues are payable in advance, delinquency for any unpaid member begins on the first day of the dues-paying period.  HINT
 True 
 False 
8. When proposal is made for expenditure in excess of the adopted budget, the proposal shall be promptly referred to the Board for consideration and written recommendation at the next regular Lodge meeting. The proposal may be adopted by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting.  HINT
 True 
 False 
9. When a member is expelled from the Order, his membership card shall be confiscated by the Secretary of the Lodge. Pro-rated dues shall be remitted to the expelled member.  HINT
 True 
 False 
10. Memorial services for our “Absent Members” may be held on any Sunday during the month of December.  HINT
 True 
 False 
11. “Conduct unbecoming an Elk” shall include personal conduct likely to bring reproach upon the Order and every willful violation of House or Club rules.  HINT
 True 
 False 
12. 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 
13. 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 
14. 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 (b) book By-Laws (c) book of minutes or proceedings of the Lodge, etc.  HINT
 True 
 False 
15. 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 
16. The use of the “Financial Reporting System” (FRS) is optional and up to the Lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee to decide on its use.  HINT
 True 
 False 
17. Whenever it is the duty of an Officer of the Grand Lodge or Local Lodge to serve upon a Member a notice of any kind, the notice shall be served by e-mail or personally at a Lodge meeting.  HINT
 True 
 False 
18. Any member in good standing can be selected as Elk of the Year.  HINT
 True 
 False 
19. If Flag Day Service is not held on June 14th, the Grand Exalted Ruler or the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler may grant dispensation for a different day or for two or more Lodges to hold such service jointly.  HINT
 True 
 False 
20. It is the duty of the Secretary to inform Lodge Committee persons of their appointment?  HINT
 True 
 False