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Kailua Elks Leadership 2023-2024
CHAIR OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler: Ann Chappell
Exalted Ruler - The “President.” He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces and performs duties required by the Laws of the Order and the By-Laws of the Lodge. The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge.
Esteemed Leading Knight: Carl Kelley
Leading Knight - “1st Vice-President.” Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Esteemed Loyal Knight: Ted Algire
Loyal Knight – “2nd Vice President.” Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight: Sue Bauer
Lecturing Knight – “3rd Vice President.” Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Secretary: Bob Hernandez
Secretary – Records minutes of Lodge meetings, maintains Lodge accounts, receives all monies and forwards to the Treasurer, reads/answers all correspondence, prepares/administers membership cards.
Treasurer: Greg Sylvester
Treasurer – Receives all monies from the Secretary and gives a receipt, pays approved bills of the Lodge, maintains record of receipts and disbursements, and signs all checks.
TRUSTEES
5th Year Trustee: Doug Ashcraft
4th Year Trustee: Robert Finch
3rd Year Trustee: Sean Kelley
2nd Year Trustee: Julie Larson-Hicks
1st Year Trustee: Arthur Palaualelo
The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight, Lecturing Knight, Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee make up the Governing Board of the Lodge. Ideally, the Knight positions rotate through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them by the Exalted Ruler or that are specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By-Laws.
Trustees – The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings as part of the Governing Board. They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee.
Tiler: VACANT
Tiler – (an appointed position) Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without previous announcement and permission from the Exalted Ruler.
Esquire: Gerry Simard
Esquire – (an appointed position) Is stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members.
Chaplain: Mike Sullivan
Chaplain – (an appointed position) Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge.
Inner Guard: Faye Perry
Inner Guard – (an appointed position) Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter.
COMMITTEES
House Committee: Chairman – Bob Finch
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The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) and the 5 Trustees. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee.
Governing Board: Chairman
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the Governing Board is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal, and Lecturing Knights.) and the 5 Trustees. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. All decisions and actions of the Governing Board are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members through discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board.
Activities Committee: Chairman
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Lodge Activities encompass almost everything the Lodge does. Without exception, they are important to the success of every Lodge. Well-planned and implemented activities usually spell the difference between a progressive Lodge and one that is just drifting along without a specific aim or purpose.
The Activities Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and should have no fewer than 3 members on the committee.
Auditing and Accounting Committee: Chairman – Betsy Stoddard
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The Audit Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and will have no fewer than 3 members on the committee as a whole.
Fraternal Committee: Chairman – Bob Hernandez
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The Fraternal Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and will have no fewer than 3 members on the committee as a whole.
Membership Committee: Chairman – Sandy Sardinha
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The Membership Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and will have no fewer than 3 members on the committee as a whole.
Public Relationship Committee: Chairman – Vacant
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The Public Relations Committee is charged with telling the stories of Elks’ activities and programs, positioning our Lodge to gain favorable media coverage, building an awareness of the B.P.O. Elks, and even creating a greater interest in joining our organization.
The Public Relations Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and should have no fewer than 3 members on the committee.
Exalted Ruler: Ann Chappell
Exalted Ruler - The “President.” He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces and performs duties required by the Laws of the Order and the By-Laws of the Lodge. The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge.
Esteemed Leading Knight: Carl Kelley
Leading Knight - “1st Vice-President.” Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Esteemed Loyal Knight: Ted Algire
Loyal Knight – “2nd Vice President.” Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight: Sue Bauer
Lecturing Knight – “3rd Vice President.” Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Secretary: Bob Hernandez
Secretary – Records minutes of Lodge meetings, maintains Lodge accounts, receives all monies and forwards to the Treasurer, reads/answers all correspondence, prepares/administers membership cards.
Treasurer: Greg Sylvester
Treasurer – Receives all monies from the Secretary and gives a receipt, pays approved bills of the Lodge, maintains record of receipts and disbursements, and signs all checks.
TRUSTEES
5th Year Trustee: Doug Ashcraft
4th Year Trustee: Robert Finch
3rd Year Trustee: Sean Kelley
2nd Year Trustee: Julie Larson-Hicks
1st Year Trustee: Arthur Palaualelo
The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight, Lecturing Knight, Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee make up the Governing Board of the Lodge. Ideally, the Knight positions rotate through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them by the Exalted Ruler or that are specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By-Laws.
Trustees – The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings as part of the Governing Board. They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee.
Tiler: VACANT
Tiler – (an appointed position) Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without previous announcement and permission from the Exalted Ruler.
Esquire: Gerry Simard
Esquire – (an appointed position) Is stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members.
Chaplain: Mike Sullivan
Chaplain – (an appointed position) Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge.
Inner Guard: Faye Perry
Inner Guard – (an appointed position) Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter.
COMMITTEES
House Committee: Chairman – Bob Finch
Email House Chair
The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) and the 5 Trustees. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee.
Governing Board: Chairman
Email Board Chair
the Governing Board is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal, and Lecturing Knights.) and the 5 Trustees. The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. All decisions and actions of the Governing Board are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members through discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. A Chairman is chosen by the members of the Governing Board.
Activities Committee: Chairman
Email Activities Chair
Lodge Activities encompass almost everything the Lodge does. Without exception, they are important to the success of every Lodge. Well-planned and implemented activities usually spell the difference between a progressive Lodge and one that is just drifting along without a specific aim or purpose.
The Activities Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and should have no fewer than 3 members on the committee.
Auditing and Accounting Committee: Chairman – Betsy Stoddard
Email Audit Chair
The Audit Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and will have no fewer than 3 members on the committee as a whole.
Fraternal Committee: Chairman – Bob Hernandez
Email Fraternal Chair
The Fraternal Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and will have no fewer than 3 members on the committee as a whole.
Membership Committee: Chairman – Sandy Sardinha
Email Membership Chair
The Membership Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler to organize and execute the programs of this lodge. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and will have no fewer than 3 members on the committee as a whole.
Public Relationship Committee: Chairman – Vacant
Email PR Chair
The Public Relations Committee is charged with telling the stories of Elks’ activities and programs, positioning our Lodge to gain favorable media coverage, building an awareness of the B.P.O. Elks, and even creating a greater interest in joining our organization.
The Public Relations Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and should have no fewer than 3 members on the committee.