BPOE NO. 85 Directory
| Exalted Ruler | Ken Komarnisky (President) |
| Immediate Past Exalted Ruler | Colin Tettersell (Past President) |
| Leading Knight | Gerard Hermary (Ist Vice President) |
| Loyal Knight | James Charleston (2nd Vice President) |
| Lecturing Knight | Troy Sheridan (3rd Vice President) |
| Secretary | Nicholas Henger |
| Treasurer | Garren Battle |
| Esquire | Howard Dugan |
| Inner Guard/Membership Director | Debby Olsen |
| Chaplain | Ira McKeage |
| Historian | Vacant |
Worthy Exalted Ruler,
the Office to which you have been elected is the highest within the power of the Lodge to bestow. To you alone is accorded the privilege of wearing the purple of our Order, and upon you may be said to depend, primarily, the success of the Lodge. You have been honored in this selection because authority has been given to you to preside over all convocations. It is not enough that you act as Executive Officer. You are to be the guiding and directing force, as well. You are to base your decisions on all questions on the law of the Order alone and to disregard personal opinions or preferences. By your tact and discretion, you can eliminate any sign of factionalism, if it should arise. You can adjust every difficulty and keep every element within the membership attuned to the common good. To restrain the headstrong, to encourage the timid, and to stimulate the indifferent will be part of your responsibility, for which your prudence and your zeal fortify you. By making yourself a vital part of every Lodge activity, you will find that you are making yourself, also, the friend and comforter of every member. Worthy Exalted Ruler, guard well the interests of your Lodge. Do your best to increase its membership, and keep a watchful eye on its welfare. Then at the end of the term for which you have been elected, you will deserve and receive the plaudit – Well done, thou good and faithful Servant!
Past Exalted Ruler Brother/Sister,
as you have completed your term as Presiding Officer of this Lodge, we honour you with the plaudit – Well done, thou good and faithful servant!. We remind you of your continuing duty to give the benefit of your experience toward the welfare and advancement of the Lodge. Your presence and advice will be desired at all times. The ritual work of the Officers of the Lodge will be under your direct supervision and it is thus expected that they will become proficient in this work. In the Ceremony of Initiation, you will be called upon to deliver the final charge: The Legend of the Two Elks. Your station is at the left of the Exalted Ruler.
Brother/Sister Leading Knight,
your duties are to assist in the Initiation of Candidates and in preserving order, to act for the Exalted Ruler in his/her absence and to perform such other duties as this office may require. Your station is opposite that of the Exalted Ruler.
Brother/Sister Loyal Knight,
your duties involve the instruction of all candidates and members in the use of certain signs peculiar to the Order and to teach them by word and demonstration the accepted behavior and decorum during a Lodge meeting. In the absence of your higher ranking Officers, it becomes your duty to preside over the sessions of the Lodge. Your station is directly opposite that of the Lecturing Knight and the left of the Exalted Ruler.
Brother/Sister Lecturing Knight,
your duties are particularly emphasized in the work on initiation, in which, as your office signifies, you will instruct and give words of wisdom to those seeking knowledge in the beauties of our fraternity. In the absence of your higher ranking Officers, it becomes your duty to preside over the sessions of the Lodge. Your station is to the right of the Exalted Ruler and directly opposite the Altar.
Brother/Sister Secretary,
it is your duty to keep a correct record of the proceedings of the Lodge, preserve and file all reports, and attend to all correspondence of the Lodge. You will notify all candidates of their election or rejection within three days of the ballot. You are to receive all monies due to the Lodge and pay same to the Treasurer. You are to keep an accurate and up-to-date account of all receipts and expenditures. You will place on the Lodge mailing list the name of the District Deputy of the District to which this Lodge belongs. Your office is a most important one. Be faithful and prompt in the fulfillment of your duties. Your station is at the desk to the left of the Exalted Ruler. NOTE: Recognition for Secretary of five years or more, Secretary-Treasurer of five years or more, and Charges for Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer refer to Appendix.
Brother/Sister Treasurer,
your duties are to receive alimonies due the Lodge and to pay out the same on vouchers signed by the Secretary and countersigned by the Exalted Ruler. You shall make a detailed report every term, keep a correct record of receipts and expenditures, submit your books for audit semi-annually and account for the finances of the Lodge to your successor. Your station is at the desk to the left of the Exalted Ruler. NOTE: Recognition for Treasurer of five years or more refer to Appendix.
Brother/Sister Esquire,
your duties are many and varied. You will conduct candidates through the Ceremony of Initiation, have charge of ballots for election and membership and transmit official messages as directed by the Exalted Ruler. To see that all regalia is in proper condition and safely stored before leaving the Lodge room after the meeting is closed. Your station is at the left front of the Exalted Ruler.
Inner Guard
(no details available at this time)
Brother/Sister Chaplain,
your duty is to have charge of the devotional exercises of the Lodge, to assist in the Initiation Ceremony, and to write words of comfort and offer condolence to the bereaved. You will perform such other duties that may pertain to your office. Your station is to the right front of the Exalted Ruler.
Brother/Sister Membership Director,
you shall be the Chairman of the Lodge Membership Committee. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that the Lodge has in place and at all times maintains an on going membership program including acquisition of new members, reinstatement of past members and retention of current members. Finally you shall ensure that the Lodge focuses specifically on a membership campaign during your term of Office. To you we also entrust the inner door of our Lodge. It will be your duty to allow no one to enter or leave the Lodge room without permission or while a member is speaking or during special Ceremonies. It is your duty to ensure that all present at the Opening of the Lodge are entitled to remain and to so inform the Exalted Ruler at his request. It is also your duty to attend to the members register and give an attendance report prior to the Closing Ceremony. Your station is at the inner door. NOTE: if the Lodge has chosen the option of having a Tyler and/or Inner Guard,refer to the Appendix.
Brother/Sister Historian,
the glory of every Lodge is its history and heritage. Your duty is to keep past records and to record present activities and events so that the history of the Lodge may be preserved. Brother/Sister Historian, your station is at the left of the Exalted Ruler.