Affiliated Emblem Clubs are permitted to adopt Standing Rules for their own local government: however, any rule adopted must not be in conflict with the Supreme Bylaws, or the laws herein.

Preamble: Rockland Emblem Club #200 is formed to assist the Rockland Lodge of Elks #1008

1. The name of the club shall be Rockland Emblem Club #200
2. The dues of the Rockland Emblem Club shall be $20.00 per year except for those 65 or older, which will be $15.00.
3. An initiation fee of $10.00 will be received with the application.
4. Regular meetings shall be held on the 1st Thursday of each month and a Social meeting shall be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
5. A vacation of two months shall be July and August.
6. A quorum shall consist of ten members.
7. The officers of the Rockland Emblem Club #200 are: President, Jr. Past President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, press Correspondent, Historian, 3 to 5 Trustees, marshal, 1st Assistant Marshal, 2nd Assistant Marshal, Chaplain, Organist, 1st Guard and 2nd Guard.
8. Election of Officers will be held annually at the 1st meeting in march with Installation of Officers to be held as soon as possible.
9. The Emblem Club membership card Does not give Emblem Club members the freedom of the Elks' Lodge. Its main purpose is a means of identification when out of town. Emblem Club and Elks do not affiliate. They are entirely separate orders.
10. It is written law of the Elks that only Elks members will be allowed in the Elks' Lodge on the Elks meeting nights.
11. Absolutely no liquor is to be taken into the lodge room at any time.
12. Emblem Club members are considered guests of Elks and shall conduct themselves in such a manner.
13. Emblem Club members are not allowed in the Elks' Lodge unescorted, except on Emblem Club meeting and Social nights.
14. As a sponsor of an incoming member, it is your responsibility to inform the candidate of the date and time of the supper, proper dress, and arrange to meet or bring the candidate to the club. Most of all take the candidate under your wing until the candidate is fully orientated and feels welcome as a member.
15. White gloves are required for initiations and installations. Long white or multi-colored gowns at the discretion of the incoming president, tuxedos, or dark suits for installation of officers. Black skirts or black dress slacks for Flag Day in June and Memorial Service in November.
16. Scholarships will be given annually to qualified applicants. The Rockland Emblem Club #200 scholarships will be made available to a member or a relative of a member of Rockland Emblem Club.
17. Member of the Year:

    Guidelines for Choosing Member of the Year

    • The member is in good standing. Must be an active member for at least tow years. Attends most of our meetings. Will be active in affairs that affect Emblem Club, our social affairs and with our Elks.
    • This member will act and express themselves in the best interest of Emblem Club and will respect our Elks and Elks Lodge. Projects our Emblem image into the community of what we are and what we stand for, and what we can do. Respects the decisions made by the Club.
    • A committee consisting of the President, Jr. Past President, both of the Vice Presidents and the most recent sister of the year will choose this member. The committee may take and consider suggestions from the membership.
    • The outgoing President will give the presentation at installation.
18. Officers will not hold the same office for more than two years unless the nomination committee is unable to fill chairs. The exceptions are Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Organist. No member may fill financial chairs until the member has been a participating member for two years. No Past President will take an office if there is a willing and qualified member to fill this office.
19. The Executive Board will meet if necessary each month except July and August, prior to an Emblem Club meeting. All officers are expected to attend.
20. All outgoing and incoming officers will receive a free ticket for the installation festivities as a thank you from the President and the club for a year of service.
21. The club in the event of a death of a member or a birth or death of an immediate family member will make a $10.00 donation to the Supreme Scholarship Fund in the club member or the immediate family members' name.
    • In memory of _______ (member or immediate family name)
    • In honor of ______ (member or immediate family name)

      The names will appear in the Emblem Topics under one of these Categories.

22. The State President, Supreme Elected Officers, and Supreme District Officers will be honored at the same time.
23. The President shall be allotted funds for Supreme and State Conventions, if the President does not go the these conventions the funds will remain in the general fund.
24. The 1st Vice President shall be allotted funds for Supreme Convention, if the 1st Vice President does not go to the convention the funds will remain in the general fund.
25. Receipts for any funds given by Rockland Emblem Club shall be returned within 60 days of the event or the money shall be returned in full.
26. Past Presidents night shall be observed in February. The 1st Vice President is to make arrangements. The Rockland Emblem Club will pay a maximum of $10.00 per Past Presidents meal and a $5.00 donation to the State Scholarship fund will be made in the names of each of those attending.
27. The Rockland Emblem Club will pay the dues for the members in a nursing or boarding home.
28. Any contact with the Elks, or any nature, shall be done through the President only. A letter from the Corresponding Secretary shall be submitted in writing to the Exalted Ruler and Elk Trustees of the events in advance requesting use of the Elks' Lodge.
29. The Proposed budget shall be presented at the meeting following installation, discussed, and adopted as a proposed working budget.
30. Financial officers will be bonded. Money for bonding will be in the budget.
31. The President, 1st Vice President and 1st Trustee will have keys to all Emblem properties.
32. Once a year the Rockland Emblem Club will have installation of officers, planned by the incoming President, and the chairman of this event.

These Rules are to be strictly adhered to; any deviation from these will be dealt with by a grievance committee.

• 1st Offence - The committee will issue a warning.
• 2nd Offence - A three month suspension from Emblem Club #200 Membership.
• 3rd Offence - Expulsion from the club.

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To amend, rescind or change any of the above Standing Rules of the Rockland Emblem Club #200, a written notice must be sent to all members ten days in advance or a 2/3 vote of the attending membership required.