Lodge Positions
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The Exalted Ruler, also known as the E.R., is the President and Executive Officer of the Lodge. The E.R. is responsible for all operations, programs, and social quarter activities of the Lodge and presides at each Lodge session. The cardinal principle of this station is Fidelity.
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The Esteemed Leading Knight is the Vice President, second in command, and presides in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. The cardinal principle of this station is Charity. The Esteemed Loyal Knight The Esteemed Loyal Knight is the third chair officer of the Lodge. The cardinal principle of this station is Justice.
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The Esteemed Lecturing Knight is the fourth chair officer of the Lodge. The cardinal principle of this station is Brotherly Love. The Secretary The Secretary administers the Lodge business correspondence, membership records, and all matters as directed by the Exalted Ruler.
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The Treasurer maintains the financial records and issues checks from the Lodge.
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The Tiler is located outside the Lodge room and is responsible for guarding the door of the Lodge room during the meetings.
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The Esquire is the 'Sergeant-At-Arms" and maintains ritual decorum and carries out the orders of the Exalted Ruler.
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The Chaplain delivers the prayers and blessings at all Lodge sessions and services.
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The Inner Guard is responsible for guarding the inner door of the Lodge at each Lodge meeting.
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The Organist provides the music prescribed by the rituals of the Order and performs such other duties as assigned.
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There are three Trustees in the Lodge. Subject to control by the Lodge, the Board shall have the power 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 execute all leases, contracts or other papers when ordered by the Lodge.