“President.” The Executive Officer of the Lodge enforces and performs duties required by the Laws of the Order and the By-Laws of the Lodge. The ER appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge.
“1st Vice-President.” Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of their duties. Will officiate in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
“2nd Vice President.” Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
"3rd Vice President.” Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Records minutes of Lodge meetings, maintains Lodge accounts, receives all monies and forwards to the Treasurer, reads/answers all correspondence, prepares/administers membership cards.
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.
Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, they permit no person to enter without previous announcement and permission from the Exalted Ruler.
Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members.
Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, they recites the opening and closing prayers, and perform the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge.
Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter.
The Erie Elks Lodge has 5 Trustees. The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge. They hold regular monthly meetings, keep a record of all investments, purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program, and present an annual Lodge budget.
The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are “Chair Officers.” Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By-Laws.
The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. All other positions are elected. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By-Laws.