I am a plural Lodge member. I was made a Mason in New Jersey. I now live in New York. I would never think to demit from my Mother Lodge as they are responsible for Raising me. It is for this reason that I am a plural (dual ) member. I use the term 'plural' because I know many Brothers who affiliate with more than two Lodges. Especially with those who Travel to other states for work or to visit family. My daughter lives in Illinois. I have considered affiliating with a Lodge near her, in addition to the two Lodges to which I already belong. In order to joint he Royal Arch Chapter here in NY, I had to be a member of a New York Lodge. That is another reason for plural membership. This happens to retirees a lot. They will stay current at their Mother Lodge, but perhaps they moved elsewhere when they retired. There is a member of my Lodge with whom I have Traveled to Cuba. He is a permanent member of the Lodge down there, because he visits so frequently.