Ashton Lawson
Premium Member
I support going back to 1 black ball/cube.
We are going to have a further reduction in membership when this goes into effect. I have no issue with small lodges.
Is it actually against Grand Lodge law to hold a discussion on the candidate when the petition is read or before the vote is taken, or is it only against custom?
Eventually, I would imagine those lodges would die out from lack of new membership to pay the bills.
Most jurisdictions have few lodges and most are small. Many jurisdictions use code books in lodge. Many jurisdictions have dumbed down the esoteric work. Many jurisdictions have all 3 degrees on one day. Many jurisdictions do not allow plural membership. Do we have to change just because other jurisdictions do it differently?
I think the balloting systems isn't the problem, it's the investigation.
Tx4ever said:Does anyone remember the reasons {Stated} for changing from 1 to 3?
Is it actually against Grand Lodge law to hold a discussion on the candidate when the petition is read or before the vote is taken, or is it only against custom?
That's not a bad thing.You end up placing a lot of faith in the committee.