Member of two Lodges?

[Georgi Ivanov]

Just curious Brother MM here and a member of a lodge on the East Coast already, yet residing in the West as well and interested in participating in another lodge as well. Would that be acceptable before I even bring it up to my brothers?


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[Glen Cook]

I would first determine if the respective GLs allow dual memberships. A number of us on the list are members in different jurisdictions.

 

[Georgi Ivanov]

I’ve heard of the term Dual Membership Time to find out whether such is an option with both lodges...thank you, Brother


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[Bloke]

Glen's is good advice - first find out if your jurisdiction allows duel membership and then if the West Coast GL allows it..

 

[Warrior1256]

I would first determine if the respective GLs allow dual memberships.

Good advise. In some jurisdictions plural membership is not allowed.

 

[dfreybur]

I would first determine if the respective GLs allow dual memberships. A number of us on the list are members in different jurisdictions.

How common are single affiliation jurisdictions? That would be a jurisdiction that requires demitting form all other lodge memberships to affiliate. Research lodge generally is not counted. Probably special purpose lodges like Tranquility 2000 would not be counted.

As I'm currently member in 3 jurisdictions I would not consider affiliating with a lodge in any jurisdiction that told me to demit from a lodge where I am a Past master and life/endowed member. Your jurisdiction, your rules of course. But given how common it is for American men to relocate I don't get why any jurisdiction would still have such a rule.

GLofWV appears to be single affiliation. They had a big court case several years ago about one of their PGMs affiliating with a lodge in another jurisdiction, though for more reasons than just that. They were a laughing stock until other jurisdictions took their place in the spotlight of infamy.

 

[Warrior1256]

GLofWV appears to be single affiliation. They had a big court case several years ago about one of their PGMs affiliating with a lodge in another jurisdiction, though for more reasons than just that. They were a laughing stock until other jurisdictions took their place in the spotlight of infamy.

I am a native West Virginian having moved to Kentucky after my retirement seven and one half years ago. I am very glad I waited until I moved to Kentucky to join Masonry. I understand WV Masonry has some very "different" rules from most.

 

[Georgi Ivanov]

So, now that I have discussed the Dual Membership with both lodges and both welcome it, off to make it happen Thank you, brothers


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[Raymond Walters]

I am a native West Virginian having moved to Kentucky after my retirement seven and one half years ago. I am very glad I waited until I moved to Kentucky to join Masonry. I understand WV Masonry has some very "different" rules from most.

West Virginia is an interesting study...

 

[Georgi Ivanov]

Now if I can only make time for attending some meetings as well


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[Warrior1256]

West Virginia is an interesting study...

So I hear.

 

[dfreybur]

West Virginia is an interesting study...

If you are a Star Trek fan, see the episode "I, Mudd". Harcourt Fenton Mudd was left with a bunch of alien androids rather be sent to prison. So he could serve as a bad example of humanity for the androids.

 

[Raymond Walters]

If you are a Star Trek fan, see the episode "I, Mudd". Harcourt Fenton Mudd was left with a bunch of alien androids rather be sent to prison. So he could serve as a bad example of humanity for the androids.

I will have to look up the episode you suggest though I got a firsthand study and experience with West Virginia and its Grand Lodge.