Here are some changes I hope to implement....
Bonding of Officers
The Lodge may, at its option, require good and sufficient bonding of the elected Lodge Officers.
Fraternal Assistance
It is their duty to examine and approve all claimants for assistance and if necessary, they may draw upon the Treasurer, in each instance for the amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00), reporting the facts in each case to the Lodge at it's next stated meeting thereafter. (Was $250)
Fees For Degrees
The fee for the three degrees of Masonry are $300. The entire payment may be made at any time, or in $100 increments prior to the conferral of each degree. In addition to the regular fees collected by the Lodge, a $25 contribution to the Texas Masonic Charities Foundation shall be collected from each applicant for the Master Mason Degree. In addition to the regular fee for initiation, a $5.00 donation to the George Washington Masonic Memorial shall be collected from each applicant for the Entered Apprentice Degree.
Worshipful Master
The Worshipful Master shall appoint an instructor to instruct candidates in the various degrees, for the term of his elective year, and may allow him a salary to be agreed upon by the three principal officers, and the instructor, to be paid by the Lodge.
Dress Code
The Dress Code of this Lodge will permit casual dress. However, it must be appropriate for the occasion, and does not include the wearing of shorts, sleeveless shirts or open toe shoes at any time.
Bonding of Officers
The Lodge may, at its option, require good and sufficient bonding of the elected Lodge Officers.
Fraternal Assistance
It is their duty to examine and approve all claimants for assistance and if necessary, they may draw upon the Treasurer, in each instance for the amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00), reporting the facts in each case to the Lodge at it's next stated meeting thereafter. (Was $250)
Fees For Degrees
The fee for the three degrees of Masonry are $300. The entire payment may be made at any time, or in $100 increments prior to the conferral of each degree. In addition to the regular fees collected by the Lodge, a $25 contribution to the Texas Masonic Charities Foundation shall be collected from each applicant for the Master Mason Degree. In addition to the regular fee for initiation, a $5.00 donation to the George Washington Masonic Memorial shall be collected from each applicant for the Entered Apprentice Degree.
Worshipful Master
The Worshipful Master shall appoint an instructor to instruct candidates in the various degrees, for the term of his elective year, and may allow him a salary to be agreed upon by the three principal officers, and the instructor, to be paid by the Lodge.
Dress Code
The Dress Code of this Lodge will permit casual dress. However, it must be appropriate for the occasion, and does not include the wearing of shorts, sleeveless shirts or open toe shoes at any time.