Dont get excited about the Ad Valorem until the details are flowed down. There are a ton of requirements. It will not be money in the bank either and a better job of records will need to be kept.
Brother, this is really something we agree on 100%. I know this gives us more money for the cause. However, I have been hearing "Oh this I money we don't have to pay next year". Fact is just because it is not going to the appraisal district it should go somewhere else. When I made this announcement and reported what was said at the wardens retreat there were a lot of members that got down right angry. I am just trying to explain it is not all pocket money.
I for one would love to see us do more in the communities as far as charity. I would be for having a certain number that is required to have "community service hours" that a Lodge could make mandatory for its members.