GM's Decision 2011-#5 states the following:
Question: Under what circumstances is it permissible to photograph activities in a tiled meeting of a subordinate Masonic Lodge?
Held: It is not permissible to record any portion of a tiled meeting, be it Stated or Called, of a subordinate Lodge in Texas, either on film, video camera, still camera, audio recorder, cell phone, or by any other mechanical or electronic means of recording. Note: This decision updates GM Decision Number 4 in 1991, by adding cell phone and electronic technology recordings.
As I read this it would only apply while a Lodge is at labor- Lodges are not "tiled" while at refreshment.
GM's Decision 2011-#5 states the following:
Question: Under what circumstances is it permissible to photograph activities in a tiled meeting of a subordinate Masonic Lodge?
Held: It is not permissible to record any portion of a tiled meeting, be it Stated or Called, of a subordinate Lodge in Texas, either on film, video camera, still camera, audio recorder, cell phone, or by any other mechanical or electronic means of recording. Note: This decision updates GM Decision Number 4 in 1991, by adding cell phone and electronic technology recordings.
As I read this it would only apply while a Lodge is at labor- Lodges are not "tiled" while at refreshment.
As you say, just use common sense. The above statement does just that.I don't know what is "official" in my state, but I think regardless of jurisdiction, a little freelance common sense goes a long way as far it's concerned. Don't photograph/record any degree work.
Similar here in Kentucky.I don't recall seeing anything about photography in my Constitution. I believe it is just a generally accepted practice to not record degree work. After Lodge its OK to take pics. I have my pics of my Lodge room, Charter, myself in Lodge, etc. Just not during a tiled Lodge meeting. As installations are usually public, cameras and video cams are allowed.
That's the way that we see it here.I personally don't see an issue with pictures being taken in the Lodge room. As long as it isn't during a tiled meeting it should be fine,
Right.I only take photos after lodge is closed, or if lodge is open to the public.