I was looking at increasing the degree fees at the Lodge and our bylaws state:
Article VII
FEES FOR DEGREES
The fees for degrees of this Lodge shall be an amount not less than prescribed in Article 307 of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge and set by the Lodge from time to time. 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.
Since the degree fees aren't specifically mentioned, would a simple vote by the Lodge suffice?
Article VII
FEES FOR DEGREES
The fees for degrees of this Lodge shall be an amount not less than prescribed in Article 307 of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge and set by the Lodge from time to time. 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.
Since the degree fees aren't specifically mentioned, would a simple vote by the Lodge suffice?