Dues

I have joined York Rite, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, Commandery , Shrine and Two Blue lodges...and now that I'm a member of all I find that I can't afford the dues and fees for all of them...now I'm wondering what to do....should I just demit from everything but one of my blue lodges?? I would love to stay in them all its just become too costly... Any advice??


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I hate to say it, but that is probably the wisest thing to do. I would suggest talking to the secretary of your mother lodge and asking for advice first of all and get his input, perhaps something can be worked out, but if not his knowledge would be invaluable. Masonry should come secondary to your own well being. If it comes to it, you might be tasked with choosing who to stay with and who to leave. It's always possible to come back if your situation changes.

Perhaps it would be prudent to at least make a list (mental or on paper) of which organizations your are most/least active in and which ones are most/least fulfilling to you and your masonic life. Do it now before you ever have to make any hard decisions and then, if a decision must be made, you have practically already done it with less pressure.

Payne said:

I have joined York Rite, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, Commandery , Shrine and Two Blue lodges...and now that I'm a member of all I find that I can't afford the dues and fees for all of them...now I'm wondering what to do....should I just demit from everything but one of my blue lodges?? I would love to stay in them all its just become too costly... Any advice??

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When you can afford it I suggest affiliating again and paying life memberships one by one. Until then it's prudent to demit to the point you can afford it. Tough times don't last tough people do.