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CHAPTER 7- TITLE II
MEETINGS OF THE LODGE
Art. 228. (267). Meetings: Frequency. Every Lodge shall
meet at least once in three months, and a Lodge failing to do so
shall forfeit all its rights and privileges. It shall stand suspended,
and its charter may be ordered returned; provided, the Grand...
Warren, when you open your pdf, you will see an area that says find. Type the word you want to find and press the arrow on the right side of the box. This will give you options. I use find next in current pdf. Try it you'll like it.
Rhit, please check out your statement about the order. It is my understanding that the Worshipful Master should be first, then RW DDGM, Wardens and Brethren. Even thought DDGM is in attendance the WM is still in charge of the Lodge. Maybe our resident expert, Bill Lins can give us some...
If a Brother Texas Mason comes to visit and the Worshipful Master required more than a current dues card and picture ID, I would question the WM's motive. I think we should encourage visitation, not make it difficult.
I understand care should be taken with visitors from other jurisdictions...
I agree. The Grand Lodge has rules that were set up and have worked well for over 150 years. If Lodges need to close, close them. But "Where does he get off...... wanting to make rules that if you miss 3 meetings you will be suspended. I know sometimes things need to change. That is life...
Little Johnny's teacher told the class "If you are an Obama supporter, please stand"
All the children, wishing to please their teacher stood, except Johnny.
The teacher asked Johnny why he didn't stand. "I'm a Republican" said Johnny. My mother is a Republican, my dad is a Republican, so that...
!!!...--I remember back when I was Worshipful Master....!!!???...I thought it was MY DUTY to be able to open and close Lodge...!!!...???----???...Even though I couldn't confer all the degrees....!!!???...IT WAS MY DUTY, RIGHT????????
GLOT also sells dues notices that you can put in your own envelope. Josh, you will have to keep a record of who has paid, then around May you can send a second notice. Hopefully everyone pays with the 1st notice but don't hold your breath. Good Luck