At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Michigan F&AM on June 2nd, the assembled GL voted to expel Brother Craig Hatch following his guilty plea on felony charges. According to a June 4th letter from the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, Michael Severe, this satisfies the Shrine's requirement of expelling Hatch officially and not just by the Grand Master's edict.
The GL also voted to grant the new Grand Master the power to negotiate with the Shrine to again recognize the Shrine in Michigan. Time will tell if he actually does this, or if the Shrine remains off limits for Michigan Masons.
For background on this story, see GL of Michigan Withdraws Recognition of Shrine
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The GL also voted to grant the new Grand Master the power to negotiate with the Shrine to again recognize the Shrine in Michigan. Time will tell if he actually does this, or if the Shrine remains off limits for Michigan Masons.
For background on this story, see GL of Michigan Withdraws Recognition of Shrine
More...