Secretary's Log Book Question(s)

[Trufflehound]

First, I have to ask what the proper name is for the Secretary's log book. Is it just called the log book? The minutes?

Anyway, my real question is: is it against the rules to get a copy of a page from this book? I'm asking, because I'm going to be presenting an account from the Civil War-era (edit: this story will be presented during lodge), and if possible, I would like to have a copy to show during lodge (rather than have everything be anecdotal). I think it would go a long way to lend credibility to the story, and it would also be neat to show a small piece of history at the same time.

Would it be improper for me to make the request? I don't want to do something that would violate rules, but more than that, I wouldn't want to get someone in trouble for helping me out (if we were both ignorant as to the rules).

Thanks!

edit: For clarification, I would be requesting to make a copy from another lodge's record to present during my lodge's meeting.

 

[Bill Lins]

I'm assuming you are referring to the minutes of the Lodge. If so, you will need to have the permission of that Lodge to get a copy of the particular page. I don't know Georgia Masonic law but here in Texas, you could only show or recite the contents of that page in a tiled Lodge. Non-Masons are not entitled to see or hear any portion of a Lodge's minutes.

 

[Trufflehound]

Thank you for the response. When presented, we would be tiled. I contacted their Secretary, and he said that it should be fine.

Thanks again for responding.