Contact members in danger of suspension for nonpayment of dues or who. Form 39 audit form can be found at the bottom of the pdf of the financial report in. The convention approved a letter, read by the secretary, albert case. Gray lodge members who pay annual dues can join by donating an amount equal to one years dues, in addition to his annual dues payment. He is not deprived of this right because of his failure to pass the proficiency examination of the third degree nor to pay his current lodge dues. If within one year from the date his name was dropped from. Once a mason always a mason, but if you dont pay your dues you cant participate in their functions. The society divides its annual renewals into a quarter system, so that roughly 25% of the membership will receive a dues notice in a given quarter, depending on the quarter in which they originally joined or subscribed. The collection and recording of all members dues and the issuance of dues receipts is one of the see section 3 dues membership degree work, transfers, etc. Form 26 application for restoration after exclusion. Petition for reinstatement this petition to be used for restoration after suspension for nonpayment of dues for two years or longer. The payment of dues to the particular lodges is governed by the by. You can request a travel letter from your lodge secretary proving your status if you are to.
Masonic code course 3 name member number as printed. Accept credit cards online for hoa dues duespayment. To join the masters club, any gray lodge endowed, life, or 50year mason needs only donate that years dues, in addition to his endowed or life status. Petition for reinstatement my freemasonry freemason. Masonic code provides that this letter be sent to you within 15 days after your name has been dropped from the roll for nonpayment of dues along with the method by which your membership can be restored. Suspension of a mason for non payment of dues was considered anduniform legislation was requested to protect the fraternity.
Form 25 notice of exclusion for nonpayment of dues. As stated in the grand lodge of kentucky book of constitutions, section 187, revised 12th edition, 2007. Investigating report for petitions pdf filled out by chapter members assigned to call and get to know potential new members who have submitted a petition. Membership dues and subscription fees are always due and payable in advance. You can be sure your membership development person would write a letter, call on the phone, offer incentives or even waive the annual fee. If to be given in private, none should be present but the master and the offender. Regardless of the method of contact, always remind the member that one of the principal benefits of staying current with his dues is the extremely low cost which will provide him andor his immediate family access into the maryland masonic homes, if ever needed. Form 39 audit form can be found at the bottom of the pdf of the financial report in mori.
On the lower right side of the page, you will see options. Institute, shall be refunded and paid back by such treasurer or other officer having the. California i just received my first degree a couple of weeks ago and recently received a notice asking me for my dues. Three major qualifications are particularly essential to the success of a masonic lodge secretary. A brother excluded for nonpayment of dues shall not be reinstated after death. Dues, suspension for nonpayment thereof, and reinstatement dues constitutional provisions every member of a lodge must pay to th e secretary of the lodge such monthly. On march 1st of each year, the lodge secretary will provide a list in two parts to the worshipful master of all members then in arrears for dues. Do entered apprentice masons pay annual dues to the lodge. The principles of masonic lawchapter xx wikisource, the.
Dues, suspension for non payment thereof, and reinstatement dues constitutional provisions every member of a lodge must pay to th e secretary of the lodge such monthly or annual dues as may be prescribed by the bylaws of the lodge. By delivering the convenience of electronic payments for homeowners association dues, duespayment has become a goto payment solution for hoa management companies, property managers and homeowners. No lodge shall confer the degrees of masonry for less than. There are some revisions in trial procedures, including the addition of a burden of proof. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. We believe that the result of our efforts is a draft code which is easier to read, addresses more. In many grand lodges, annual losses from death are beginning to bottom out, but are being eclipsed by suspensions for npd. If you have been initiated into freemasonry, you have missed the very first lesson in the craft honour and commitment. Society committee as a responsible committee should operate sincerely in the best interest of the society and hence if any society members are not paying maintenance charges in time or cooperating in the matter properly, then the society committee should serve a notice on the member for immediate payment on the due amount. During balloting for degrees, membership or restoration, all members present are required to. An applicant for admission to the masonic home under the life care plan knows. I was a little confused because i was told that my initial payment with my.
A lodge shall not cancel the dues, or receive the same from the family or friends of a dead brother, who died under exclusion for nonpayment of dues, and bury him with masonic honors. Unless i receive the above from you, or hear from you in any other fashion, i will have no alternative but to abide by the bylaws of sample lodge and the regulations of grand lodge. And in all likelihood, masonic membership numbers will never again reach postww2 levels. A letter of resignation received by the secretary of his lodge. If that is not possible, please be sure to print legibly, or use a typewriter. Griffith had been dropped from unity lodge for nonpayment of dues. The 2003 edition of the washington masonic code to be presented to the delegates at the 145th annual communication of grand lodge june 2002 for their consideration and action by the. The appendix contains a sample letter offered for a reference guide. Anonymous circular letter against advancement of grand lodge officer on. Communication is keywhen we communicate we can succeed. Masonic titles or ranks must not be shown on envelopes. Note this form is intended to be used by a subordinate lodge investigating committee, a type of quick start guide or checklist to assist the investigating committee. Reminder letter sample for member dues or fees free download.
The official count was taken showing 63 members present, thus making it necessary for there to be at least 32 yeas cast. Notice letter to society members for maintenance charges due. If we cant read your handwriting, your form and payment will be returned. In theory, i am fully in favour of electronic means of payment. Please bear in mind that with over 60 grand lodges in the us and canada just for starters, there is a lot of variation in practice. Of all the officers of a masonic lodge, the secretary is burdened by the.
A lodge secretarys handbook east lancashire freemasons. On this side of the pond, an entered apprentice generally is not responsible for dues. The convention that changed freemasonry april 9, 2011 mack sigmon grand lecturer, secretary board of custodians. Grand lodge forms the grand lodge of mississippi f. It is provided and endorsed by the education committee.
A welcome letter from the grand master and the members. If downloading this pdf form, we recommend filling it out on your computer before printing it. They are accuracy, with its implied neatness and promptness, adaptability, with its necessary courtesy and firmness, and attention to detail. Sections 69special lodges of masonic study and research. See monthly reports in the reports section of this manual. The quarters are apriljune, julyseptember, octoberdecember. Self populating forms the easiest way to use forms is from the member data tab, which selfpopulate themselves as much as possible if the member is not in mori, add them including candidates.
Search for the member and display his masonic record. Your card is only invalid when dues go unpaid subject to lodge. Dsep reduces work for secretary enclosed dues statement, mail with 6 34 plasticleer env. Membership, rights, status, and duties membership dual membership constitutional provisions any upright mason, on presentation of sa tisfactory evidence of his having paid all dues against him, and having regularly withdrawn from a lodge from which he was last a member, may present a petition in writing, which must be vouched for by. What to do about nonpayment of dues the masonic trowel. Particularly with credit cards, the costs incurred by the payee can be significant, and. The old maxim of once a mason, always a masonis correct. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Being suspended for nonpayment of dues or receiving a demit does not absolve us from our obligations agreed to in our masonic lodge. Constitution and bylaws the grand lodge of missouri. Who can remit any portion of arrearages of a suspend member, suspended for nonpayment of dues. The annotations have not been approved by the grand lodge membership, and. How to write a reminder letter for member dues or fee.
Since his suspension was less than five years old, his reinstatement depended on his getting a majority favorable ballot of the members present. In practice, however, there are some serious issues to address, mostly arising from the cost of the service. Masonic homes board of trustees recommendation form. If youre looking for a document that doesnt require input, youll find those on the resources page alphabetical links to all of the forms on this website are below. Revised 9122011 procedure for suspension for non payment of dues ruling of m. Application for membership office use please fill out this. Please remember that even if this letter is not honored by the orders you belong to, that they will probably suspend you for non. If the presence of the provincial grand master or deputy provincial grand master is desired at any special meeting of the lodge, initial contact should be via the provincial grand secretary. Collect dues and arrears with these professional looking notices. Get a free download in pdf, word, or copy and paste forms. Frequently asked questions masonic grand lodge of oregon. To assist in an adequate planning process, a minimum of twelve months notice is requested. Membershipsubscription renewal policy the masonic society.