09/30/2018
News from Annual Communication ...
In voting today:
Amendment 1 – DEFEATED
This amendment stops the purchase of new Endowed Memberships and creates a new type of membership, Legacy Membership.
Amendment 2 – APPROVED
Would allow a lodge to be able to meet on another date due to cancellation of a stated due to hazardous conditions.
Amendment 3 – APPROVED
This amendment would require members appointed to the Code Commission to be a Past Master or Secretary.
Amendment 4 – WITHDRAWN
This amendment would automatically “suspend” the membership of a member who has been charged with a felony. Once his charges have been adjudicated and he is found not guilty, his record is expunged and he is a member in good standing. If found guilty, his case is forwarded to the Judge Advocate for formal Masonic charges.
Amendment 5 – RULED OUT OF ORDER
This amendment would state that a master may, but is not required to, order a petition of application withdrawn and returned if he discovers after it has been received that the petitioner or applicant answered any question in the petition or application falsely.
Amendment 6 – DEFEATED
This amendment would raise the per capita rate owed to the Grand Lodge to $25 from its current rate of $20. Per Capita pays for the operation of the Grand Lodge and was last approved in 2013.
Amendment 7 -- APPROVED
This amendment would require the lodge treasurer to make a report to his lodge at least quarterly.
Amendment 8 – APPROVED
This amendment would allow a lodge to be able to hold its annual meeting (election of officers) on another date due to cancellation of a stated due to hazardous conditions. This amendment does require membership notification on a date other than a stated communication.
Amendment 9 – DEFEATED
This amendment would allow a lodge to open lodge on the First Degree and conduct its business.
Amendment 10 – RULED OUT OF ORDER
The amendment defines additional obstructive motions.
