Greetings Brethren and Ladies,

We had two important resolutions read at the October Stated Meeting. To make room for their publication in the Chips, I'm forgoing my article this month.

Best,

Russell M. Jaeger
Master
russelljaeger@yahoo.com

To be voted upon at the November Stated Meeting. Please attend to cast your vote.

Resolution #1

Whereas the costs of materials for candidates proceeding through degrees has increased, and, Whereas the Lodge, in order to maintain the quality of educational and Masonic regalia, And as required in Article III Section 1 of the California Masonic Code, Now Therefore, let it be resolved, that the application fee for membership to Hollywood Lodge be raised to:

A. For the degrees, the sum of $ 300.00;
B. For the degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason, when the Entered Apprentice degree has been received in another Lodge, the sum of $ 250.00;
C. For the degree of Master Mason, when the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees have been received in another Lodge, the sum of $ 200.00; and
D. For affiliation the sum of $ 50.00.

Resolution #2

Whereas the number of paying members has declined, and, Whereas the costs of everyday necessities such as utilities and caretaking of lodge materials and regalia has increased, And as required in Article III Section 2 of the California Masonic Code, Now Therefore, let it be resolved, membership dues for Hollywood Lodge be raised to:

ARTICLE III
FEES AND DUES
Section 2.

The dues of each member of this Lodge shall be the sum of $ 100.00 per annum, plus the Per Capita sum approved by Grand Lodge at the immediately preceding Annual Communication, payable in advance on the first day of January.