Can the Master of a Lodge barr a mmber of the same lodge? If so what GLL did you get it from (Art.?)
I wondered what became of that post- I was going to ask for the cite also!
Can the Master of a Lodge barr a mmber of the same lodge? If so what GLL did you get it from (Art.?)
We simply have to many Lodges. Fewer lodges would put an end to this practice.
Interesting thought. I have heard this sentiment expressed before. Out of curiosity, what would you use as a criteria for closing / consolidating a lodge or lodges?
I understand the "normal" reasons for closing / consolidating a lodge. I guess what I was asking is, what guidelines he thought should be used for solving the "too many lodges" and why some people think we have too many lodges?
That doesn't stop the member from spreading rumors. You may say that the Brother could be brought up on charges, but according to GL if you don't hear it from his mouth it is just hear say. We all know how a rumor can spread and break a lodge and their reputation. My feelings are why do the other Brothers have to suffer and get shorted because of a personal quarel between a Master and a member? Like, I said if it is substatiated he should have the power to do so. It should not be the first thing to happen. I think you give this power and a few members may straighten up after a while.
I am just going by some members I have seen that truely know how to work our system. Don't get me wrong also, I think GL should have final say and they should review all the cases this would happen in. I just hate that you have to file charges and have a member expelled when he may fit in fine at another Lodge.
I understand the "normal" reasons for closing / consolidating a lodge. I guess what I was asking is, what guidelines he thought should be used for solving the "too many lodges" and why some people think we have too many lodges?
"Sometimes the best thing to do is to use the processes in place instead of creating more rules."
How do you guys deal with this? Am I off my rocker for not feeling comfortable voting for a petition with no information? Has anyone cast a black ball recently? Like I say, I'm new to all the unspoken traditions in Masonry.
or just make it like we did at sul ross. delay the petition process by setting requirements before they get in. 3 stated meetings + 3 called meetings... they have to at least come hang out quite a bit before they get their petitionRecently we had a candidate whose petition was not going to be approved. Rather than blackball him & possibly create an enemy of Masonry, a little birdie landed on his shoulder & advised him to withdraw his petition. Part of the problem is investigating committees that don't do their jobs. Part of it is that we can no longer (legally) check criminal records, etc., like was done back in the old days. Part of the problem is Brethren giving petitions to men who shouldn't get them in the first place.
Mistakes will be made and committees will be misled. That's why I proposed a probationary period- if we find that someone is unsuited to be a Mason, we would have a way of getting him out without having to file charges. If a man turns out to be unsuitable but has not committed a Masonic disiciplinary violation, currently we're stuck with him. I think we need a way to correct that.
Recently we had a candidate whose petition was not going to be approved. Rather than blackball him & possibly create an enemy of Masonry, a little birdie landed on his shoulder & advised him to withdraw his petition. Part of the problem is investigating committees that don't do their jobs. Part of it is that we can no longer (legally) check criminal records, etc., like was done back in the old days. Part of the problem is Brethren giving petitions to men who shouldn't get them in the first place.
Mistakes will be made and committees will be misled. That's why I proposed a probationary period- if we find that someone is unsuited to be a Mason, we would have a way of getting him out without having to file charges. If a man turns out to be unsuitable but has not committed a Masonic disciplinary violation, currently we're stuck with him. I think we need a way to correct that.
There are those who, while not criminal, can become a resemblance to the south end of a northbound horse.