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EXHIBITS AND FORMS

Exhibit Number Description Page

1 Sample Form of Minutes of a Lodge .................................................................................... 2-3

1A Generic Blank Form for Minutes of a Lodge ....................................................................... 2-6

2 Request for Educational Pamphlets for Candidates (if available)........................................ 2-14

3 Sample Letter of Notification to Candidate for Degrees...................................................... 2-15

3A Sample Letter of Notification to Rejected Candidate........................................................... 2-16

4 Secretary’s Candidate Checklist ........................................................................................... 2-17

5 Order for Grand Lodge Master Mason Diplomas................................................................. 2-18

6 Sample form of By-laws Certification.................................................................................. 2-19

7 Secretary’s Monthly Reports - Instructions .......................................................................... 2-20

8 Sample Monthly Report Forms............................................................................................. 2-21

9 Annual Recapitulation of Membership Form....................................................................... 2-27

10 Notification of Death of Member (Widow’s name) ............................................................. 2-28

11 Masonic Membership Record Card / Treasurer’s Dues Report Form.................................. 2-29

12 Request for Certified Masonic Record ................................................................................. 2-30

13 Request for Masonic Veteran’s Medal ................................................................................. 2-31

14 Return of Officers Form ....................................................................................................... 2-32

15 Treasurer’s Claim for Deductions Form............................................................................... 2-33

16 Grand Lodge Annual Return Form....................................................................................... 2-34

17 Secretary’s Delinquent Member Tracking Sheet.................................................................. 2-35

18 Schedule of Prepayment of Grand Lodge Dues for Life ...................................................... 2-36

18-A Grand Lodge Dues History ................................................................................................... 2-37

19 Sample Demit Form (Grand Lodge) ..................................................................................... 2-38

20 Sample Certificate of Clearance Form (Grand Lodge)......................................................... 2-39

21 Sample Certificate of Prior Membership Form (Grand Lodge) ........................................... 2-40

22 Sample Certificate of Good Standing Form (Local Lodge) ................................................. 2-41

23 Statement of Beliefs (NM-1) ................................................................................................ 2-42

24 Recommendation Form (NM-2) ........................................................................................... 2-43

25 Investigator’s Report Questionnaire Form (NM-3) .............................................................. 2-45

26 Appointment to Investigating Committee - Degrees (NM-4) ............................................... 2-47

27 Application for Affiliation (AF-1)........................................................................................ 2-49

28 Appointment to Investigating Committee - Affiliation (AF-2) ............................................ 2-51

29 Financial Planning/Budget -- Sample Worksheets ............................................................... 2-53

30 Sample Receipt for Money Received or Funds Distributed ................................................. 2-57

31 Sample Invoices When No Original Invoices Exist ............................................................. 2-58

32 Sample Spreadsheets for Income and Deposits .................................................................... 2-59

33 Sample Memorial Sheet for Lodge Records......................................................................... 2-60

34 Inspection Recap Worksheet ................................................................................................ 2-61

35 Inspection Report.................................................................................................................. 2-62

36 Order Form for Grand Lodge Supply Office ........................................................................ 2-63

37 Rulings of Grand Masters..................................................................................................... 2-65

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EXHIBIT 1

GUIDE FOR LODGE MINUTES

JUNE 5, 1958

The 257th Regular Communication of Composite Lodge A.F. & A.M. was held in the Masonic Apartments 15 Doric Street.

Huron. Mass. on Thursday. June 5. 1958. Lodge was opened on the Second Degree, in Form, by Wor. John P. Adams, at 5:00 P.M.

Officers Present

Wor. John P. Adams Master

Bro. Carlton S. Black Senior Warden

Bro. Ivan G. Rust Junior Warden

Wor. Frank W Pierce Treasurer

R.W. Earl W. Taylor Secretary

R.W. Rev. D. Joseph Imler Chaplain

Wor. George D. Lincoln Marshal

Bro. Charles D. Wood as Senior Deacon

Bro. John A. Banks Junior Deacon

Bro. Elisha M. Drape Senior Steward

Bro. Benjamin R. Smith Junior Steward

Bro. Jacob P. Stiles Inside Sentinel

Bro. George R Loud Organist

Bro. Walter A. Monk Tyler

Examination of Candidates

BROS. JOHN HENRY ASTOR, ASA MANLEY BROWN, AND CHARLES WALTER SAMPSON were examined on the

lecture of the Fellowcraft Degree and declared proficient.

Third Degree

The Lodge was changed to the Third Degree, and after the first section was conferred on all the candidates, Bro. JOHN HENRY

ASTOR was raised in short form by the Senior Warden, and Bro. ASA MANLEY BROWN was raised in short form by the Junior Warden.

The Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment for dinner.

(Note: if there is a speaker or other entertainment during the dinner hour it should be recorded here.)

Business Meeting

The Lodge was called from refreshment to labor again at 7:30 P.M. for the regular business meeting. The records of the regular

meeting on May 1, 1958, and the special meeting on May 22, 1958, were read and approved as amended.

Balloting

With the reports of two of the Committees of Investigation being full and favorable, separate secret ballots were taken and

EARLE JOHN SIMPSON and GEORGE CADMAM JONES were elected to receive the degrees.

The report of the Committee of Investigation on the application of BRUCE HORACE ALLEN was not unanimous. Two of the

Committee reporting favorably and one reporting unfavorably. Three ballots were taken at the discretion of the Master, all of which were

not clear and BRUCE HORACE ALLEN was declared rejected for the degrees.

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EXHIBIT 1, continued

With the report of the Committee of Investigation on the application of Bro. JAMES LAURENCE THOMAS for affiliation being

full and favorable, a ballot was taken and he was declared elected to membership. Bro. Thomas being in the ante-room, was escorted into

the Lodge room and introduced to the members. He then signed the By-laws.

With the report of the Committee of Investigation on the application of Bro. JOSHUA WHITE for affiliation being full and

favorable, a ballot was taken and he also was declared elected to membership. But since Bro. White still holds membership in a Lodge in

Iowa, he was instructed that he would have to secure his demit from his Lodge in Iowa and deposit it with our Secretary before he would

be entitled to sign the By-Laws of Composite Lodge, because Iowa does not permit dual membership.

Reinstatement

The next ballot to be taken was on the petition of Bro. WALTER EDMOND KNOWLES for reinstatement; he having been

suspended for non-payment of dues on July 10, 1953. Since his suspension was less than five years old, his reinstatement depended on his

getting a majority favorable ballot of the members present. The official count was taken showing 63 members present, thus making it

necessary for there to be at least 32 yeas cast. Ballots were distributed for the required secret vote, 45 votes were collected, 25 being in the

affirmative and 20 being in the negative. Failing to receive the required 32 favorable votes, Bro. WALTER EDMOND KNOWLES was

declared rejected for reinstatement and the Secretary was instructed to issue to Bro. Knowles a Certificate of Good Standing dated June 5,

1958 as required by the Grand Constitutions.

Honorary Member

A secret ballot was taken on the nomination of M.W. JOSEPH EARL PERRY for Honorary Membership. The ballot was clear

and he was declared elected as an Honorary Emeritus Member of the Lodge.

Demits

The Secretary announced that upon their written requests, and they being clear on the books, demits had been issued to Bro.

HENRY JAMES GORDON dated May 10, 1958, and to Bro. WILLIAM HARVEY JONES dated June 1, 1958. Bro. ALLAN CROSBY,

who had been suspended June 4, 1940 for nonpayment of dues, paid up his arrears on May 20, 1958 and requested a demit. In accordance

with Sec. 507 of the Grand Constitutions, the demit was issued under the date of May 20, 1958.

Suspension

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee it was Voted: That Bro. VANCE ELIOT STEDMAN be suspended for non-

payments of dues. Such suspension to take effect July 10, 1958, if his dues were not received by the Secretary on or before that date.

Applications

The following applications were received and referred to investigating committees:

For Degrees

ALLYN BENJAMIN CROSS: b. Sept. 1 1930. Bath, Maine

Clarence A. Conley) Res. 2 Market St., Erie, Mass.

Edward H. Butters) Occupation: Salesman

Frank B. Jones ) Committee Recom. by Wor. Harvey N. Stassen

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EXHIBIT 1, continued

For Affiliation

Bro. CHAUNCEY HERBERT WHITE: b Aug. 22. 1886 Troy N Y.

Michael Storm) Res. 33 Main St., Marion Mass.

James H. Strong) Occupation Banker

Patrick B. Hardy) Committee Recom. by Bro. Arthur D. Browne

Initiated: Feb. 26, 1918 Hancock No. 101

Passed: Apr. 6, 1918 Greenfield,

Raised: May 31, 1918 Indiana

Demitted: Dec. 1, 1925

Affiliated: Feb. 28, 1926 St. Paul’s No. 500

Suspended: Apr. 11, 1929 Springfield

Reinstated: June 17, 1937 Illinois

Demitted: May 13, 1956

For Reinstatement

Bro. MANLEY PARKER: Res. 1250 Tenth Ave. New York City

Frank P. Stearns) Susp N.P.D. July 10, 1943

Charles M. Ashby)

Thomas S. Gross ) Committee

Nomination for Honorary Membership

M.W. PAUL LLEWELLYN POWERS

Res. Freeport Maine

Member of Freeport Lodge No. 23. Freeport Maine

Recom. by Master & Wardens

Necrology

The Master called up the Lodge and read the Necrology of Wor. Bro. FREDERICK ARTHUR WELLS, who passed away at his

home in St. Petersburg Florida, on Saturday May 10, 1958. A Masonic Funeral Service was conducted on our behalf by Sunshine Lodge

No. 288, of St. Petersburg. The Brethren stood for a moment of silence while the Chaplain offered prayer. A. page of the records is

appended hereto in memory of our departed Brother.

Completion of Work

Visitors were then readmitted and cordially welcomed and work was resumed.

Bro. CHARLES WALTER SAMPSON was raised in long form by the Worshipful Master assisted by a cousin of the candidate,

Bro. James K. Sampson, as Senior Deacon.

Closing

Lodge was closed in Due Form at 10:00 P.M.

Attendance: Members 63, Visitors 10, Candidates 3 - Total 76.

A true abstract of the record.

Attest:

Earl W. Taylor

Secretary

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EXHIBIT 1A

SAMPLE LODGE, A.F. & A.M.

460 Masonic Avenue

Mytown, MA 01234

The _______________ , a Regular (Special) Communication of Sample Lodge, A.F. & A.M. was held

on Thursday, ____________________________, 20______, at the Masonic Hall, 460 Masonic Avenue,

Mytown, MA. The Lodge was organized at __________ P.M. and opened at __________ P.M., on the

Degree in (due) form by the Worshipful Master.

OFFICERS PRESENT

Worshipful Master

Senior Warden

Junior Warden

Treasurer

Secretary

Chaplain

Chaplain

Marshal

Senior Deacon

Junior Deacon

Senior Steward

Junior Steward

Inside Sentinel

Organist

Electrician

Tyler

Soloist

EXEMPLIFICATION OF PROFICIENCY:

After the Lodge was opened, Bro. was exemplified on the

candidate's work on the degree by _________________________ to the

satisfaction of the Worshipful Master.

______________ DEGREE:

P.M. CHANGE: The Lodge was changed to the degree.

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COMMENTS:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______

WORK:

________ P.M. WORK: First Section, ________________Degree

______________________________________, _____________________________________,

______________________________________, _____________________________________,

and _________________________________________ was/were received and obligated a

____________________________________ by the Worshipful Master.

___________ DEGREE:

___________P.M. CHANGE: The Lodge was changed to the __________________ Degree.

WORK:

__________ P.M. WORK: The Second Section of the _______________ Degree was

performed by the Worshipful Master.

COMMENTS:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

THIRD DEGREE:

__________ P.M. CHANGE: The Lodge was changed to the Third Degree.

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CALL TO REFRESHMENT:

6:30 P.M. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment by the Worshipful Master. The

Brethren retired to the dining hall for a ______________________________ dinner.

BUSINESS MEETING:

__________ P.M. The Lodge was called from refreshment to labor again by the Master for the

stated monthly business meeting.

SECRETARY'S REPORT:

The Secretary's report for the_____________________ Communication was (waived) read and

accepted (as amended).

TREASURER'S REPORT:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

CORRESPONDENCE:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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BALLOT FOR THE DEGREES:

(DEGREES, AFFILIATIONS, REINSTATEMENTS, HONORARY, SUSPENSIONS)

The report of the investigation committee upon the application for the degrees by

_____________________________was read by the Secretary. With the report being full

(partial) (in the majority) and favorable, a ballot was conducted by the Worshipful Master. Mr.

__________________________was unanimously elected to receive the degrees in Sample

Lodge.

The report of the investigation committee upon the application for affiliation by Bro.

__________________________________, currently a member of/demitted of

__________________________________ Lodge was read by the Secretary. With the report

being full (partial) (in the majority) and favorable, a ballot was conducted by the Worshipful

Master. Bro. __________________________ was unanimously elected an affiliate member of

Sample Lodge.

APPLICATIONS FOR DEGREES:

Applications for the Degrees were read from the following:

________________________________________________

Resides:

Born:

Occupation:

Proposed by:

________________________________________________

Resides:

Born:

Occupation:

Proposed by:

________________________________________________

Resides:

Born:

Occupation:

Proposed by:

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APPLICATIONS FOR AFFILIATION:

Applications for affiliation were read from the following:

________________________________________________

Resides:

Born:

Occupation:

Member of:

Recommended by:

________________________________________________

Resides:

Born:

Occupation:

Member of:

Recommended by:

________________________________________________

Resides:

Born:

Occupation:

Member of:

Recommended by:

OTHER APPLICATIONS (Reinstatements, Honorary, Demits):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Blood: ________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Membership: __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Service: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Elder Affairs: __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Other: ________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

OTHER BUSINESS OLD/NEW:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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NECROLOGY:

The Necrology was read and a memorial prayer was offered by the Chaplain for

___________________________________________ who recently departed to the Celestial

Lodge above.

__________ P.M. There being no further business, the Business Meeting was closed.

RECEPTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

__________P.M.: Right Worshipful , District Deputy Grand

Master of the (Number) Masonic District, accompanied by Wor.

_____________________________________, District Deputy Grand Marshal, Wor.

____________________________, District Deputy Grand Secretary, and a suite of distinguished

Masons was received by a committee of Past Masters, chaired by Wor.

_____________________, for the purpose of making a Fraternal (Official) Visit to Sample

Lodge. He conveyed the warm fraternal greetings of Most Worshipful

_______________________________, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, to those

assembled as well as his own personal greetings.

_________ DEGREE:

_________ P.M. CHANGE: The Lodge was changed to the __________Degree.

_________ P.M. WORK: __________________ Degree, Second Section

The lecture of this section was presented to the candidate by _____________________,

________________, and _______________________.

WORK Third Section:

The lecture of this section was presented to the candidate by the Worshipful Master, assisted by

____________________________________.

Following the completion of the degree work of the evening the candidates were presented with

the necessary educational materials by _______________________.

Following the ritualistic work of the evening, remarks were made by the Worshipful Master,

________________________, and ______ Past Masters.

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COMMENTS:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

CLOSE:

__________ P.M. CLOSE: The Lodge was closed in (due) form by the Worshipful Master.

Present at this communication were _____members, _____guests and _____candidates. A

collation was available in the dining hall following which the Brethren retired to their homes at a

reasonable hour.

A true abstract of the record.

Attest:

______________________________

Secretary

rev:022005

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EXHIBIT 2

Request for Educational Pamphlets for Candidates

____________________

Supply Department

Room 201, Masonic Building ________________________20_____

186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111-1095

Please forward the necessary number of pamphlets for the following

named candidates who have been elected to receive the degrees.

_____________________________

_____________________________

_____________________________ ________________________Lodge

_____________________________ ________________________Secretary

_____________________________ ________________________Address

Please send requisition seasonably: i.e., immediately after election.

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EXHIBIT 3

Sample Letter of Notification to Candidate for the Degrees


P. O. Box 444

Anytown, MA 04644

Date:

Dear Mr._______________________

It is with pleasure that I inform you that at the last regular communication of Sample Lodge, you

were elected to receive the degrees in Freemasonry. Let me congratulate you on this and allow me to say

that the Lodge is looking forward to your joining the greatest organization on earth.

Your attention is specially directed to the following extract from the Grand Constitutions of

Massachusetts, Part IV, Article III, Section 4, which states:

“Every candidate elected to receive the degrees shall be notified thereof by the

Secretary. The notice shall specify the time and place at which he may present himself to

receive the first degree, and if, through his own fault or neglect, he does not receive the

degree within one year from that time, the ballot by which he was elected shall be void

and all fees he has paid shall be forfeited to the Lodge.”

Sample Lodge is located at the corner of Main and Adams Street on the second floor. Entrance

may be gained by ringing the doorbell on the Main St. entrance to the building.

Your Entered Apprentice Degree has been scheduled for _________________ at the Masonic

Building in Anytown. Please be there at ___________________o’clock. If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact either the Worshipful Master or myself.

The fee for this degree is: $ .

Sincerely yours,

_______________________

Secretary

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EXHIBIT 3A

Sample Letter of Notification to Rejected Candidate


P O Box 444

Anytown, MA 04644

Date:

Dear Mr.________________________

I regret to inform you that, at a regular meeting of the Lodge held on________________, you

have failed to be elected to receive the degrees in Freemasonry in our Lodge. The fees you have paid are

herewith returned to you.

Your attention is specially directed to the following extract from the Grand Constitutions of

Massachusetts, Article 415, which states:

“Every candidate whose application for the degrees has been rejected shall be notified thereof by the

Secretary and all fees he has paid shall be returned to him. The notice shall specify the date of the

rejection, the constitutional period which must elapse before the candidate may apply again to that

Lodge, and also the period which must elapse before he may be balloted for in any other Lodge without

the consent and recommendation of the Lodge, which has rejected his application.”

You may reapply to this Lodge after six months time, but may not apply to any other Lodge

within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts within five years without a written recommendation from the

Master, Wardens and three members of this Lodge.

Sincerely yours,

__________________________

Secretary

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EXHIBIT 4


SECRETARY'S CANDIDATE CHECKLIST

CANDIDATE'S NAME: ___________________________________ PHONE: _________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________CITY: ______________STATE: ____ZIP: ________

SPONSOR'S NAME: ________________________________________ PHONE: _______________

FIRST DEGREE FEE ($50.00) RECEIVED: ______________________CHECK No: ____________

SECOND DEGREE FEE ($50.00) RECEIVED: ___________________ CHECK No: ____________

THIRD DEGREE FEE ($50.00) RECEIVED:______________________CHECK No:_____________

AFFILIATION FEE ($50.00) RECEIVED: ________________________CHECK No: ____________

COMPLETED PRE-AP FORMS SENT TO MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: ____________________

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED: _______________APPLICATIONS READ IN LODGE: ___________

SPONSOR THANK-YOU LETTER SENT:_____________________

INVESTIGATION LETTERS SENT TO: DATE SENT DATE RECEIVED

1. ____________________________________ _________________ ____________________

2. ____________________________________ _________________ ____________________

3. ____________________________________ _________________ ____________________

REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MASONIC RECORD SENT: _____________ RCVD: ____________

ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR: _____________ � ELECTED

CANDIDATE SPONSOR

NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION/REJECTION SENT: _________________ ______________

LETTER SCHEDULING FIRST DEGREE SENT: _________________ ______________

LETTER SCHEDULING SECOND DEGREE SENT: _________________ ______________

LETTER SCHEDULING THIRD DEGREE SENT: _________________ ______________

NOTIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION SENT: _________________ ______________

NOTIFICATION OF BY-LAWS SIGNING SENT: _________________ ______________

NOTES:

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EXHIBIT 5

Order For Grand Lodge Diplomas

As Needed for Immediate Use

______________________

TO THE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT OF THE GRAND OF MASSACHUSETTS, A.F. & A.M.

Please send me Master Mason Diplomas for presentation to the following named candidates

who have received the Second Degree and are now eligible to receive the Third Degree.

_____________________________

_____________________________

_____________________________ ________________________Lodge

_____________________________ ________________________Secretary

_____________________________ ________________________Address

NOT MORE THAN FIVE DIPLOMAS TO BE CALLED FOR ON ONE BLANK

Please do not call for any supplies on this blank. Send order for Diplomas seasonably.

Please do not date the Diplomas in advance of the candidates receiving the Third Degree.

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EXHIBIT 6

SAMPLE FORM OF BY-LAWS CERTIFICATION


P. O. Box 444

Anytown, MA 04644

March 18, 20xx

I hereby certify that the following proposed amendment to the By-Laws of Sample Lodge was

adopted by the Lodge at the Regular Communication on (Date of Vote) by the required two-thirds vote

of the members present and voting:

Article VI Section 2. Every member shall pay annually on or before the first day of September

the sum of twenty-five dollars as dues for the support of the Lodge.

(Signature)

Secretary, Sample Lodge

(Seal) (Date)

The certification must be submitted in duplicate on Lodge stationery, signed by the Lodge

Secretary, and sealed with the Lodge seal. Only the wording of the proposed amendment is required and

more than one amendment may be submitted on the certification form. However, it is requested that not

less than two inches of space at the bottom of the page be left clear for the certification of the Grand

Secretary.

Following approval, a certified copy of the approved By-Laws amendments will be returned to

the Lodge Secretary for the Lodge records.

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EXHIBIT 7

SECRETARY’S MONTHLY REPORTS

ABBREVIATIONS

POB Place of Birth EA Entered Apprentice

DOB Date of Birth FC Fellow Craft

OCC Occupation MM Master Mason

EL Elected BL By-Laws

INSTRUCTIONS

Use FULL NAMES: Last, First, Middle

Initials that do not represent a name are to be put in quotes: “E” “G” Marshall. For no middle name or initial, enter NMI after

first name: Jones, John NMI Dates are to be entered in numerals: Year-Month-Day: 1983-12-24

TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY.

PART I - CANDIDATES

Enter full name, address, POB, DOB, and OCC when EL is reported for a candidate elected AFTER August 31,

1982

Enter FULL NAME ONLY when reporting degree or By-Laws dates for a candidate ELECTED AND REPORTED

after August 31, 1982.

Enter full name, address, and date of last activity, whether EL or a degree for a candidate elected BEFORE

AUGUST 31, 1982.

If a candidate has not taken the next degree within one year of the preceding degree enter “Dropped, lack of interest”

or “Dropped, lost contact” together with his full name and last degree date.

COURTESY WORK

To report degrees conferred by another Lodge on your candidate:

Enter data as instructed above.

Place asterisk (*) after degree date conferred by other Lodge.

Enter name and location of other Lodge in next column.

To report degrees conferred by your Lodge on a candidate of another Lodge:

Enter FULL NAME only.

Enter degree date and circle.

Enter name and location of candidate’s Lodge in next column.

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EXHIBIT 8

MONTHLY REPORT CONTROL SHEET

Lodge___________________________________________________________

Report for the Month of _____________________________________20_____

CHECK THE BOX FOR EACH CATEGORY IN WHICH AN ENTRY IS MADE

Part I Candidates

Part II Affiliates

Part III Reinstatements

Part IV Demits or Certificates of Clearance

Part V Suspended Members Demitting Without Resuming Membership

Part VI Deaths

Part VII Rejections of Withdrawn Applications

Part VIII Suspensions

Part IX Address Changes

CHECK THE BOX FOR EACH TYPE OF ENCLOSURE

Lodge Notice

Demits or Certificates to be Certified -- Number: __________

Masonic Record Requests -- Number: __________

Release of Jurisdiction Requests -- Number: __________

Return of Officers

Other: ____________________________________________________________

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AS OF LAST MONTH __________

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AS OF THIS MONTH __________

Lodge Secretary: __________________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________________________

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PART I

Candidates PLEASE FILL IN ALL SPACES

Full Name:_______________________________________ Elected: _______________________________________

Street: ___________________________________________ Entered Apprentice: _____________________________

City: ____________________________________________ Fellow Craft: ___________________________________

State: ___________ Zip: ________________-___________ Master Mason: _________________________________

Occupation: ______________________________________ Signed By-Laws: ________________________________

Place of Birth: _____________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________

























Courtesy Degree Candidates

Lodge By or For: __________________________________ Location: _____________________________________

Full Name: _______________________________________ Entered Apprentice: _____________________________

Fellow Craft: _____________________________________ Master Mason: _________________________________







Lodge: ________________________________________________________________

Report for the Month of: _____________________________________________20___

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Part II

Affiliates

Full Name: _____________________________________ Entered Apprentice: ______________________________

Street: _________________________________________ Lodge: ________________________________________

City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ________________-____________

Place of Birth: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________

Occupation: _____________________________________ Place of Business: _______________________________

Elected for Affiliation: _____________________________ Signed By-Laws: ________________________________


Street: _________________________________________ Lodge: ________________________________________

City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ________________-____________





Street: _________________________________________ Lodge: ________________________________________

City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ________________-____________





Street: _________________________________________ Lodge: ________________________________________

City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ________________-____________




Part III

Reinstatements

Full Name: ______________________________________ Entered Apprentice: _____________________________

Street: __________________________________________ Lodge: _______________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________-___________

Suspended: ______________________________________ Reinstated: ____________________________________


Street: __________________________________________ Lodge: _______________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________-___________



Street: __________________________________________ Lodge: _______________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________-___________


Lodge: _____________________________________________________________

Report for the Month of: _________________________________________ 20___

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Part IV

Demits or Certificates of Clearance

Full Name: ______________________________________ Demit Date: ____________________________________

Lodge: __________________________________________ Entered Apprentice: ______________________________

Reason Member is Demitting: ________________________________________________________________________

Member’s Current Address: __________________ City: ___________________State______ Zip: ________-_______









Part V

Suspended Members Demitting Without Resuming Membership


Lodge: __________________________________________

Entered Apprentice: _______________________________ Suspended: ____________________________________

Reason Member is Demitting:________________________________________________________________________



Lodge: __________________________________________





Lodge: __________________________________________




Part VI

Deceased

Full Name: _______________________________________ Date of Death: _________________________________

Lodge: __________________________________________ Entered Apprentice: _____________________________





Lodge: ____________________________________________________________

Report for the Month of: ________________________________________ 20____

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Part VII

Rejections or Withdrawn Applications

Full Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________

Address: _________________________________ City: _________________ State: _____ Zip: _________-________

Occupation: ______________________________________

Date of Application Withdrawal: _____________________ Date of Rejection: ________________________________

Full Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________

Address: _________________________________ City: _________________ State: _____ Zip: _________-________

Occupation: ______________________________________

Date of Application Withdrawal: _____________________ Date of Rejection: ________________________________

Part VIII

Suspensions

Full Name: _______________________________________ Date of Suspension: ______________________________

Lodge: ___________________________________________ Entered Apprentice: ______________________________

Date Certified Letter Sent: ___________________________

Reason For Suspension: __________________________________________________________________________














Lodge: ___________________________________________ Entered Apprentice: _____________________________



Full Name: _______________________________________ Date of Suspension: _____________________________

Lodge: ___________________________________________ Entered Apprentice:_____________________________



Full Name: _______________________________________ Date of Suspension: _____________________________

Lodge: ___________________________________________ Entered Apprentice: _____________________________



Lodge: ___________________________________________________________

Report for the Month of : _____________________________________ 20_____

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Part IX

Address Changes

Full Name: ______________________________________ Effective Date: _______________________________ Old Address New Address

Address: _____________________________________ Address:____________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City: ______________________________________

State: ______________ Zip: ____________-___________ State: __________ Zip _____________-__________

Full Name: ______________________________________ Effective Date: ______________________________ Old Address New Address

Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City: ______________________________________



Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City:_______________________________________

State: ______________ Zip: ____________-___________ State: __________ Zip _____________-___________


Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City:_______________________________________



Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City: ______________________________________



Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City: ______________________________________



Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City:_______________________________________


Full Name: ______________________________________ Effective Date:_______________________________ Old Address New Address

Address: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ City: ______________________________________


Lodge: _________________________________________________________

Report for the Month of: ________________________________ 20________

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EXHIBIT 9

Elected Entered Passed Raised Affiliated By-Laws Reinstated Suspended Demitted Deceased

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

TOTALS

Membership as of September 1, 20___

Add Gains +

Subtract Losses -

Membership as of August 31, 20___

Net Gain / Loss

_______________ Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Annual Recapitulation of Membership

Based on Grand Lodge Monthly Reports

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EXHIBIT 10

NOTIFICATION OF DEATH OF MEMBER,

To Masonic Service Department

NOTIFICATION OF DEATH OF MEMBER

To Masonic Service Department

Date: __________________________

Member’s Name: ____________________________________________

Date of Death: ______________________________________________

Widow’s Name and Address: __________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

Lodge Name: _______________________________________________

Please Return To The Grand Secretary’s Office

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EXHIBIT 11

SAMPLE MEMBER’S INFORMATION CARD

REVERSE

WITH DUES CHECKOFF

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EXHIBIT 12

REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MASONIC RECORD

For purposes of affiliation, please forward the certified Masonic record of the Brother listed below:

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Lodge:______________________________ City: _______________________ State: ________

E.A.______________________ F.C. _____________________ M.M. _____________________

Date and Place of Birth:__________________________________________________________

Other Information: ______________________________________________________________

__________________________________Secretary

_____________________________________Lodge

_____________________________________ Date

Form

GS-2 (This form is for your convenience in requesting certified Masonic records)

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EXHIBIT 13

REQUEST FOR VETERAN'S MEDAL

Lodge: _______________________________________________________________________

Member's full name: ____________________________________________________________

Member's address: ______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Date of Raising: ________________________________________________________________

Can he attend your Lodge to receive the award? _______________________________________

If not, what will his address be at the time of the presentation? ___________________________

If the member has not accumulated a record of 50 years' good standing as an affiliated Master Mason,

please answer the following questions for the Grand Master's consideration in determining the member's

eligibility for the Medal:

1. What is his present interest in Lodge affairs?

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

2. Does he attend Lodge meetings regularly, occasionally, rarely, or not at all?

__________________________________________________________________

3. Are his dues current and does he meet his financial obligations to his Lodge and Grand Lodge

promptly?_____________________________________________________________________

Additional remarks: _____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Fraternally yours,

___________________________________Secretary

______________________________(Date)

Note: The Grand Secretary’s Office will produce a list of those members of your Lodge eligible to

receive a 50-year Veteran’s Medal. You should review this list and if you feel a worthy Brother is

not listed, this form should be used to make your request for a Medal to be issued.

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EXHIBIT 14

RETURN OF OFFICERS FORM

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EXHIBIT 15

Memorandum

DATE: June 10, 20___

TO: ALL SECRETARIES

FROM: R.W. TUBAL CAIN, GRAND TREASURER

RE: FINAL G.L.D. INVOICE AND ADJUSTMENT FORM

________________________________________________________________________

Final Grand Lodge Dues Invoice for 20___ is attached.

The changes that have been implemented for 20___, by allowing for the deduction of affiliated and

prepaid life members at the beginning of the year ( September 1, 20___) has resulted in a shorter and.

much simpler ending deduction form.

Affiliated Members -- No additional deductions allowed, since all members must have been affiliated

prior to September 1, 20___. Deduction was already allowed for all affiliated members on the original

listing.

Prepaid Life Members - The only additional deductions that will be allowed, are any new prepaid

certificates dated September 1, 20___ that have been issued since September 1, 20___ and not included

on the original listing. Those new certificates are listed on this form.

Deaths, Suspensions and Remissions - We have preprinted the deaths and suspensions reported to us

as of the date of the form. Please review the deaths and delete any member who had paid dues before

death. Add any additional deaths and any suspensions and all remissions.

Special Instructions - Claim for prior 20___ year will be accepted on a separate request on your Lodge

Letterhead. This would be for members suspended owing two years dues etc. Please give Brothers name

and date of action. Do not make this request before sending 20___ G.L.D. form.

Also, if a situation arises after filing your G.L.D. form that a member is suspended or dies owing 20___

dues, submit a request for a refund on your Lodge Letterhead.

We hope this method has helped your Lodge Cash Flow.

Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.

ALL COMPLETED G.L.D. FORMS AND FINAL

PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 1, 20___

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EXHIBIT 16

GRAND LODGE RETURN

___________________________________LODGE

GRAND LODGE FEES

FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 20___ - AUGUST 31, 20___

______Initiates, George Washington Memorial at $5.00 each .............................................$__________

______Initiates, Grand Lodge Fee (See. 329) at $15.00 each ...............................................$__________

______Initiates, Masonic Home Fund (Sec. 605) at $5.00 each ...........................................$__________

______Affiliates and/or Reinstatements (Sec. 606) at $5.00 each ........................................$__________

______Reinstatements and Other Suspendees - Grand Lodge Dues Owed at Date

of Suspension at $8.00/$12.00/$15.00/$20.00/$21.00/$24.00/$27.00 each..............$__________

______Miscellaneous ........................................... ................................................................$__________

______Voluntary contribution to DeMolay/Rainbow ...........................................................$__________

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE GRAND LODGE $__________

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I, , Presiding Master on August 31, 20___ of

Lodge, certify to the Grand Lodge that all required

Monthly Reports for the Masonic year ended August 31, 20___ have been filed, and that the above

specified amount of $ is the true amount due the Grand Lodge.

In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand hereto, and the

seal of ___________________________ Lodge has been

affixed hereto, at _______________________ this _____

day of _____________________, 20____.

Attest: __________________________________ ______________________________

Secretary of Lodge Master of Lodge

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

$____________________ _____________________________,20____

Received of ___________________________ Lodge, holden at _________________________

by the hand of _______________________________________________, Treasurer, the sum of

_________________________________________Dollars, agreeably to the foregoing Return, for

which I have signed duplicate receipts.

______________________________D.D.G.M, _________________________ Masonic District

Seal

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EXHIBIT 17

_______________ LODGE , A.F. & A.M.

DELINQUENT MEMBER TRACKING SHEET

NAME: ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

CITY:______________________________ STATE:_____ZIP: ________________

HOME PHONE:_____________________ BUS. PHONE_____________________

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

YEAR LODGE GRAND LODGE TOTAL

l. _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

2. _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

3. _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

TOTALS: _______________ _______________ _______________

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FIRST DUES NOTICE FOR 20_____ (current year): _______________

SECOND DUES NOTICE FOR 20_____: _______________

THIRD DUES NOTICE FOR 20____ : _______________

FIRST DELINQUENT NOTICE: _______________

SECOND DELINQUENT NOTICE: _______________

TWO-PAGE LETTER: _______________

TWO-PAGE LETTER FOLLOW-UP: _______________

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUSPEND (CERTIFIED) _______________

AMNESTY OFFER: _______________

PERSONAL PLEA: _______________

PERSONAL CONTACT BY MASTER: _______________

VOTE TO SUSPEND BY LODGE: _______________

GRAND LODGE NOTIFIED: _______________

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION: _______________

COMMENTS:

Age

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EXHIBIT 18

2010 SCHEDULE FOR PREPAYMENT OF GRAND LODGE DUES FOR LIFE

GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS

PREPAYMENT OF GRAND LODGE DUES FOR LIFE

Based on Grand Lodge dues of $29.00 per year. 9/1/2009

Age Amount Age Amount Age Amount Age Amount Age Amount

18 $850.00 32 $826.50 46 $623.50 60 $420.50 74 $217.50

19 $850.00 33 $812.00 47 $609.00 61 $406.00 75 $203.00

20 $850.00 34 $797.50 48 $594.50 62 $391.50 76 $188.50

21 $986.00 35 $783.00 49 $580.00 63 $377.00 77 $174.00

22 $971.50 36 $768.50 50 $565.50 64 $362.50 78 $159.50

23 $957.00 37 $754.00 51 $551.00 65 $348.00 79 $145.00

24 $942.50 38 $739.50 52 $536.50 66 $333.50 80 $130.50

25 $928.00 39 $725.00 53 $522.00 67 $319.00 81 $116.00

26 $913.50 40 $710.50 54 $507.50 68 $304.50 82 $101.50

27 $899.00 41 $696.00 55 $493.00 69 $290.00 83 $87.00

28 $884.50 42 $681.50 56 $478.50 70 $275.50 84 $72.50

29 $870.00 43 $667.00 57 $464.00 71 $261.00 85 $58.00

30 $855.50 44 $652.50 58 $449.50 72 $246.50 86 $43.50

31 $841.00 45 $638.00 59 $435.00 73 $232.00 87 $29.00

88 $14.50

Age in years as of September 1st of the current year.

Make checks payable to: The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Send to: Grand Treasurer's Office, 186 Tremont Street, Room 207, Boston, MA 02111-1095

Name _________________________________________________________

Lodge _________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________________________________________

Age as of September 1, this year: _______

Fee From Schedule $ ___________________________

Note: This chart is subject to change as Grand Lodge Dues are adjusted.

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EXHIBIT 18-A


Grand Lodge Dues History

1968 $3.00 1983 $12.00 1998 $21.00 2013

1969 $5.00 1984 $12.00 1999 $21.00 2014

1970 $5.00 1985 $12.00 2000 $21.00 2015 1971 $5.00 1986 $15.00 2001 $21.00 2016

1972 $5.00 1987 $15.00 2002 $21.00 2017

1973 $5.00 1988 $15.00 2003 $21.00 2018

1974 $5.00 1989 $15.00 2004 $24.00 2019

1975 $5.00 1990 $15.00 2005 $25.00 2020

1976 $5.00 1991 $15.00 2006 $26.00 2021

1977 $8.00 1992 $15.00 2007 $27.00 2022

1978 $8.00 1993 $15.00 2008 $27.00 2023

1979 $8.00 1994 $15.00 2009 $27.00 2024

1980 $8.00 1995 $15.00 2010 $29.00 2025

1981 $8.00 1996 $15.00 2011 2026

1982 $8.00 1997 $20.00 2012 2027

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EXHIBIT 19

SAMPLE DEMIT FORM

REVERSE

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EXHIBIT 20

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE

REVERSE

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EXHIBIT 21

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF PRIOR MEMBERSHIP

REVERSE

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EXHIBIT 22

____________Lodge, A.F. & A.M. _____________, MA

* * *

Certificate of Good Standing

Date

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to Certify that __________________________ is at this time (was at the time of

his death) a member in Good Standing of _______________ Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of

_________________, Massachusetts. His Masonic Record is as follows:

Born:

Initiated:

Passed:

Raised:

Suspended:

Reinstated:

Demitted:

Re-Affiliated:

Affiliated:

Deceased:

Sincerely and Fraternally,

________________ Lodge, A.F. & A.M.

(Lodge Seal)

_____________________________

Secretary

NOTE: Utilize whatever topics are appropriate, discarding those not deemed necessary.

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______________________, A.F. & A.M. ______________________, Massachusetts

Statement of Beliefs

To be filed with the Membership Committee

before an application is issued.

To the Applicant for Membership:

You may know very little about Freemasonry, so before a lodge accepts your signed membership petition, it

must inform you of certain aspects of the institution that may affect your decision to seek membership in the Masonic

fraternity.

1. Freemasonry has always required that a man should apply for membership entirely of his own free will and

accord. You should not apply as a result of any curiosity about the fraternity, but because you have a favorable

opinion of Freemasonry, a desire for knowledge and a sincere commitment to be of service to your fellowmen.

2. Freemasonry is a fellowship of friends and Brothers who meet together for fraternal relations and

association. This fellowship is founded upon a system of morality based on a belief in the existence of a Supreme

Being; no atheist or agnostic can be made a Mason. Freemasonry teaches the Brotherhood of Man, the Immortality of

the Soul and the duty every man has to his god, his house of worship, his country, his neighbor and himself. It

interferes with neither religion nor politics, but endeavors to bring out man's highest and noblest qualities. The aim of

the true Mason is to promote a brotherly feeling among men and to help the distressed and afflicted to the best of his

ability.

3. The purpose of Freemasonry is moral and spiritual improvement, not the gaining of any material advantage.

It should be clearly understood and remembered that a man should not seek membership in Freemasonry in the hope of

material gain or advancement; admission must not be sought for mercenary or selfish motives. A man who joins for

those reasons will be disappointed.

4. It cannot be emphasized too strongly that Freemasonry is not a benefit society. Membership will not confer

upon any member any right to sick benefits, death benefits, burial expenses, education of your children or support of

your dependents. Failure to understand this has sometimes caused families to hold false impressions which have led to

disappointment, misunderstanding and embarrassment. The practice of charity is, however, a fundamental virtue taught

in Freemasonry, limited in its practice by the means available to the individual member and Masonic organization.

5. Lodge members bear the responsibility for financially supporting the cost of Lodge operations and functions.

An applicant must, therefore, be in a position to meet his obligations for the degree fees and annual dues without

material handicap or detriment to his family or dependents.

6. Loyalty to one's country is an essential qualification in Freemasonry, and only those men who cheerfully

conform to the laws of his country, state and community may join the fraternity. Disloyalty to the country and its laws,

in any form, is inconsistent with the Masonic teachings.

7. The aims of Freemasonry are noble and unselfish. The fraternity deserves and expects of each member a sin-

cere interest and faithful service to Freemasonry of its members. Membership will make certain demands upon your time

and energies. Attendance at Masonic meetings and contributing to Masonic operations and charitable initiatives should

be considered a duty and a privilege.

8. Each member is required to obligate himself to secrecy in purely Masonic matters, such as the ritual, means of

recognition, names of candidates, results of balloting on membership petitions.

If after serious consideration of the foregoing you feel sincerely disposed to seek to membership in the Masonic

fraternity, sign this statement of personal beliefs, after which the senior officers of the Masonic lodge may accept your

petition for membership and begin the process of bringing your petition to the full membership of the Lodge.

I have read, understood and accept the forgoing.

____________________________________________

GL/NM-1/Rev 2008

Please Sign Name in Full

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This form must be filled out by the applicant in his own handwriting.

Application for Degrees

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of

______________________________ Lodge

I, ____________________________________________, the subscriber, by my application

herewith, respectfully shows I entertain a favorable opinion of your ancient Institution and

desire to be admitted a member thereof, and that I believe in the existence of a Supreme

being.

Please print full name (no middle initial): _________________________________________

Residence - Street and number: _________________________________________________

City, State, Zip+4: _____________________________________________________

Telephone number: __________________ e-mail: _________________________________

Mailing address (if different) - Street and number / PO Box: __________________________

City, State, Zip+4: _____________________________________________________

Occupation: ________________________________________________________________

Employe___________________________________________________________________

Street and number: _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip+4: _____________________________________________________

Telephone number: ______________________ e-mail: ________________________

Date of birth: _______________________________________________________________

Place of birth: ______________________________________________________________

(Signed) __________________________________________

(Date) ______________________________

RECOMMENDATION

Recommended by (please print): Brother _________________________________________

Member of: __________________________________________________________ Lodge

(Signed) ___________________________________________

Before this application is accepted, the Statement of Beliefs must be signed and filed with the Secretary for

permanent record with this petition for the degrees.

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EXHIBIT 24

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Applicant Information Questionnaire

To Applicant for the Degrees in _____________________________ Lodge

For the protection of the fraternity, it is necessary that careful inquiries be made concerning all applicants

for admission. To facilitate such inquiries, you are requested to fill out this form and return it to the lodge

secretary.

1. My full name (no middle initial) is: ______________________________________________________

2. I ___ have / ___ have not served in the US military (if so, indicate branch, grade and years of service):

_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. I ___ have / ___ have not been convicted of a felony or other offense other than a minor traffic violation.

4. I ___ have / ___ have not ever before applied for initiation in this or any other Masonic jurisdiction?

(If so, state the name and location of lodge or lodges, and in what year.) ____________________________

5. I ___ have / ___ have not ever appeared before an application committee in this or any other Masonic jurisdiction?

(If so, state name and location of lodge or lodges, and in what year.)_______________________________

6. I ___ have / ___ have not ever been refused an application for initiation in this or any other Masonic jurisdiction?

(If so, state name and location of lodge or lodges, and in what year.) _______________________________

7. I have lived at the following address(es) over the past five years. (Give number of years and dates of

residence at each location.) _______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

8. I am ___ / am not ___ married. Name of spouse: ____________________________________________

9. I have ___ children. Names and ages of children: ____________________________________________

10. I am a member/officer of the following professional / civic / fraternal organizations: _______________

______________________________________________________________________________________

11. I am an attendant upon the ______________________________________________ house of worship,

of which I am ___ / am not ___ a member.

12. I was educated at the following schools/colleges. (Give the degree, number of years, and dates at each

institution.) ____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

13. My business or professional experience is as follows. (Give names of employers, character of

employment, and dates of service with each. If self-employed, give the nature of your profession, with

locations and dates.) _____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

14. My reason for desiring to become a Mason is: _____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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I refer the lodge to the following neighbors and school / business associates for further information. (If the

applicant has been out of school for more than ten years, names of school associates may be deferred in

favor of more contemporary references.) Please provide at least six references.

Name ___ Address Telephone # e-mail Address__

1.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

2.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

3. ________________________ ____________________ _________________ ______________

4.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

5.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

6.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

7.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

8.________________________ _____________________ ________________ _______________

9. ________________________ ____________________ _________________ ______________

(Signed)_______________________________________________

(Date) ________________________________________________

NM 3 Back (1/08)

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EXHIBIT 26

Committee Report, Degrees

Investigation of Applicant for the Degrees

_______________________ Lodge

Date: _______________________________________

Dear Brother:

The Master has appointed you as one of a Committee of Investigation upon the application for the

degrees of:

Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Residence:______________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:___________________________________________________________________

Place of Birth:__________________________________________________________________

Occupation:____________________________________________________________________

Place of Business:_______________________________________________________________

Recommended By:

(name, telephone number

and email address)_________________________________________ _____________________________________

You are requested to make a thorough investigation, and report by mail to the Secretary, as soon as

you can consistently with thoroughness and care, if possible at least three days before the next

communication. A simple report of "favorable" will not be sufficient. To aid your investigation,

you are furnished herewith information supplied by the applicant, and you are asked to answer the

questions on the reverse side of this sheet.

Fraternally yours,

Secretary

Committee on Investigation: (include name, address, telephone number and email address of each member):

Chairman:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Member:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Member: __ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Have you personally met with the applicant?___________________________________________

Does he believe in the existence of the Supreme

Being?_________________________________________________________________________

What facts stated by him have you verified from

independent sources? (Indicate by inserting the

numbers affixed to items in the applicant's

statement.)_____________________________________________________________________

Have you found any of his statements untrue, if so,

which? (Indicate by numbers.)______________________________________________________

Which of his references have you consulted?

(Indicate by numbers)_____________________________________________________________

Have you consulted any person other than those

named by the applicant, such as former employers,

teachers, or associates?____________________________________________________________

What information have you obtained as to his

character and habits?______________________________________________________________

Do you consider him qualified mentally and

physically to be a Mason?__________________________________________________________

Can he incur the financial obligations of Masonry

without apparent harm to himself and family?__________________________________________

Is he a citizen of the United States?__________________________________________________

If not, why not?__________________________________________________________________

Is he thoroughly loyal to the government and laws

of the United States?______________________________________________________________

Has he any desire for social or political reforms,

and if yes, what and how brought about?______________________________________________

What is your personal impression of him as gained

through an interview?_____________________________________________________________

Would you like to associate with him as a member

of the Lodge?___________________________________________________________________

Is your report "favorable" or "unfavorable?"___________________________________________

What further comments have you to make on his application?

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________

Signature of Committee Member

NM4 (1/08)

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EXHIBIT 27

To the Master, Wardens and Members of

............................................................. Lodge

of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

I, the subscriber, a Master Mason in good standing, am desirous, if found worthy, to be admitted to membership in your Lodge.

I regularly received the Degrees in Freemasonry in ...........................................................................................Lodge situated in

.................................................................... as follows:

ENTERED APPRENTICE .........................................................................................................................................................

FELLOWCRAFT.........................................................................................................................................................................

MASTER MASON.......................................................................................................................................................................

I am at present (a member of ) ..................................................................................................................................Lodge.

(demitted from )

If demitted give date. ....................................................................................................................................................................

My full name is ............................................................................................................................................................................. Use No Initials

My residence is.............................................................................................................................................................................. Street and Town

Place and Date of Birth ................................................................................................................................................................

Occupation .............................................................................. with..........................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Street and Town

I refer to:

Name....................................................................................................................................................................................... Street and Town



Signed......................................................................................

Date................................................................20 ..........

RECOMMENDATION

I, ........................................................................., a member of .............................................................................……

lodge aforesaid, hereby recommend said Brother.........................................................................................................for

membership.

Signed.......................................................................................

Date. ..................................................... 20 .......

AF 1

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INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANT FOR AFFILIATION

........................................................... A.F.& A.M.

Dear Sir and Brother:

The Master has appointed you on a Committee of Investigation upon the application for

affiliation of:

Brother ...............................................................................................................

Residence ............................................................................................................

Occupation...........................................................................................................

With ....................................................................................................................

At ........................................................................................................................

Place of birth ...................... ......................................Date ....................................

Entered ............................... Passed .............................Raised ..............................

In ........................................ Lodge. At .................................................................

And is ................................. Lodge. At ................................................................. [Member of- or demitted from]

REFERENCES

Recommended by ...........................................................

.................................................. Secretary

Committee on Investigation

.........................................................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................……………………

=============================================================== It is a "Masonic Duty" that you make a thorough investigation, as the Lodge depends on your

recommendation and the applicant expects it...Committee members should feel free to consult with

each other if that seems desirable...The above-mentioned Lodge has been notified and you will be

advised if any adverse comments are made...Please report to the Secretary on the reverse side of

this sheet AT LEAST THREE DAYS prior to the next regular meeting.

===============================================================

(over)

AF2

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INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANT FOR AFFILIATION

-------------------------------------------------

To Be Answered by the Member Investigating

1. If now a member have you seen his current receipt for dues? ........................................

2. Has he ever been suspended? ....................Discharged? ................Expelled? .................

3. Have you checked his references? ..................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... 4. What are his family responsibilities? ...............................................................................

........................................................................................................................... 5. Are his habits good? ....................................................................................................….

........................................................................................................................... 6. Would he fit comfortably into the membership of your Lodge? ......................................

........................................................................................................................... 7. To what other organizations does he belong? ..............................................................…

........................................................................................................................... 8. What is your impression of him after interview? .............................................................

...........................................................................................................................

9. Would he incur any financial hardship in affiliating? ......................................................

...........................................................................................................................

10. State applicant’s reason for wanting to affiliate ............................................................

........................................................................................................................... Comment: ......................................................................................................................…..

...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... ================================================================

........................20...........

To the Secretary:--

I have carefully investigated the applicant, and do ................. believe him to be a proper person

for membership. My report is .................................................................... [Favorable or unfavorable]

Signature ...............................................

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_______________ Lodge A.F. & A.M.

________________, Massachusetts

Operating Budget for the Year beginning September 1, 20___

Income Statement Receipts:

Membership Dues and Application Fees .00 Donations and Gifts .00 Investment Income .00 Transfers from Other Accounts .00

Budgeted Total Receipts .00

Disbursements:

Facilities Costs .00 Lodge Meeting Expenses, Net .00 Member Communications .00 Personnel Costs .00 Other Administrative Costs .00 Grand Lodge Dues and Fees .00 Transfers to Other Accounts .00 Community Service and Masonic Awareness, Net .00 Member Programs, Net .00 Member Services, Net .00

Total Budgeted Disbursements .00

Budgeted Funds Flow Statement

Undesignated Fund Balance, Beginning of Year .00 Budgeted Total Receipts + .00 Budgeted Total Disbursements - .00

Undesignated Fund Balance, Year End = .00

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Receipts Membership Dues And Application Fees

Number Rate per Person Receipts

Blue Lodge Dues 0 .00 .00 Grand Lodge Dues 0 .00 .00 Application Fees

Degrees 0 .00 .00 Affiliation 0 .00 .00

Degree Fees 0 .00 .00 .00

Total Lodge Members 8/31/___ 0 Grand Lodge Life Members (+Age 88) 0 Grand Lodge via Other Lodges 0 Blue Lodge Life Members (+Waivers) 0

Donations and Gifts

Bequests .00 Gifts .00 Building Use By Other Organizations (only if received by Lodge) .00 Memorials .00 Other .00

.00 .00 .00 .00

Investment Income

Interest .00 Dividends .00 Realized Investment Gains / Losses .00 Other .00

.00 .00 .00 .00

Transfers From Other Accounts

Charity Funds .00 Life Membership Account .00 Permanent Fund .00 Other .00

.00 .00 .00 .00

Total Receipts .00

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Disbursements Facilities Costs

Rent (or building costs, if recorded on Lodge records) .00 Insurance .00 Other .00

.00 .00

Lodge Meeting Expenses

Receipts Disbursements Cost/(Revenue) Meals and Collations .00 .00 .00 Member Jewels, Aprons, Awards and Pins .00 Officers Jewels and Aprons .00 Speakers .00 Other .00

.00 .00

Member Communications

Printing Meeting Notices .00 Printing Dues Bills, Envelopes and Other .00 Postage .00 Other .00

.00 .00

Personnel Costs

Salaries: Secretary, Treasurer, Custodial, Other .00 Benefits .00 Employee Taxes .00 Officer Training and Education .00 Other .00

.00 .00

Other Administrative Costs

Accounting and Legal Fees .00 Bank Service Charges .00 Officer Association Fees .00 Other .00 .00

Grand Lodge Dues and Fees

Number Rate per Person Payments Membership Dues 0 .00 .00 Candidate Fees 0 .00 .00 Other .00 Affiliations 0 .00 .00 .00

Transfers to Other Accounts

Anniversary Fund .00 Building Fund .00 Charity Fund .00 Permanent Fund .00 Collation Fund .00 .00

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Community Service And Masonic Awareness

Receipts Disbursements Cost/(Revenue) Community Service Programs

Awards .00 .00 .00 Blood Drives .00 .00 .00 DARE .00 .00 .00 Holiday Programs .00 .00 .00 Scholarships .00 .00 .00

Fellowship Nights .00 .00 .00 Public Events 0.00

Dances .00 .00 .00 Breakfasts / Suppers .00 .00 .00 Parades .00 .00 .00

Yard Sales .00 .00 .00 Other .00 .00 .00

.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

Member Programs

Receipts Disbursements Cost/(Revenue) Educational Programs .00 .00 .00 Grand Lodge Charities .00 .00 .00 Grand Master's Fair .00 .00 .00 Holiday Celebration .00 .00 .00 Masonic Gift Promotions .00 .00 .00 Meeting Speakers .00 .00 .00 St. John's Sunday .00 .00 .00 Table Lodge .00 .00 .00 Other: .00 .00 .00

.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

Member Services

Receipts Disbursements Cost/(Revenue) Birthday Remembrances .00 .00 .00 Holiday Gifts .00 .00 .00 Memorial Gifts .00 .00 .00 Service Committee .00 .00 .00 Training and Education .00 .00 .00 Widows Program .00 .00 .00 Other .00 .00 .00

.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

Total Disbursements .00

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EXHIBIT 30

SAMPLE RECEIPT FOR MONEY RECEIVED OR FUNDS DISTRIBUTED

No. __________________ Date:_________________

_____________________ LODGE, A.F. & A.M.

Received of: ___________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________Dollars, consisting of ______________cash, ____________ checks.

Lodge Dues.........____________ G.L. Dues........... ____________ Welfare Fund ......____________

Dinners.............. ____________ G. W. Fund........ ____________ General Fund...... ____________

Relief.................. ____________ Masonic Home Fund _________ DeMolay............ ____________

Membership....... ____________ G. L. Fee............ ____________ Rainbow............. ____________

Degrees.............. ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________

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Sample Invoices to be used when no invoices exist, e.g. monthly building assessments etc.

_________ LODGE A.F. & A.M.

_______________, MA

DATE_____________________

Invoice from the desk of the Secretary

PLEASE ISSUE A CHECK TO:

__________________________________

In the amount of $ ______________.____

for _______________________________

__________________________________

Thank You

____________________Secretary

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_________ LODGE A.F. & A.M.

_______________, MA

DATE_____________________



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In the amount of $ ______________.____

for _______________________________

__________________________________

Thank You

____________________Secretary

_________ LODGE A.F. & A.M. _______________, MA

DATE_____________________



__________________________________

In the amount of $ ______________.____

for _______________________________

__________________________________

Thank You

____________________Secretary

_________ LODGE A.F. & A.M. _______________, MA

DATE_____________________



__________________________________

In the amount of $ ______________.____

for _______________________________

__________________________________

Thank You

____________________Secretary

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REPORT OF ANNUAL INSPECTION AND OFFICIAL VISIT

______________________________ LODGE

Date of Inspection______________________ Date of Official Visit ________________________

_____ Number of Lodge Notices attached to reports.

_____ Number of Meetings during the previous year. ________ Number of Minutes in records.

(Report for all listed meetings in Lodge Notices. Report for all Funerals if Lodge Opened.)

_____ Number of Grand Lodge Reports in records. Reason for deviation from 12: ____________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

1. By-Laws signatures current and timely (Degrees and Affiliations)? � Yes � No � n/a*

2. Reinstatements properly acted upon? � Yes � No � n/a

3. Membership list available and current? � Yes � No � n/a

4. Lodge membership figures balanced to Grand Lodge figures? � Yes � No � n/a

5. G.L.D. forms submitted to Grand Lodge by July 25th

? � Yes � No � n/a

6. Deaths properly published and reported? � Yes � No � n/a

7. Suspension criteria properly followed? � Yes � No � n/a

8. Demits properly acted upon? � Yes � No � n/a

9. Degree candidates properly published and reported? � Yes � No � n/a

10. Affiliation candidates properly published and reported? � Yes � No � n/a

11. Masonic Awareness notebook and video available? � Yes � No � n/a

12. Current copy of Grand Constitutions available? � Yes � No � n/a

13. Correspondence (dispensations, etc.) from Grand Lodge available? � Yes � No � n/a

14. Visitor’s register properly kept? (All visitors vouched for?) � Yes � No � n/a

15. Amount of Grand Lodge Returns verified and collected? � Yes � No � n/a

__________ Beginning Member Count, September 1, _______

__________ Plus Degree Candidates By-Laws Signed

__________ Plus Affiliate Candidates By-Laws Signed

__________ Plus Reinstatements

__________ Less Deaths

__________ Less Suspensions

__________ Less Demits

__________ Ending Member Count, August 31, ________

All discrepancies or other comments to be noted on the reverse of this report. � See reverse.

I have inspected the records of ___________________________ Lodge and do (not) find them to be

in compliance with the regulations of the Grand Lodge.

______________________________________

District Deputy Grand Master (Secretary)

Date of Report: _________________________ * not applicable

This report to be completed in triplicate. One copy to be sent to

the Grand Secretary’s Office with the returns of the Lodge. One

copy to be presented to the Secretary of the Lodge and one copy

to be retained by the District Deputy Grand Master.


SUPPLY OFFICE ORDER FORM

Date: ________________________

Name: ________________________________ Email address: _________________________________

Address: ______________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ________

Telephone: ____________________________ Cell phone: ____________________________________

Lodge name: ___________________________ Office: _______________________________________

Ship to: ______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ Bill Me: [ ] Bill Lodge [ ]

Mail completed form to: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, 186 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111, Attn: Supply Office

Forms: (Indicate quantity of forms needed)

Application Forms: NM-1: _____ NM-2: _____ NM-3: _____ NM-4: _____

AF-1: _____ AF-2: _____

Secretary’s Monthly Reports: _____ / set(s) Demits: _____ Certificates of Clearance: _____

Diplomas: _____ Candidate Cards: _____

Books: (Indicate quantity you are ordering)

Description Quantity Price Total

Candidate Bible _______ $20.00 / ea _______

Candidate Ciphers (Set of three) _______ $3.50 / set _______

Cipher _______ $8.00 / ea _______

Grand Lodge Constitutions and Regulations _______ $7.00 / ea _______

Grand Lodge Proceedings, hard cover _______ $50.00 / ea _______

Grand Lodge Proceedings, soft cover _______ $20.00 / ea _______

Grand Lodge Proceedings, CD _______ $5.00 / ea _______

Heirloom Bible _______ $45.00 / ea _______

List of Lodges, Masonic _______ $7.00 / ea _______

Masonic Journal _______ $5.00 / ea _______

Member’s Handbook _______ n/c _______

Member’s Register _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Member’s Visitor Register _______ $65.00 / ea _______

Officer’s Manual _______ $8.00 / ea _______

Secretary’s Cash Book _______ $75.00 / ea _______

Secretary’s Handbook _______ n/c _______

The Craft and Its Symbols _______ $9.00 / ea _______

Treasurer’s Cash Book _______ $120.00 / ea _______

Trestle-Board _______ $7.00 / ea _______

Visitor’s Register _______ $18.00 ea _______

Aprons: (Indicate quantity you are ordering)


Apron Case _______ $75.00 ea _______

Apron Cover _______ n/c _______

Lambskin (candidate’s apron) _______ $20.00 / ea _______

Clothing: (Indicate quantity you are ordering)


Bow Tie (Purple) _______ $25.00 / ea _______

Tie, Purple _______ $11.00 / ea _______

White Gloves _______ $7.00 / pair _______

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EXHIBIT 36

Miscellaneous:


Bobble-head doll: Benjamin Franklin _______ $10.00 / ea _______

Car Emblems _______ $5.00 / ea _______

Reflections of our Grand Masters CD _______ $4.77 / ea _______

Masonic Throw Quilt _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Frame: 8-1/2 x 11 Black Wooden _______ $6.00 ea _______

Frame: 11 x 14 Black wooden _______ $10.00 / ea _______

Pins


Anniversary Pins: 25-yr ___, 60-yr ___, 65-yr ___, 70-yr ___, 75-yr _____ $3.00 / ea _______

Joseph Warren Lapel Pin _______ $5.00 / ea _______

Widow’s Pin _______ $5.00 / ea _______

Square and Compasses Tie Tack _______ $7.00 ea _______

275th

Anniversary Keepsakes


Lead-Crystal High Ball Glass _______ $22.50 ea/2 for $40.00 _______

Lead Crystal Wine Glass _______ $22.50 ea/2 for $40.00 _______

Framed Print of Trinity Church _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Cuff Links _______ $50.00 / pair _______

Knight Photo Pen and Gift Set _______ $7.50 / ea _______

Ceramic Coaster _______ $5.00 / ea _______

275th Anniversary Shirt _______ $35.00 / ea _______

Shirt Sizes available: (Med, Large, XXLarge) Specify Size: _______

Silk Tie _______ $35.00 / ea _______

Sebastians:


Eagle Scout _______ $30.00 / ea _______

George Washington _______ $30.00 / ea _______

186 Tremont Street _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Charlton Water Tower _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Henry Price _______ $37.00 / ea _______

Paul Revere Plaque _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Bunch of Grapes Tavern _______ $30.00 / ea _______

Marketing Materials:

Description Quantity Price

Freemasonry – Brochure / Application (50 maximum) _______ n/c

Freemasonry and Religion (25 maximum) _______ n/c

Prospective Member Folder (featuring: What It Means To Be A Mason,

Proud To Be A Mason DVD, Letter from Grand Master) (10 maximum) _______ n/c

Proud To Be A Mason DVD (25 maximum) _______ n/c

10 Reasons To Become A Mason – Brochure

(English, Spanish, or Portuguese, - please specify) (25 maximum) _______ n/c

What It Means to Be A Mason – Brochure (25 maximum) _______ n/c

When Masons Serve Children, the future is brighter (25 maximum) _______ n/c

NOTE: Prices and availability subject to change without notice________________ For Supply Office Use Only

Order Received On: ____________________ Order Completed and Sent on: ___________________

Back Ordered Items: ___________________ Back Ordered Items Shipped on: __________________

Date Sent to Treasurer’s Office for Invoicing: ________________________

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EXHIBIT 37

Rulings of various Grand Masters from Grand Lodge Proceedings

1963-Present

RULING ....................................................................YEAR.............GRAND MASTER

Adam’s Rib ................................................................1988................Ames

Admittance of Visiting Brethren................................1973................Vose

Alcoholic Beverages in Masonic Temples.................1975, 1977......Maxwell

Alcoholic Beverages and Liquor Licenses.................1977................Maxwell

Alcohol Usage............................................................1991................Darling

Annual Lodge Memorial Service ...............................1982................Berquist

Anti-Masonic Publicity..............................................1985................Richardson

Appointments.............................................................1976................Maxwell

Approaching the East of a Lodge by

Non-members..........................................................2002................Hicks

Beano .........................................................................1972................Vose

Candidates Dress........................................................1980................Melanson

Candidates permitted to sign the

Lodge by-laws on the same night

as their Third Degree..............................................2006................Hodgdon

Chain Letters ..............................................................1964................Osgood

Change meeting location/amend Charter ...................2002................Hicks

Charity Funds, Contributions

Permitted from Lodge .............................................1971................Jaynes

Charity and Relief Funds ...........................................1969................Jaynes

Cocktails, Prizes, Lotteries ........................................1966................Booth

Costumes in Degree Work, Use of.............................1977................Maxwell

Degree Teams ............................................................1975................Maxwell

1981................Berquist

Demits ........................................................................1972................Vose

Demits and Suspensions ............................................1968................Booth

1975..............Maxwell

1976..............Maxwell

DeMolay Committee Chairman .................................1973................Vose

DeMolay and Rainbow ..............................................1968................Booth

Discrimination............................................................1976................Maxwell

Dispensations .............................................................1978................Melanson

1980................Melanson

Door Prizes, Raffles ...................................................1963................Osgood

1986................Richardson

Distribution of Lodge Relief Trust Funds..................2000................Bauer

Dress for Masonic Funerals .......................................1983................Berquist

Duties of a Worshipful Master...................................1977................Maxwell

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Gambling and Liquor .................................................1975................Maxwell

Games of Chance .......................................................1977................Maxwell

2002................Hicks

Grand Lodge Dues .....................................................1983................Berquist

1984................Richardson

1985................Richardson

Grand Lodge Building Ruling....................................2007................Hodgdon

Grand Lodge Protocol ................................................1980................Melanson

Funeral Services.........................................................1991................Darling

Handicapped Persons .................................................1971................Jaynes

Healings .....................................................................1980................Melanson

Honorary Membership of a Lodge .............................1991................Darling

Identification numbers ...............................................1963................Osgood

Inter-jurisdictional Correspondence...........................1970................Jaynes

Interval Between Degrees ..........................................1964................Osgood

Landmarks – Adult Male ...........................................2003................Hicks

Lapel Pins...................................................................2005................Hodgdon

Lecture on the First Degree........................................1975................Maxwell

Lewis Jewel................................................................2007................Hodgdon

Lodge Ambassador Jewel ..........................................2005................Hodgdon

Lodge Inserts and Flyers ............................................1988................Ames

1975................Maxwell

Lodge Notices ............................................................1985................Richardson

Lodge Protocol...........................................................1983................Berquist

Lowering of Age Requirements .................................1973................Vose

Masonic Awareness Committee ................................1988................Ames

Masonic Emblems......................................................1977................Maxwell

1979................Melanson

Masonic Funerals .......................................................1990................Ames

1991................Darling

Masonic Funeral Dress...............................................1975................Maxwell

1981................Berquist

Masonic Home...........................................................1979................Melanson

Masonic Home and Nursing Home............................1977................Maxwell

Masters Lecture on the EA Degree ............................1975................Maxwell

Material Accompanying Lodge Notices ....................1972................Vose

Membership ...............................................................1968................Booth

Mergers ......................................................................1986................Richardson

Officer Training .........................................................1963................Osgood

Official Ritual Cipher, Use of ....................................1975................Maxwell

Opening Lodge...........................................................2002................Hicks

Negro Masonry...........................................................1969................Jaynes

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Negro Masonry in the United States, Report of

The Committee to Study .........................................1968................Booth

Past Master’s Jewel....................................................1963................Osgood

Permission to take Photographs .................................2002................Hicks

Previous Rulings still in force....................................1968................Melanson

Prince Hall Masonry ..................................................1970................Jaynes

1999................Darling

Prince Hall Masons, National Meetings of ................1970................Jaynes

Prizes and Lotteries....................................................1965................Osgood

Prizes and Games of Chance......................................1977................Maxwell

Prohibit Solicitation ...................................................2000................Bauer

Protocol ......................................................................1987................Ames

1984................Richardson

Public Installations.....................................................1963................Osgood

Public Relations .........................................................1989................Ames

1981................Berquist

1982................Richardson

Resolution on Contribution to the George Washington Masonic

National Memorial Association ...............................1979................Melanson

Ritual Changes ...........................................................1978................Melanson

Roman Catholic & Massachusetts Masonry ..............1981................Berquist

Shortening Time Between Degrees............................1966................Booth

Social Functions, Cocktails, Prizes and Lotteries ......1971................Jaynes

Solicitation of Funds ..................................................1968................Booth

Street Advertisement Sign .........................................1979................Melanson

Suitable Proficiency ...................................................2001................Bauer

Sunday Meetings........................................................1976................Maxwell

1979................Berquist

Reaffirming Resolution prohibiting Games

Of Chance ................................................................2002................Hicks

2003................Hicks

Suspensions and Demits ............................................1968................Booth

Suspension of Brother age 88 or older.......................1994................Lovering

Table Lodges..............................................................1971................Jaynes

1966................Booth

Taxation of Masonic Temples ...................................1968................Booth

Universal League of Freemasons ...............................1972................Vose

Use of Lodge Funds ...................................................1968................Booth

Use of Lodge Charity Funds ......................................1977................Maxwell

Use of the words Masonic Building instead of

Masonic Temple....................................................1994................Lovering

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Wearing of a Past Master’s Apron.............................1963................Osgood

Website and Email Communications.........................2005................Hodgdon

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