Administrator
Dear Moose Members
Let me start by hoping everyone had a Merry
Christmas and a very happy New Year. I welcome
each of you back. As we start the new year, I look
forward to seeing you around the lodge. The lodge
is doing quite good and the kitchen is really picking
up. The Sunday breakfasts are taking off and I
personally thank each of you that come out to
support the kitchen. The Children’s Christmas
Party was a huge success as usual, thanks to
Marion Cornutt, aka Mrs. Santa Claus, and all her
helpers.
Now, for a few housekeeping items, straight out of
the General By-Laws, Page 93, Sec 50.2:
Section 50-1 – General Regulations – All
government rules and regulations regarding the
conduct and operation of all organizations and/or
social quarters shall be strictly observed.
Section 50-2 – Admission Regulations-
1. All good standing (active) members of the Order
shall be admitted to the social quarters of any
lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose, unless his or
her privileges have been suspended in accordance
with the laws of the Order.
2. Only the following persons may be admitted as a
“qualified guest” into the social quarters or home
of any lodge of the Order:
a. A good standing lodge or chapter member’s
immediate family. (Note – there are no limits on the
number of times a qualified family member may be
admitted as a guest.)
b. The lady friend of a good standing lodge
member or the gentleman friend of a good standing
chapter member. (Note – There are no limits on
the number of times a qualified lady friend or
gentleman friend may be admitted as a guest.)
c. As permitted by the House Committee, a
prospective member of the lodge or of the chapter
may be admitted subject to the following:
(1) The prospective member* is
accompanied at all times by his or her sponsor.
(2) The prospective member is properly
signed in as a guest.
(3) The prospective member shall not
make purchases.
(4) The prospective member shall leave
when his or her sponsor leaves.
(5) The prospective member shall be
limited to two (2) visits.
*A prospective member is anyone that the member
can sponsor for membership.
3. All adult guests of members must be signed in
as a guest and leave when the member leaves.
4. Only good standing (active) members of the
Order, whose good standing membership has been
verified, are permitted to make purchases. Unless
prohibited by local law, the sale of refreshments to
qualified minor family guests is permitted. It is the
responsibility of the House Committee to ensure
that all persons entering the lodge home and social
quarters are either good standing (active)
members or qualified guests. It is recommended
that the House Committee adopt a method of
distinguishing members and guests to prevent
guests from inadvertently making purchases.
5. Members shall at all times be responsible for the
conduct of their guests.
6. Gentlemanly/ladylike (orderly) conduct is
required of all persons in the social quarters or
home at all time.
7. The Supreme Council may adopt additional rules
and regulations for the operation of social quarters
by Moose lodges and these rules and regulations
shall be effective as provided in the written action
of the Supreme Council.
8. Each member of the Order shall submit proof of
membership when requested by any member of the
House Committee or its authorized person.
9. Using the social quarters for any lodge or
chapter community service activity is prohibited
unless prior approval is obtained from the General
Governor.
10. The term “guest” includes non-member
spouses. A member who is not in good standing (i.
e., in arrears on payment of dues, but not dropped)
shall not enter any lodge except to pay dues. A
member not in good standing does not qualify to be
admitted as a guest.
I ask that if you sign in a guest, please adhere to
the rules so that the Social Quarters Charter is not
jeopardized. Remember, we are a private
organization, and if someone wants to share the
special privileges we have, they need to become a
member.
Michael Hollingsworth Email Mikey
Administrator
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