Page 4 - Lodge of Nine Muses No. 235 Bylaws

VI VIII
FEES LODGE FUNDS
The Fees and Subscriptions shall be as follows:- In addition to the general funds of the Lodge, the
Treasurer will maintain the following funds from donations
Initiation and Joining fee when the number of Regularly made by members of the Lodge :-
(a) “The Bursar’s Emergency Fund”
Attending members is under Thirty £60.00 To enable the Master to make immediate payments on
When that number is over Thirty £120.00
Rejoining Fee (see By-Law XI) £30.00 behalf of the Lodge in case of distress.
(b) “The Jewel Fund”
In addition to these fees the candidate shall pay to the Lodge To enable further Miniatures to be added to complete
such registration fees as are payable to Grand Lodge and, if the Lodge Jewels when worthy artists can be found.
applicable, to Metropolitan Grand Lodge, together with any (c) “The Steward’s Fund”
tax thereon, and the candidate shall be informed of the total
amount due before becoming a member. To increase the support that the Lodge is able to give
to Masonic and other Charities.
VII IX
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARREARS AND EXCLUSIONS
The annual subscription exclusive of dining fees due and
No Brother shall be entitled to vote on any matter before the
payable in advance in January, shall be of such amount, as the Lodge if his annual subscription is unpaid for three Months or
Lodge shall from time to time decide by resolution after notice more. If his annual subscription remains unpaid for 6 months
on the Summons. The Secretary's services shall be deemed from the time appointed for that purpose he shall be liable to be
equivalent to payment of subscriptions.
excluded from the Lodge after due notice in the manner
prescribed Rule 181 Book of Constitutions. By Rule 148 of the
Where an emergency meeting is held specifically for the Book of Constitutions a Brother automatically ceases to be a
purpose of conferring a degree at the request of a candidate or member of the Lodge if his subscription remains unpaid for 2
candidates the additional cost incurred excluding dining costs,
shall be born by the candidate or candidates equally. years.
The cost of dinners shall be borne (in due proportion) by those
Brethren giving notice of intention to attend and the
proportions attributable to private guests shall be paid by the
Members inviting them.