Grand Lodge of Ohio Code 2016
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Oranb Kobge of ,free ailib attepteb fl.5°115 of Obio OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2016 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F. &A. M. of Ohio at its 2071h Annual Communication held on October 14 and 15, 2016, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 33 and 34. The revised Code Section 6.01 increases the annual per capita from $15.00 to $17.20 ($15.00 to the Grand Lodge of Ohio and $2.20 to the Ohio Masonic Home). Replace pages 103 and 104, 105 and 106. The revised Code Section 34.01(c) makes it permissible to use Masonic emblems in Masonic printed publications to distinguish businesses owned by or connected with a Master Mason. The revised Code Section 34.01 (f) has been removed in its entirety which makes it permissible for a Mason to own an unauthorized ritual. The revised Code Section 34.02 (b) and (c) now makes it permissible for a Lodge or Temple Company, under strict provisions and with the approval of the Grand Master, to rent its undedicated areas of the building for a special event where alcohol may be served. Replace pages 123 and 124, 125 and 126. The revised Chapter 43 - Trial Commission pages corrects some previous typographical errors and adds a reporting function when Trial appeals are made. The above pages should be placed in your Code Book as explained and the old pages with similarnumbers discarded. C. MICHAEL WATSON, P.G.M. Xeig4AZ e/dzo-A. Grand Secretary Tbe ranb itobge of free anb Zictrpteb f Na0on5 of a bio AUTHORIZATION MEMO NO. 2015 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Ohio at its 206th Annual Communication held on October 23 and 24, 2015 necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 8, 27, and 95 The revised Article V of the Constitution and Code Section 3.01(b) changes the mandatory retirement age to seventy-five. The revised Code Section 27.01(a) permits the conferral of each of the three degrees on up to three candidates simultaneously with the approval of the Grand Master C. Michael Watson, PGM Grand Secretary ZrIbe Orattb lobge of free anb Rtrepteb 011.a5ono of ID biO AUTHORIZATION MEMO NO. 2014 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Ohio at its 205th Annual Communication held on October 17 and 18, 2014 necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 41, 42, 43 and 44 The revised Code Section 11.05 removes the Gambling and Penalties Section. C. Michael Watson, PGM Grand Secretary ( .711.r Gratth ICiobgr of Eric at Arrryfrb Annus of Clio AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2013 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 204th Annual Communication held on October 18 and 19, 2013, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 27 and 28. The revised Code Section 3.02 (c) removes the annual stipend of the Fraternal Correspondent. Replace pages 29 and 30. The revised Code Section 4.02 (g) has been deleted in its entirety. Replace page 47. The revised Resolutions of the Grand Lodge adds reference to Resolution No. 17—Pioneer Lodge. Replace page 61. This is an addition of Resolution No. 17 pertaining to the permission of Pioneer Lodge, a Civil War Reenactment Lodge. Replace pages 81 and 81a. The revised Code Section 17.03 (i) permits a District Deputy Grand Master to preside over a newly formed Lodge until fundamental issues are completed and a new Charter presented. Replace pages 147 and 148. The revised Ceremonies Section changes verbiage to the Lodge Education Officer Installation. Replace pages 163 and 164. The revised Ceremonies Section changes verbiage to the Ceremony of Reconsecration. The above pages should be placed in your Code Book as explained and the old pages with similar numbers discarded. C. MICHAEL WATSON, P.G.M. ef' ififf w/ArzA, Grand Secretary r(1,1-F (ranb (Tc6* of ;Gee ant( refflett Awns of alio OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2012 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 203rd Annual Communication held on October 19 and 20, 2012 necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 98c and 98d Remove this page and replace pages 98c and 98d. Page 98d explains the new by-law section 29.07 C. Michael Watson, P.G.M. Grand Secretary Code Book Changes Memo 2012 The ffirankr 'flinbge of ;Gee anb raj:6kt giaslans of Alin OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2011 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 202nd Annual Communication held on October 14 and 15, 2011, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 55 and 56. The addition to Resolution No. 5 - RITUAL authorizes an exact copy of the typewritten ritual within each of Ohio's 25 Masonic Districts. Replace pages 98a and 98b The revised By-Law Section 29.06 (d) authorizes the Grand Lodge Investment Committee oversight of the Endowed Membership Fund. It also stipulates that the annual Endowed Membership payout will not exceed 5% of the fund balance. Replace pages 98c and 98d The revised By-Law Section 29.06 (0 permits the holder of an endowed membership to transfer his endowment to another Ohio Lodge when in the event of a Lodge merger his Lodge is not the surviving Lodge. The above pages should be placed in your Code Book as explained and the old pages with similar numbers discarded. Xe&terr wia&A, C. Michael Watson, P.G.M. Grand Secretary (6ranb "iclic of Tire.e vath arpteb clEastnts of Ohio AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2010 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 201st Annual Communication held on October 15 and 16, 2010, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 31 and 32. The revised By-Law Section 5.01 changes representation in Grand Lodge to include Associate Grand Chaplains and Past Grand Tylers. Replace pages 57 and 58 Grand Lodge Resolution No. 10 incorporates changes to the Grand Lodge Retirement Plan. Replace pages 99 and 100 The revised By-Law Section 30.01 changes the literal dollar amount of minimum dues to that which is not less than the dues owed to Grand Lodge as specified in Section 6.01. Replace pages 147 and 148 The Annual Installation of Officers ceremony has been changed to allow for the installation of a Musician and a Marshal and now includes a standard closing prayer. Insert pages 186 through 190 These pages are to be inserted as the last pages in the Ceremonies Tab. These changes permit an optional, alternate mode of opening and closing a Lodge of Master Masons when non-Masons are present. These optional modes can ONLY be used for the specific occasions of Annual Installation of Lodge Officers; Installation of District Deputy Grand Masters; Installation of District Education Officers; and, Annual Lodge Awards Night. The above pages should be placed in your Code Book as explained and the old pages with similar numbers discarded. Yiez?Auf w/Aff-A. C. Michael Watson, P.G.M. Grand Secretary tr.1-E 6rattb.71intiF of jfrn anbAcapteb ,filazotts of Orin AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2009 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 200th Annual Communication held on October 16 and 17, 2009, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 33 and 34. The revised By-Law Section 6.01 increases per capita payments to Grand Lodge over a four-year period, by $1.25 each year. Replace pages 89 and 90 The revised By-Law Section 23.02 changes the residency requirement to petition a Lodge from one year to six months. The above pages should be placed in your Code Book as explained and the old pages with similar numbers discarded. Xe.?4,4e1 w/Afz-A, C. Michael Watson, P.G.M. Grand Secretary Grantr 7i/lotrge ofm nub cArrtyteb cillia ort of M. to AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2008 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 199th Annual Communication held on October 17 and 18, 2008, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 57, 58, 59, 60, and 61. The revised Resolution No. 10 updates the Grand Lodge pension program. Replace pages 89 and 90. The revised By-Law Sections 23.01 and 23.02 now permit a Waiver of Jurisdiction from another Grand Jurisdiction The above pages should be placed in your Code Book as explained and the old pages with similar numbers discarded. .824-4e o gia4 GEORGE 0. BRAATZ, P.G.M. Grand Secretary Ole (6rattb Tcriatige IIfiree anb rreptett At awn of Olio AUTHORIZATION MEMO No. 2007 Changes authorized in our By-Laws and Code by The Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio at its 198th Annual Communication held on October 19 and 20, 2007, necessitated the printing of certain pages which should be inserted as follows: Replace pages 33 and 34.