The following educational quiz is a part of the continuing program of the Masonic Education Committee of the Grand Lodge to provide a monthly educational program for lodge use. The leader simply reads the questions and lets various members provide answers until all the points are covered.

1. MAY A LODGE HOLD ELECTIONS OTHER THAN IN DECEMBER?

Yes! The By-Laws may specify either November or December. (Effective 1989) HBML P 25

2. WHAT IS THE LATEST DATE A LODGE CAN INSTALL ITS OFFICERS WITHOUT A SPECIAL DISPENSATION?

St. John the Evangelist day, Dec. 27. HBML P 25

3. MAY ONE HOLD OFFICE IN TWO OR THREE LODGES AT THE SAME TIME?

A member may simultaneously hold office in any Lodge of which he is a member, provided that he shall not simultaneously serve as Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer or Secretary in more than one Lodge, nor hold more than one office in the same Lodge. HBML P 25

4. MAY THE W.M. REMOVE (fire) THE ELECTED SECRETARY OR TREASURER?

Yes. He may remove any officer except the Sr. & Jr. Warden. Only the G.M.may remove a Master or Warden. HBML P 108

5. IF A MEMBER OF THIS LODGE WAS MURDERED, COULD THE LODGE PUT UP A REWARD FOR THE MURDERER?

No! HBML P 97

6. MAY A MEETING CALLED FOR THE EXAMINATION OF AN E A AND CONFERRAL OF THE F CO BE OPENED IN THE F.C.O?

No. The candidate's proficiency must be approved in a lodge of M Ms and it is not permissible to proceed with business on an ascending scale. HBML P92

7. THERE ARE 2 SPECIFIC TIMES WHEN A LODGE MAY NOT MEET. WHAT ARE THEY?

(A) When Gr. Lodge is in session.

(B) Sunday between 10:00 A.M. and Noon. HBML P 92

8. MAY A STATED MEETING BE OPENED WITH 7 PAST MASTERS PRESENT?

Only if one of them is currently the WM, SW or JW. One of the 3 principal officers must be present. HBML P 90

9. MAY A LODGE EVER BE OPENED WITH LESS THAN 7 MEMBERS PRESENT?

Yes, but no business may be transacted until there are seven present. HBML P 90

10. WHEN IS A DISPENSATION REQUIRED FOR AN ELECTION?

Any time other than that specified in the By-Laws.

(A) To replace an elected officer during the year

(B) If an election was not held on the date specified in the By-Laws. HBML P 25

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