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. WHEN MUST THE BALLOT BOX BE USED?

(a) On Petitions for degrees.

(b) On petition for affiliation.

(c) On petition for advancement. HBML P 71

2. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF WHITE BALLS AND BLACK CUBES REQUIRED IN THE BALLOT BOX?

(A) 24 white & 7 black (HBML means LA Handbook of Masonic Law)

HBML P 31

3. OTHER THAN ON PETITIONS, WHEN IS A UNANIMOUS VOTE REQUIRED?

Before a lodge may contribute to any organization other than Gr. Lodge, Gr. M's projects, District Lodge or Demolay & then only after due notice has been given. HBML P 78

4. MAY A PETITION FOR PLURAL MEMBERSHIP BE RECEIVED AT A CALLED MEETING?

No! All petitions must be received at stated meetings only. HBML P 35

5. MAY A PERSON LIVING IN NEW ORLEANS PETITION A LODGE IN SHREVEPORT?

Yes! A permanent resident of LA may petition any lodge in Lousisiana. HBML P 34

6. MAY ANY MEMBER OF A LODGE BE REQUIRED TO CAST A BLACK CUBE?

Yes! In the event of an unfavorable committee report on a petition the Master is required to cast a black cube. HBML P 98

7. IF NINE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE ARE PRESENT WHEN A BALLOT IS CAST, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF BALLOTS REQUIRED.

Nine. All members present must vote. One may not abstain on a ballot. HBML P 31

8. WHAT PERCENTAGE OF VOTE IS REQUIRED FOR:

(A) Reinstatement after NPD: 2/3

(b) Indefinite suspension; 2/3

(c) Expulsion; 3/4

B & C must then be approved by G/L HBML P 105

9. IF 14 MEMBERS ARE PRESENT, HOW MANY VOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR A 2/3 PERCENTAGE?

(14 ÷ 3 x 2 = 9.33) 10 votes "for" are required. Nine votes would not constitute 2/3s. The number of votes "for" must be twice as many as there are "no" votes.

10. IF THE LODGE HAS TWO PETITIONS, MAY BOTH BE BALLOTED ON AS ONE BALLOT?

NO!

A collective ballot is not permissible in Louisiana

HBML Page 32 & 71

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