Revised: May 31, 2010

In order to comply with Grand Lodge rules regarding affiliations, those who did not sign the request for a Warrant must follow the same procedures as if they were affiliating with an established lodge. This includes submission of a petition for affiliation, assignment to a Committee of Investigation, and a ballot at a stated meeting. Because those who signed the warrant are all very active within the area, it is most likely that you're already known to several members so no delays should ensue but we do follow the rules regarding these matters assidiously.

If your petition is in our Secretary's hands by a stated meeting, it will be assigned to a Committee and will be balloted on at the meeting when the Committee reports. Meanwhile, just as soon as the Secretary gets your petition, you'll get whatever notices, mailings, e-mails or phone calls other members receive. Of course, you're MOST welcome (and encouraged) to attend lodge meetings.

Please be sure that your membership number (found on the dues card for your current lodge) and your birthdate is on your application. (Just add them in a blank space if there's no line for it.) This makes the paperwork flow more easily.

If any questions, give the Secretary a shout. And remember: all who affiliate between now and when the request for our Charter is made (we plan to close off the application for charter affiliation process as of January 31st to ensure Grand Lodge has sufficient time to prepare the charter etc.) will be Charter Members of the lodge.