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not. For pure business meeting purposes, Masonic
meetings require only as many seats as men are
present — on average across the state, about 15 to 20
men. Make a room to t your needs.

Now, ritual space is di erent and requires more
space. But, how o en do we need ritual space for
initiations, passings and raising? e number varies
across the state, but on average, a lodge only initiates
two men a year.

Have you considered having your rituals in a larger
masonic temple? Perhaps it’s best, more economical,
and more psychologically acceptable to have a small
lodge hall for business and fraternalism, and adjourn
to grander settings for special occasions. It’s a logical
application.

ink about rooms in your house — formal dining
rooms or guest rooms. Yes, some of you use them
Lodge room too big? Time to get creative

By Walt Clapp Roy Schools in Roy, MT have been awarded a grant in 2020 of
Grand Secretary - North Carolina $1500.00 for a 3D-printer with replacement laments and stand for
STEM/science students. Keith and Levi are shown with 3D models.
L-R: Montana Masonic Foundation Director Bill Murphy with the
assistance of Paul Maberry of Friendship Lodge #37 Bob Jenni also
Friendship Lodge #37, with Levi Marciniak, 7-12 Science Teacher.

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Amsterdam Elementary in Manhattan, MT, was awarded a $1000.00
grant in 2020 for the library. is is to purchase a mixture of easy
Grand Lodge AF&AM of Montana ction, early readers, early chapter books, graphic novels, and a
PO Box 1158, Helena, MT 59624-1158 quarter of the grant will be used for Playway All-in-One Audiobooks.
(406) 442-7774 www.grandlodgemontana.org
Pictured: librarian Angela Bergantine and Johnathon Dahlquist,
Headwaters District O cer - one of the Directors of the MMF!
Montana Freemason Page 9 April/May 2020 Volume 96 No.3