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In reviewing the cost of the Grand Lodge session and the receipts of funds to offset meals, together with a review of
funded Grand Lodge activities, the projected expenses in those areas were projected to be reduced by $10,500.

This budget represents a greater emphasis on Grand Lodge Officer travel and less on Grand Lodge programs that are
historically not very well utilized.

In summary, income (excluding per capita) was projected to increase by $5,970. At the same time, expenses were
expected to increase by $5,100.

The summary of the various income and expenses are as follows:

INCOME 2023-2024 2022-2023
Investment Income 40,000 30,000
Staff Services Agreement 48,000 48,000
Other projected Income 13,900 17,930
Per Capita 136,100 136,970
TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME 238,000 232,900

EXPENSES 2023-2024 2022-2023
Grand Lodge Officer Travel & Expenses 42,150 37,150
Grand Secretary’s Office 106,500 105,000
Grand Lodge General and Operating Expenses 79,250 70,150
Grand Lode Session 5,500 8,500
Grand Lodge Programs and Activities 4,600 12,100
TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENSES 238,000 232,900

2022-2023 required per capita Is $136,970 divided by 2440 per capita paying members = $56.15
2023-2024 required per capita is $136,100 divided by 2140 per capita paying members = $63.60

After discussion of the projected budget for the 2023-2024 Masonic year, the budget was adopted by the committee. It
was then noted that per capita would initially projected to be $63.60 for the 2023-2024 Masonic year.

The Grand Treasurer reminded the committee that the projected per capita number was subject to change based on the
final calculation of per capita paying members. The number would be revisited prior to the Grand Lodge session.
Respectfully submitted,

David Schantz, Chairman (29)
Sam Whitehead (3)
Bruce Lahti (34)
Daniel Gardiner (3)
Brice Ligget (29)
Kyron Jeno (3)

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