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WorsThoipAftutlenMdaSsteesrs’isoDn uty Proxies
Every year, Worshipful Masters and Wardens Whenever the Master, Senior Warden or Junior
promise to submit to the “ancient charges and Warden cannot attend the annual communication
regulations of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons” he may grant a proxy, in writing, to some member
before being installed. These charges “point out the of his Lodge to act in his stead. The proxy must be
duties of a Master of a Lodge,” and are deemed so issued by him at east two days prior to the annual
important that they are read to ensure accuracy. communication, and he must notify the other officers
What do these charges mean? Here is some food for of the granting of the proxy. The proxy card must be
thought. You promise a regular attendance on the presented when checking in and registration.
committees and Communications of the Grand If either the Master, Senior Warden or Junior
Lodge on receiving proper notice and to pay Warden has died during his term of office or has
attention to all the duties of Masonry on convenient permanently moved from this jurisdiction, the
occasions. A Lodge is a constituent of the Grand Lodge may, at a regular meeting held at least two
Lodge when in session. In order for a lodge to be days prior to the annual communication, elect a
an indispensable component it must be represented. proxy for such officer. If the member designated as
Thus its presence is mandatory, either personally or proxy does not use it, the credential cannot be used
by proxy. Additionally, our Code requires that each by anyone else. If a proxy is being given, it should
Lodge be represented by the attendance of their be given to a member of the Lodge other than a Past
Master and Wardens. Master, as they have a vote. If attending as a Proxy,
25050. REPRESENTATION IN GRAND LODGE. the member must present his current Montana
Each chartered and duly constituted lodge shall be Dues Card and the Proxy card to the registration
represented in Grand Lodge at every non ceremonial committee. Tie Vote. The Grand Master shall have
communication by one or more of its Master a regular vote in all matters before Grand Lodge. In
and Wardens, or by an elected representative. case of a tie vote, he may also cast the deciding vote.
Where a Master or Warden is unable to attend,
the lodge Instructor shall be given the preferential Aprons For Session
representation.
Again this year all officers are encouraged to bring and
wear the apron appropriate to their office or station
within the Lodge. Also, all Past Masters are encouraged
to wear their Past Master’s Apron. There will be a
limited number of plain paper aprons available for use.
OnNGortaicnedFLoordBgaellOotfifnicgers The lambskin apron is the prized possession of every
Mason. In order to protect it from the deterioration of
During the 149th Annual Communication, the frequent use, it is customary to wear as a substitute, a
voting delegates will be voting for the following white cloth apron supplied by the Lodge. Some Lodges
officers: provide special aprons with blue trim and appropriate
emblems for their officers, and most Grand Lodges
Deputy Grand Master have more elaborate aprons for their officers. To be
Senior Grand Warden “properly clothed,” a Mason must wear the apron in
Junior Grand Warden Lodge unless, as an officer, he wears the appropriate
Grand Treasurer apron supplied him by the Lodge or Grand Lodge.
Grand Secretary Within the Grand Jurisdiction of Montana Masons
The various duties of these officers are specified always wear their aprons outside of clothing; not under
within the Constitution and Code of Statutes. the coat or jacket.
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