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Freemasonry and Benevolence Caring
in the
community |
| Freemasons
have engaged in charitable and
benevolent
activities since the earliest days of
the fraternity. The
care expressed in such activities by Freemasons extends beyond fellow
members
and their relatives to the wider community.
Caring is mediated through various bodies which include:
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GRAND LODGE CARE COMMITTEE |
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The Grand Lodge Care Committee is led by the Chairman of Care. The Committee works to encourage and develop the procedures of Care within Freemasonry, to extend fraternity and relief in strength to members, their widows and families. Membership of the committee includes the Grand Chaplain and district representatives. Guidelines have been formulated to assist and train Lodge Care Officers and Lodge Care Committees in various areas, including: ~ contact with sick and absent members, and families of deceased membersThe fraternity of Freemasonry offers various avenues for the expression of caring, consideration, compassion and consolation to brethren and their families in times of grief or distress and subsequently. Additional useful information is provided in the Carer's Handbook available from the Office, or to download in Adobe Reader pdf format CLICK HERE (150kb). Training is also provided at the Carer's Days organised by the Care Committee. Community Care - the Care Committee encourages all Lodges to make their resources available to provide care and assistance in the event of a national or State disaster or when an emergency takes place. This is in accordance with Grand Lodge policy. Contact The Chairman of Care
c/- Grand Secretary Freemasonry SA & NT PO Box 19 RUNDLE MALL ADELAIDE SA 5000  |
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The Holding Lodge - also known as the Lodge of the Continuing Link What is its purpose? A Holding Lodge has been established (by Regulation 53) for Freemasons resident in South Australia and Northern Territory who for various reasons, have ceased to be honorary or subscribing members of a Constituent Lodge to enable them to remain a member of the Craft, thereby ensuring continuous membership. The Lodge is not a Warranted Lodge and is not empowered to conduct regular meetings. Membership There are three categories of membership, namely: 1. Full Members The Financial Members of Constituent Lodges who have been
nominated by their Lodge as being unable to continue their active
membership by reason of age, infirmity or other reason approved by the
Board.
2. Temporary Members2.1 The Financial Members of Constituent Lodges which have
surrendered their warrant.
3. Other Members2.2 The Financial members of Lodges holding a Warrant from a sister Grand Lodge who have taken up permanent residence within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. The Board may approve such other categories of Membership.
What does it cost? Members of the Lodge shall pay such subscriptions as may be determined by the Board from time to time. Currently, they are:
How to become a member 1. Full Members After a Constituent Lodge has resolved to nominate a brother
for membership of the Holding Lodge, it shall apply to the
Administrator in writing on the form available from the Grand secretary
or Administrator.
2. Temporary Members 2.1 When a Lodge surrenders its warrant, all Financial
Members of the Lodge shall then become Temporary Members of the holding
Lodge, they must however complete and sign an application form that
shall be made available by the lodge secretary, unless they have
previously notified the Administrator in writing that they do not wish to become a Member of
the Holding Lodge.
2.2 A Financial Member of a Lodge from a sister Grand Lodge who has taken up permanent residence within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge may apply for membership. Period of Membership 1. Full .Members Shall continue for so long as they are unable to continue
active membership or for life, as the case may be.
2. Temporary Members Shall remain Members until they join or affiliate with a
Constituent Lodge or until the expiration of six calendar months from the date on which
they became a member of the Holding Lodge, whichever is the earlier.
Clearance from the Holding Lodge A clearance Certificate will be issued to a Member in good standing who tenders his resignation from the Lodge in writing. The Administrator On invitation, the Administrator is available to attend Meetings of Executive or Lodges, which may be about to surrender their Warrant or amalgamate, and advise members of the existence and purpose of the Holding Lodge. All correspondence should be addressed to: For further information contact: The Administrator
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