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Club Organization

Sample of Club By-Laws

SCOTTISH RITE CLUB ORGANIZATION

THE CHARLOTTE SCOTTISH RITE BODIES, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SCOTTISH RITE AND MASONRY ON EVERY LEVEL, ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ORGANIZING SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS WITHIN OUR JURISDICTION.

NAMES:

Clubs can be named for Counties, Cities, or areas.

NUMBER OF CLUBS:

If there are a sufficient number of members within a County, more than one Club can be organized.

Any Scottish Rite member may join the Club of his choice.

Counties with small membership may want to combine and organize one Club.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

To help organize the various Clubs, we may start each Club off with a cash donation of $??? per member within the Club area. The minimum donation to any Club organized will be $???.

For any member of a Club who signs the top line of a petition on which the candidate is initiated we will give the Club $???.

We can provide suitable dues or membership cards that can be issued by the Club Secretary.

We can also assist with newsletters.

OFFICERS OF CLUBS:

It is suggested that each Club have a President and a Secretary. (In some Valleys, Vice Presidents, representing various areas in the Club's territory have been found very helpful.)

MEETINGS:

We would like to have the Clubs meet at least four times each year.

It is suggested that meetings held prior to the Reunions include prospective members.

CLUB DUES:

It is suggested that a small amount be collected from each Club member for annual dues, not to exceed $???. By doing this each Club will be able to have some dinner meetings, with the Club picking up all or part of the tab.

AT THE TIME OF ORGANIZATION WE WILL FURNISH EACH SECRETARY WITH A COMPLETE LIST OF CURRENT MEMBERS WITHIN HIS TERRITORY.