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1 2014 Index CONSTITUTION - SUPREME GUARDIAN COUNCIL VIII APPOINTMENTS... C-SGC 4 III AUTHORITY... 1 VII ELECTION, VOTING PRIVILEGES, AND PROXY Election Proxy Voting Privileges... 3 VI ELIGIBILITY Additional Requirements General... 2 X INSTALLATION... 4 XII MEETINGS Business Session Frequency Opening Reports... 4 IV MEMBERSHIP... 2 I NAME Headquarters Name... 1 II OBJECT AND SCOPE Scope... 1 V OFFICERS AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Manager Officers The Board of Trustees... 2 IX TERM... 4 XI VACANCIES Elected Officers The Board of Trustees... 5 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of this Constitution. SI 1 RULES OF ORDER... XII-3 2 MASTER MASON... VI-1 10 ORGANIZATION OF A BETHEL... VI-1 13 LOSS OF COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP... IV-1 Index 1

2 2013 Index BYLAWS - SUPREME GUARDIAN COUNCIL X APPOINTMENT & DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES... B-SGC 9 1 Appeals and Grievances Educational Scholarships Finance Jurisprudence Leadership Development Promotion XI APPOINTMENT & DUTIES OF OTHER COMMITTEES Appointment Courtesy Credentials Degree of Royal Purple Miss International JD Pageant Revision Session Arrangements Session Location Special Committee Special Committee: Revision of the Constitution and Bylaws Supreme Bethel VI BOARD OF TRUSTEES Duties of Executive Manager General Meetings Members Responsibilities and Duties... 5 XIII DISBURSEMENTS Associate Supreme Guardian Educational Scholarship Committee Executive Manager Expenses of the Annual Session General Jewels Miss International Job's Daughter Miss IJD Pageant Comm Promotional Expenses Revolving Fund of the Executive Manager Special Conference Expenses Supreme Bethel Committee Supreme Bethel Honored Queen Supreme Guardian Supreme Guide Supreme Marshal Vice Supreme Guardian XXI DISCIPLINE SGC Members GGC Officers Appeal DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE SGC... 1 V DUTIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS Supreme Chaplain... 4 IV DUTIES OF OTHER ELECTED OFFICERS Associate Supreme Guardian Reports Supreme Guide Supreme Inner and Outer Guards Supreme Marshal Vice Associate Supreme Guardian Vice Supreme Guardian... 3 Index 2

3 2013 Index BYLAWS - SUPREME GUARDIAN COUNCIL II DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE SGC Duties Meetings Quorum... 1 III DUTIES OF THE SUPREME GUARDIAN General Institution of New Bethels Official Seal and Records Official Visit Rulings Written Report... 3 XIV EDUCATIONAL FUND XVI EDUCATIONAL & PROMOTIONAL PROJECT Fund-raising project Unused Funds VIII ELIGIBILITY/RESTRICTIONS FOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS... 8 XVII ETHEL T. WEAD MICK FUND Distribution of Interest Funds and Minimum Balance Investment of Funds Name Objectives Operation Use of Capital XVIII ORGANIZATION OF A GGC Charter Minimum Bethels/Members Required XIX ORGANIZATION OF A JGC Appeal Charter Minimum Bethels/Members Officers XX PUBLICATIONS XII REVENUE Fiscal Year Receipts Sources Contributions VII SUPREME DEPUTIES & ASSISTING SUPREME DEPUTIES Duties Eligibility/Appointment Expenses Supplies... 8 XV SCHOLARSHIPS Educational Fund Scholarships General Other Scholarships IX VACANCY ON A COMMITTEE... 9 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of these Bylaws. SI 3 OFFICIAL TRADEMARK AND ITS USE... VI-3 6 SPECIAL PRIVILEGES... III-1; VII-2; XII-3 7 INITIATION AND ANNUAL FEES... XII-3 10 ORGANIZATION OF A BETHEL... III-1,2; XII-3 15 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES... X-1 16 SUPPLIES FURNISHED GRATIS... XIII-11 Index 3

4 CONSTITUTION GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL VIII APPOINTMENTS... C-GGC 3 III AUTHORITY... 1 VII ELECTION, VOTING PRIVILEGES AND PROXY Election Proxy Voting Privileges... 2 VI ELIGIBILITY... 2 X INSTALLATION... 3 XII MEETINGS... 3 IV MEMBERSHIP... 1 I NAME... 1 II OBJECT... 1 V OFFICERS Appointive Officers Elective Officers Executive GGC Executive Officer... 2 IX TERM... 3 XI VACANCIES... 3 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of this Constitution. SI 1 RULES OF ORDER... XII-1 13 LOSS OF COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP... IV-1 14 PREROGATIVES OF A GGC... III-1; V-1; VII-1,3 Index 4

5 BYLAWS GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL X APPEALS... B-GGC 5 XII BOOKS OF CEREMONIES... 5 IV COMMITTEES Eligibility Restriction... 3 V DEPUTIES Deputy Grand Guardian Grand Deputy... 3 IX DISCIPLINE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Discipline Removal from Office... 5 III DUTIES OF GGC OFFICERS Associate Grand Guardian Grand Guardian Grand Guide and Grand Marshal Grand Inner Guard and Grand Outer Guard Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Other Grand Officers Rulings Vice Associate Grand Guardian Vice Grand Guardian... 2 VIII EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL FUNDS... 4 VI FINANCES Exemptions Fees Disbursements Receipts... 3 XI MANUAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS Amendments... 5 VII PENALTIES AND FINES Fines Penalties... 4 I DUTIES AND POWERS OF A GGC... 1 II POWERS OF EXECUTIVE GGC... 1 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of these Bylaws. SI 6 SPECIAL PRIVILEGES... III-2 7 INITIATION AND ANNUAL FEES... VI-3 12 MERGE, CLOSE, OR REINSTITUTE A BETHEL... III-6 14 PREROGATIVES OF A GGC... I-1; III-6; VI-2; VII-1; VIII-1; XII-1 15 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES....II-1; IX-1,2; X-1 Index 5

6 CONSTITUTION - BETHEL GUARDIAN COUNCIL VIII APPOINTMENTS... C-BGC 2 III AUTHORITY... 1 V COUNCIL MEMBERS... 1 VII ELECTION... 2 VI ELIGIBILITY Regular Special... 2 X INSTALLATION... 3 XII MEETINGS Annual Meeting Monthly Meetings Purpose of the Annual Meeting... 4 IV MEMBERSHIP Loss of Membership Membership... 1 I NAME... 1 II OBJECT... 1 IX TERM OF OFFICE Regular Rights/Privileges - Titles... 3 XI VACANCIES... 3 The following Supplemental Instructions are reference in the indicated Article/Section of this Constitution. SI 8 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF BGC BY BETHEL MEMBERS... VIII-1 10 ORGANIZATION OF A BETHEL... VIII-1; X-1 13 LOSS OF COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP... IV-2 14 PREROGATIVES OF A GGC... VI-1; IX-1; XI-1 Index 6

7 2013 Index BYLAWS BETHEL GUARDIAN COUNCIL VIII APPEALS... B-BGC 5 1 Privilege Restriction... 5 IV COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Appointment Eligibility... 4 VII DISCIPLINE Bethel Members Members of the BGC... 4 III DUTIES OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE BGC Custodian of Paraphernalia Director of Epochs Director of Patrol Director of Promotion Promoter of Finance Promoter of Fraternal Relations Promoter of Good Will Promoter of Hospitality Promoter of Sociability Promoter of Youth Activities... 3 II DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BGC Associate Bethel Guardian Bethel Guardian Guardian Director of Epochs Guardian Director of Music Guardian Secretary Guardian Treasurer... 2 VI FINES... 4 I GENERAL DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Duties Petitioners Vote... 1 V RESIGNATIONS AND REMOVALS Automatic Removal Removal of an Executive Member Resignations... 4 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of these Bylaws. SI 14 PREROGATIVES OF A GGC... IV-2; V-3 15 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES... VII-1; VIII-1 Index 7

8 CONSTITUTION - BETHEL VIII APPOINTMENTS... C- Bethel 2 III AUTHORITY... 1 VII ELECTION... 2 VI ELIGIBILITY... 2 X INSTALLATION General Installing Officers... 3 XII MEETINGS Attendance General Items Open Regular... 4 IV MEMBERSHIP Members Resident Requirements... 1 I NAME... 1 II OBJECT... 1 V OFFICERS Appointive Elective Substitute... 2 IX TERM OF OFFICE... 3 XI VACANCIES Appointive Office Elective Office... 3 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of this Constitution. SI 6 SPECIAL PRIVILEGES... VII-1; X-1; XI-1;II-1,3 14 PREROGATIVES OF A GGC... V-3; VII-1; X-1 Index 8

9 BYLAWS - BETHEL IX AMENDMENTS... B-Bethel 5 XI APPEALS... 6 IV BETHEL FINANCES Disbursements Educational and Promotional Funds Exemption from Fees and Dues Receipts... 2 III DEMITS Issue Process... 2 X DISCIPLINE Hearing Notice Course of Action Reinstatement Supervision... 5 I GENERAL PROVISIONS Auxiliary Club Birthday Bylaws Member of Honor Move/Change of Location Official Seal... 1 XII LOSS OF HONORS... 6 II MEMBERSHIP Affiliation/Reinstatement Dual Membership Petition Resignation from the Order... 2 VI OFFICIAL REGALIA Description Wearing of Regalia... 4 VIII PAST HONORED QUEEN'S JEWEL Regular Special... 4 V RECOMMEND EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BGC... 3 VII STANDING COMMITTEES... 4 The following Supplemental Instructions are referenced in the indicated Article/Section of these Bylaws. SI 6 SPECIAL PRIVILEGES... IV-3 7 INITIATION AND ANNUAL FEES... IV-3 SI 8 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MEMBERSOF BGC BY BETHEL MEMBERS... V-1 9 MAJORITY MEMBERS... III-2 11 FORMAT FOR BETHEL BYLAWS... I-4 12 MERGE, CLOSE, REINSTITUTE A BETHEL... II-2 14 PREROGATIVES OF A GGC... II-1,2; IV-1,2,3,4;VI-1,2; IX-1 15 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES... X-2,5 Index 9

10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS SI Subject Page 15 Appeals and Grievances... SI Descriptive Index of Forms and Promotional Material Flag Protocol Format for Bethel Bylaws Format for Bylaws of a JGC Format for Constitution of a JGC Grand Bethels Guidelines for Bethel Inspection Prior to Chartering Guidelines for Removal from Reorganization Jurisdictional Bethels Initiation and Annual Fees Insurance Loss of Council Membership Majority Members Master Mason Official Jewelry Official Trademark and Its Use Organization of a Bethel Prerogatives Extended to a GGC Prerogatives Extended to a JGC Procedure for Merge, Close or Reinstitute Bethels Recommendation of Executive Members of BGC by Bethel Members Initiation and Annual Fees Reorganization of a Bethel Rules of Order and Parliamentary Authority Special Privileges Supplies Furnished Gratis to Instituted Bethels Index 10

11 2010 Index RULES & REGULATIONS SUPREME BETHEL XV AMENDMENTS Adoption Submission... 6 VIII DRAWING Drawing Materials Preparation... 3 XVII DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN, SUPREME BETHEL COMM XVIII DUTIES OF SUPREME BETHEL COMMITTEE... 8 XI DUTIES OF SUPREME BETHEL HONORED QUEEN... 6 VII ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS Eligibility Restrictions... 2 IX FINANCES Coin March Disbursements Receipts... 4 III JURISDICTION... 1 V MEETINGS Business Installation... 2 IV MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION Membership Registration... 1 I NAME... 1 II OBJECT... 1 XIII ORDER OF ESCORT... 6 VI OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES Officers Representatives... 2 XIV REGALIA AND MEDALLIONS Medallions Regalia... 7 XII SUPERVISION & TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION Supervision Travel Authorization... 6 SUPREME BETHEL BUSINESS MEETING... 9 XVI SUPREME BETHEL COMMITTEE... 7 X VACANCIES... 5 Index 11

12 RULES & REGULATIONS MISS INTERNATIONAL JOB S DAUGHTER PAGEANT XI AMENDMENTS... 5 VIII DUTIES OF MISS INTERNATIONAL JOB'S DAUGHTER... 3 V ELIGIBILITY Contestant Jurisdictional... 2 IX FINANCES Coin March Disbursements Receipts... 3 X MISS INTERNATIONAL JOB'S DAUGHTERS COMM Duties of the Committee Members... 4 II OBJECT... 1 IV QUALIFICATIONS... 1 VI SELECTION General Requirements for Judging... 2 VII SUCCESSION... 3 III SUPERVISION... 1 I TITLE... 1 Index 12

13 RULES & REGULATIONS MOTHERS, FATHERS, OR PARENTS CLUB IX AMENDMENTS... 3 Amendment Form... 4 VIII COMMITTEES... 3 V DUTIES OF OFFICERS President Secretary Treasurer Vice President... 2 VI MEETINGS... 2 III MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Dues Membership... 1 I NAME... 1 VII NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS... 2 IV OFFICERS... 2 II PURPOSE AND POLICIES... 1 Index 13

14 RULES & REGULATIONS DEGREE OF ROYAL PURPLE HISTORY... 1 VI CONFERRING OF DEGREE... 2 VII DEGREE OF ROYAL PURPLE COMMITTEE Duties of the Committee Members... 2 IV ELIGIBILITY... 1 V NOMINATION AND SELECTION... 1 II OBJECT... 1 III QUALIFICATIONS... 1 I TITLE... 1 Index 14

15 RULES & REGULATIONS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IV ALUMNI COMMITTEE Members... 1 VII AMENDMENTS... 2 V FINANCES Disbursements Receipts... 2 III MEMBERSHIP Membership... 1 I NAME... 1 II PURPOSE... 1 VI REUNION... 2 Index 15

16 BYLAWS JURISDICTIONAL GUARDIAN COUNCIL VIII APPEALS... B-JGC 4 X BOOK OF CEREMONIES... 4 III COMMITTEES Committees Eligibility... 2 VI DISCIPLINE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Discipline Removal from Office... 3 I DUTIES AND POWERS OF A JURISDICTIONAL GUARDIAN COUNCIL... 1 II DUTIES OF THE JURISDICTIONAL GUARDIAN COUNCIL Associate Jurisdictional Guardian Jurisdictional Guardian Jurisdictional Secretary Jurisdictional Treasurer Vice Associate Jurisdictional Guardian Vice Jurisdictional Guardian... 1 V EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL FUNDS... 3 IV FINANCE Disbursements Exemption Fees Receipts... 2 VII FINES... 3 IX MANUAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS Amendments... 4 Index 16

17 CONSTITUTION JURISDICTIONAL GUARDIAN COUNCIL VII APPOINTMENT, VOTING PRIVILEGES AND PROXY... C-JGC 2 1 Appointment Proxy Voting Privileges... 2 III AUTHORITY... 1 VI ELIGIBILITY... 2 IX INSTALLATION... 3 XI MEETINGS... 3 IV MEMBERSHIP... 1 I NAME... 1 II OBJECT... 1 V OFFICERS Executive Manager Executive Officer Officers... 1 VIII TERM... 2 X VACANCIES... 3 Index 17

18 2015 Index RULES & REGULATIONS PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS CLUB VII AMENDMENTS... 2 V DUTIES OF OFFICERS President Secretary Treasurer Vice President... 2 VI MEETINGS... 2 III MEMBERSHIP AND FEES Fees Members... 1 I NAME... 1 IV OFFICERS... 2 II PURPOSE AND POLICIES Purpose and Policies Authority Finances Dissolution... 1 Index 18