KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL

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1 KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL The Laws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas Revised and Annotated 7/10/2015

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3 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX The following pages were revised in 2007: 32, 59 The following pages were revised in 2008: 60 The following pages were revised in 2009: 28 The following pages were revised in 2010: 12, 12A, 12B,26,28, 42,66, 66A, 66B,99, 100, 101, 105, 108, 110, 113, 116, 117, 124, 128 The following pages were revised in 2011: 12, 12A, 46, 66,66A,93, 111 The following pages were revised in 2012: None The following pages were revised in 2013: 46A, 46B,66, 66A The following pages were revised in 2014: 30,40, 41,45,46,47,47A,47B The following pages were revised in , 16,30, 31,32,32A,32B, 33,34 Revised 2015

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5 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FORWARD PREFACE TO 1946 EDITION The Grand Lodge, in February 1942, authorized the appointment of a Committee on Revision of Laws. As the result of action at subsequent Communications, appointments were made annually thereafter until the completion of the revision work at the Annual Communication in February Changes in personnel of the Committee were made from time to time, and the following brethren have served: ROSCOE E. PETERSON, inclusive; ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND, inclusive; GEORGE F. BEEZLEY, 1942, JAY 8. KIRK, ; OTTO R SOUDERS, ; ELMER F. STRAIN, ; HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., ; GEO. M. ASHFORD, ; JAMES H. TRICE, The revised Constitution was presented to and approved by the Grand Lodge in February At the February 1945 Annual Communication, more than two-thirds of the Lodges having agreed to the revision, the new Constitution was proclaimed by the Grand Master to be in effect from and after February 14, A tentative revision of the By-Laws was prepared prior to the 1945 Annual Communication, but the wartime restrictions upon attendar:lce prevented consideration. At the Annual Communication in February 1946, this revision.1 with a few changes, prompted by further study, was presented to and approved by the Grand' lodge, and became effective upon publication with the Annual Proceedings on June 26, At the same Communication the Grand Lodge authorized the appointment of a committee to arrange for and supervise the publication of the laws in book form. This committee consists of the same brethren who served on the committee on Revision in The following Grand Masters have appointed and counseled with the several-committees: M :. W :. CLINE C. CURTISS, 1942; M:.W:. CHARLES S. McGINNESS, 1943; M:.W :. JAMES H. TRICE, 1944; M.-. W :. HARRY D. EVANS, 1945; M:. W:. SAMUEL G. WILES, The Constitution adopted in 1885 was amended from time to time, but its form and arrangement remained unaltered until the adoption of the present Constitution. The scope of legislation remains substantially the same as that of the 1885 Constitution; but a complete rearrangement of articles and sections has been made, and each article now deals with a designated subject. A few of the amendments make material changes in the law, but the greater number are intended to make the rules of law more easily understood. A notable change is the adoption of a list of Landmarks of Masonry as a part of our organic law. On this subject, the Committee on Revision, in presenting the revised Constitution to the Grand Lodge for its consideration at the 1944 Annual Communication, said: The Landmarks of Masonry furnish the underlying basis for Masonic legislation. There is a divergence of opinion among Masonic scholars as to what are and what are not Landmarks. Our present Constitution does not officially recognize any one list of Landmarks, although twenty-five formulated by DR. MACKEY have been given a position of prominence in the publication of the 1913 and 1929 editions of our Laws. Your Committee realizes fully that Landmarks cannot be made or unmade by legislation; but we also realize the Craft would better comprehend our system of jurisprudence if our Grand Lodge could declare that, so far as Kansas Masonry is concerned, a certain designated list of Landmarks is accepted as the foundation for our superstructure of laws. This need not involve a rejection or denial of other Masonic principles, which have been asserted to be Landmarks by eminent Masonic authorities. To this end we are proposing that the revised Constitution include a provision officially recognizing twenty-five Landmarks of Masonry. These are identical with the MACKEY list as published in foqner editions, with a qualification upon the right of

6 2 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FORWARD visitation stated in the 14th Landmark, which qualification is recognized by OR. MACKEY in his work on Masonic Jurisprudence. The revision of the By-Laws also involved a complete rearrangement, and division into chapters, articles and sections. With the consent of Brother C. D. YETTER, who was compiler of the Revised Statutes of Kansas in 1923, and who originated the numbering system used in that and subsequent editions, a similar system has been used in numbering the revised By-Laws. Each number is a complete designation of chapter, article and section. To illustrate, the number designates Section 21 of Article 4 of Chapter 3. This system also affords opportunity to enact additional sections in any article without disturbing the continuity. The explanatory notes, and the approved decisions of Grand Masters, which appeared in previous editions, have not been included, as such, in the revision. In each instance where it was believed that the note or decision expressed a rule of law that should be retained, it was incorporated in the revised Laws. The revised Constitution and By-Laws are accompanied by a system of cross-references, designating other legislation upon related subjects. Throughout the course of revision of the Constitution and By-Laws, there have been three principal objectives: 1. To provide legislation that meets the present needs of Kansas Masonry; 2. To make the laws easy to find; 3. To make the laws easy to understand. While no one will claim that these objectives have been perfectly attained, it is to be hoped that the Craft will find that the result has justifi~d the effort. The finished book is now presented with the hope that it will meet the requirements of the Grand Lodge for many years. We urge Lodge officers and brethren to refer to it constantly. It contains the whole laws of Masonry in the Grand Jurisdiction, and all former laws are repealed. It is suggested that users of the book read carefully the whole text of each article relating to the matter under investigation, and not merely the section dealing specifically with the point involved. ROSCOE E. PETERSON, ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND, HENRY S. BUZICK, JR. GEO. M. ASHFORD, JAMES H. TRICE, Committee on Publication of Laws FOREWORD TO 1951 EDITION In his address to the 1951 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, our Grand Master, M.. W:. LYNN R. BRODRICK called attention to the LAWS OF MASONRY and the Appendix thereto, which had been prepared over a period of several years and the publication thereof in 1946.

7 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 3 FORWARD He paid fitting tribute to the work of M :. W :. BRO. ROSCOE E. PETERSON, under whose direction the whole system was revised, codified, and published. He said: "M :. W :. BRO. PETERSON and his committee are responsible for one of the finest works of Masonic literature ever printed---a volume that contains the whole law of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction, and which is recognized by other Grand Jurisdictions as being an outstanding achievement and a model system of law." "Too few of our members have read, or even seen, the Book of the Law. This should not be. Every man as he is raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, should know what laws, rules and regulations he is obligating himself to obey. A copy of the Book of the Law should be presented to him on that occasion." Subsequent to the recommendation of M :. W :. BRO. BRODRICK, which was approved by Grand Lodge (see By-Law 2-506) our Grand Master, M:.W:. BRO. CLARENCE G. NEVINS and the Council of Administration by action taken on April 28, 1951 placed responsibility for preparation and distribution of the book upon the Committee on Masonic Education. The text of the Revised Edition (1951) has been prepared by the Committee on Jurisprudence which committee has also very courteously rendered every assistance in presenting to the Craft a volume which contains all the changes in our Law to the date of publication. While this edition is prepared primarily for presentation to the newly raised Master Mason, it is being made available to the Lodges and members of the Craft generally. Your Committee on Masonic Education feels that it cannot be given too wide a distribution among those entitled to place it in their libraries. Your committee feels that the "Making a Man a Mason" is a continuing process, and that as we advance in knowledge our obligations to ourselves and to our brethren correspondingly increase. We believe that although the perfect Mason does not exist, yet each of us as we advance in knowledge can more nearly approach perfection. The Mason's labor, therefore, is to strive to make himself informed; to study the philosophy, the work, the lectures, the Landmarks, the Ancient Charges and Regulations, the literature of Masonry and finally the Laws of Masonry as they apply to him in this Grand Jurisdiction. Particularly would we recommend that every newly made Mason give careful thought and study to Chapter One of the By-Laws - DUTIES OF MASONS. A thorough consideration of these two pages in this book will go far toward equipping any Mason with a distinct understanding of his obligations and responsibilities. It is not intended that any part of this volume should suffice or complete one's education. Rather it is our thought that the study of this book will arouse and stimulate the individual to seek out and explore much of all available material which surrounds our Fraternity. A well-informed Mason is a better Mason, and better Masons make for a more strongly cemented brotherhood. The good name, the reputation and honor of our great Fraternity are concerned with these things. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES S. McGINNESS, BRUCE NEWTON, LYNN R. BRODRICK, FLOYD S. ECORD, S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Committee on Masonic Education

8 4 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FORWARD FOREWORD TO 1975 EDITION This is the Twenty-second printing of the "Blue Book" since the edition in The distribution of this Edition will increase the total number of copies of the Laws of Masonry in Kansas to 76,600. Each year after the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge the book is revised to include all changes in the law which were made during the sessions. In this manner we are able to keep the "Law Book" up to date and composed of all the effective legislation in force at that time. This seems much more satisfactory than having a supply of gummed inserts to mail out each year and then get misplaced before they are pasted in the book. Each Kansas Mason may provide himself with a copy of the current Laws of Masonry in this jurisdiction by purchase from the Secretary of his Lodge or by sending.80 to the Grand Secretary. The provisions of By-Law require that each newly raised Master Mason shall be presented with a copy of the Laws of Masonry on the night that he is raised. For the purpose of assisting each Lodge to maintain a revolving supply of books, the Grand Secretary will send to each Lodge as soon as possible after each Communication of Grand Lodge, a number of books equal to the number shown to have been raised in that Lodge during the previous year, and reported on the Annual Report of the Lodge. Additional copies may be secured from the Grand Secretary at.80 per copy. (Amended 1979) Fraternally, M:.W:. RICHARD D. KELSEY, CHRMN., RALPH D. WALKER, JESSE E. BEAN, EUGENE E. CARLSON, J. PAUL CARVER, Committee on Masonic Education. FORWARD TO 1982 EDITION In the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, 1981, M :. W :. F. Warren Starns recorded the following: "Last year, with the permission of M:. W:. Nolan Artz, then Grand Master, I appointed this committee, chaired by M :. W :. Robert D. Caplinger, to update and clarify the wording of some of our By-Laws." The committee: Robert D. Caplinger, PGM; John H. Murray, PGM; Ben B. Boyles, Deputy Grand Master; and Albert 0. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary. During the Annual Communication of March 13, 1981, the committee made report. The Jurisprudence Committee at that same Communication reported, "To the best of our knowledge, the report has not had general circulation of the Craft and the Committee on Jurisprudence feels it would be wise to carry the report over to a year from now to permit general discussion and consideration." This motion was sustained.

9 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 5 FORWARD The following year, M :. W : : Ben B. Boyles, Grand Master, asked that further study be applied to refine the several changes and additional considerations. Accordingly, M:.W :. John H. Murray, PGM, was appointed Chairman; M:.W :. Robert H. Arnold, PGM, as Committeeman, and R :. W :. Albert 0. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary. Fraternally, JOHN H. MURRAY, PGM, CHAIRMAN ROBERT H. ARNOLD, PGM, COMMITTEEMAN ALBERT 0. ARNOLD, JR., GRAND SECRETARY FORWARD TO THE 1991 EDITION M :. W :. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Master appointed the following as COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS REVISIONS: M :. W:. Don E. Robinett, PGM, Chairman, R:.W:. Albert 0. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary and R :. W :. Franklin Dean Wyant as said committee. This committee was to review, recommend, spell-check and proofread the Laws of Kansas Masonry. Upon.completion, the entire work was submitted to the Committee on Jurisprudence for examination as to its form and correctness. Report was made by the committee at the One Hundred Thirty-Sixth Annual Communication held in Salina, Kansas. M:. W :. Conrad F. Johnson requested that BY-LAW 3-103, FEES; BY-LAW 3-203, FEE FOR WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION; AND BY-LAW LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION be removed since he promised he would not propose motions. M :. W :. Don.E... Robinett, PGM, instructed Brother Robert Davis on the Jurisprudence Committee to remove these three By-Laws. In the beginning of this report, your committee made the following observations: First, several of the reviewed Laws were structured when our fraternity was double its present size. This while having an undesirable effect on our numbers has created still other problems. Likewise, the side effect has reduced the needs of other duties and services performed by and for the individual Lodges. We must also note in that same period of time the reduction of 120 Lodges. Fraternally, M:. W :. DONE. ROBINETT, PGM, CHAIRMAN R :.W :. ALBERT 0. ARNOLD, JR., GRAND SECRETARY R:.W:. FRANKLIN DEAN WYANT, COMMITTEEMAN

10 6 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FORWARD FORWARD TO THE 1995 EDITION Under direction of M :. W :. Morris L. Fisher, Grand Master, and the Council of Administration, the "Law Book" has been entered into the Grand Lodge computer. This was done as a cost saving move for future years. For the first time this book will be published in a loose-leaf binder. In future years as laws are changed just the pages that are changed will be printed and mailed to those with these books. The office staff have put in many hours of work entering this in the computer and are to be complimented. This 1995 Edition contains all the changes in our law to the date of publication. Fraternally, M:.W:. DONE. ROBINETT, PGM, GRAND SECRETARY

11 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 7 CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE Whereas every Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons is the true representative of all the Fraternity in communication therewith, and is a sovereign and independent body, with supreme legislative, judicial and executive authority, processing the inherent power to form a Constitution as its fundamental law, and to enact such other laws and regulations for its own government and for the government of its constituent Lodges and the Craft as will promote the general good of Masonry: Provided, always, That the Ancient Landmarks and Usages of Masonry be maintained inviolate: Therefore, Upon these principles, which have never been disputed the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas does hereby ordain and establish the following as its CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I Landmarks of Masonry Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 5,(1). Section 1. Landmarks Recognized -- This Grand Lodge recognizes the following Landmarks of Masonry as the foundation of Masonic Law and Jurisprudence in this Grand Jurisdiction. I. The modes of recognition. II. Ill. IV. The division of symbolic Masonry into three degrees. The legend of the third degree. The Government of the Fraternity by a presiding officer called a Grand Master, who is elected from the body of the Craft. V. The prerogative of the Grand Master to preside over every assembly of the Craft, wheresoever and whensoever held. VI. VI I. VIII. IX. The prerogative of the Grand Master to grant dispensations for conferring degrees at irregular times. The prerogative of the Grand Master to grant dispensations for opening and holding Lodges. The prerogative of the Grand Master to make Masons at sight. The necessity for Masons to congregate in Lodges. X. The government of every Lodge by a Master and two Wardens. XI. XI I. The necessity that every Lodge, when congregated, should be duly tiled. The right of every Mason to be represented in all general meetings of the Craft, and to instruct his representatives.

12 8 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION XIII. XIV. xv. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. XXll. XXlll. XXIV. XXV. The right of every Mason to appeal from the decision of his brethren in Lodge convened, to the Grand Lodge or General Assembly of Masons. The right of every Mason to visit and sit in every regular Lodge, subject to exclusion for sufficient cause. That no visitor, not known to some brother present as a Mason, can enter a Lodge without undergoing an examination. That no Lodge can interfere in the business or labor of another Lodge. That every Freemason is amenable to the laws and regulations of the Masonic jurisdiction in which he resides. That every candidate for initiation must be a man, free born and of lawful age. That every Mason must believe in the existence of God as the Grand Architect of the Universe. That every Mason must believe in a resurrection to future life. That a book of the Law of God must constitute an indispensable part of the furniture of every Lodge. That all men in the sight of God are equal, and meet in the Lodge on one common level. That Freemasonry is a fraternal society, in possession of secrets that cannot be divulged. That Freemasonry consists of a speculative-science founded on an operative art. That the Landmarks of Masonry can never be changed. Section 2. Not Exclusive--The foregoing list of landmarks is declared to be exclusive. ARTICLE II Grand Lodge---Name and Jurisdiction Section 1. This Grand Body shall be known as THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF KANSAS. (Amended 2001 ) ARTICLE Ill Grand Lodge--Authority and Powers Section 1. Source and Extent of Authority--This Grand Lodge recognizes ONE

13 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 9 CONSTITUTION SUPREME AUTHORITY--THE ALMIGHTY GOD, THE GRAND ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE. It possesses superintending authority within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Kansas, over Ancient Craft Masonry. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Section. 2. Restrictions in Business and Charity-Masonic Home-The Grand Lodge shall not engage in business of any kind or character whatsoever, nor shall it be a party to, or shareholder in, any partnership or corporation, nor shall it undertake the founding or support of any charitable or educational institution: nor shall it ever render itself liable to pay any sum of money for any purpose, except for the necessary expenses attending the exercises of its proper functions as the governing head of Freemasonry within its jurisdiction: nor shall it ever assume or exercise any supervision or censorship over any association, for whatsoever purpose organized: Provided, Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the Grand Lodge in its charities, by the payment of any sum of money out of its treasury for the support of the poor, for the relief of the distressed, or for any other purpose which shall tend to ameliorate the condition of the human family or any individual thereof: And Be It Further Provided, That nothing herein before contained shall be construed to limit or prevent the Grand Lodge from founding, organizing and maintaining a Masonic Home within the State of Kansas, for the relief and benefit of distressed and destitute Master Masons, their wives, widows and children. And Be It Further Provided, That nothing herein shall be construed to prevent sponsorship of a Chapter of the Order of DeMolay by a Lodge (Amended 1958). And be it Further Provided, That nothing herein shall be construed to limit or prevent the Grand Lodge from founding, organizing or administering a Foundation Fund for purposes that are Charitable or Educational or both. (Amended 1958, 1971) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs ; 3-608; And Be It Further Provided, That with due consideration to the above restrictions the committee on publications will be permitted to select advertising for insertion in the Kansas Mason or other Masonic Publications from outside entities. (Amended 1988)... Section 3. By--Laws--The Grand Lodge shall have the power to enact By-Laws in aid of the provisions of this Constitution for the proper government and regulation of Freemasonry, and shall also prescribe forms for the transaction of business. (Amended 1992) Section 4. Retroactive Laws-In the exercise of its powers, the Grand Lodge shall never apply to any case any Law or Regulation not existing at the time the cause of action arose. ARTICLE IV Grand Lodge --Revenue Section 1. The revenues of the Grand Lodge shall be derived from: First, An annual per capita tax on the members of the Lodges; Second, Fees for Letters of Dispensation and Warrants for new Lodges; Third, Such other sources as maybe provided by law. The per capita tax shall be collected by the Lodges, and each lodge shall annually pay the whole amount due on account of its membership. No rebate shall be allowed to any Lodge by reason of the neglect of any of its members to pay dues, or by reason of any member being borne on its rolls as exempt for dues. The Grand Lodge has authority from time to time to make special assessments on the Lodges ratably on their membership, to meet its current or any extraordinary expenses. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 2-302, 2-303, 2-304,

14 10 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION ARTICLEV Grand Lodge-- Membership Section 1. Members--The Members of Grand Lodge shall be: Past Masters, Masters, Wardens, Treasurers and Secretaries of the Lodges within this jurisdiction. Other Voting members shall be the appointive subordinate Lodge officers, and the present subordinate Grand Lodge officers of this Grand Jurisdiction. (Amended 1980, 1994, 1995). Section 2. Qualifications of Members--Every member of this Grand Lodge must be a member in good standing of some Lodge in this Grand jurisdiction; and any cessation of such Lodge membership shall, while it continues, automatically deprive such dimited, suspended or expelled persons of all rights of membership in the Grand Lodge. ARTICLE VI Grand Lodge--Officers and Committees Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 2, Art. I. Section 1. Grand Lodge Officers--The Officers of the Grand Lodge shall be: (1 ) Grand Master; (2) Deputy Grand Master; (3) Grand Senior Warden; (4) Grand Junior Warden; (5) Grand Treasurer; (6) Grand Secretary; (7) Grand Chaplain; (8) Grand Senior Deacon; (9) Grand Junior Deacon; (10) Grand Marshal; (11) Grand Sword Bearer; (12) Grand Senior Steward; (13) Grand Junior Steward; (14) Grand Pursuivant; (15) Grand Tyler; (16) Assistant Grand Tyler; (17) Grand Orator; (18) Grand Musician. (Amended 1992) Section 2. Eligibility-- Any brother shall be eligible to any elective office in the Grand Lodge who has been previously elected and installed Master of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. Any Past Master who moves into this Grand Jurisdiction from any other recognized Grand Jurisdiction shall, on his becoming a member of a Lodge herein, be entitled to all the rights and privileges of a Past Master in this Jurisdiction. (Amended, 1975) Section 3. Election and Terms-(1) The Grand Master shall be chosen by ballot by a majority of all votes cast therefor at each Annual Communication, and serve one year as Deputy Grand Master and the following year shall be installed as Grand Master and shall hold office until his successor is installed. (2) The Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary shall be chosen by ballot by a majority of all votes cast therefor at each communication and shall hold their offices until their successors are installed. The subordinate officers shall be appointed by the Grand Master elect (Deputy Grand Master) and shall serve at his will and pleasure during his tenure. (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Section 4. Title of Grand Officers-The elective officers of the Grand Lodge shall be addressed as follows: The Grand Master as Most Worshipful, and all others as Right Worshipful. The subordinate officers of the Grand Lodge shall be addressed as Worshipful. Past officers shall be addressed as present officers of like rank. Section 5. Duties and Powers of Grand Master--The duties, powers and prerogatives of the Grand Master shall be those which are required of, exercised by, and accorded to this high office

15 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 11 CONSTITUTION by the Ancient Constitution, General Regulation and Landmarks of Freemasonry and the Constitution and Laws of this Grand Lodge. It shall be his duty to preside over the Grand Lodge, to conduct in person or by a Past Master appointed by him, all public ceremonies of the Grand Lodge, to require strict conformity to Masonic law and usage in this Grand Jurisdiction, and to perform such other duties as may be provided by law. He shall have power: (a) To preside over every assembly of the Craft; (b) To arrest the Warrant of any Lodge; (c) To authorize the installation of a Master elect who is not a Past Warden, if there be no Warden or Past Warden willing to serve as Master; (d) To abridge the time within which one can petition for and receive the three symbolic Degrees; ( e) To authorize or ratify the performance of acts, the doing of work and the transaction of business in an irregular manner or at irregular times, which by the laws and regulations, may be done in regular order; (f) To create additional offices in the Grand Lodge; (g)to require the attendance of and information from, any Grand Officer, Grand Lodge Committee of Lodge officer, respecting his or their duties: (h) To preside as Chairman, ex-officio, in all Committees he chooses to attend; (i) To interpret the laws, and require their observance; U) To exercise all the executive powers of the Grand Lodge during the interim between Communications thereof; (k) To require all Masons who are members of any organization which predicates its membership upon Masonic affiliation to conform to all rules of conduct required of Masons by this Grand Lodge and by the Usages of the Fraternity; (I) To superintend the transactions of the Craft, to interfere in all congregations of Masons and prevent the commission of wrong, and to see that the Landmarks and Usages of Masonry, and the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge and of every Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, are preserved and obeyed; (m) And to exercise such other powers which may be granted by law, and such other powers and prerogatives as are inherent in and pertain to the office of Grand Master. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. I, Sec. 1, Landmarks IV, V, VI, VII, VIII ; Art. VI, Secs. 10, 13; Art. VII, Secs. 1, 4; Art. VIII, Secs. 1, 3; Art. IX, Secs. 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13; By-Laws, Secs , 2-105, 2-108, 2-118, 2-125, 2-126, 2-127, 2-128, 2-129, 2-130, 2-132, 2-201, 2-202, 2-203, 2-208, 2-209, 2-210, 2-211, 2-212, 2-303, 2-304, 2-311, 2-312, 2-402, 3-102, 3-108, 2-206, 3-207, 3-209, 3-301, 3-302, 30303, 3-314, 3-316, 3-406, 3-410, 3-411, 3-502, 3-503, 3-603, 3-616, 4-202, 4-204, 4-205, 4-402, 5-212, 5-214, 5-218, 5-227, 5-232, 5-236, 5-237, 5-306, 5-308, 5-310, Section 6. Deputy and Wardens-The Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden shall severally perform the duties of their respective offices according to established usage, and they shall actively assist the Grand Master in the proper government of the Craft, and counsel and support him in every laudable undertaking and whenever commanded, they shall attend and aid him in conducting the public ceremonies. Section 7. Council of Administration-- The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden shall constitute a Council of Administration, in whom shall be vested the legal title to, and right of possession of, all property and records of the Grand Lodge, with full power and authority to exercise this right of ownership and possession, and such other powers as may be granted by law, whenever in the judgment of any three of them the best interests of the Grand Lodge require it. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 2-108, 2-130, 2-303, 2-304, 2-305, 2-311, 3-602,

16 12 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION Section 8. Grand Treasurer--The Grand Treasurer, in addition to the duties which devolve upon him by usage, shall make an annual report to the Grand Lodge of the transactions of his office, and render an account of all moneys received and paid out, accompanied by vouchers for disbursements, and shall perform such other duties as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 2-109, 2-302, 2-303, Section 9. Grand Secretary-- The Grand Secretary, in addition to the duties which devolve upon him by usage, shall make an annual report to the Grand Lodge of the transactions of his office, rendering an account of all moneys received, accompanied by the Grand Treasurer's receipts therefor, and shall perform such other duties as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 2-111, Section 10. Subordinate Officers--The Subordinate Officers shall perform such duties as by usage appertain to their respective offices. They shall attend the Grand Master when commanded and be obedient on all occasions to lawful authority. Every officer shall perform such other and additional duties as may be required by law or regulation; but no service shall ever be required from anyone, which can in any manner conflict with the duties he owes his GOD, his country, his neighbor or himself. (a) Grand Chaplain-In addition to such duties as may devolve upon him by general usage and direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Chaplain or his approved designee shall, at the Annual Communication, make appropriate reference and tribute to the memory of those of our own brethren who have passed away during the preceding year. Section 11. Vacancy and Succession--lf a vacancy shall occur in the office of Grand Master, or in case of his absence or inability to perform his duties, the order of succession to the office of Grand Master shall be: First, Deputy Grand Master; Second, Grand Senior Warden; Third, Grand Junior Warden; Fourth, The Junior Past Grand Master within the Jurisdiction who is able to serve. If a vacancy shall occur in the office of Deputy Grand Master, the order of succession thereto shall be: First, Grand Senior Warden; Second, Grand Junior Warden. If a vacancy shall occur in the office of Grand Senior Warden, the Grand Junior Warden shall succeed thereto. If a vacancy shall occur in any other office, it shall be filled by the Grand Master by appointment. Section 12. Powers of Temporary Officers--Every officer or brother who shall according to law succeed to any office, or act in the Grand Lodge or elsewhere under its authority, for or in place of, any other officer or brother, or who shall perform any duty in the place of another, shall, while so acting, have all the powers and be required to perform all duties of the office or place to which he has succeeded. Section 13. Standing Committees--The Standing Committees of the Grand Lodge shall be: ( 1) On Credentials; (2) On Finance; (3) On Jurisprudence; ( 4) On Trial and Punishments; (5) On Masonic Education; (6) On Public Schools; (7) On Lodges and Buildings; (8) On Ritualistic Work, consisting of at least five members each; (9) On Reports of Grand Lodge Officers; Rev. 2011

17 GRAND LODGE OFKANSAS CONSTITUTION 12A (10) On Foreign Relations and Correspondence; (11 ) On Publications; consisting of at least one member each; (12) On Membership, consisting of not less than seven members. The Grand Master shall appoint the members of the above committees as soon aspractical after his installation, and they shall serve during his term of office, subject to such changes as he may deem expedient. (Amended 1949, 1952, 1959, 1969, 1990, 1991, 2011.) Cross-Reference: Bylaws, Secs to 2-124G. (Remainder of this page intentionally left blank.) Rev

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19 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 13 CONSTITUTION The Grand Master shall appoint the members of the above committees as soon as practical after his installation, and they shall serve during his term of office, subject to such changes as he may deem expedient. (Amended 1949, 1952, 1959, 1969, 1990, 1991.) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs to 2-124G. ARTICLE VII Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 2, Art. II Grand Lodge--Communications Section 1. Communications--The Annual Communications of this Grand Lodge shall be held at such time and place as may be designated by law or resolution. Special Communications for business may be called by the Grand Master or by twenty-five or more Master of Lodges. Special Communications for Ceremony may be called by the Grand Master. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs to Section 2. Opening-Quorum--To authorize the opening of the Grand Lodge at any Annual Communication or Special Communication for Business, there must be no less than twenty-five Lodges represented by their Masters in person, and if at any time after the Grand Lodge has been opened, a less number than twenty-five Lodges are found to be represented, the Grand Master shall suspend business until a quorum shall be present, and may in his discretion enforce the attendance of twenty-five Masters by summons, or declare the Grand Lodge at refreshment, or closed. (Amended 1982) Section 3. Opening-Roll Call--At the time and place designated for the meeting of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master shall assemble the members and direct the Grand Secretary to call the roll of Lodges, and if it shall appear that a quorum is present the Grand Lodge shall be opened; but if a quorum shall not be found present, the Grand Marshal shall make proclamation of adjournment to some hour certain, when in like manner the roll of Lodges shall be called, and so from time to time until a quorum shall be present. Section 4. Opening Ceremony--The ceremony prescribed for opening the Grand Lodge shall be strictly observed, and when it is conducted by the Grand Master or by any Past Officer entitled to be addressed as Most Worshipful, it shall be declared "opened in ample form." When it is conducted by any Officer or Past Officer entitled to be addressed as Right Worshipful, it shall be declared "opened in due form." Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec. 2. Section 5. Voting--Every member of the Grand Lodge at any election by ballot, or upon any question under consideration, shall have one vote; Provided, In case of a tie, the Grand Master shall have one additional or casting vote. All voting in the Grand Lodge, except as otherwise provided by law, shall be by a show of hands; if a division is called for by three or more members the vote shall be taken by rising, when the count shall be made by the Grand Stewards. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec ARTICLE VIII Lodges Under Dispensation Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. I Section 1. Authority--The Grand Master may grant Letters of Dispensation to seven or more Rev.2006

20 14 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION Master Masons, authorizing them to assemble from time to time at such place as may be designated, and open and hold a Lodge and therein confer the Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry upon such candidates as they may accept subject to the regulations governing in such cases, and discharge all their duties according to the prescribed form. The authority so granted shall continue in force until it shall expire by express limitation, unless sooner surrendered by the petitioners, or revoked by the Grand Master. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-102, Section 2. Petition-The Letters of Dispensation mentioned in the preceding section shall be granted only on the petition of the Brothers who are to be authorized to open and hold the proposed Lodge and to work therein. In such petition there shall be nominated one Brother for Master, one Brother for Senior Warden and one Brother for Junior Warden. Every petitioner shall produce satisfactory evidence of membership in, or dimission from a regular Lodge, or show that such Lodge has ceased to exist. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Section 3. Consent-- Before acting upon the petition mentioned in the next preceding section, the Grand Master shall inquire of each Lodge in the County of the proposed New Lodge, whether such Lodge desires to offer objection to the granting of such Letters of Dispensation. Each Lodge shall take action upon such inquiry at its next Stated Communication after receipt thereof, and promptly report its decision to the Grand Master for his consideration. (Amended 1982) Section 4. Powers and Duties--The Grand Master shall attend or appoint a representative to attend and call together the Lodge to which Letters of Dispensation have been granted, and if the officers are found proficient in their work shall deliver to the Master of the Lodge Under Dispensation the Dispensation from the Grand Master. Thereupon the Master shall appoint the officers subordinate to the Junior Warden, and may fill any vacancy in their station. The powers of a Lodge under Dispensation are limited to the transaction of such necessary business and the payment of such necessary bills as required for the purpose of its temporary organization, making a record of its proceedings, accepting candidates for the Mysteries of Masonry, and conferring the degrees on such candidates. Within ten days after the expiration of his authority to work, the Master shall report to the Grand Secretary a transcript of the proceedings of the Lodge under Dispensation and a return of its work. Section 5. Jurisdiction-Each Lodge Under Dispensation holds jurisdiction over candidates for the Mysteries of Masonry under the same rules and to the same extent as a chartered Lodge during the continuance of such Letters of Dispensation. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec , 3-105, 3-107, 3-109, ARTICLE IX Chartered Lodges Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. II Section 1. Warrant of Constitution--The Grand Lodge may at any Annual Communication grant a Warrant of Constitution to seven or more Master Masons who shall petition therefor, or who shall have been acting under Letters of Dispensation, to organize a new Lodge at any place within this Grand Jurisdiction, or in any territory or district or country over which no other Grand Lodge has, or exercises the right of exclusive jurisdiction. The authority so granted shall not be in force until the new Lodge shall be regularly constituted, and the Master and Wardens appointed in the Warrant are installed by the Grand Master, or by so"me other competent officer. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec

21 CONSTITUTION Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 15 Section 2. Jurisdiction--Each lodge situated within the Grand Jurisdiction shall have concurrent jurisdiction over all candidates residing within this jurisdiction. This shall not preclude the Grand Master from issuing a waiver. (Amended 1974 and 1978) Section 3. Officers--Selection and Installation-- The officers of a Lodge shall be: (1) Master; (2) Senior Warden; (3) Junior Warden; (4) Treasurer; (5) Secretary; (6) Chaplain; (7) Senior Deacon; (8) Junior Deacon; (9) Senior Steward; (10) Junior Steward; (11) Tyler. The first five officers in the order named shall be chosen annually by ballot, at the first Stated Communication in December, and installed on or before St. John's Day in December, and shall hold their offices until their successors are installed; Provided, No one shall be eligible to the office of Master until he has been installed and served a Warden in the Grand Jurisdiction, except by Dispensation of the Grand Master. All other officers shall be appointed by the Master immediately after his installation, and shall hold their offices during his pleasure. (Amended 1961 effective March 14, 1962) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. Ill. Section 4. Title of Officers-- The Master and Past Masters of Lodges shall be addressed a Worshipful. All other officers of Lodges shall be addressed as Brother, the address common to all Masons. Section 5. Quorum--A Lodge of Entered Apprentices consists of seven of more, and may be composed of one Master Mason and six Entered Apprentices. A Lodge of Fellow Crafts consists of five or more, and may be composed of two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. A Lodge of Master Masons consists of three or more, and may be composed of three Master Masons; and any Lodge so constituted may be opened for the conferral of Degrees, but in no case shall any business be transacted in any Lodge on any Degree, unless there shall be present at least seven Master Masons, who are members of such Lodge and entitled to vote therein. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Section SA. Quorum - When a Lodge has less than fifty (50) Master Masons on its roll as reported on the previous years Annual Report to the Grand Lodge, it shall be allowed to transact the business of the Lodge, when there shall be at least five (5) Master Masons present who are members of that Lodge and entitled to vote. (Adopted 1996) (Amended 2015) Section 6. By-Laws--Any Lodge may enact such By-Laws as may be necessary for the proper transaction of its business, and may amend and repeal the same, whenever the proposition therefor shall be agreed to by two-thirds of all the members present and voting, at some Stated Communication subsequent to the time of its submission; Provided, That none of such Bylaws shall conflict with any provision of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-610, 3-611, Section 7. Removal of Lodge--Any Lodge may remove from the place of its location to any other place with the approval of the Grand Master, when it shall appear: First, That such removal will better accommodate the members of the Lodge; Second, That two-thirds of the resident members present and voting desire such removal; Third, That the Lodges within the County to which the Lodge proposes to move have consented thereto. The proposition for removal may be submitted at any Stated Communication within ten days thereafter; all resident members shall be notified of the proposition and if, at the next Stated Communication after the expiration of said ten days two-thirds of all the members present and voting shall agree thereto, Rev. 2015

22 16 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION the proceedings shall be certified to the Grand Master, who may issue his edict for the removal; Provided, That when a Lodge is located in an incorporated town or city it may, by majority vote of the members present and voting, remove to any other place within the corporate limits without obtaining the consent of any other Lodge; but the foregoing requirements as to notice to resident members and approval of the Grand Master shall be observed. (Amended 1982) Section 8. Consolidation of Lodges--When two Lodges desire to consolidate, a proposition therefore may be submitted to the Lodges at any Stated Communication. All the members shall, within ten days thereafter, be notified of the proposition and, if at the next Stated Communication of each Lodge after the expiration of said ten days two-thirds of the members present agree thereto, the two Lodges shall be consolidated under the Warrant, name and number of the Lodge as may be agreed upon between the said Lodges, subject to the approval of the Grand Master. The officers of the Lodge which retains its Warrant shall be officers of the consolidated Lodge. The proceedings of each Lodge shall be certified to the Grand Master, who may issue his edict for the consolidation and order the Master of the Lodge surrendering its Warrant to transmit the same to the Grand Secretary, together with the seal of his Lodge. (Amended 1964, 1982, 2002) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 4-109, Section 9. Annual Report and Dues--Every Lodge shall make an annual report in such form as the Grand Secretary may prescribe, show: First, The full names of the officers of the Lodge; Second, All the changes in membership during the year; Third, The work done since the last report, and date and place of birth of each Brother receiving the First Degree, or admitted, or restored, and giving such other information as the Grand Secretary may require. The report supplied by the Grand Secretary shall be immediately examined, corrected if need be, and returned to the Grand Secretary on or before the thirty first (31 ) day of January of each year. No Lodge shall be represented by its Master or Wardens in the Grand Lodge at any Annual Communication until each such report is received, nor until its annual dues are paid as provided by law. (Amended 1992) (Amended 2015) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-306, Section 10. Arrest of Warrant--When the Warrant of Constitution of any Lodge has been arrested, all of the property, funds and records of such Lodge shall, while the order of arrest remains in force, be held in the custody of a Master Mason to be designated by the Grand Master as his representative for that purpose, and such representative shall have such powers and perform such duties pertaining to said property, funds and records as may be provided by law, under the direction of the Grand Master. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Section 11. Surrender of Warrant--Any Lodge may surrender its Warrant of Constitution whenever a less number than seven resident members are desirous of continuing the organization. The proposition for such surrender may be submitted at any Stated Communication. All the resident members shall, within ten days thereafter, be notified of the proposition, and if at the next Stated Communication after the expiration of said ten days, twothirds of all the members present agree thereto, and less than seven resident members oppose the same, The Warrant shall be surrendered. The proceedings shall be certified to the Grand Master, who shall issue his edict of dissolution, and order the Master to transmit to the Grand Secretary the Warrant, seal, jewels, furniture, records, funds, and property of the Lodge. Section 12. Forfeiture of Warrant-- Every Lodge which shall act with contumacy to the authority of the Grand Master, or of the Grand Lodge, or be wi llfully disobedient to the Constitution or Laws of the Grand Lodge, or depart from the original plan of Masonry, or neglect

23 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 17 CONSTITUTION guilty shall forfeit and transfer its funds and property of every kind and character whatsoever to the Grand Lodge. Section 13. Revocation of Warrant--The Warrant of Constitution of any Lodge may be revoked for such causes and by such proceedings as may be prescribed by law. The Declaration of Forfeiture shall vest all of the property of such Lodge in the Grand Lodge, and shall be conclusive upon the Lodge and all of its members. As soon as the forfeiture is declared, the Grand Secretary shall certify that fact to the Grand Master, who shall issue an Edict of Revocation, and may himself, or by any Master Mason authorized by him to do so, take possession of the Warrant, seal, jewels, furniture, records, funds and property of such Lodge and deliver the same to the Grand Secretary; and it shall be the duty of the officers of such Lodge to aid the Grand Master or his representative in the proper execution of such order. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs to Section 14. Proceedings After Surrender or Revocation-When a Lodge has surrendered its Warrant of Constitution, or when such Warrant has been revoked, the Master and Secretary shall make a report to the Grand Secretary for the period commencing with the date of the last annual report, and ending with the date of such surrender or revocation. This report shall contain all information required of an annual report, and shall include the names and last known addresses of all members, and of all those suspended in the preceding five years, an inventory of the property which belonged to the Lodge at the time of such surrender or revocation, and a statement of balances due from the members on account of annual dues or otherwise. The Grand Secretary shall collect all such balances, and give to each member in good standing a Certificate showing the date of such surrender or revocation, which shall have the force and effect of the usual certificate of dimission for a Lodge. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Section 15. "Kansas Lodge of Research"-The Kansas Lodge of Research is hereby established with the authority to conduct research, hold discussions, gather and preserve Masonic information, assist in the maintenance of the Grand Lodge library, supply papers or speakers at the request of, Lodges when convenient, and conduct a program of general service to the Craft in the field of Masonic Education and Information subject to the provision of the law." "It shall establish its fees and dues; it shall hold its communications when and where it determines; it reports annually to the Grand Lodge; it has no other duties or powers of Chartered Lodges." " Any Master Mason who remains a member in good standing of a Kansas Lodge is eligible for active membership in the Kansas Lodge of Research. Other classes of membership may be established for other persons, institutions, or organizations as prescribed by its By-Laws." ARTICLEX Petitioners Section 1. Residence of Petitioner for Mysteries--A Lodge shall not receive a petition for the Mysteries of Masonry from any candidate, unless he is at the time and has been for six months next preceding an actual resident of the State of Kansas; Provided, The petition of a sojourner in the Naval or Military service and who is stationed in the State of Kansas may be received without regard to the period of residence. (Amended 1970 and 1982) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Section 2. Qualifications of Petitioners for Mysteries--Candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry must be a man, a believer in God, freeborn, of good morals and repute, of sound mind, not less than

24 18 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION eighteen years of age, able both mentally and physically to support himself and family, and without physical defect by reason of which he is unable to receive and impart the ceremonies of the several Degrees; Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to disqualify any person, otherwise eligible, who can by the aid of artificial appliances conform to the necessary ceremonies; and Provided, Further, That no physical disability occurring after a candidate has been made a Mason shall disqualify him from Advancement. (Amended 1982) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, 4-103, Section 3. Removal of a Candidate-- If after a Lodge has accepted a candidate, and before it shall have conferred upon him any or all of the Degrees, he shall become a sojourner, any Lodge may receive such candidate's petition for advancement to all, or to such Degree or Degrees as he may not have previously received; Provided, Such petition shall be accompanied by a request or waiver from the former Lodge for the completion of the Work; and Provided, Further, That the Lodge completing the Work shall do the same according to the laws and regulations of this Grand Jurisdiction, and if upon request, it shall be done as an act of courtesy. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, 4-104, J 4-112, 4-113, 4-114, 4-115, 4-116, Section 4. Membership and Dimission--A Lodge may receive the petition of an applicant for membership from any Master Mason in good standing, who shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has been regularly dimited from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or when such petition is accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing, a Grand Secretary's Certificate, a Certificate of Transfer from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or any other documentary instrument or authorization which is legal for transfer of membership in the Grand Jurisdiction from which he is transferring, without regard to his place or period of residence, whether it is within or without the limits for this Grand Jurisdiction. No dimit shall be required for the final acceptance of a transferring member from a Grand Jurisdiction, which does not issue dimits in connection with transferal of membership. Any member of a Lodge, not at the time holding any elective office therein, against whom no charges are pending, and who is not under any pecuniary liability to his Lodge, shall be granted a Dimit or a Certificate of Transfer upon making application therefor at a Stated Communication. (Amended 1955 and 1960) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 4-404, 4-405, 4-406, 4-407, 4-401A, B, C. Section 5. Proceedings Upon Petition-The petition of a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry, or of an applicant for Membership may be received at a Special Communication of the Lodge; and a period of not less than two weeks must elapse from the date the petition is received and referred to the Committee of Investigation, and the time of their report and final action thereon by ballot. Provided, that in no case shall final action by ballot be taken at any meeting other than a Stated Communication. When a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry has been accepted, he may immediately, or at any time thereafter, be initiated as an Entered Apprentice. (Amended 1968, 1996) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 5 (d); By-Laws, Secs , 4-119A, Section 6. Ballot-Renewal of Petition-Proficiency--A unanimous ballot shall be required for the acceptance of a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry, or of a sojourner for Advancement, or of an applicant for Membership; Provided, If but one negative ballot appears the Master shall order a second ballot, when if one or more negative ballot appears the petition shall be rejected. The petition of such rejected candidate shall not be renewed within six months; but the petition of such rejected sojourner, or such rejected applicant, may be renewed at any time. Before any candidate is advanced to the Second or Third Degree, he must exhibit suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree, and on demand of any member of the Lodge the ballot must be taken in the same manner as on the petition. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 4-129, 4-130,

25 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 19 CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XI Miscellaneous. Section 1. Degree of Masonry--The Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry are no less and no more that three in number, to-wit: (1) The First Degree, or Degree of Entered Apprentice; (2) The Second Degree, or Degree of Fellow Craft; (3) Third Degree or Degree of Master Mason. No Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction shall ever assume to confer any other degree, and these only in the order here given. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. I, Landmark II. Section 2. Degrees for Business-The Grand Lodge shall be opened on the Third Degree for the transaction of all business, except as may be expressly provided by law, or shall be contrary to Masonic usage; Provided, When conducting public ceremonies, except funeral, it shall be open on the First Degree. A Lodge shall be opened on the Third Degree for the transaction of all business, except as may be expressly provided by law, or shall be contrary to Masonic usage. Cross Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-407, 3-409, Section 3. Webb Work--The Work of the Three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, including the Lectures appertaining thereto, is the Webb Work, as exemplified by the Board of Custodians before.the Grand Lodge at its session in the City of Leavenworth in the month of October, in the year one "thousand eight hundred sixty-seven; and such Work shall be done in conformity with the authorized Floor Plans on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge. Every Lodge shall procure this Work through authorized instructors, and shall practice the same in all the ceremonies of conferring the several Degrees. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Section 4. Offense Against the Body of Masonry--Every Mason who shall willfully violate the Moral Law or any of the Ancient Landmarks or Charges of Freemasonry, or the Constitution or Laws of the Grand Lodge, or the By-Laws of the Lodge to which he belongs, or the Laws of the Country in which he resides, or disregard his obligations or the established usage's of the Fraternity, or do.-any. act which shall tend to impair the purity of the Institution of Freemasonry, shall be guilty of an.. offense against the Body of Masonry, and on due trial, and being found guilty shall be punished in such manner and to such extent as may be provided by law; Provided, No penalty shall be prescribed other than reprimand, or suspension or expulsion from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 1, Sec Section 5. Jurisdiction for Discipline-The Grand Lodge shall have original jurisdiction for discipline, trial and punishment in all cases where any of its Elective Officers, or the Master of a Lodge, is charged with an offense against the Body of Masonry, or where any of its Past Elective Officers is charged with an offense against the Body of Masonry by reason of any official act of such Officer while holding office, or where any Lodge may be subject to discipline, or in any controversy between two or more Lodge, and shall have appellate jurisdiction in all other cases. Subject to the fore-going limitations, concurrent original jurisdiction for the discipline, trial and punishment of Masons charged with any offense against the Body of Masonry, is vested in: First, The Lodge of which the accused is a member; Second; The Lodge within whose territory the offense is alleged to have been committed; and Third, The Lodge on whose behalf the accused is first summoned to answer charges shall be held to have acquired exclusive jurisdiction; and Provided, Further, That the Committee on Trials and Punishments shall have judicial supervision over and conduct all trials in cases where a Lodge has original jurisdiction, and in cases under the original jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge that shall be assigned to it, as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 5.

26 20 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION Section 6. Rules of Procedure and Ceremonies--The Grand Lodge shall prescribe Rules of Procedure in matters of discipline, controversies between. Lodges, and Masonic trials and punishments, which shall be applicable, as nearly as may be, to causes before a Lodge and to causes before the Grand Lodge; and shall also prescribe general forms for the proceedings. These rules and forms may be amended or repealed, and additional rules and forms prescribed at any Annual Communication, if the proposition therefor shall be sustained by two-thirds of the members present and voting. The Grand Lodge shall also prescribe the rules and forms of conducting the private and public ceremonies of the Order, and these may be changed at any Annual Communication, if the proposition shall be sustained by a majority of all the members present and voting. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Ch. 5. Section 7. Amendments to Constitution -- This Constitution or any Article or Section or any Bylaw or any sub-heading, may be amended, repealed or added thereto in the following manner: Every such proposition shall be submitted to the Grand Secretary's office by November 1. The proposition shall then be forwarded to the Committee on Jurisprudence for review as to its proper form. If then approved, the proposition will be mailed to all lodges by December 15 and will be printed in the Advanced Report for presentation at the Annual Communication. If approved by twothirds majority at said Annual Communication, it will become law with the printing of the Annual Proceedings or 120 days after the Annual Communication whichever event comes first, at which time the Grand Secretary will have notified each constituent lodge, all Area Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Officers, all Past Grand Masters, and all Grand Lodge Committee Chairmen of all newly enacted legislation concerning this Constitution and By-Laws. (Amended 1992, 1999) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec ,

27 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 21 BY-LAWS BY-LAWS CHAPTER ONE. Duties of Masons Duties to God--The duties of Masons toward God are to revere His name, to exalt His Honor as the Grand Architect of the Universe, and ever to allude to Him with that profound respect which is due from the creature to the Creator Duties to Country--The duties of Masons to their country are to submit to the decisions of the law, to yield obedience to lawful authority, and to encourage and support its institutions for the moral and intellectual culture of its people Duties to Neighbors--The duties of Masons to their neighbors are to deal honorably with all men, to suffer none to be injured in character or property, and to be charitable in the times of their destitution, and humane in the times of their extremity Duties to Self--The duties of Masons to themselves are to avoid all irregularities, which tend to impair their faculties or debase their manhood, to labor diligently and to live creditably. t-105. Duties to Brothers--The duties of Masons to their Brothers are to avoid all piques and quarrels, to defend them so far as honor and truth will warrant, to give them good counsel, to sustain them when falling, to keep their secrets, to invoke their protection and to aid them Duties to Strangers--The duties of Masons to strangers are to be courteous in behavior, discreet in speech, and to divert any discourse with them on the subject of Masonry, or manage it for the honor of the Fraternity Duties to Grand Lodge-- The duties of Masons to the Grand Lodge are to obey its Constitution, By-Laws and all its Regulations, in spirit as well as in letter, to uphold all its lawful interests, and to extend the honor of its name throughout the Masonic world Duties to Body of Masonry-The duties of Masons to the Body of Masons are to maintain the customs of Masonry unimpaired, and so transmit them to their successors, and to see that none of the Ancient Landmarks and usage's of Masonry is infringed, set aside or removed Duties of Members to their Lodge-The members shall perform such duties as the Lodge or the Master may require of them, ever being reverential toward God, obedient to the laws of their country, and humane, charitable and just to their neighbors and all others. They shall observe the Moral Law, and support and enforce the Regulations of Freemasonry, defending, maintaining and extending the honor of its name. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Duties of Members of Organizations Predicated upon Masonic Affiliation-- Every Mason who is a member of any organization which predicates its membership upon Masonic affiliation, is bound by the same standards of conduct while present at any meeting or function held or sponsored by such organization, as he would be if such meeting or function were held or sponsored by his Lodge. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 5 Subd. (k).

28 22 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Manufacture or Sale of Intoxicating Liquor-- The unlawful manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor by any Mason shall be deemed an offense against the Body of Masonry. (Adopted 1949, Amended 1973.) Interpretation: 1950 Proceedings, pp. 256, 330. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec CHAPTER TWO ARTICLE I Grand Lodge Officers and Committees Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI Election of Officers--The election of officers shall not take place before the afternoon session of the first day of the Annual Communication. It shall be held under the supenision of the Grand Master, who shall select such tellers as may be necessary properly to receive, count and report the vote. The Grand Master may exclude visitors during the election and no other business shall be in order while the election is pending except during such time as the tellers are engaged in counting the votes. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Secs Installation-The officers elected and appointed, if present, shall be installed by the Grand Master or by such Past Grand Master as he may appoint. Those who are absent may be installed, by authority of the Grand Master, in any Lodge. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 3, Subd. (z) Vacancies--A vacancy in any office in the Grand Lodge shall be created by death, suspension, expulsion, or upon a majority determination of the Council of Administration of insanity, disability or inability of the officer to perform his duties. (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec Decisions of Grand Masters During Term of Office--Every opinion and ruling of the Grand Master given as an interpretation of Masonic law shall have the force of law during his term of office unless revoked by him. Upon the approval, disapproval or modification of such opinion or ruling by the Grand Lodge, such action by the Grand Lodge shall thenceforth have the force of law, and shall be published in the Annual Proceedings. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 5, Subd. (i) Address of Grand Master-The Grand Master shall include in his annual address a digest of his opinions given upon the construction and application of Masonic law, and a review of the condition of Masonry, with such recommendations as he may deem for the best interests of the Craft Duties of Council of Administration- The Council of Administration shall have supenision over and give special attention to the Grand Lodge Library and Museum, have in mind the almost priceless collection of books, magazines, periodicals and other material composing our Library, and the jewels, relics,' old documents and other property composing our Museum, some of which have been placed in charge of the Grand Lodge for safe-keeping. It shall also employ such help as may be necessary in the circulation of the reading matter. It shall also exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 7; By-Laws, Secs , 2-130, 2-303, 2-304, 2-305, 2-311, 3-602,

29 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 23 BY-LAWS Report of Council of Administration-The Council of Administration shall make an annual report of its official acts, particularly specifying transactions relating tojunds.and property of the Grand Lodge, and of all such matters as may come within the scope of its duties, or may be referred to it for advice or action Duties of Grand Treasurer--The Grand Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the Grand Lodge, rendering a formal receipt to the Grand Secretary for all moneys received, accounting for the same annually and at such times as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge may order. All funds of the Grand Lodge shall be deposited and kept by him in the name of the Grand Lodge, in a depository or depositories designated by the Council of Administration, and shall be paid out only on the standard form of warrant authorized by the Grand Lodge, and after it shall have been signed by the Grand Secretary and countersigned by the Grand Master. He shall also perform such other duties as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 8; By-Laws, Secs , 2-303, Report of Grand Treasurer--The Grand Treasurer shall include in his annual report a statement showing receipts and expenditures during the year on account of the general and charity funds, and a statement showing the investment of the surplus, giving the character of the securities, the rate of interest, and time of maturity. His report, books, vouchers and securities shall be referred to the Committee on Finance for examination and report thereon. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec Duties of Grand Secretary--The Grand Secretary shall: (a)act as custodian of the Grand Lodge Library and Museum; (b)collect all moneys due to the Grand Lodge, rendering a formal receipt therefor when requested, and with proper endorsement immediately transmit all evidences of payment to the Grand Treasurer, who shall receipt for the same; (c)render an account of all financial transactions of his office, annually and at such other times as the Grand Master may order; (d)record the proceedings of the Grand Lodge; (e)conduct the correspondence of the Grand Lodge; (f)lssue the orders of the Grand Lodge; (g)have the custody of the books, papers, records and seal of the Grand Lodge; (h)prepare checks covering the mileage and expenses of those entitled to the same, and mileage to the representative of Lodges; and any others as provided by law, at each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and submit them to the Committee on Finance, together with a payroll setting forth the amounts of mileage and allowances; (i)transmit to his successor all the records, books, and papers belonging to his office; U)Employ such help as may be necessary and expedient in properly conducting the affairs of his office, and the maintenance of the Grand Lodge Building; (k)publish the Annual proceedings of the Grand Lodge as soon as practicable after the close of the Annual Communication, including therein all reports and resolutions and action of the Grand Lodge thereon, the transactions of any Special Communication held during the year, the Report on Correspondence, all orations; addresses and lectures not esoteric, delivered before the Grand Lodge, and the customary statistical tables; (I) Perform such other duties as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. 6, Sec. 9; By-Laws, Secs , 2-118, 2-121, 2-129, 2-134, 2-135, 2-301, 2-501, 2-503, 2-504, 2-505, 3-103, 3-109, 3-111, 3-112, 3-203, 3-206, 3-207, 3-208, 3-602, 3-603, 3-613, 3-614, 3-615, 4-113,4-116, 4-302, 4-311, 4-403, 4-407, 4-409, 5-210, 5-212, 5-227, 5-230, 5-233, 5-235, 2-537, 5-312,

30 24 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Report of Grand Secretary--The Grand Secretary shall include in his annual report a record of the receipts.and disbursements of his office, a condensed tabulation of the statistical reports of the Lodges for the preceding year, and an estimate of the revenue for the ensuing year, giving the various sources from which it may be derived, and an estimate of the expenses for such year, giving in detail the purpose for which provision should be made. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI. Sec Official Bonds-- The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary shall execute bonds in such sums and with such securities, and upon such conditions, as the Council of Administration may prescribe Standing Committees--Reports--The Chairman of the Standing Committees shall be a Present or Past Master, and the Committees shall make reports at the Annual Communication upon all matters referred to them, including questions submitted for their opinions by any officer or member of the Grand Lodge, and upon matters referred to them during the recess of the Grand Lodge by any elective Grand Officer, advisory as to his official duties. (Amended )Cross Reference: Art. VI, Sec Report at Variance with Law-If a report of any Grand Lodge officer or committee contain any statement, opinion or recommendation at variance with any provision of the Constitution or Bylaws of the Grand Lodge, without any provision for the enactment of a change in the law, the mere adoption of the report will not change the law. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. 111, Sec. 3; Art. XI, Sec Standing Committees-Duty of the Grand Secretary-- The Grand Secretary shall send to the chairmen of Standing Committees, for their consideration, all matters upon which they may be required to report, for the purpose of affording them ample time for due consideration, and for the correction of errors, whenever practicable, before reporting Committee on Credentials-The Committee on Credentials shall report the members present as follows: (1) Present Grand Officers, (2) Subordinate Grand Officers; (3) Past Elective Grand Officers, (4) Area Deputy Grand Masters (5) District Deputy Grand Masters; (6) Grand Representatives; (7) Past Masters; (8) Masters and Wardens or their proxies. The name of a member shall not be included more than once in the report except as a District Deputy Grand Master or as a Grand Representative. (Amended 8/92) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. V Committee on Reports of Grand Officers--The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers shall review the address of the Grand Master and the reports of the other Grand Officers, making such comments as they may deem for the best interest of the Craft, and distribute all the various subjects embraced in such address and reports to the appropriate standing committees for their consideration Committee on Finance-The Committee on Finance shall each year, with the approval of the Grand Master, employ a firm of licensed public accountants, or an individual licensed public accountant, who shall audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records of the Grand Secretary, comparing them with the original reports of Lodges and other sources from which funds are received, and shall report to the Chairman of the Committee upon such audit and as to whether the records of these Officers are kept in a business like and efficient manner, and posted up to date. The Committee shall examine the investments of the Grand Lodge, seeing that all coupons are collected and that all interest is

31 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 25 BY-LAWS reinvested, or transferred to the general funds as needed. The Committee shall audit the expense bills submitted by those entitled to expenses in.attending the Annual Communication issuing checks to them, and they and none other shall deliver checks to the representatives of Lodges and others entitled to mileage, which checks shall be drawn on the Grand Treasurer, signed by the Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Master, and the Committee shall recommend such appropriations for the General Fund as may be necessary to meet the current expenses for ensuing year, and for the purchase of books and necessary equipment for the library, and for binding books and pamphlets, as they may deem expedient. They shall consider carefully all proposed special appropriations, assessments or extraordinary expenditures, having in mind the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, our Masonic Home, and the welfare of the Craft in this jurisdiction, making such recommendations as they may deem best. It shall be the further duty of the Committee, annually, or oftener if required by the Grand Master, to examine the records and files in the office of the Grand Secretary, ascertain if they are complete and posted up to date, and make a detailed report concerning the condition of each, either to the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge, as the case may be and recommend any necessary changes in the system of keeping the records, and giving special attention to: (1) Historical registry of membership, seeing that all data has been entered from the last Annual Reports, and that all corrections have been made; (2) Data File Entry to Grand Lodge Proceedings; (3) Filing of the transcripts of Lodges; (4) Filing to the transcripts of trials; (5) Filing of Annual Reports; (6) Filing of Charters; (7) Filing of historical data and pictures sent in by Lodges; (8) Indexing of negatives of photographed Charters; (9) The Lodge Secretaries are examining the roll of members supplied by the Grand Secretary and reporting corrections as needed; (10) The answering of correspondence and filing of same; (11) The filing of all books, periodicals, magazines, pamphlets, and publications for the Library, ascertaining that all articles and data intended for the Museum have been properly inscribed and placed either on file or in the display cases provided therefor; and (12) Inspect and report on the condition of all other records, and whether the legislation of the Grand Lodge at the last Annual Communication has been complied with. The Committee shall carefully examine the Grand Lodge Building and the personal property contained therein, reporting as to the condition of both, and recommending any needed improvements, repairs and replacements. (Amended 1955, 1992) Committee on Jurisprudence--The Committee on Jurisprudence shall advise the Grand Officers, Grand Lodge and committees upon all questions of Masonic law, considering and reporting upon all propositions for the amendment of the Constitution and By-Laws, and upon all Decisions and proposed Standing of other Regulations. It shall also perform such duties in the matter of Masonic trials as may be provided by law. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 2-105, 2-114; Chapter Committee on Trials and Punishments--The Committee on Trials and Punishments shall have general supervision over, and conduct all trials in cases where a Lodge has original jurisdiction, and in cases under the original jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge that shall be assigned to it. All testimony may be taken by the entire Committee or by the Chairman or any member or commissioner designated by him. The Committee shall submit a report to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication, making such recommendations as may be deemed necessary or expedient. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 13; By-Laws, Ch. 5. Rev.2006

32 26 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Committee on Lodges and Buildings-- The Committee on Lodges and Buildings shall carefully examine such Annual Report of Lodges as may be referred to it by the Grand Secretary, noting the errors, and make such recommendations regarding such errors as may be necessary or expedient. It shall also examine and report upon any matters which may be referred to it by the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, or Grand Lodge. It shall examine the reports and transcripts from all Lodges which have been working under Letters of Dispensation, noting particularly the nature and progress of the work, and shall report upon applications for Warrants of Constitution for new Lodges, and for the restoration of Warrants which have been arrested. The committee shall also act in an advisory capacity to the Grand Master upon all matters pertaining to the sale or purchase of property, the construction of buildings and major remodeling of Masonic Buildings including the financing of such projects. It shall be the duty of this committee to study all plans and projects which may be referred to them by the Grand Master and to report their findings and recommendations thereon to the Grand Master when called for and to report the activities of the committee to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication. (Amended 1993) Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII; Art. IX, Secs. 1,9, 1 O; By-Laws, Chapter 3, Art. 1; Secs , Committee on Foreign Relations and Correspondence--The Committee on Foreign Relations and Correspondence shall examine carefully all correspondence with other Grand Jurisdictions with reference to fraternal recommendations. The committee shall review and report upon Proceedings of other Grand Lodges, gleaning therefrom such matters as may be of general interest to the Craft and noticing all matters relating to the usage's, privileges and work of such other Grand Lodges as may appear at variance with the common law of Masonry and also the membership and number of Lodges in each jurisdiction. (Amended 1993) Deleted Committee on Necrology Deleted A. Committee on Ritualistic Work--The Committee on Ritualistic Work shall preserve uniformity of the ritualistic work; shall assist the Grand Master in seeing that the work is disseminated by a competent Lecturer or Lecturers or Assistant Lecturers; sha ll reconcile any and all differences in the interpretation of the ritual that may exist among the Lecturers or Assistant Lecturers; shall assist in the selection and arrangement of those subjects in which instruction is to be given at District Meetings; and shall consider and act upon all other matters relating to ritualistic work in the Grand Jurisdiction. All actions and decisions of the Committee shall be subject to the right of the Grand Master to modify or disapprove the same. The Committee shall submit a report to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication. (Adopted ; Amended 1952, 1992.) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 13; By-Laws, Secs , B. Committee on Masonic Education--The Committee on Masonic Education shall formulate and develop an educational program, and superintend the dissemination of Masonic information among the Craft; shall render assistance to the Grand Master, Lodge Officers, and the membership generally in the preparation and distribution of program material; and shall undertake such other means of assistance to the constituent Lodges as may tend to increase the interest of the members. It shall have no concern with the ritual or other matters which come within the duties of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, and its work shall be carried on under the supervision and with Rev. 2010

33 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 27 BY-LAWS the approval of the Grand Master. It shall submit a report to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication with its recommendations. (Adopted 1952). Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec C. Committee on Total Youth and Education-The Committee on Total Youth and Education shall guide and advise the Grand Lodge in supporting and strengthening the free public school system and may develop programs for that purpose, upon approval of the Council of Administration. It shall also be charged with the responsibility of encouraging and supporting the work of DeMolay, Order of Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters and to supervise and promote the Scholarship Program of Grand Lodge. (Adopted 1959). (Amended 1993). Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec D. Deleted E. Deleted ' 2-124F. Committee on Publications-The Committee on Publications shall be charged with the editing, publication and distribution of the "Kansas Mason" and all other official publications of the Grand Lodge. It will also solicit, receive, and approve all advertising to be carried in th~ publications. Although the sale of advertising is allowed, the advertising of liquor, tobacco, or other products deemed detrimentai to one's health, or not in good taste socially, will be prohibited. The Editor of the "Kansas Mason" shall be the chairman of the committee and its work shall be carried out under the supervision and with the approval of the Grand Master. (Adopted 1988) G. Committee on Membership-The Committee on Membership shall formulate and develop a membership program, and superintend the dissemination ofmembership information among the Craft; shall render assistance to the Grand Master, Lodge Officers, and the membership generally in the preparation of membership material; and shall undertake such other means of assistance to the constituent Lodges as may tend to increase the interest in obtaining new members. It shall carry on its work under the supervision and approval of the Grand Master. It shall submit a report.to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication with its re commendations. (Adopted 1988) Grand Representatives--The Grand Master may appoint a Grand Representative to reside near each Grand Lodge in correspondence with this Grand Lodge, who shall have the rank of Past Grand Junior Warden of this Grand Lodge, and shall hold his office subject to the will and pleasure of the Grand Master, and report annually upon the condition of Masonry in the Grand Jurisdiction to which he is accredited. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec Lecturers and Assistants--The Grand Master shall appoint such Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the Lodges; the district meetings, and brethren seeking Letters of Dispensation. They shall possess the rank of a Past Grand Junior Warden during their term of office. They shall perform such duties as the Grand Master may order, making report thereon when required by him. (Amended 1978) Lodge Instruction- The Grand Master shall send a competent Lecturer or Assistant Lecturer to any Lodge applying to him for instruction, to all district meetings, and to instruct brethren seeking Letters of Dispensation. He shall send such Lecturer -or Assistant Lecturer to any Lodge which he may determine requires instruction, and as directed by the Grand Master such Lecturer or Assistant Lecturer may hold a school of instruction for officers of the Lodges at such times and places as may be convenient for the several Lodges supporting such schools. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec. 3; By-Laws, Sec

34 28 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Grand Orator--The Grand Master may appoint a Grand Orator, who shall be a Master Mason of reputation and of ability for the particular service required, and at the Communication for which he is appointed, he shall deliver an address appropriate to the occasion Sub-Officers--The following sub-officers are authorized, who shall perform such duties as may be required by the officers appointing them, and shall serve during the pleasure of such appointing officer: Private Secretary and Assistant Grand Tyler, to be appointed by the Grand Master; Assistant Grand Secretary, and an official Stenographer for the Annual Communication, to be appointed by the Grand Secretary with the consent of the Grand Master Areas, Area Deputy Grand Masters, Masonic Districts and District Deputy Grand Masters-- This Grand Jurisdiction shall be divided into such Areas and Districts, the number and boundaries of which Areas and Districts shall be determined from time to time by the Council of Administration. The Deputy Grand Master shall, as soon as practicable after his installation, appoint an Area Deputy Grand Master for each such Area and one District Deputy Grand Master for each such District and each of whom shall be a Master or Past Master and resident of his Area or District unless otherwise approved by the Council of Administration, who shall then be an apprentice to the current District or Area Deputy Grand Master in such manner as may be determined from time to time by the Council of Administration. The Deputy Grand Master, or his designee, shall be responsible for providing other training that shall be required. (Amended 1982, 1990 and 1991, 1992, 2009, 2010) A. Appointment of District Deputy Grand Masters-- Repealed Title and Reception of Area Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Masters--An Area Deputy Grand Master and a District Deputy Grand Master, during the time that each holds office, shall possess the rank of a Past Grand Junior Warden; and when he makes an official visit to any Lodge in their Area or District, he shall be received in the same manner and with the same ceremony as is prescribed by the usage's and customs of the fraternity for the reception of elective Grand Officers other than the Grand Master. (Amended 1982). Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec Duties of Area Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Masters--District Meetings--(a) Duties of Area Deputy Grand Master. Each Area Deputy Grand Master shall arrange for and hold in his Area at least one general meeting each year at such time and place as may be designated by the Grand Master, to which meeting all of the Lodges of his Area shall be invited and the principal purpose of which meeting shall be for carrying out the program of the Grand Lodge. He shall be responsible for assembling information and data from lodges and districts in his area in such a manner and form as shall be determined from time to time by the Grand Master or the Council of Administration, to include necessarily but not be limited to summary of findings for report to the Grand Master, Council of Administration or their designees. He shall function as the coordinating officer for his area for such Grand Lodge programs and efforts as he may be directed by the Grand Master. (b) Duties of District Deputy Grand Masters. Each District Deputy Grand Master shall visit each lodge in his District at least once each year. He shall not be charged with ritualistic instruction, but shall be the personal representative of the Grand Master in his District and hold at least one general meeting each year at such time and place as may be designated by the Grand Master, at which meeting all of the Lodges of his District shall be invited, the principal purpose of which meeting shall be for instruction in the work. He shall make reports of his doings to the Area Deputy Grand Master of his Area, or upon request to the Grand Master or his designee, on blanks furnished for the purpose and additional special reports when requested by the Grand Master. (Amended 1982, 2010). (Rev. 8/91) Rev. 2010

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36 288 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS This space left intentionally blank Orientation Conference of Area/District Deputy Grand Masters--An orientation conference of newly appointed Area/District Deputy Grand Masters shall be held annually by the Deputy Grand Master prior to the Annual Communication, at which the newly appointed Area/District Deputy Grand Master shall be the official representative of his Area/District; but in his absence the Rev. 2010

37 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 29 BY-LAWS Area/District Deputy Grand Master who has served the preceding year shall be the official representative. (Amended 1992, 2000) Jewels, Official Ciphers and Other Property Held by District Deputy Grand Masters-- The jewels, ciphers and Books of Instructions issued to the District Deputy Grand Masters shall be and remain the property of the Grand Lodge, and a receipt for such property shall be given to the Grand Secretary by each; and they shall deliver said property, together with the filing case, Laws, Proceedings, blank forms, stationery, sample standard minutes, and any other supplies necessary for performing the duties of District Deputy Grand Master, to their successors in office at the conclusion of their services as such District Deputy Grand Master, or to the Grand Secretary upon his request. (This also applies to Area Deputies.) Printing and Distribution of Advance Reports--The Grand Secretary shall cause the annual address of the Grand Master, and the reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, the Kansas Masonic Home Board and such other Committee Reports, when available, to be printed several days before the Annual Communication and shall furnish copies to the chairmen of the Committees on Reports of the Grand Officers, Finance, Jurisprudence, Trials and Punishments and Committee on Lodges and Buildings, to give them time for preparation of the reports. The printed copies shall be distributed to the members in attendance at the Annual Communication. (Amended 1990, 1992). ARTICLE II Communications of Grand Lodge Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VII Annual Communication--The Annual Communication shall be held at such hour on the third Friday of March in each year as the Grand Master may appoint, and at such place as may be designated at the preceding Annual Communication, or as the Grand Master may order; and no member reported present at any Annual Communication shall absent himself from any session without leave from the Grand Master of Grand Lodge. (Amended 1955, 1969, 1982). Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VII, Sec Special Communications for Business-- Special Communications for business may be called by either the Grand Master, or by twenty-five or more Masters of Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction. In either case, notice of the time and place ahd the special purpose for such special communication shall be given to all Lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction by mail placed in the United States Postal Service at least 21 days prior to such meetings. Such Notice shall be mailed to the Master and Secretary of each Lodge. Only the business set out in the Notice convening the same may be transacted. (Amended 1982) Special Communications for Ceremonies-Special Communications may be held at such times and places as the Grand Master may direct, for the purpose of performing Masonic ceremonies, and when so held, shall be opened in the name of the Grand Lodge. In the absence of the Grand Master, he may commission some Present or Past Master to act. Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec Annual or Special Communications--Call to Labor- The hour for commencing labor having arrived, the members shall congregate in the Lodge room at the first stroke of the Grand Master's gavel, and at the second stroke they shall be seated and thenceforth remain in order and maintain silence.

38 30 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Annual or Special Communications-- Clothing--The officers shall be clothed as Master Masons and shall bear the jewels which, by established custom, are appropriate to their stations. (Amended Annual or Special Communications--Call to and from Labor-- The calls from labor to refreshment and from refreshment to labor shall be at such hours as the Grand Master may direct Working Tools--The Grand Lodg e shall be provided with the Working Tools and the Implements of Masonry required for the proper execution of Masonic work and of the ceremonies of the Order Obedience to Grand Master--The members shall be obedient to the Grand Master, and when desiring to speak they shall rise and first address the Grand Master by his title; if he fails to recognize them, or first recognizes another, they shall patiently resume their seats Parliamentary Rules--General parliamentary rules shall be observed, but not strictly construed; nor shall they authorize the calling of the previous question; Provided, that they may be suspended by the Grand Master in their application to any question under discussion Discussions--The discussions shall be conducted with propriety, and without any interruption of one by another while speaking, except to rise and state a point of order. A point of order, when stated, shall be decided by the Grand Master without discussion, and his decision shall be final Decision of Grand Master While Presiding-- While the Grand Master is presiding over the Grand Lodge, there can be no appeal to the Grand Lodge from any of his decisions or rulings Termination of Discussion--Grand Master may terminate any discussion, when in his opinion, its continuance will not tend to any beneficial result to Masonry; and when he rises all debate shall cease. ARTICLE Ill Grand Lodge Fund, Salaries and Allowances Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax and Special Assessment- Every Lodge Working under a Warrant of Constitution shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge a Per Capita Tax of $24.00 on the roll of membership for the preceding year, commencing January 1, 2007, $2.00 of which will be used for the Kansas Mason. $1.50 shall be allocated to the Kansas Masonic Home. Furthermore $0.50 per year shall go to The George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Provided, That any increase in the per capita tax shall become effective on the Lodge roll of membership determined on December 31st, the following year. (Amended 1974, 1978, 1982, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2003, 2006, 2014.) The per-capita tax shall not be assessed against the members, but shall be included in the amount for annual dues, and be paid out of the General Fund to the Lodge. Any Lodge which neglects or refuses to pay all its annual per-capita tax or any special assessments on or before the 31 st day of January in each year, or which shall fail or neglect to transmit to the Grand Secretary its Annual Report on or before the 31 st day of January of each year shall not be entitled to representation in Rev. 2015

39 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 31 BY-LAWS the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication following such failure. The postmark on the envelope shall be accepted as evidence of the date of transmittal; and in all such cases of failure, the Grand Secretary shall notify the Lodge to that effect and shall not issue credentials to such Lodge. (Amended 1955, 1962, 1967, 1992 and 2015). Provided, That no per-capita tax shall be paid by the Masonic Home Lodge for any of its members who are also members of the Masonic Home. {Adopted 1975). Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IV; Art. IX, Sec. 9; Bylaws, Sec Grand Lodge Funds--The Grand Treasurer shall keep two accounts; one to be known as the "General Fund" and one as the "Charity Fund." That portion of the per-capita tax allocated to the Kansas Masonic Home Fund shall be turned over to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board. Ninety-five per cent of the remainder of the per-capita tax shall be placed in the General Fund and the remaining five per cent shall be placed in the Charity Fund. All other receipts except Special Assessments, initiatory fees and interest from investments shall be placed in the Fund in which the investments are owned. Funds derived from any special assessment shall be applied solely to the purpose for which such special assessment was made. The Charity Fund shall remain inviolate, except for the relief of destitute Master Masons in good standing, their widows and orphans; Provided, That when the Charity Fund including bonds at market value and cash on hand shall exceed a total of $70, at the close of any annual accounting period there shall be no additional fu nd other than interest placed in the Charity Fund unless it falls below $70, When the Charity Fund reaches $80, all over that amount shall be transferred to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. (Amended 1955, 1962, 1963, 1967, 1980, 1989) Charity Fund--The Grand Treasurer shall make payments up to $1,000 with the consent of three or more members of the Council of Administration. Any amount over that sum will require the unanimous consent of said Council. The Council of Administration may transfer up to 50% or one half the balance of the General Fund to the Charity Fund, if emergency requires it. (Amended 1990, 1998) General Fund--The Grand Treasurer shall not make any payment out of the General Fund except on the order of the Grand Master, countersigned by the Grand Secretary; and no other shall be drawn or paid which exceeds the total amount appropriated for the purpose for which it is drawn, unless approved by the Council of Administration Investment of Funds--The Committee on Finance shall invest, from time to time, the surplus of the General and Charity Funds in approved securities, which shall be done and must comply with all current, written policy statements adopted by the Council of Adm inistration which are kept on file with Grand Lodge, estimating such surplus upon the receipts and expenditures of the preceding year, and making all investments in the name of the Council of Administration of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. (Amended 2002) Salary of the Grand Secretary-An annual salary shall be paid to the Grand Secretary. This figure shall be set by the Council of Administration. The Grand Secretary shall be paid semimonthly. Provided, Further, that there is hereby appropriated from the General Fund for use by the Council of Administration such additional sums as they deem proper to provide. (Amended 1951, 1952, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1969, 1978 and 2001.) Allowance to Chairman-Repealed Rev. 2015

40 32 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS CONSTITUTION Expense Allowances--Allowances shall be made to the following for their expenses in attending the Annual Communication: all Grand Lodge Officers, both elected and appointed, and including the official Stenographer and resident Past Elective Grand Officers. The Council of Administration may allow all actual and necessary expenses for members of Standing Committees for performing duties as a member of such committee. (Amended 1951, 1952, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1975, 1991, 2002) Allowances to Area/District Deputy Grand Masters-Repealed 2007 (This space intentionally left blank.) Allowances to Representatives-Repealed Allowances to Lecturers--Each Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer shall be allowed such per diem as may be determined by the Council of Administration, and his actual and necessary expenses, including transportation, while actually engaged in holding schools of instruction in Lodges or at district meetings, and while traveling to and from such schools in instruction, or while performing any other duties under the direction of the Grand Master. Such allowance shall be paid by the Grand Lodge, or by the Lodge or Lodges, or prorated between them, as may be ordered by the Grand Master Allowances to Committee on Trials and Punishments-Each member of the Committee on Trials and Punishment shall be allowed, for his services in personally attending trials, the sum to Ten Dollars per diem, and shall also be allowed all actual and necessary expenses incurred while serving as a member of such Committee. Said amounts, when approved by the Chairman, shall be paid out of the General Fund of the Grand Lodge on the order of the Grand Master Limitations on Salaries and Allowances-- No salary or allowance shall be paid for any constructive service or discharge of duty, nor shall a member entitled to compensation for one duty receive the compensation prescribed for any other duty, but he may elect for which duty he shall be paid. These restrictions shall not apply to any officer or member who is required to pe rform some extraordinary service during the recess of the Grand Lodge, but for such service he may receive reasonable compensation Grand Master's Contingent Fund-At each Annual Communication the Grand Lodge shall set apart and appropriate a su m as a contingent fund for the Grand Master, the amount to be budgeted by the Finance Committee and approved at the discretion of the Council of Administration. He shall use such fu nd in defraying expenses incurred in the discharge of his duties. Payments will be made as follows: $1, in advance after installation, further payments to be made on presentation of vouchers to cover the advance and any other expenses, these to be given to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary wi ll keep these vouchers on file according to Internal Revenue Service regulations. (Amended 1949, 1959, 1963, 1975, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 2001 ). Recommended by the Grand Master Hospital Visitation Program--Masonic Service Association-- For the support of the hospital visitation program of the Masonic Service Association, the Grand Lodge shall contribute each year from the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge an amount to be determined by the Council of Administration, for the support of the hospital visitation program of the Masonic Service Association. (Adopted 1973) Rev. 2015

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42 328 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS (This space intentionally left blank) ( ARTICLE V Miscellaneous Great Seal--The Great Seal shall be of brass, circular in form, not more than two inches in diameter, bearing the device of a white man holding in his left hand a book, and with his right presenting a square and compasses to an Indian. who is receiving the implements with his left hand, and holding in his right a bow and arrows, the whole surmounted with the scroll, " Misteria non Scripta," and surrounded by the words, "Seal of the Grand Lodge of Kansas". It shall remain as it is now designed, and shall be impressed upon all orders, Rev. 2015

43 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 33 BY-LAWS summonses, and commissions, Letters of Dispensation, and Warrants of Constitution. It shall be used to authenticate official documents, issued by the Grand Master in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and when so used such writings shall be attested by the Grand Secretary. Acts of the Grand Master, performed in the exercise of his prerogatives, and his ordinary correspondence with Lodges and Brethren, require no other authentication than his signature Grand Master's Apron--The apron worn by the Grand Master shall be retained by him on retiring from office Distribution of Proceedings--The Grand Secretary, at the expense of the Grand Lodge, shall send one copy of the Annual Proceedings to each of the Grand Officers, Area Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, Past Elective Grand Officers, Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers, Grand Representatives, Chairman of the Standing Committees, Kansas Masonic Home and Masonic Publications; one copy to each of the Lodges; and copies to the Grand Secretaries of such other Grand Lodges as are in correspondence with this Grand Lodge, in the exchange of a like number of Proceedings of such respective Grand Lodges; preserving all remaining copies in the Grand Lodge Building; Provided, That as long as surplus copies are available, the Grand Secretary may sell them to Master Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction who apply therefor, at a price set by the Council of Administration. Further, the Grand Secretary shall make such distributions in a current convenient format of communications widely adopted, and typically used at the time of distribution, and shall ascertain at that time, if the recipient would prefer a soft bound copy of the proceedings, which he will then send as requested, at the expense of the Grand Lodge. (Amended 1982, 2015) Bound Copies of Proceedings--Repealed Official Notice of Grand Lodge Proceedings--A published copy of the Annual Proceedings, or a certified copy of any part of such proceedings, sent by the Grand Secretary to the Secretary of a Lodge, constitutes official notice to the Lodge of the action of the Grand Lodge included in such published copy or certified copy Laws of Masonry to Candidate--Each candidate at the communication in which he is raised to the degree of Master Mason may purchase a copy of the Masonic Laws. (Amended 1979) Repealed CHAPTER THREE CONSTITUENT LODGES ARTICLE I Lodges Under Dispensation Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VII Qualifications of Officers-- Preliminary to the issuance of Letters of Dispensation, the proposed officers shall be properly instructed, and shall furnish to the Grand Master satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in the work of all Three Degrees. Rev. 2015

44 34 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Qualifications of Master--The Brother who is recommended for Master should be a Past Master or a Past Warden; but if none of the petitioners possess these qualifications, the Grand Master may appoint any Master Mason. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI II, Sec Fees--Before Letters of Dispensation shall be granted for opening and holding a new Lodge of Masonic work, the petitioners shall pay to the Grand Secretary the sum of Twenty Dollars therefor. If the Letters of Dispensation be continued by order of the Grand Lodge, or renewed by the Grand Master, no additional fee shall be required Subordinate Officers-- The officers of a Lodge under Dispensation, subordinate to the Wardens, hold their offices and places during the pleasure of the Master. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec Representation in Grand Lodge--A Lodge Under Dispensation is entitled to be represented by its Master and Wardens at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge held after the expiration of its authority to work, Provided, The Letters of Dispensation have not been surrendered or revoked; but such representatives shall not be entitled to participate in the business of the Grand Lodge, and shall not be entitled to mileage Letter of Dispensation--Expiration--Letters of Dispensation shall designate the time of expiration of authority to work under them, which shall be a least fifteen days prior to the first day of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec Communications--All Communications of Lodges Under Dispensation are to be considered Stated Communications, at which petitions may be received, and all business pertaining to the Lodge transacted, observing the rules governing chartered Lodges in like cases. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec. 4; By-Laws, Sec Roll of Members--Power of Grand Master--The Grand Master may at any time add to or drop from the roll of members of a Lodge under Dispensation the name of any Master Mason Transcript of Proceedings--Within ten days after the expiration of the letters of Dispensation, they shall be returned to the Grand Secretary with a transcript of the proceedings, showing the location and name of the Lodge, and the date of each Communication, and containing a full copy of the minutes of each meeting, which minutes shall show the officers and craftsmen present, the petitions received, the action thereon, and the Degrees conferred. Such transcript shall also include a statement of receipts and disbursements of such Lodge. Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec Return of Work--The return of the work shall be substantially in the form required for the Annual Report of a Chartered Lodge, showing, in tabular form, the roll of officers and members, the name of each petitioner, and the dates of conferring the Deg rees. Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec Surrender or Revocation of Letters of Dispensation-- If the letters of Dispensation are surrendered by the petitioners, or revoked by the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary shall return to the petitioner any certificates of dimission which they may have produced with their petition for Letters; and if any work has been done under authority of such Letters the Grand Secretary shall give each Mason made thereunder a certificate showing his Degree and standing. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI 11, Sec. 1; By-Laws, Sec Rev. 2015

45 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 35 BY-LAWS Membership of Masons Acting Under Letters of Dispensation-- If a Warrant of Constitution is granted to Master Masons who have.been acting under Letters of Dispensation, they shall become members of such Lodge, when constituted, and their membership in any other Lodges, of which they may have been members when these Letters were granted will cease when certificates of dimission are issued. When such action is desired, the Grand Secretary shall notify the other Lodges of this fact and their names shall be recorded as dimitted as of the date of issue of said certificate of dimission. Nothing in the above shall be construed as to prevent Plural membership within the Grand Jurisdiction. If the Warrant of Constitution is not granted, or if the Letters of Dispensation are surrendered or revoked, as provided in Section 3-111, their membership in any other Lodges shall remain unaffected by the fact that they have acted under Letters of Dispensation, and no Chartered Lodge shall be excused from paying per-capita tax or any special assessments on such members during the time while such Letters were in force. (Amended 1975, 1990) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec. 2. ARTICLE II Chartering of Lodges Warrant of Constitution--Roll of Members--The petition for a Warrant of Constitution shall state the name, number and location of the Lodge of which each petitioner is a member, or from which he has been dimitted, and shall nominate one of the petitioners for Master, one for Senior Warden, and another for Junior Warden, and this petition shall constitute the charter roll of members. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec All Three Degrees Necessary-Where a petition for a Warrant of Constitution is presented by petitioners working under Letters of Dispensation; their prayer cannot be granted until their return of work shows that all three Degrees have been conferred by them Fee for Warrant of Constitution--Before the Warrant of Constitution shall be delivered to the petitioners, they shall pay to the Grand Secretary, for the use of the Grand Lodge, Twenty Dollars, if Letters of Dispensation have been previously issued; otherwise they shall pay Forty Dollars Officers of Newly Chartered Lodge--When a new Lodge is constituted, and the Master and Wardens thereof are installed, it is the duty of the Master to appoint and install all officers subordinate to the Junior Warden. No election of officers shall be held until the time prescribed by law for the annual election. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Secs. 1, Name of Chartered Lodge--The name of the city or town in which the Lodge is to be located shall be the name of the Lodge, unless the Grand Master for some good reason rules otherwise, in which event it shall be given a name bearing some Masonic significance or in memory of some distinguished Masonic scholar, but in no event shall it be named for a living person; Provided, That no Lodge shall be given a name which has already appeared on the rolls in the Grand Jurisdiction Change of Name of Chartered Lodge-A proposition to change the name of any chartered Lodge may be submitted at any Stated Communication. If a majority of the members present agree to such proposition all the resident members shall, within ten days thereafter, be notified in writing of the proposition, and if, at the next Stated Communication after the expiration of said ten days, two-thirds of the members present agree thereto the action shall be certified to the Grand Master, who shall report the same at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge with his

46 36 GRAND LODGE.OF KANSAS BY-LAWS recommendation. If the Grand Lodge approves such action, the name shall be changed accordingly, and the Grand Secretary shall issue to the Lodge a certificate.. of such change of name suitable for framing Loss or Destruction of Warrant of Constitution- When any warrant of Constitution shall have been lost or destroyed, the Lodge does not thereby lose any of its rights. Upon proof of the facts, the Grand Master may authorize the Grand Secretary to issue a certified copy of the original Warrant, for which the Grand Lodge shall receive an engrossing fee of Five Dollars Photographic Copy of Warrant--Each Lodge may, if it so desires, file its Warrant of Constitution in the archives of the Grand Lodge, and receive in exchange a certified photographic copy from the Grand Secretary Arrest of Warrant- Duty of Custodian--When the Warrant of Constitution of any Lodge has been arrested, the Master Mason designated by the Grand Master as his representative to have custody of the property; funds and records of such Lodge shall, under the direction of the Grand Master, take such action and perform such duties as in the judgment of the Grand Master may be necessary for the proper conservation of such property, funds and records, and for the protection of the rights of the members of such Lodge, while its Warrant is under arrest. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec. 10. ARTICLE Ill Officers and Committees Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Eligibility to Office--All officers of a Lodge must be elected or appointed from the membership thereof. No member shall be eligible to the office of Master until he has been installed and served as a Warden in this Grand Jurisdiction, except by dispensation from the Grand Master. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. VI, Sec. 5, Subd. (c); Art. IX, Sec Installation of Officers-The elective officers shall be installed by the Master or by a Past Master, but only when personally present, and on or before St. John's day in December, except by authority of the Grand Master; but the appointed officers may be installed at any time the Master may order Election and Installation at Irregular Times-If for any cause the annual election is not held at the time provided by law, application must be made to the Grand Master to hold the election at some Stated Communication. If for any cause the officers-elect are not installed within the time provided by law, the Grand Master may authorize their installation at a time specified by him. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Private or Public lnstallation--lf the installation of officers is private, the Lodge shall be opened on the Third Degree. If the installation is public, the Lodge shall first assemble in the Lodge room or some adjoining apartment, open in due form on the First Degree, and proceed to the place of installation without calling off. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Powers of the Master-The powers and prerogatives of the Master are such as have been accorded to him by usage. He shall maintain his authority with dignity, and may close the door against anyone who assumes to question his rulings or qualifications. When the Lodge is at labor, he may temporarily dispose any officer, and order some other brother to perform the duties of such

47 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 37 BY-LAWS officer. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-315, 3-316, 3-317, 3-404, 3-407, 3-417, 3-421, 4-119, 4-127, 4-133, 4-307, 5-218, Duties of the Master--The Master shall perform the duties which devolve upon him by usage, or are required by law, causing the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, the Ancient Charges and Regulations, and the Lodge By-Laws to be strictly observed. He shall attain such proficiency in the Cipher/Monitor as will enable him oversee the work and insure the Lectures are delivered in a creditable manner, and shall see that the Lodge records are properly kept, and that the Annual Report is duly and properly made and transmitted "on time". (Adopted 1992) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec. 9; By-Laws, Secs , 3-317, 3-407, 4-409, 4-119, 4-127, 4-132, 4-133, 4-307, 4-308, 4-404, 5-209, 5-210, 5-215, 5-227, 5-231, 5-304, Duties of the Wardens--The Wardens shall perform the duties which devolve upon them by usage, or are required by law, actively assisting and supporting the Master in the discharge of his duties counseling and instructing their subordinates, and keeping general supervision over the Craft. They shall attain such proficiency in the Ritual as will fit them to discharge the Master's duties, whenever they succeed to his office. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-411, Duties of the Treasurer--The Treasurer shall perform the duties which devolve upon him by usage or are required by law, having charge of all funds, rendering a formal receipt of the Secretary for all moneys received, accounting for the same annually and at such times as the Lodge may order and give such bond as the Lodge may require. All funds of the Lodge shall be deposited and kept by him in the name of the Lodge, and shall be paid out only on the standard form of warrant authorized by the Grand Lodge, and after it shall have been signed by the Secretary and countersigned by the Master Duties of the Secretary--The Secretary shall perform the duties which devolve upon him by usage, or are required by law, collecting all moneys due the Lodge, endorsing to the order of the Treasurer all evidences of payment which together with any case, shall be immediately turned over to the Treasurer, who shall receipt for the same; and he shall render an account thereof annually and at such other times as the Lodge may order, and give bond as the Lodge may require. He shall record the proceedings of the Lodge, keep an account with its members, conduct its correspondence, issue its orders and have the custody of its books, papers, records and seal. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , 3-408, 3-609, 3-614, 4-109, 4-122, 4-132, 4-404, 4-407, 5-210, 5-227, Duties of Other Officers-- The other officers shall perform the duties which devolve upon them by usage and custom, being obedient to the orders of the Master and Wardens, and qualifying themselves for the proper discharge of the duties required of them. They shall keep the Lodge room in order for the comfort of its members, and put it in suitable array for the admission of visitors and the reception of candidates Lodge Trustee--Each Lodge may enact a By-Law creating a Board of Trustees, to consist of three or more members, who shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present at the Annual Communication, for such respective terms as may be provided in the Lodge By-Laws. The Trustees shall perform only such duties as the Lodge may from time to time direct, and they shall make due report to the Lodge at each Annual Communication, or oftener if ordered by the Master. All funds collected shall be promptly turned over to the Secretary, who shall receipt for the same and immediately turn them over to the Treasurer. Rev. 2007

48 38 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Lodge Officers--lneligibility to Hold Other Office--No officer of a Lodge other than a Trustee, shall be eligible to hold more than one office in the Lodge at the same time Trustee-Right to Hold Office or to Dimit-A Brother holding office as Trustee of a Lodge is not thereby made ineligible to hold any other office in the Lodge, nor is he thereby prevented from obtaining a dimit during the term for which he was elected as Trustee Vacancies in Office--A vacancy shall exist in any elective office upon the death, suspension, expulsion or insanity of the incumbent, or should an elective officer for any reason be unable to attend regularly the Communications of his Lodge, or properly perform his official duties; Provided, That removal from the vicinity of the Lodge does not make the officer ineligible to continue to hold his office unless such removal interferes with his regular attendance or proper performance of his duties. Vacancies caused by death, suspension or expulsion shall not require any declaration by the Grand Master; but in any other case the vacancy shall become effective only upon declaration by the Grand Master. Upon declaring such vacancy, or upon the occurrence of any vacancy by death, suspension or expulsion, the Grand Master may order an election to fill the vacancy; and, if an elective officer be chosen to fill the vacancy, the office held by him shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled by election at the same Communication. After any vacancy shall have been filled, the Brother vacating the office is entitled to a demit upon application therefor, under the laws governing the granting of dimits. Any officer elected to fill a vacancy, as herein provided, may thereupon be installed without dispensation from the Grand Master. (Amended 1982) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 4; By-Laws, Sec Succession and Appointment--lf a vacancy occurs in the office of Master, or in case of his absence or disability, the Senior Warden, if present, shall succeed to his duties for the time, and if not present, the Junior Warden shall so succeed. If a vacancy occurs in any other elective office or if such officer is absent or under disability, the Master may, by appointment, fill the vacancy temporarily Suspension of Officers--The Grand Master may suspend a Master charged with an offense against the Body of Masonry: but such a suspension shall be only from office and shall not continue beyond the close of the Master's term, or to the close of the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge: and he may order charges preferred against any Brother where, in his judgement, it is in the best interests of the Lodge in particular and the Craft in general. The Master may suspend any officer of his Lodge from office, but such suspension shall not continue for more than one month unless charges be preferred against such officer. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Standing Committees-Every Lodge shall have six standing committees. One on Masonic Education, consisting of three members to be appointed by the Master, whose duty it shall be to help effectuate the programs of Grand Lodge relating to Masonic Education; one on Finance, consisting of three members to be appointed by the Master, who shall examine the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary, and audit all claims against the Lodge; one on Charity, consisting of the Master and Wardens, who shall dispense the charities of the Lodge in such a manner as its By-Laws may require; one on Public Schools, composed of not less than three members, whose duty it shall be to assist the Lodge in carrying out the program of the Grand Lodge in support of the public schools and such further program as the Lodge may deem advisable; and a committee on the Masonic Foundation, consisting of three members, whose duty it shall be to coordinate the work of the Masonic Foundation with the constituent Lodge, to promote the Masonic Foundation and seek contributions for and disseminate information concerning the operation of the Masonic Foundation: one on Membership, consisting of three members whose duty it shall be to discuss

49 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 39 BY-LAWS membership problems peculiar to their Lodges, to promote and implement membership programs of the Grand Lodge. (Amended 1967, 1993) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec The Annual Lodge Audit-The Annual audit of the accounts of the Treasurer and Secretary shall be made as soon as practicable after the Annual Communication, and a report shall be submitted to the Lodge at a Stated Communication not later that forty-five days after said Stated Communication, this to include finances, investments, property and membership records. (Adopted 1992) ARTICLE IV Communications Place of Meeting- A Lodge may be held in any safe and secure place suitable for Masonic work and ceremony, and may, with the approval of the Grand Master, share occupancy of a hall used by any other organization which has for its avowed purpose the mental improvement and moral elevation of mankind Labor, Work and Business Defined-When a Lodge is open on any Degree, it is deemed to be at "labor'' in that Degree. The "work" of a Lodge consists of all the ceremonies of initiation in the several Degrees, including proficiency examinations. The "business" of a Lodge consists of all its transactions other than "work" and public ceremonies, while it is at labor Transaction of Business--All business of a Lodge, other than voting on proficiency of candidates, must be transacted at a Stated Communication, and while the Lodge is open on the First, Second, or Third Degree. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec (Amended 1998) Communications-Stated and Special-The Communications of a Lodge are either Stated, which are required to be held at certain times fixed by regulation, or Special, which are called for some specified purpose by order of the Lodge or its Master. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Time of Stated Communications--Each chartered Lodge shall prescribe in its By-Laws the time for holding each of its Stated Communications. The time shall be fixed by specifying a certain day in one or more weeks of each month, and at least one Stated Communication shall be held not later than the third week in each month; Provided, That any Lodge may omit Stated Communications during the months of July and August. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Time and Place Must Conform to By-Laws--Exception- A chartered Lodge cannot be opened in Stated Communication at any other place, or any other day, or before the hour prescribed in its By-Laws except by dispensation from the Grand Master, or by order of one of the Grand Officers composing the Council of Administration Stated Communications-Opening--At the time and place prescribed in the By-Laws for holding a Stated Communication, the Master shall assemble the members and if a quorum is present, he shall open the Lodge on the First, Second, or Third Degree of Masonry. If less than a quorum is present, he may summon any or all of the members to attend forthwith. The summons may be served by any Master Mason appointed by the Master for that purpose. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec. 5. (Amended 1998) Minutes of Lodge Communications-The minutes of each Communication of a Lodge shall be read, corrected if necessary, and approved, at the next Stated Communication. With the consent

50 40 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS of the Lodge, minutes of the previous Communication may be printed and distributed for each member in attendance to read, and minutes so distributed may then be approved as printed, or corrected if necessary. Similarly, a list of the bills may also be printed, distributed, and approved as printed or amended. Each Lodge has authority to alter or amend its minutes to make them speak the truth, but it cannot expunge any part of the correct records. (Amended 2005) Special Communications--At the time designated for holding a Special Communication, the Master shall open the Lodge on such Degrees only as may be required for lawfully doing the things for which it shall be convened, which must be examining candidates as to proficiency, voting thereon, conferring Degrees, or performing some Masonic public ceremony Order to Assemble--Any Lodge may be required to assemble in Stated or Special Communication by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior or Junior Wardens, or by any Past Master acting under the order of the Grand Master. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Opening Lodge in Absence of Master--lf the Master is absent at any Lodge communication, the Senior Warden, or in his absence, the Junior Warden, shall congregate the Lodge. In the absence of the Master and both Wardens the Lodge cannot be opened except by Dispensation of the Grand Master, or by the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Senior Warden the Grand Junior Warden, the Area Deputy Grand Master in the area wherein the Lodge is assigned, or by the District Deputy Grand Master in the District wherein the Lodge is assigned; Provided, That when a Lodge is to be opened for the purpose of performing a Masonic funeral ceremony, and for no other purpose, in the absence of the Master and both Wardens, the Junior Past Master may be invited to preside; and after the Lodge is opened, any Master Mason may be invited to preside. Any Brother presiding as herein provided may, for the time being, exercise all the powers of the Master. (Amended 1967, 1982) Opening and Closing--Public Ceremonies--The Lodge must be regularly opened on each Degree in which work is to be done. For all public ceremonies, including funerals, it shall be opened on the First, Second, or Third Degree. It shall be sufficient to close the Lodge on the highest Degree on which it has been opened. As an optional procedure, for the purpose of conducting funeral commemoration for our departed Brethren, a Lodge of Sorrow may be opened and may remain open for one year. (Amended 1973, 1998) No Esoteric Ceremonies in Public--There shall be no ceremony of opening or closing, or calling off or calling on, in public. All of such ceremonies shall be conducted in the Lodge room or some adjoining apartment Unfinished or Additional Work--A Lodg e cannot be called off to a time after midnight of the day on which it was opened; and all unfinished business must be postponed until the next Stated Communication. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Motion to Reconsider--A motion to reconsider any action taken by a Lodge upon a matter of business must be made at the same Communication and before any of the members have retired. A motion to reconsider a ballot is never in order. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Sunday Ceremonies-- (Amended 1975, 1985) (Repealed 2014) Rev. 2014

51 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 41 BY-LAWS Public Ceremonies--A Lodge may publicly celebrate St. John's Day in June and December in each year, and may conduct the public funeral ceremonies upon the death of any affiliated Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason, or may attend such funeral without obtaining special authority therefor. Whenever appearing in public the members shall be decently clothed with white aprons, and shall demean themselves decorously, and be obedient to the Master's lawful commands Masonic Funeral--Every affiliated Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason is entitled to Masonic burial by his Lodge and the same honor may be extended to non-affiliated Master Masons; Provided, That no Lodge shall conduct the funeral ceremony of anyone who, at the time of his death, was expelled for unmasonic conduct. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec PallBearers--lt is recommended but not required that the pallbearers at a Masonic funeral be Masons Public Ceremonies--Masonic Participation--A Lodge cannot act as escort to any other organization in the performance of a public ceremony; but a Lodge may appear in the funeral ceremony of a Brother, not conducted by it Right of Visitation Exclusion--A Master Mason in good standing may visit any Lodge, but he must be vouched for by some Brother who has previously sat in open Lodge with him, or he must prove himself to be a Master Mason by due trial and strict examination by a Committee appointed by the Master, or by the Brother acting as Master; such proof to include documentary evidence or personal voucher that he hails from some regular Lodge in this jurisdiction or within the jurisdiction of a regular Grand Lodge recognized by and in correspondence with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. Documentary evidence shall be a diploma, receipt for dues under seal of the Lodge, Grand Secretary's Certificate, written endorsement by a Grand Master, or certificate of dimission all of which shall designate a Lodge or Grand Lodge known to be regular and within the provisions of this law. Vouchers shall be personal, and made only in Lodge by some member thereof, or by a Master Mason who has established his right to sit in such Lodge. In all cases it shall be the duty of the Master of the Lodge to ascertain that the Lodge from which the visitor claims to hail is a regular Lodge within the provisions of th is law. Nothing herein shall be construed as depriving the Master of his prerogative to exclude anyone, not a member, whose presence is likely to disturb the harmony of his Lodge. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. I, Sec. 1, Landmark XIV; Bylaws, Secs.4-121, 4-311, 4-403, 4-404, Clothing of Officers and Brethren--At every Lodge Communication, all of the brethren shall be appropriately clothed for labor, and the officers shall bear the jewels and emblems of authority which usage has made appropriate to their rank and respective stations Working Tools, Furniture, etc.-- Every Lodge shall be provided with the proper working tools, lights, furniture, and all the implements necessary for the proper execution of all regular Masonic work and ceremony Display of Flag--A United States flag of suitable size, and of such material as the Lodge may determine, must be displayed in the Lodge room at every Communication. If the colors are to be presented and posted, the Master will raise the Lodge prior to the color party entering the room. Rev. 2014

52 42 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS When the color party enters, all present will stand silently facing the alter, right hand over heart, or salute as appropriate, as the color bearers and escorts march to the East and turn to face the West. All present will then turn to face the colors. The Master may then direct the Lodge to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and/or to sing the National Anthem. The Flag Bearer then places the Flag in the stand, the Master seats the Lodge and the color party retires. When retiring the colors at the end of the Communication, the color party takes its position in the East and the Master raises the Lodge. All present stand silently, right hand over heart, or salute as appropriate, as the color bearer removes the flag from its stand, and the party marches to the West. The flag bearer may hold a portion of the flag against the staff only when lowering the staff to pass through a doorway. (Amended 2010) Condition of Lodge Room--The Lodge room shall always be kept in a clean and orderly condition, and smoking shall not be permitted therein at any time. (Amended 1992) Addresses at Lodge Communications--No Lodge shall permit anyone to deliver an address or talk at any Communication, on any subject except Masonry. This law does not apply to informal remarks offered by any Brother, Provided, They do not partake of the character of a formal address; nor does it apply to addresses or talks delivered in observance of St. John's Day, June 24th or December 27th Certified or Registered Mail--Whenever, in these By-Laws reference in made to the use of Registered Mail, authorization is hereby given to the Grand Secretary and the Lodge Secretaries to substitute Certified Mail Service for the Registered Mail Service, as their discretion may dictate. (Adopted 1956) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec ARTICLE V Lodge Funds Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec ; Chapter 4, Art. Ill Lodge Funds-- The funds of a Lodge shall only be used: First, to pay the necessary operating expenses and maintenance of property of the Lodge; Second, to the payment of Grand Lodge per capita tax and other charges required of the Grand Lodge; Third, support of any programs authorized or sponsored by Grand Lodge; Fourth, for Masonic Charity as set forth in Bylaws 3-606; Fifth, for purposes duly authorized by Grand Lodge. Nothing herein shall prevent the individual members of a Lodge from individually contributing to a worthy cause or project." Financing Buildings--Approval of Grand Master--A Lodge may construct a building for Lodge purposes, a portion of which may be used for legitimate business of professional enterprises; or it may purchase other property, real or personal, as an investment; Provided, That all proposed plans for the purchase or construction of buildings, and the financing of the same, shall first be submitted to the Grand Master for such action as he may deem for the best interest of the Lodge. All funds for constructing buildings or purchasing property must be taken from the General Fund of the Lodge, or raised by voluntary contributions; and in no case shall any assessment be made on the Lodge membership for such purpose. Rev. 2010

53 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 43 BY-LAWS Fees for Special Dispensations--Every application to the Grand Master for a Special Dispensation, except for performing ceremonies attending the. laying of cornerstones and the dedication of halls, and for the election and installation of officers to fill vacancies, shall be accompanied by a fee of Five Dollars. If the dispensation is granted, the fee shall be transmitted to the Grand Secretary as part of the revenue of the Grand Lodge; but if the dispensation is refused, the fee shall be returned to the Lodge or officer making the application; Provided, That the Grand Master may remit the fee when, in his judgement, the necessities of the case may require. ARTICLE VI Miscellaneous Official Cipher--Monitor--The official Cipher-Monitor, prepared and promulgated by this Grand Lodge is hereby declared to be the correct Cipher-Monitor of the esoteric and Monitorial work of Ancient Craft Masonry. The sale, gift, printing or use of any cipher or secret work other than as herein authorized shall be deemed an offense against the Body of Masonry. (Amended 1991) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec Distribution of Official Cipher-The publication, distribution and withdrawal of the Official Cipher among the Lodges and the brethren in this Grand Jurisdiction shall be under the direction and control of the Council of Administration. A sufficient number of ciphers shall be printed and furnished to the Lodges at a cost determined by the Council of Administration, each to be resold to Master Masons. (Amended 1954, 1982) Loss of Cipher-- (Repealed 1954) Use of Cipher in Conferral of Degrees--No Brother shall use the official cipher while engaged in the ceremony of conferring any Degree, or while participating in such ceremony Use of Cipher by Candidates-- (Repealed 1966) Charity--Duties of Lodges and Masons--lt is the duty of every Lodge and all Master Masons in this jurisdiction to render to any true and worthy affiliated Master Mason who, without fault on his part, is in distress, such assistance as his necessities require and their abilities permit, without reference to his place of abode or the location of the Lodge of which he is a member. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Reimbursement in Charity--ln the absence of any explicit agreement, no Lodge or Mason has any claim upon any other Lodge for reimbursement for sums advanced as charity to or on behalf of a member of such Lodge or his family. In every case where it is intended to make claim for reimbursement, the chairmen of the Committee on Charity of the Lodge against which the claim is to be made must be consulted and his unequivocal consent obtained before any expenditure of money can be made for or on account of such Lodge. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Masonic Publicity and Use of Emblem-No Mason, group of Masons, or Lodge, as such, shall endorse or recommend any individual, firm, or undertaking other than for purely Masonic purposes; nor shall they use or permit the use of the word "Masonic" or any kindred term or emblem of ancient Craft Masonry, in the organization of outside societies, or in the promotion of any business enterprise, except legitimate Masonic publications; nor shall they furnish a list of the membership or any portion thereof for any purpose whatever without the consent of the Grand Master. Notwithstanding the preceeding, Lodges shall be permitted to use informational advertising

54 44 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS regarding Masonry using material that has received approval from the Grand Lodge or from the Grand Master. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. Ill, Sec. 2. (Amended 1972) Seal-Every Lodge working under a Warrant of Constitution shall provide a Lodge Seal, having in its center some Masonic device, surrounded by the name, number and location of the lodge. The Secretary shall have it in charge, and with it authenticate all notices, summonses, official communications and reports of the Lodge (except the Annual Report to the Grand Secretary or any of its officers) Lodge By-Laws--Approval--The enactment of Lodge By-Laws, or amendments thereto, requires no action other than that of the Lodge; and any provision therein requiring such By-Laws, or any amendment thereto, to be submitted to the Grand Lodge for approval, shall be deemed void. Nothing herein shall be construed as validating any Lodge By-Law which is in conflict with any provision of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Suspension of By-Laws--A Lodge shall not suspend its By-Laws for any purpose whatsoever Laws and Proceedings to be Read in Lodge--The Constitutional and By-Law changes adopted at Grand Lodge and published in the Annual Proceedings shall be read in each Lodge annually. All copies of the Proceedings shall be kept for reference. (Amended 1992, 2002) Communications with Lodges in Other Grand Jurisdictions--All communications from a Lodge in this jurisdiction to a Lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction, upon the subject of Masonic membership or the conferring of Degrees shall be sent through the Grand Secretary, and no Lodge in this jurisdiction shall respond to a communication from a Lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction upon these subject matters without first referring the.same to the Grand Secretary. Cross Reference: By-Laws, Sec File of Annual Returns--Every Lodge in this jurisdiction shall keep a File of Annual Returns and a ledger record of membership, additions, deletions, Roster of Members and such other information as may be required by the Grand Secretary concerning membership, unless specifically exempted by the Grand Master. This record shall be maintained in writing or by electronic information management systems approved by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. When directed by the Grand Secretary, the Secretaries of the Lodges shall forward to the Grand Secretary a complete roll of their members and such information as he may require concerning their membership. (Amended 1954, 1982, 2000) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Forms and Record Books--The Forms and Record Books approved by the Council of Administration shall be adopted ones for use of all Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, and the Grand Secretary is hereby authorized, with the approval of the Council of Administration, to have these Forms and Record Books printed and to be sold to Lodges upon request; Provided, However, that nothing herein contained shall prevent Lodges from having Forms and Record Books printed elsewhere if they meet the requirements as indicated above. The Grand Secretary at the expense of the Grand Lodge, shall keep on file in his office a list of standard Forms and pages of Record Books for reference; copy to be furnished to each Lodge. (Amended 1982) Certificates of Proficiency--The Grand Master may issue certificates to especially proficient Master Masons, reciting, in substance, that the Brother therein named has passed the examination to receive same. Such examinations shall be under the supervision of the Grand

55 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 45 BY-LAWS Master, who shall prescribe the rules and regulations therefor. The certificates shall be regarded as recognition of merit, and shall in no way authorize any such Mason to instruct a Lodge or act as a Lecturer, by reason of having received the same unless specially authorized by the Grand Master. Certificates issued shall be continued in effect until revoked or surrendered, subject to re-examination as required by the Grand Master. A Class "B" Certificate is issued to a Brother who passes an examination showing proficiency in the Work Lectures of the three Degrees. This will include the questions and answers, the obligations, and the working tools of the three Degrees. The examination when taken shall cover all three Degrees at the specific time. It shall not be taken in stages, days or weeks apart. This examination will be conducted by a committee of at least three proficient Brothers who hold "B" Certificates or higher. A Class "A" Certificate is issued to a Brother who possesses a "B" Certificate and passes an examination showing accuracy and proficiency in the ritual, floor movements, and language of all officers in opening and closing Lodge, calling off and on, and conferring the first section of all three Degrees. This will include the interrogatories as given by the Senior Deacon in the conferral of the first Degree. The examination, when taken, shall cover all three Degrees at the specific time. It shall not be taken in stages, days or weeks apart. This examination will be conducted by a committee of at least three proficient brothers who hold "A" Certificates or higher. Examinations for "B" and "A" Certificates may be taken individually or two or more at the same time. For "B" Certificates, if two or more Brothers take the examination, candidates will alternate in asking question and giving answers. However, each candidate shall give the obligation and the working tools, individually. For "A" Certificates, if two or more are taki ng the examination they will alternate in the work. In other words, one would be Master, one Senior Warden, and so forth. A "Master's" Certificate is issued to the holder of "B" and "A" Certificates who passes the required examination on the charges of all three Degrees and the second section of the Fellow Craft Degree. The requirements for a "Master's" Certificate shall also include the second section of the third Degree, excluding the second and third section lecture but including the floor movements therein. This examination will be taken individually and conducted by a committee of at least three proficient brothers who hold "Master's" Certificates or higher. If the lodge is unable to provide three proficient brothers to conduct the examination, contact the DDGM, the District Lecturer, a Grand Lecturer or the Ritualistic Committee Chairman. An "Unlimited" Certificate is issued to a Brother who is the holder of "B", "A" and "Master's" Proficiency Certificates and who passes an examination showing proficiency and accuracy in the remaining esoteric work of all three Degrees, including floor movements, and who is able to confer the monitorial work of all three degrees. Rev

56 46 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS The extended cipher work is as follows: 1. EA Lecture 2, Narrative, cipher pages MM Lecture 2, Narrative, cipher pages Secret work in: EA Lecture 3, Narrative, cipher pages MM Lecture 3, Narrative, cipher pages Brothers holdings the "B", "A", and "Master's" Certificates may request the Master or the DDGM to have the chairman of the Ritualistic Committee arrange for them an examination by an Unlimited Proficiency Committee. The chairman will appoint an examining committee and arrange a time and place. Upon completion of the examination, the committee will report to the chairman of the Ritualistic Committee, and upon his approval the Grand Secretary will prepare the Unlimited Proficiency certificate, which will be presented to those passing the examination, as ordered by the Grand Master. This examination is to be taken individually and is to be conducted by a committee of at least three proficient Brothers holding Unlimited Proficiency Certificates. In the"a","master's", and " Unlimited" examinations no more than six errors will be permitted in the wording and floor movements. Errors not charged for monitorial wording. (Amended 1989, 2014) Amendments to Grand Lodge Constitution--Duty of Lodges--Repealed Consolidation of Lodges--Assets and Liabilities--Upon consolidation of Lodges, all the funds and other property of the Lodge which surrenders its Warrants becomes the property of the consolidated Lodge; and such consolidated Lodge shall assume liability for all obligations of the Lodge which surrenders its warrants, to the extent of the reasonable value of all funds and property so acquired by such consolidated Lodge. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Serving of Alcoholic Beverages-Alcoholic beverages are forbidden in Lodge rooms, except for ritualistic purposes. The serving or consumption of any beverage havi ng a recognized or indicated alcoholic content in any Lodge room, ritualistic purposes excepted, shall be deemed an offense against the Body of Masonry. This does not preclude lodges from renting their facilities, except Lodge rooms, to groups where alcoholic beverages are consumed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas. (Amended 1982, 2002, 2011 ). Cross Reference: By-Laws, Chapter Support and Sponsorship of Chapter of the Order of DeMolay-The sponsorship of a chapter of the Order of DeMolay by a lodge is hereby authorized. Such sponsorship shall be conducted in accordance with such regulations as may be adopted by the Council of Administration. (Adopted 1959) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. Il l, Sec Representation at Annual Communication--Duty of Lodges--Each Constituent Lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction which has not been officially represented in the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge for three consecutive years may be cited to show just cause why appropriate disciplinary action should not be invoked. (Adopted 1960) Rev. 2014

57 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 46A BY-LAWS CHAPTER THREE CONSTITUENT LODGES ARTICLE VII Affinity Lodges Definition. As used in this section, an Affinity Lodge is a lodge of Masons operating under dispensation or Warrant of Constitution issued by this Grand Lodge comprised of members who share a certain affinity - a common interest, hobby, or vocation -- not inconsistent with the Landmarks, laws or values of Freemasonry. It shall not be deemed inconsistent to the Landmarks, laws or values of Freemasonry for members of an Affinity Lodge to restrict their membership to those who share their affinity Formation. Affinity Lodges shall be formed consistent with the laws of Masonry of this Grand Jurisdiction, except as provided herein, (a) (b) Seven or more Master Masons petitioning for letters of dispensation with the intent of forming an Affinity Lodge shall include a statement attached to the petition declaring said intent to form as an Affinity Lodge and describing their particular affinity and stating how said affinity is not inconsistent with the-landmarks, laws or values of Freemasonry. Cross-Reference: Const., Art. VIII; By-Laws, Ch. 111, Art. 1. Seven or more Master Masons petitioning for a Warrant of Constitution with the intent of forming an Affinity Lodge shall include a statement attached to the petition declaring their intent to form as an Affinity Lodge and describing their particular affinity and stating how said affinity is not inconsistent with the Landmarks, laws or values of Freemasonry. Cross-Reference: Const., Art. IX; By-Laws, Ch. Ill, Art Frequency of Meetings. Affinity Lodges operating under letters of dispensation or a Warrant of Constitution are required to hold at the minimum an Annual Communication, at which meeting the members shall elect and install a Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and a Secretary/Treasurer, such other and further meetings may be called at the pleasure of the Worshipful Master Special Dispensation to Travel. Affinity Lodges operating under letters of dispensation or a Warrant of Constitution are authorized to travel to and conduct work in other lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction at the invitation of said lodges, provided, that the Affinity Lodge make application to the Grand Master for a special dispensation granting passage for their Warrant of Constitution, or Letters of Dispensation, as the case may be. The fee for such dispensations shall be that as prescribed by the Grand Lodge. Rev. 2013

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59 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 47 BY-LAWS CHAPTER FOUR DEGREES AND MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE I Petitions and Proceedings Thereon Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X Definitions--A petition for the Mysteries of Masonry is an application to become a member of a Lodge by receiving the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry therein, by a person who has not been accepted as a candidate for the Mysteries in any other Lodge. A Petition for Advancement is an application to receive one or more of the Degrees in a Lodge by a person who is or has been an accepted candidate for the Mysteries in another Lodge, whether such other Lodge be chartered or Under Dispensation. A petition for Membership is an application to become a member of a Lodge, by a Master Mason who has been granted a dimit or other evidence for transfer of membership by the Lodge with which he has been affiliated. A petition for Restoration is an application by a Mason under suspension who seeks to become a Mason in good standing. A petition for Reinstatement is an application by a person under sentence of expulsion, who seeks to become a Mason in good standing. A brother who petitions a Lodge for Membership is designated as an "applicant." A person who petitions for the Mysteries, for Advancement, for Restoration or for Reinstatement is designated as a "petitioner." General Requirements for All Petitions--Every petition shall be in writing, stating the residence, business address and vocation of the petitioner or applicant, and be signed in ink, by his own hand, with his name in fu ll. It shall also be signed by two members of the Lodge, and who shall be held as certifying to his physical, mental and moral fitness. Electronic verification, as prescribed by the Council of Administration, shall only apply to petitions for the Mysteries of Masonry, reinstatement, dual membership and transfers from without this jurisdiction. (Amended 2014) Petition for the Mysteries--Requirements--Every petition for the Mysteries of Masonry shall state: (1) That the petitioner is unbiased by the solicitation of friends and uninfluenced by mercenary or other improper motives; (2) That he believes in God; (3) That he has long entertained a favorable opinion of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, and prays that he be admitted thereto promising cheerfully to conform to all the established usages and to yield a cheerful obedience to all the requirements of the Institution; (4) When and where the petitioner was born; (5) The period of his residence in the State of Kansas; (6) Whether he has previously petitioned any Masonic Lodge; and if so, when and where and what action was taken upon such previous petition; (7) Any additional information required by the Council of Administration. (Amended 1955, 1982) Cross Reference: By-Laws, Sec Petition for Advancement--Requirements--Every petition for Advancement shall state: (1) The name, number and location of the Lodge which accepted his petition for the Mysteries; (2) The Degree or Degrees received, if any; (3)Whether the petitioner is a sojourner or an actual resident of the State of Kansas; (4) Whether the Lodge which accepted him is still in existence and, if so, whether it waives jurisdiction; (5) When and where the petitioner was born; (6) Whether he has ever been rejected by any Masonic Lodge, and if so, when and where; (7) The period of his present residence, if an actual resident within the State of Kansas. The waiver or request shall be attached to the petition; Provided, That if the Lodge which accepted the petitioner has ceased to exist, lawful evidence of the petitioner's status shall be Rev. 2014

60 47A GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS attached to the petition. (Amended ) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Petition for Membership--Requirements--Every petition for Membership shall state: (1) The name, number and location of the Lodge with which the petitioner was last affiliated; (2) Whether he has applied to any other Masonic Lodge for Membership, and if so, the name, number (Remainder of this page intentionally left blank) Rev. 2014

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62 48 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS and location of such Lodge; (3) When and where he was born; (4) When and where he received the several Degrees. A certificate of dimission or other lawful evidence for.transferring membership shall be attached to the petition. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Petition for Restoration- Requirements-Every petition for Restoration shall state: (1) The date of suspension; (2) The name, number and location of the Lodge which suspended the petitioner; (3) The cause of suspension. If the suspension was for non-payment of dues, the petition shall also show payment of current years's dues. If the suspension was for any other cause, the petition shall show a laudable effort to correct the wrong. (Amended 2001) Cross-Reference: Bylaws, Secs , Petition for Reinstatement--Requirements--Every petition for Reinstatement shall state: (1 )The date of expulsion; (2) The name, number and location of the Lodge of which the petitioner was a member immediately prior to his expulsion; (3) The cause of expulsion; (4) What the petitioner has done to reform the evil or repair the injury; (5) In what way the petitioner has endeavored t o vindicate the honor of Masonry from the reproach of his wrong doing. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Petition for Restoration or Reinstatement - To what Lodge--A petitioner for Restoration or Reinstatement shall apply only to the Lodge by which he was suspended or expelled; Provided, if such Lodge has ceased to work, he may a pply to any Lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. Restoration or Reinstatement is to membership in the Lodge which restores or reiostat~ him. (Amended 1982, 1996) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Concurrent Jurisdiction--Repealed Petition for the Mysteries-Previous Rejection of Petitioner-If it appears that a petitioner for the Mysteries has previously been rejected by any Masonic Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, the.. petition may be received only if more than six months have elapsed since such rejection. (Amended 1992) Lodges U D--Petitioners for Advancement-- A Lodge Under Dispensation shall have the same right as a chartered Lodge to receive and accept a petition for Advancement Petition for Advancement--Residence of Petitioner--No petitioner for Advancement, upon waiver of jurisdiction, whether by a sojourner or a permanent resident, can be received until the petitioner shall have resided within the State of Kansas for six months unless waived by the Grand Master. A petition for Advancement, upon request, may be received regardless of the residence of the petitioner. (Amended 1982) Transmittal of Requests--Every request for conferring Degrees outside of this Grand Jurisdiction shall be sent to the Grand Secretary for transmittal to the Lodge that is requested to do the work. Requests within this Grand Jurisdiction may be made, in writing, directly to the Lodge th at is requested to do the work by the requesting Lodge. It is the responsibility of the requesting Lodge to make proper recording of the Degrees for transmittal to the Grand Secretary's office. (Amended 2001) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Right to Request Courtesy Conferral of Degrees--Any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction which has accepted a petition has the right to request another Lodge to confer any of the Degrees as an act of Courtesy. (Amended 1966) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 3.

63 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 49 BY-LAWS Waiver of Jurisdiction--An accepted candidate who has not received all of the Degrees may request in writing a Waiver of Jurisdiction from the Lodge which accepted.him... He need nolstate his reasons therefor. Such request shall state the name, residence and post office address of the person making the request. Such requested Lodge may grant said waiver by a majority vote of the members present and voting at any Stated Communication. (Amended 1966, 1982) Defunct Lodges--Waiver of Jurisdiction-Where an accepted candidate has not received all of the Degrees, and the Lodge which accepted him has ceased to exist, or where such candidate was accepted by a Lodge Under Dispensation which has ceased to exist by reason of revocation or surrender of the Letters of Dispensation, or by reason of the Grand lodge having declined to grant a Warrant of Constitution, the Grand Secretary shall issue a certificate showing the candidate's status, which certificate shall have the force and effect of a waiver of jurisdiction. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec , 4-104, Rejection on Waiver-If a petition for Advancement, on waiver of jurisdiction, is rejected, the petitioner's affiliation remains in the Lodge which waived jurisdiction; and before he can petition again he must secure another waiver; Provided, That this section shall not apply to a petitioner holding a certificate from the Grand Secretary as provided in Section Reception of Petitions-Every petition shall be read in open Lodge at a Stated or Special Communication, and the unanimous consent of the members shall be required for its reception, such consent to be signified by a show of hands. The refusal to receive a petition shall not operate as a rejection; but the petitioner or applicant may renew his application at any time. If a brother declares himself as opposed to the reception of a petition in advance of its presentation to the Lodge, or threatens to cast an unfavorable ballot on any petition to be presented to his Lodge, he shall be deemed to have committed an offense against the Body of Masonry. (Amended 1957, 2002) Committee of lnvestigation--when a petition shall have been received, the Master shall refer it to a Committee of Investigation appointed by him, consisting of three unbiased members of the Lodge. In not less than two weeks, every member of the Committee shall conduct his investigation and shall report orally in open Lodge, in person or through some other member of the Committee, unless excused by order to the Master. In the event of such excuse, a new Committee shall be appointed, and cannot report in less than two weeks. Where one member reports for the entire Committee, the report to him from other members may be made in person or by telephone. Provided, That in no event shall the Committee, or any member thereof, announce the reason for its conclusion in reporting upon any petition, nor the facts upon which it is based, nor shall any one request such explanation. (Amended 1968, 1992) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 5; By-Laws, Secs A, A. Committee of Investigation May Report Only at a Stated Communication-Every report of a Committee of Investigation shall be made at a Stated Communication of the Lodge. The ballot be taken as provided for in By-Law (Adopted 1968) (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 5; By-Laws, 4-126, Petitioner for Advancement Must Prove Himself Before Report--The Committee of Investigation shall not report upon any petition for Advancement wherein the petitioner represents himself to be an Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft until the petitioner shall have been vouched for or shall have proved himself by due examination, as an Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft.

64 50 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Applicant for Membership Must Prove Himself Before Report-The Committee of Investigation shall not report upon any petition for membership until the applicant shall. have visited the Lodge if he resides within its jurisdiction, or shall have been vouched for if he resides outside its jurisdiction. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Withdrawal or Rejection of Petitions-Any type of petition may be withdrawn at anytime before, but not after, a ballot has been ordered. Upon withdrawal or rejection of any petition, or in any case where there is a report of no jurisdiction, the Secretary shall return to the petitioner or applicant, any money which may have been deposited, but shall retain the petition. (Amended 1983) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Removal of Petitioner Prior to Report-Where a petitioner for the Mysteries permanently removes from the jurisdiction of the Lodge before the Committee of Investigation makes its report, the Lodge loses jurisdiction of him, and shall cause his deposit to be returned Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Petitioners for Mysteries-When a Lodge receives a petition of a candidate for the Mysteries, it thereby acquires exclusive jurisdiction over him. If the petitioner is accepted, such jurisdiction continues until such time as the petitioner or candidate shall transfer his status in the same manner as a Master Mason or until the Lodge becomes extinct. If the petitioner is rejected, such right of jurisdiction shall cease to exist. (Amended 1982) Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Sec Exclusive Jurisdiction over Petitioners for Mysteries-When a petition for Advancement is accompanied by a request from the Lodge which accepted the petitioner for the Mysteries, the Lodge receiving the petition acquires no jurisdiction over the petitioner. When the petition for Advancement is accompanied by a waiver of jurisdiction or if the Lodge that accepted the petitioner has ceased to exist, the Lodge accepting the.petitioner thereby acquires exclusive jurisdiction over him. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 3; By-Laws, Secs , Ballot-When Required-A ballot shall be ordered upon each petition as soon as the report of the Committee of Investigation shall be made thereon; Provided, That in case of collective balloting upon several petitions as provided in Section 4-133, the procedure prescribed in that section shall be followed; Provided, Further, that no ballot shall be ordered upon a petition in any case where the Committee reports no jurisdiction, in which event the petition shall be deemed void. Report of no jurisdiction shall be made only when it is ascertained that the petitioner does not possess the requisite, mental, physical or age qualifications, or that he does not comply with the requirements in the matter of jurisdiction, or that he is ineligible by reason of the jurisdiction rights of another Lodge. (Amended 1959, 1982) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Secs. 1-4; Bylaws, Secs , 4-122, Conduct of Ballot--The ballot shall be under the supervision and control of the Master, and shall be inspected only by him and the Wardens. Every member present shall vote, and the Master shall not entertain any excuse from voting, or motion to postpone the ballot, or to reconsider it. The result, when conclusive, in all cases shall be declared by the Master, after which he shall immediately destroy the ballot before returning the ballot box to the Senior Deacon. (Amended 1985) Unanimous Ballot Required --A unanimous ballot is required for the acceptance of any petition. (Amended 2002) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 6; By-Laws, Sec

65 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 51 BY-LAWS Second Ballot--When a ballot is taken upon any petition which requires a unanimous vote for acceptance, and one negative vote appearsi the Master shall at once, without comment- and without permitting any remarks, order a second ballot. If one or more negative votes appear upon the second ballot, the Master shall declare the petition or applicant rejected; but if the second ballot is clear, the petition shall be deemed to be accepted. After declaration of rejection, the Master shall not reopen or retake the ballot One Ballot for All Degrees--Only one ballot shall be required for all the Degrees upon any petition for the Mysteries, or for Advancement, except that when one or more of the Degrees have been conferred any member may, after the candidate's examination, demand a ballot upon any and every proposition for his further advancement. If one or more negative votes appear, the Degree shall not be conferred at that Communication, but the candidate may renew his application at any succeeding Stated Communication. If demand for a ballot is again made, the Degree shall not be conferred until a clear ballot appears Secrecy of the Ballot--The secrecy of the ballot shall be maintained inviolable; and if a brother criticizes the result of any ballot, or indicate the character of any vote cast by him, or if he upbraid another for the result, he shall be deemed to have committed an offense against the Body of Masonry. Every member has the right to cast his ballot unquestioned as to its character, and in the exercise of this right, he should not be controlled by prejudice, but should act for the good of Masonry. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Law of Secrecy of Ballot to be Read in Lodge--Whenever a ballot is to be cast, the Master shall require the Secretary to read By-Law, 4-131, Secrecy of the Ballot, before the ballot is made. (Amended 1977) Balloting on Two or More Petitions-When it appears that reports will be made and a ballot ordered upon more than one petition at the same Stated.Communication, the Master may, at --his discretion, receive all of such reports before ordering a ballot, and then order a single ballot upon all of such petitions collectively. If all of the votes are favorable, all of the petitions shall be deemed and declared to be accepted without any further ballot; but if one or more negative votes appear, then such collective ballot shall be deemed void, and the Master shall then order separate ballots upon each of such petitions, which shall be conducted according to the rules prescribed in the foregoing sections. (Amended 1979, 2002) Entering or Retiring from Lodge Room During Progress of Ballot--No brother except the Junior Deacon and Tyler shall be permitted to enter or retire from the Lodge room while a ballot is in progress. The ballot shall be deemed to be in progress from the time the Senior Deacon is ordered to prepare the ballot, until the ballot is destroyed Petitions for Restoration or Reinstatement--Action by Accusing Ballot--Where a petitioner for restoration or reinstatement has been suspended or expelled as a result of charges entertained by a Lodge of which he was not a member, the petition shall be made in duplicate. When such petition is received by the Lodge by which the petitioner was suspended or expelled, the Master of such Lodge shall refer it to a Committee of Investigation, and the Secretary of such Lodge shall thereupon send the duplicate of such petition the Secretary of the accusing Lodge, together with information as to the date upon which such petition was received. At the next Stated Communication of the accusing Lodge after receipt of the duplicate petition, the petition shall be read by the Secretary of the accusing Lodge, and the Master of that Lodge shall thereupon refer the petition to a Committee of Investigation, without requiring any vote upon the reception of such petition, and such committee shall report in not less that two weeks, as provided by By-Law

66 52 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS Upon report of such Committee, the Master of the accusing Lodge shall order a ballot upon such petition, and the Secretary of such Lodge shall thereupon notify,the Secretary.. of the Lodge by which the petition had originally been received of the action upon such petition. In the meantime, the Lodge wh ich had originally received such petition shall not ballot thereon; and, if the accusing Lodge, by a majority vote of those present, shall have acted unfavorably upon such petition as herein above provided, the Lodge which originally received the petition shall at the next Stated Communication declare the petitioner rejected; but, if the accusing Lodge shall not have acted unfavorable upon such petition as herein above provided, the Lodge which originally received the petition shall thereupon proceed with the report of its Committee of Investigation and ballot such petition, as in other cases, and the result of such ballot shall determine the acceptance or rejection of such petition. (Amended 1951,1982) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , , 4-108, 4-119, ARTICLE II Conferral of Degrees Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. X; Art. XI, Sec Time for Initiation or Advancement--A Candidate who has been accepted shall not be required to present himself for initiation, or for advancement, within any limited time; nor shall any lapse of time work a forfeiture of any right or privilege he may have acquired. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec Two Weeks Between Degrees--Repealed Work of Lodges U D--A Lodge Under Dispensation in its Masonic Work is governed by the rules prescribed for the regulation of like work in chartered Lodges Qualifications of Candidate Cannot be Waived--The Grand Master may not grant a special dispensation to confer the Degrees upon any candidate not having the qualification required by Article X, Sections 1 and 2 of the Constitution, without the unanimous consent of the Council of Administration. (Amended 1975) Degree Teams--Conferral of Degrees-No Degree team may enter or leave this Grand Jurisdiction without the approval of the Grand Master: Provided, Lodge officers or a Degree Team of one Lodge may confer any Degree in another Kansas Lodge without consent. Every Degree conferred upon a candidate who is seeking to attain membership in any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction as the result of receiving the Degrees, shall be conferred in conformity to the authorized work of this Grand Jurisdiction. (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec Proficiency Examination-The examination of a candidate upon his proficiency may be conducted while the Lodge is open on the Degree previou.sly attained by the candidate or at any time at the Lodge hall in the presence of a committee consisting of a minimum of three Master Masons appointed by the Master for the purpose of conducting the proficiency examination. This proficiency will be the memory work as contained in the candidate handbook and will include the first and second-degree proficiency. The third degree proficiency examination should be completed but shall be at the option of the candidate. The Masonic Education Committee will report the score of the proficiency support program before the Lodge vote is taken. The vote of the Lodge upon the proficiency of the candidate shall be taken with the candidate excused. If the Proficiency was demonstrated to a committee, then the vote shall be taken in open Lodge only after a favorable recommendation has been made by a majority of the committee examining the candidate. (Amended 1967, 1988, 1991, 1993). Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec

67 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 53 BY-LAWS 4-206A. Appointment of Coach--After the conferral of each degree, the Master shall appoint a coach or sponsor to assist the Brother in preparing to demonstrate his proficiency. (Amended-.2006) Objection to Conferring Degree--Any Master Mason who is a member of the Lodge may object to the conferring of any Degree upon an accepted candidate. The objector shall not state the grounds of his objection. The objection must be made by the objector in person, in open Lodge. If the objection is made orally by the objector, and recorded at his request, or if it is submitted in writing in open Lodge by the objector and signed by him, the candidate is barred from receiving the Degree until the first Stated Communication after the expiration of six months from that date. If not so submitted in writing, and if not recorded, or if a ballot is demanded after the candidate examination and it results unfavorably, the objection shall remain in force only until the next Stated Communication of the Lodge. The objector may renew his objection, or he may withdraw it at any time; Provided, That in no case shall the objection continue to be in force after termination of the objector's membership. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Time for Objection-An objection to the conferring of a Degree upon an accepted candidate may be made at any time before the obligation Membership of Objector--No brother is entitled to object to the conferring of any Degree except in the Lodge of which he is a member. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Objection--Rights of Candidate-A Mason who has received one or two Degrees, against whose advancement an objection has been made, is entitled to instruction in the Degree last received, to take his proficiency examination in the same and have it accepted, to attend Communications, and to all the rights and privileges accorded to any other Mason of the same Degree Effect of Objection-Petitioning Another Lodge-A petitioner for the Mysteries, who has been accepted, but who has been prevented from receiving one or more of the Degrees by the objection of a member, cannot petition another Lodge for the Mysteries. He cannot petition another Lodge for Advancement without first obtaining a wavier of jurisdiction from the Lodge which accepted him. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 3; By-Laws, Sec Work on Several Candidates--All portions of the work may be conferred on up to three candidates at the same time without special dispensation of the Grand Master. (Amended 1992, 1995.) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Work in Separate Rooms--A Lodge cannot confer Degrees in separate rooms at the same time, except that the Grand Master may grant special dispensation for a Lodge to confer more than one degree at a time by using separate rooms; Provided, Said separate rooms are within the same Lodge building. (Amended 1985) Lectures, When Given--The first section lecture of each Degree must be given during the communication at which the Brother is obligated, the second and third section lectures must be given within 30 days or before advancing to the next Degree. (Amended 1981) Obligations, How Taken- The obligations of the several Degrees must be taken in the name of God, and cannot be taken by mere affirmation but can be taken by confirmation in such a manner as outlined by the Committee on Ritual.

68 54 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS lrregularwork--when a Lodge is opened in good faith and work is done, the work must be deemed regular, notwithstanding any irregularity in procedure or in conformity to the Ritual; but nothing herein shall be construed as exempting the Lodge or its officers from discipline for such irregularity. ARTICLE 111 Fees and Dues Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Fees for Degrees--A petitioner for the Mysteries of Masonry shall pay therefor such fees as the Lodge By-Laws require, which shall be not less than Fifty Dollars. A petitioner for Advancement shall pay such fees as required by the Lodge which accepted him as a candidate for the Mysteries, and such fees shall belong to the Lodge of which he shall become a member as provided by law. (Amended 1969, 1975) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Initiatory Fees--Every Lodge shall collect an initiatory fee of Five Dollars from each candidate initiated, in addition to the regular fees for the degrees. Such initiatory fee shall be remitted to the Grand Secretary at the same time the per capita tax is transmitted, and shall be transmitted by the Grand Secretary to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, and become part of the permanent fund of such Home, with only the interest thereof to be used. (effective January 1, 1988) (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Amendment of By-Law Regulating Fees-An amendment of a Lodge By-Law, ra ising or lowering the amount of fees for the Degrees, shall operate only as to petitions received after the effective date of the amendment, and not as to petitions received before such date Fees for Advancement-Membership--When the Lodge having jurisdiction grants a (waiver of jurisdiction), that Lodge shall return to the Petitioner the unused portion of the fee. The Lodge accepting the Petition for Advancement thereby acquires exclusive jurisdiction and is entitled to appropriate charge for the remaining Degree(s). Further, The Petitioner upon completion of the Master Mason's Degree, becomes a member of that Lodge. (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec A. Courtesy Conferral of Degrees--No fees shall be assessed for this courtesy; Provided, The Lodge making the request must collect the entire fee before courtesy work is permitted. (Adopted 1992) Lodge Dues--Assessments--A Lodge may provide a revenue for its support by requiring each member to pay annually a specific tax to be fixed in its By-Laws, and, at any Stated Communication, by a majority vote of the members present, it may assess an additional tax for current expenses or fo r charity, or both which shall be held to be a special tax for emergent purposes. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Lodge Dues--Rights of Delinquent Member--The specific taxes required by a Lodge, the per capita taxes required by a Lodge, and the per capita taxes required by the Grand Lodge, shall be included in the terms "Lodge Dues" or "Dues". The neglect or refusal of a member to pay his Lodge Dues shall not deprive him of any right or privilege in the Lodge or as a Mason, until such right or privilege has been restricted by some procedure provided by law. Cross-Reference: Bylaws, Sec

69 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 55 BY-LAWS 4-306A. Lodge Dues--Notice to Delinquent Members--Not later than the first Stated Communication in October, prior to the Annua1.. communication of the.lodge, the Master will obtain from the Secretary, a list of delinquent members. The Master will contact each delinquent member, preferably in person, and encourage him to remit his dues and further explain the adverse effects that being suspended will cause. It shall further be the inherent duty of the Master to inquire into the reason(s) the delinquent brother will not or cannot remit his dues. A determination will then be made to see if the reasons or inabilities to pay said dues falls within the realms of By-Law 4-307, Remission of Dues. (Adopted 1991) Remission of Dues--A Lodge may remit the dues of any member for inability to pay the same, or for any other cause by a two-thirds vote of all the members present at any Stated Communication; Provided, That if any member in arrears for dues states, in open Lodge or in writing, that he cannot pay his dues without material injury to his family, and such statement is confirmed by the Master, the Master shall order remission of his dues. Remission of dues shall not exempt the Lodge from paying Grand Lodge per capita tax and assessments upon such member Lodge Dues--Payable in Advance-Suspension-Lodge Dues shall be payable in advance and shall be delinquent if not paid on or before January 1, of each year. If same are not paid by the date of the Annual Communication in December thereafter, the member shall be suspended on that date to be effective as of December 31, thereafter A. Suspensions-Duty of Secretary--lt shall be the duty of the Secretary of every Lodge to maintain a ledger account of every m.ember of his Lodge. It shall also be his duty to send every member at his last known address a statement of his dues and a notice of the date of the Annual Communication of the Lodge at least thirty days prior to such meeting. Such notice may at his discretion or on advice of the Master be sent by Certified Mail with the return address thereon. Such statement shall clearly show any indebtedness to the Lodge as well as the amount of dues for the succeeding calendar year. At the Annual Communication of the Lodge, the Secretary shall submit to the Lodge a list of the names of all members whose dues are unpaid for the current year. The Master and Secretary shall certify that each member named has been served with the proper notice or that the same has been mailed to his last known address. It shall then be the duty of the Master to make inquiry as to whether any of the brethren whose names have been submitted are in financial distress or unable to pay their dues. If action is not taken to remit the dues as provided for in By-Law 4-307, the Master shall declare any and all such members suspended from all the rights and privileges of Masonry for nonpayment of dues, the decree to become final at the close of the calendar year unless the amount of dues owing is paid by that time, the record of suspension shall be as of December 31, after the date of such Annual Communication. (Amended 1967, 1982 and 2002) Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Sec Remission of dues of Suspended Member--A Lodge may, by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any Stated Communication, remit the dues of a member for the nonpayment of which he is then under suspension, but such remission shall not restore him Dues of New Members--A member affiliating, or one raised, is liable for the pro-rata proportion of the annual dues for the current year, but in no event less than the per capita tax and any assessment of the Grand Lodge Official Receipts for Dues--No Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction shall issue a receipt for dues except upon a prepared blank form, to be furnished by the Grand Secretary, which form

70 56 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS shall contain a printed or lithographed certificate with facsimile signature of the Grand Secretary, to the effect that the issuing Lodge is a constituent of. the M :. W ::Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas Restoration of Grace Period--lf a member under suspension for non-payment of dues only, shall pay the amount of indebtedness to the Lodge (including current year's dues) by the last day of June following the date of suspension, the Secretary shall announce such payment, and the member shall be restored to membership without further action. The date of restoration shall be the date of said suspension. (Adopted 1990, Amended 2001) Voluntary Prepaid Perpetual Membership-A member in good standing may purchase a Perpetual Membership from his Lodge. The Cost will be calculated at twenty times the rate of dues for his Lodge, but never less than $ (Amended 1992) Perpetual Memorial Membership--A memorial membership(s) may be purchased by any person(s) in the name of a deceased Brother for $ each. The net amount derived therefrom will be returned to his Lodge yearly, by warrant, after the administrative expenses are deducted. (Adopted 1992) A-315. Perpetual and Memorial Memberships Administration- This will be pursuant and in the accordance with the Articles and By-Laws of the Perpetual Life Membership Incorporated. (Adopted 1992) Buying Back Lost Time-Members who have lost service time due to suspension for nonpayment of dues or due to the taking of dimits may buy back their lost time by paying the Lodge's current dues rate for the number of years they wish to purchase. The member's name, membership number, and number of years being purchased must be put on an Activity Report and mailed to the Grand Lodge office along with a check for the per capita tax for the number of yea rs being purchased. Grand Lodge records will be corrected to reflect the proper years of service. ARTICLE IV Membership Dimission and Transfer Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec Place of Membership--An applicant for Membership becomes a member of the Lodge upon the declaration, by the Master, that he is duly elected thereto. A petitioner for the Mysteries of Masonry becomes a member of the Lodge which has accepted his petition on being obligated as a Master Mason therein or at its request in another Lodge. A petitioner for Advancement becomes a member of the Lodge in which he is obligated as a Master Mason only in cases when the Lodge which accepted his petition has ceased to exist or has waived jurisdiction. A member of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, so long as he remains a member thereof can hold memberships in other lodges outside of this jurisdiction, and plural memberships within th is jurisdiction. Provided that a member of a Chartered Lodge may become a member of a Lodge Under Dispensation without forfeiting his membership in the Chartered Lodge. (Amended 1960, 1975, 1992, 2001) Cross Reference: Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec. 2; Art. X, Sec. 4; By-Laws, Secs.3-112, A. Dual membership--a member of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction may become a member of a Lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction in fraternal correspondence with this Grand Lodge, and a member of a Lodge in such other Grand Jurisdiction may become a member of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. A Brother holding such memberships shall be bound by all the Rev.2006

71 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 57 BY-LAWS laws, rules and regulations governing each Lodge, including the payment of all dues and assessments, and shall have all of the privileges of each l.:odge. The suspension or expulsion of a Brother by such Lodge of his membership shall be recognized by this Grand Jurisdiction, and upon receipt of official notice of such action, the Lodge of his membership in this Grand Jurisdiction shall make a record of such action which shall have the same effect as though the suspension or expulsion had been taken by this Grand Jurisdiction. In the case of suspension for non-payment of dues, a delay period of 120 days shall be allowed for the certified notification of the member in question. The holder of a dual membership shall not have the right to request a demit. (Adopted 1961, Amended 1974,1983, 1996) B. Withdrawal of Dual/Plural Membership--A brother holding a dual/plural membership may request a certificate of withdrawal of his membership in his Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction in the same manner and under the same circumstances as a request for a dimit. Upon receiving such certificate of withdrawal his relationship to such Lodge shall be the same a though he had never held membership in such Lodge. (Adopted 1961, Amended 1989) C. Dual Membership--Duty of Lodge Secretaries and of Grand Secretary--The Secretaries of all Lodges shall immediately notify the Grand Secretary of the Granting of a membership to a member of a Lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction and of all subsequent action affecting such memberships, The Grand Secretary shall immediately notify the Grand Secretary of such other Grand Jurisdiction of such action. The Lodge Secretaries shall supply in their annual reports such information relative to brothers holding dual memberships as the Grand Secretary shall request. (Adopted 1961) D. Plural Membership-A member in good standing of a.lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction may hold plural membership in other Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction paying dues and per-capita in each Lodge and provided that if he is suspended for any other reason than non-payment of dues in one, he shall be suspended in all. In the case of suspension for non-payment of dues, a delay period of 120 days shall be allowed for the certified notification of the member in question. (Adopted 1975 Amended 1983, 1984, 1994, 1996) Life Membership--No Lodge shall issue any life Membership unless it shall have been authorized as hereinafter provided. The proposition therefor shall be submitted at a Stated Communication, such proposition shall be sustained by two-thirds of the members present, such Lodge shall cause an application in writing, for authority to issue such Life Membership, to be submitted to the Grand Master, which application shall state the reasons for such application. The Grand Master shall present such application to the Council of Administration, who may authorize or deny the granting of such application. Any Life Membership hereafter issued by any Lodge without obtaining such authority as herein provided, shall be null and void; Provided, That any Lodge may issue a Life Membership to any member who has been a Master Mason in good standing for fifty years, by vote of the Lodge as herein above provided, without action by the Grand Master or Council of Administration; And Provided Further, That each member so granted a Life Membership may be exempt from the paying of per-capita tax, assessments, or dues. (Amended 1952, 1959, 1974) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IV, Sec Membership Certificate, Diplomas, Dimits-The Grand Secretary may certify to the regular standing of a Lodge on various type of certificates, diplomas and dimits lawfully issued. The Grand Secretary shall make a charge of Five Dollars for any such certification Certificate of Dimission-The Lodge Secretary may issue a certificate of dimission to any member in current good standing who has no other financial liabilities or charges pending, thereafter

72 58 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS announcing and recording the transaction in the minutes of the next Stated Communication of the Lodge. An applicant for dimission need not state his re~sons therefor. He may make his request orally or in writing, at any Stated Communication. The Master shall order the granting of such dimit unless the member applying therefor be at the time an elective officer of the Lodge, have charges pending against him, or be under pecuniary liability to the Lodge. When the application is granted, the Secretary shall give to the applicant a certificate of such dimission, showing that he is in good standing, and that his Lodge dues are paid to date. (Amended 1992) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec Dimission -Liability for Dues--Every Lodge granting a dimit to a brother whose dues are paid for the current year shall refund to him any Grand Lodge special assessment included in such payment, and the unearned portion of such dues, computed on a monthly basis. If such dues have not previously been paid, the application for a dimit shall be accompanied by payment of all dues to the time of dimission, exclusive of any Grand Lodge special assessment for the current year. Cross-Reference: By-Laws, Secs , Limitation of Dimit-The rights under a dimit shall continue for life. Anyone who has.received a dimit prior to March 15, 2002 shall, on request, be issued a new dimit good for life at no charge. A dimit is a resignation of membership. A brother holding a dimit has no Masonic rights. He is not eligible to visit or sit in Lodge and is not entitled to Masonic burial. He is not entitled to aid or charity. His only right is to petition a Lodge for Membership. (Amended 197 4, 2002) Cross Reference: Constitution. Art. X, Sec. 4; By-Laws, Secs , Transfers of Memberships--A member desiring to transfer his membership to another lodge may sign a form provided for that purpose and in addition thereto sign a request that a dimit be issued and forwarded to the Lodge towhich he is transferring when his election is reported. A Lodge receiving such a petition shall handle the same in the usual manner referring the same to the committee of investigation and receiving the report of the committee as prescribed in these By Laws and subject to applicable provisions thereof. Such petition for transfer must be supported by attaching a valid dues card, a Certificate of Transfer or any other evidence of membership in good standing granted by his Lodge, or by a dimit from any regular Lodge. The election of such petitioner shall not terminate the petitioner's membership in his Lodge unless and until a valid dimit is received by the Lodge to which he has petitioned for membership. Such election shall be entirely conditioned upon the dimit completing transfer from the Lodge from which the member is transferring, and the signing of the petition or request for a dimit shall not disturb or change his membership until such dimit is filed. (Amended 1975) The Lodge from which the member is transferring shall send with the dimit to the receiving Lodge, the members per capita tax and the unearned portion of the current years dues, computed on a monthly basis. Correspondence concerning transfers from or to Lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions shall pass through the Grand Secretary's offices in the respective jurisdictions as provided by in By-Law (Amended 1971 ), Provided, That nothing in the above shall be construed so as to prevent plural membership within this Grand Jurisdiction. (Amended 2000) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 4; By-Laws, Secs ,

73 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 59 BY-LAWS Effect of Expiration of Ninety Days--The fact that the Certificate for Transfer may be in the hands of the Master or Secretary prior to the expiration of the ninety day limit, does not extend the life of such Certificate if the petition has not been referred to the Committee of Investigation prior to the expiration of such limit Members of Defunct or Consolidated Lodges--Grand Secretary's Certificate--A member of a Lodge whose Warrant of Constitution is surrendered or revoked may apply to and obtain from the Grand Secretary a Certificate which shall have the force and effect of a dimit, and may be received with a petition for Membership in any Lodge. (Amended 2002) Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IV, By-Laws, Secs , 4-105, Occasional Lodges-Lodges with memberships of 45 or less members residing within 25 miles of the Lodge, and who are physically able to attend, may elect, by a majority of its membership present at a Stated Communication of the Lodge, to become an Occasional Lodge, thereby, operating and being governed under the following regulations: 1. Required to hold at least an Annual communication to elect and install a Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and a Secretary/Treasurer. 2. Send a copy of the minutes of this Annual Stated Communication within 30 days to the Grand Secretary. 3. The Grand Secretary will be responsible to see that the notice of Annual Communication and Dues Notice are mailed to each member of the Occasional Lodge and that the dues shall be returned to the Grand Secretary's, office for filing. 4. The records of the Occasional Lodge shall be maintained in the Grand Lodge Office with copies being sent to the Lodge Secretary, who, also, will be responsible for sending any communications he receives immediately to the Grand Secretary, keeping a copy of the same for the lodge records. 5. The fee for this service shall be $10 per member, plus customary charges for materials provided by Grand Lodge, and per capita tax being retained by the Grand Secretary and the balance being forwarded to the Secretary/Treasurer and acknowledgment of receipt the payment being sent to the Grand Secretary. 6. All other Constitution and By-Laws shall apply in the governing of the Occasional Lodge with the exception of those listed above. (Amended 2006) 4-410A. Occasional Lodges-Optional Dues Collection and Reporting-An Occasional Lodge may, at its option, choose to waive items #3, #4 and #5 in By-Law by collecting its own dues, and making all reports and payments required by Grand Lodge, Provided the payments and reports are made by the established deadlines. Rev. 2007

74 60 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS TRIAL CODE CHAPTER FIVE TRIAL CODE ARTICLE 1 General Provisions Definitions--As used in this Code, unless the context otherwise indicates: (a)"committee" means the Committee on Trials and Punishment of the Grand Lodge. (b)"chairman" means the Chairman of the Committee on Trials and Punishments. (c)"complaint" means a document containing one or more counts, each of which may constitute a separate offense against the Body of Masonry. (d)"offense" means an offense against the Body of Masonry. (e)"accuser" means, in the first instance, the brother who signs the complaint; but after entertainment of the complaint it means the Lodge or Grand Lodge that has entertained the complaint. (f)"accused" means the brother against whom proceedings have been instituted under this code. (g)"due Notice" means notice given to the respective parties in accordance with regulations of the Committee Scope and Application--When a brother is accused of an offense, or when a controversy exists between two or more Lodges, or when the Warrant of a Lodge is or may be subject to revocation, the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules prescribed in this code. Its provisions shall not be applicable to controversies between Masons unless some offense is involved, nor to suspension for non-payment of dues. (See: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec. 5.) Construction of Rules--The rules of procedure contained in this code shall be liberally construed, with a view to promote justice, to give ample protection to the rights of all parties, and to give practical effect to the precepts of Freemasonry Offense Against the Body of Masonry--Every Mason who shall willfully violate any of the Ancient Landmarks or Charges of Freemasonry, or the Constitution or Laws of the Grand Lodge, or the by-laws of the Lodge to which he belongs, or the Laws of the Country in which he resides, or disregard his obligations or the established usage's of the Fraternity, or do any act which shall tend to impair the purity of the Institution of Freemasonry, shall be guilty of an offense against the Body of Masonry and shall be punished by reprimand, suspension, or expulsion, from all the rights and privileges of Masonry Who May be Punished--Any Mason under sentence of suspension, or any dimitted Mason if the offense occurred prior to the issue of the dimit, as well as all other Masons, may be charged, tried and punished, if found guilty, except that the accountability of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts should be limited to the degree of light received. Offending Lodges may be charged, tried and punished if found guilty, as provided in this code. (Amended 2008) ARTICLE II Cases of Lodge Jurisdiction Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec Jurisdiction--Every proceeding against a brother shall be brought in the Lodge of which he is a member or by the Lodge wherein the offense was committed except in those cases where the Grand Lodge has original jurisdiction. Rev. 2008

75 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 61 TRIAL CODE Limitation--No charge shall be entertained against any Mason for any offense committed before he petitioned for the Mysteries of Masonry, nor for any offense committed more than five years before filing of the complaint. (Amended 2006) Effect of Pending Complaint-The filing of a complaint and proceedings in connection therewith shall not affect a Masons standing until sentence has been pronounced, except that no Mason shall be entitled to a demit or a Certificate for Transfer while any charge is pending against him Commencement of Proceedings--A proceeding against any Mason for any alleged offense shall be commenced by filing a complaint as provided in this code Complaint-A complaint means a written statement under Masonic oath of the essential facts constituting an offence against the Body of Masonry. A Complaint may contain several offenses each of which shall constitute a separate count in the Complaint. The offense pleaded in each count shall be in the language of the particular section of Masonic Law, which is alleged to have been violated, and said numerical section shall be cited at the end of each count Affidavit in Support of Complaint--Every Complaint shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating the testimony and other evidence supporting the counts of the Complaint in detail. Said affidavit shall not contain conclusions regarding violations of Masonic law, opinion, speculation or conjecture Charges Against Two or More Masons--ln all cases where a Complaint is preferred against two or more Masons, the evidence against each of.them shall be presented in one proceeding unless the substantial right of one or the brothers shall be prejudiced thereby Duties of Wardens--The Senior Warden, who superintends the Craft during the hours of labor, shall report any Mason who may be guilty of an offense during the period of his superintendence. The Junior Warden, who superintends the Craft during the hours of refreshment, that is, during the period intervening the Communications, shall report any Mason who may be guilty of an offense during the period of his superintendence; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed as affecting the right of any Master Mason to present a Complaint in the Lodge of which he is a member Accuser--The Complaint shall be made in writing, over the signature of a Master Mason who is a member of the Lodge in which the Complaint is to be presented, and given to the Master, who shall call upon his Lodge to act upon the Complaint at a Stated Communication Filing of Complaint --If the Lodge, by a majority vote of its members present, determines that the complaint be filed, the original complaint and affidavits in support thereof, both of which shall be signed by the Master and attested by the Secretary under seal of the Lodge shall be sent to the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary Filing of Complaint-Lodge Becomes Accuser-When the Lodge votes to file a complaint, it immediately becomes the accuser, and is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of the case Approval of Complaint--The Grand Master shall examine the complaint and affidavit in support thereof, and if he determines that the complaint states an offense and there is probable cause to believe that said offense has been committed, he shall approve the complaint. If the

76 62 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS TRIAL CODE complaint is disapproved, he shall dismiss the complaint or require the presentation of a new or amended complaint and affidavit in support thereof. In either case, he shall,notify. the Grand Secretary for further handling Reference to Committee-When the complaint is approved, it shall be transmitted to the Chairman, and the Committee shall then proceed as provided in this Code Appeal of Failure to File Complaint-A Brother, aggrieved by the fa ilure of a Lodge to file a complaint, may appeal to the Grand Master, who may, in his discretion, cause the complaint to be transmitted to the Chairman, and the Committee shall thereupon proceed as provided in this Code. Such appeal shall be in the form dictated by and Notice to Accused-If the post office address of the accused is unknown, and the Master of the accusing Lodge is unable to supply such address, The Committee may proceed with an ex parte trial, provided that the accuser has exercised due diligence to determine the address or whereabouts of the accused. If the accused address is known, the accused shall be served with a copy of the complaint and affidavit in support thereof, together with a summons issued by the Chairman, notifying the accused to plead to the complaint at a time and place to be named in the summons. Such service shall be made by mail. If such address is within the State of Kansas, the mailing shall be done at least fourteen days before the date for pleading; but if such address is outside the State, such mailing shall be done at least thirty days before the date for pleading. The Chairman shall certify to such mailing, and his certificate shall be conclusive evidence of service Plea of Accused--The plea shall be "guilty", "not guilty", or "no contest" to each of the counts in the complaint. Said plea may be made in person or in writing to the Chairman. If no plea is received, the Committee shall proceed with the case as upon a plea of not guilty Pleas of Guilty or No Contest--lf the accused pleads guilty or no contest to the counts of the complaint, the Committee shall proceed to determine and assess the punishment without a trial; provided, that if the accused seeks leniency by reason of any alleged extenuating circumstances, the Chairman shall notify the Master of the accusing Lodge of such claim, and the Lodge shall have the right to offer evidence in contradiction thereof Pleas of Guilty or No Contest to Part of Counts in Complaint --If the accused pleads guilty or no contest to less than all of the counts in the complaint, and the Chairman is of the opinion that the case should be disposed of upon such plea, without a trial, he shall so notify the Grand Master; and if the Grand Master concurs with the Chairman in dismissal of those counts to which a plea of guilty has not been entered, those counts shall be dismissed, and the case shall be disposed of by the Committee as to the remainder of the counts upon the plea of guilty or no contest in accordance with 5-217, above. In the absence of such concurrence, the case shall proceed to trial as upon a plea of not guilty, and the plea of guilty or no contest previously entered shall be deemed withdrawn Time and Place of Trial-The trial shall be held at some convenient place and time to be designated by the Chairman, and due notice thereof shall be given to all parties including counsel Conduct of Trial-The trial shall be conducted by the Chairman, or any member of the Committee designated by him, or by the entire Committee, in the discretion of the Chairman. The testimony shall be reduced to writing, and submitted to the Chairman Who May be Present at Trial--No person shall be present at the trial except the following:

77 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 63 TRIAL CODE The Committee members, the stenographer who reports the testimony, the Master or other authorized officer of the accusing Lodge, the accused, the counsel for the respective parties and the witness who is at the time giving testimony Counsel--Any Brother duly authorized may appear as counsel for the accuser or the accused during the taking of the testimony and in the argument of the case. Counsel for either party may examine and cross-examine witnesses subject to the discretion of the Chairman or any member of the Committee appointed by him to preside over the trial. Counsel for the accused, after entering his appearance by notifying the Chairman, shall be entitled to receive all pleadings, affidavits, and all other written or recorded evidence to be used in any manner in said case as well as a list of all witnesses who may be called by the accuser in it's case in chief. The above stated information shall be furnished to the counsel for the accused at least two weeks prior to trial. Failure to provide the above information may result in such sanctions as the Chairman or the brother presiding over the trial may deem necessary to further the ends of justice Pledge of Witnesses-Witnesses, if Masonic, shall testify on their honor as such. Other witnesses shall be pledged to tell the truth upon their obligations and honor as persons and citizens Commissioner to Take Testimony--Oral testimony may be taken before the trial by a Commissioner, who shall be a Master Mason, to be appointed by the Chairman, when it shall appear to the Chairman to be for the best interests of both parties as a matter of expediency or avoiding unnecessary expense. Due notice of the time and place of taking such testimony shall be given to all parties and their counsel. Such testimony shall be reduced to writing, and submitted to the Chairman Written Evidence--Evidence derivable from records and writings may be introduced upon production of the original, or any authorized copy, or by any copy certified by a proper officer Rules of Evidence- The Committee is vested with broad discretion in the admission and exclusion of evidence. The rules of evidence applicable in the State of Kansas shall carry great. weight in Masonic trials, but in the discretion of the Chairman or other Committee member presiding over the trial, may not be considered mandatory. The controlling consideration shall be whether the admission or the exclusion of the evidence will best serve the ends of justice to all parties concerned Dismissal of Proceedings--After a Lodge has filed a complaint, and before the Committee has made its decision, the Lodge may, by vote of two-thirds of its members present at any Stated Communication, recommend dismissal of the proceeding. Three copies of such recommendations, certified by the Master and Secretary, shall be sent to the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Chairman. Any Master Mason in good standing shall have the right to express his support of, or opposition to, such recommendation in the form of a letter in triplicate sent within seven days after said Stated Communication, to the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Chairman respectively. The Grand Master shall thereupon conduct such investigation as he deems proper, and obtain the recommendation of the Chairman, and may order a dismissal if in his judgement such dismissal would serve the best interests of Masonry. Upon such dismissal, the accusing Lodge shall promptly pay all costs and expenses then accrued, including the expenses and per diem of the Committee, and the cost of the reporting and transcribing the testimony. If the Grand Master denies the recommendation for dismissal, the case shall proceed as if such recommendation had not been made.

78 64 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS TRIAL CODE Decision- At the conclusion of the trial, the members of the Committee present shall render a decision or shall review the proceedings as soon as _practicable, and render its decision, which shall consist of a finding upon the question of guilt of the accused of each count of the complaint and assessment of punishment which may be expulsion, suspension, or reprimand. Concurrence of a majority of the Committee present shall be necessary to a decision of each question Costs and Expenses-As a part of its judgment in each case, the Committee shall assess the necessary costs and expenses of the proceedings against either the Lodge or the accused as may, in its judgment, seem just and equitable; provided that the Lodge in which the charges shall have been presented shall be liable for the collection of all costs; and provided further that costs shall include only the necessary expenses incurred in providing a place for holding the trial, and securing certified copies of court files and records and other documentary evidence relevant to the guilt or innocence of the accused; and shall not include the per diem of expenses of the Committee, or the cost of reporting and transcribing the testimony, which shall be paid by the Grand Lodge, except as otherwise provided in the Code in case of dismissal. Neither an application for a new trial nor an appeal to the Grand Lodge shall be considered until all of the assessed costs shall have been paid Record of Proceedings-Mandate-The Chairman shall keep a record of the proceedings in each case. When a decision has been made by the Committee, the Chairman shall promptly transmit the complete record and file of the proceedings to the Grand Secretary. Thereupon the Grand Secretary shall, by certified mail, send a mandate, under the seal of the Grand Lodge, to the Lodge that originally acquired penal jurisdiction of the brother, setting forth the decision of the Committee in the case, and shall also send a copy of such mandate by certified mail to the last known address of the accused. If the accused is a member of, or under suspension or di mission by any other Lodge, the Grand Secretary shall also send a copy of such mandate by certified mail to such other Lodge Right of Appeal-Pronouncing of Sentence--The accusing Lodge and the accused shall each have a right of appeal to the Grand Lodge at any time within thirty days after the date of mailing of the mandate by the Grand Secretary. If no application for a new trial is made, and if no appeal is taken from the decision of the Committee within the thirty day period, the decision becomes final, and the Master of the Lodge of which the accused is a member, or by which he has been suspended or dimitted, shall, at the next Stated Communication after the expiration of said thirty days, pronounce sentence as provided by the terms of the mandate sent by the Grand Secretary; and such expulsion, suspension or reprimand becomes effective on the date the sentence is pronounced. In case of reprimand, it shall be administered to the accused at the next Stated Communication Application for New Trial-After a trial has terminated, the accused found guilty, and the punishment determined, the accused, upon receiving the mandate, may, within ten days thereafter, file with the Grand Master an application in writing for a new trial. Sentence shall be suspended upon the filing of the application and the running of the time within which an appeal may be filed shall be tolled until the decision of the Grand Master on the application. The Grand Master may grant a new trial on the following grounds: (1) Accident or surprise against which ordinary prudence could not have guarded and by reason of which the accused was prevented from having a fair trial (2) Newly discovered evidence, not cumulative in its nature, material to the defense, and which the accused could not, by the exercise of ordinary diligence, have produced at the trial. (3) Admission or exclusion of evidence whose prejudicial effect so outweighs its probative value so as to cause manifests injustice. With respect to ground number (2), the application shall set forth with

79 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 65 TRIAL CODE particularity the facts upon which it is based. The unsupported statements of the accused shall not be sufficient; but he may attach to his application any testimony not used at the trial which he may deem competent and material. Such testimony shall be subscribed by the witnesses who may give the same, under the same pledge that they would be required to take at a trial before the Committee. A copy of such application and testimony shall be furnished to the Lodge by the accused. Within ten days after such application for new trial shall have been filed with the Grand Master, the accuser shall have the right to refute any statement made in the application, or in the testimony attached thereto, by copies of records or the testimony of witnesses given under a pledge as above provided, or make other argument to refute the application. If the Grand Master awards a new trial, he shall so notify the Lodge and the accused, and the case shall then stand for trial at the convenience of the Committee. If the Grand Master refused a new trial, he shall notify all parties of such refusal Proceedings for Appeal--An appeal from the decision of the Committee to the Grand Lodge shall be taken as follows: Within thirty days after the mailing of the mandate by the Grand Secretary, the aggrieved party shall file a notice in writing with the Grand Secretary that such party appeals from such decision, and within thirty days thereafter, such party shall furnish to the Grand Secretary satisfactory evidence that such party has caused all assessed costs of the case to be paid; and thereupon such appeal shall be deemed to be perfected; but if such costs are not so shown to be paid, within the time specified, such appeal shall be thereby automatically dismissed. If such appeal shall have been perfected not less than ten days before the first day of the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, such appeal shall stand for hearing at such Annual Communication; otherwise, it shall stand for hearing at the next ensuing Annual Communication. Upon the perfection of the appeal, the sentence shall be stayed until the appeal has been heard. Upon the perfection of the appeal, the Grand Secretary shall transmit all records and files of the case to the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence Appeal; Duty of Committee on Jurisprudence--The Committee on Jurisprudence shall critically examine each transcript sent up on appeal, and shall detennine: (1 ) Whether the complaint ;states an offense; (2) Whether the Lodge has jurisdiction; and (3) Whether the Committee on Trials and Punishments erred in admitting or excluding evidence so as to cause manifest injustice to any party. If it finds no grounds for reversal on each of the foregoing propositions, it shall carefully examine the record to ascertain whether the evidence given at the trial sustains the decision of the Committee on Trials and Punishments. It shall report its findings, and make its recommendations to the Grand Lodge. In the matter of recommending punishment, it shall temper justice with mercy in all cases Appeal; Action of Grand Lodge--Upon appeal, the Grand Lodge may affirm or reverse the decision, mitigate or set aside the punishment, dismiss the appeal or remand the proceedings to the Committee on Trials and Punishments for a new trial or for further consideration. If the decision is affirmed or the appeal dismissed, the decision remains in full force and effect, and if the accused was found guilty, the Master of the Lodge shall pronounce sentence at the first Stated Communication following receipt of notice from the Grand Secretary setting forth the decision of the Grand Lodge; and the punishment becomes effective from the date of such notice from the Grand Secretary. If the decision is reversed or modified, the reason therefor shall be stated, and the case shall proceed as may be required by the Grand Lodge. If the Grand Lodge finds the punishments to be inadequate or too severe, it shall proceed to fix the same, and sentence shall be pronounced accordingly Vacation of Judgment-At any time within three years after the effective date of punishment against a Brother for an offense against the Body of Masonry, the accused may apply

80 66 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS BY-LAWS punishment against a Brother for an offense against the Body of Masonry, the accused may apply to the Grand Master for an order setting aside the judgment and permitting him to plead to the complaint upon which he was found guilty and sentenced. Such application shall not be granted unless it shall be made to appear: (1 ) That the accused had no actual notice or knowledge that such complaint had been filed before judgment, nor until within six months next preceding the time of making such application; and (2) That the accused has a valid defense to such charges upon the merits. If the Grand Master allows such application, he shall order the judgment to be vacated, and shall prescribe a time within which the accused shall plead to the complaint; and thereafter the case shall proceed in the same manner, and subject to the same rules, as in other proceedings after plea Forms and Regulations--The Committee on Trials and Punishments shall have power to adopt such forms and such regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as in its judgment are necessary or proper; provided, that none of such forms or regulations shall be effective until they shall have been submitted to and approved by the Grand Master, nor until copies thereof shall have been filed in the office of the Grand Secretary. All parties shall be entitled to inspect and copy any such form or regulation. Such forms and regulation may be kept on computer software or in hardcopy form. Such forms and regulations shall remain in effect from year to year until changed or repealed. The Grand Master may, at any time, require a revision or amendment to such forms and regulations Repository of Proceedings. The original records of all proceedings shall be permanently kept by the Grand Secretary following final disposition of the case Crimes Involving Sexual Activities with Children. Repealed 2013 Rev. 2013

81 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 66A BY-LAWS ARTICLE Ill Cases of Grand Lodge Jurisdiction Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. XI, Sec Controversies Between Lodges; Time Limitation--No proceedings of one Lodge against another shall be entertained unless the cause of the grievance is alleged to have occurred within five years prior to the presentation of the complaint Same--Commencement of Proceedings--The proceedings shall be commenced by a complaint addressed to the Grand Master, adopted at a Stated Communication of the complaining Lodge, setting forth in ordinary and concise language, the matters complained of Same--Grounds for Complaint--Every complaint of one Lodge against another shall set forth some act of omission of the Lodge complained of, which is in violation of some law of the Grand Lodge or of the precepts of Masonry Same--Presentation of Complaint--A copy of the complaint signed by the Master of the complaining Lodge and attested by the Secretary under the seal of the Lodge, shall be presented forthwith and mail a duplicate thereof to the Master of the Lodge against which the complaint is made Same--Procedure--Upon the presentation of the complaint, the Grand Master shall conduct such investigation as he deems proper, and for this purpose he may require the advice, assistance and attendance of any of the Grand Lodge Officers, Grand Lodge Committees, and member of the Craft. He shall render his decision, and report the same at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, at which time the Lodges involved in the controversy shall be entitled to a hearing. The final decision shall be made by the Grand Lodge; but in the meantime the decision of the Grand Master shall be given full force and effect. Rev. 2013

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83 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 67 TRIAL CODE Discipline of Lodges-In administering discipline to any Lodge, not involving the revocation of its Warrant, the Grand Master shall not be bound.by any formal rules of procedurei but shall dispose of the case in such manner as to him seems proper and in keeping with the usage's of the Fraternity Proceedings for Revocation of Warrant--Limitation--No proceedings for the revocation of the Warrant of a Lodge shall be entertained unless the cause of forfeiture is alleged to have occurred, or continued to exist, during the term of the Grand Master recommending the revocation, or within one year prior to the commencement of such term. Cross-Reference: Constitution, Art. IX, Secs. 12, 13; Art. XI, Sec Same--Commencement of Proceedings-A proceeding for the revocation of the Warrant of a Lodge shall be commenced by the issuance of an Edict by the Grand Master, transmitted by mail to the Master of the Lodge, setting forth the causes for forfeiture, and notifying the Lodge and its officers and brethren to appear at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge and show cause why the Warrant should not be revoked; Provided, If the Lodge has no Master, or his address is unknown, such Edict may be mailed to any elective officer or include the arrest of Warrant of the Lodge, in the discretion of the Grand Master; and nothing herein contained shall be construed as affecting the prerogative of the Grand Master to arrest temporarily the Warrant of any Lodge without seeking a revocation of the Warrant Same--Duty of Lodge Officer--lt shall be the duty of the officer or past officer to whom the Edict is mailed forthwith to notify in writing, by mail, all the resident members of the Lodge of the action of the Grand Master Same-Procedure-At the Annual Communication at which the Lodge is notified to show cause against revocation of Warrant, the Grand Master shall report his action, with his recommendations, and the proceedings shall be referred to such Committee as the Grand Lodge shall direct. Such Committee shall conduct a hearing, at which any member of the Craft shall be entitled to be heard, and make its report and recommendation, and the final decision shall be made by the Grand Lodge Masons Entitled to Grand Lodge Trial; Commencement of Proceedings--ln any case.where any Elective Officer of the Grand Lodge, or the Master of a Lodge, is charged with an offense, or where any Past Elective Officer of the Grand Lodge is charged with an offense by reason of any official act of such Officer while holding office, the proceeding shall be commenced by the presentation of a complaint and affidavit in support thereof as defined by Article 11 of this Code signed by a Master Mason who is a member of the Grand Lodge, but shall not be presented to any Lodge for entertainment Same-Presentation and Entertainment of Complaint--Such complaint shall be made in duplicate, and transmitted to the Grand Secretary, who shall present the same to the Grand Master for his consideration. If the Grand Master determines that the complaint and affidavit in support thereof sufficiently state an offense, and that the accusation should be investigated, he shall endorse his approval thereon. Such action shall deemed to be an entertainment of the complaint by the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Lodge thereby becomes the accuser and is responsible for the prosecution of the case Reference to Committee--Upon approval of the complaint, the Grand Master shall refer the case for trial to the Committee on Trials and Punishments, or at his discretion, to a Special Committee appointed for that purpose, and shall transmit the complaint and affidavit in support

84 68 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS TRIAL CODE thereof to the Chairman of the Committee selected by him. Such Committee shall be vested with the same authority in such proceeding as that possessed by the,committee on Trials and Punishments under Article II of this Code, except as provided in Section Same Procedure-Upon reference of the case of trial, it shall proceed to its final termination in the same manner and under the same rules as a case wherein the charges have been entertained by a constituent Lodge, except as herein provided. There shall be no appea l, and the decision of the Committee shall be subject to approval by the Grand Lodge. After decision by the Committee and mailing to the mandate, the Grand Secretary shall forthwith transmit all records and files of the case to the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Such Committee shall review the proceedings in the same manner as upon an appeal, and make its report and recommendations to the Grand lodge, which shall make the final decision under the same rules provided in cases of appeal. In the event the accused is adjudged by the Grand Lodge to be guilty, sentence shall thereupon be pronounced by the Grand Master, and notice of such sentence shall thereupon be transmitted by the Grand Secretary to the accused and to the Lodge with which the accused was last affiliated. The punishment becomes effective on the date the sentence is pronounced Application of Article 11-ln the decision of any question arising under this Article, not covered by any specific law, the provisions of Article 11 of this Code shall be held to apply thereto, so far as applicable.

85 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 69 LANDMARKS INTRODUCTION The Grand Lodge, at its 1946 Annual Communication, directed that the new edition of the Laws of Masonry should include "an appendix containing all of the Ancient Charges, Laws and Regulations appearing in the appendix to the 1929 edition, together with such formulations of Landmarks as may be selected by the Committee on Publication of Laws, and such explanatory comment as may be prepared by the Committee." Since the Albert G. Mackey Landmarks have been incorporated into our Constitution, they are now as much a part of the Laws of Masonry in Kansas as any other legislation of our Grand Lodge. This, however, should not lessen our interest in the views of other eminent Masonic authorities as to what constitutes the fundamental, unchangeable, unwritten laws of Masonry that are entitled to be called Landmarks. Practically all Masonic scholars agree upon but one Landmark-Belief in God-and the majority agree upon several others; but a study of the lists formulated by various writers reveals that there are numerous rules or customs that have been asserted to be Landmarks, which fall far short of universal recognition as such. We are including in the Appendix the lists of Landmarks prepared by Robert Morris, Luke A. Lockwood and John W. Simons, as they were published in the Appendix to the 1898, 1913, and 1929 editions of our Laws. By permission of Southern Publishers, Inc., publishers of the Little Masonic Library, and copyright owner, we are also including the list formulated by Roscoe Pound, an eminent Masonic scholar of the present generation. The Ancient Laws, Charges and Regulations included in this Appendix are a reprint of those appearing in the Appendix originally prepared by our: distinguished Past Grand Master M :. W :. Owen A. Bassett, and published in the former editions above mentioned. For the sake of brevity, we are omitting the copious annotations by M :. W : : Brother Bassett which appeared as footnotes in the original Appendix. For these notes, which reveal a wealth of Masonic knowledge and research, the reader is referred to the former editions of our Laws. 1 Every Kansas Mason can profit by a study of the material contained in the Appendix. It reveals the rules under which Masons formed themselves into well-regulated bodies or Lodges centuries ago. To find the legislation which governs us today as Masons in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, we look to the Constitution and By-Laws; but to find the foundations and the historical background of our Masonic jurisprudence, we look to the Ancient Laws, Charges and Regulations. LANDMARKS OF MASONRY MORRIS LANDMARKS I. The laws of the Masonic Institution, being ancient and universal are unchangeable, and these laws are imperative upon all Masons. II. Ill. IV. The fundamental principles of Masonry are piety, morality, science, charity, selfdiscipline and secrecy: to which must be added equality among the workmen. The rule and limit of Masonic Law in the Moral Law, derived from the book of inspiration, called the Bible. The Civil Law, so far as it is in harmony with the Divine, is equally obligatory upon Masons. The Masonic Lodge and the Masonic Institution are interchangeable terms.

86 70 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS V. The Masonic qualifications have regard to the mental, moral and physical nature of man. VI. VII. VIII. IX. The rules for selecting material for the Masonic work are esoteric: but the manner of making Masonic, of dispensing charity, and exercising discipline are referable to the arcane of the Masonic system. The wages of Masonic work are the gratitude of the Craft and the approval of God. Masonic promotion, private and official, is by grades. The basis of official merit is personal merit alone. X. The head and ruler of the Lodge is the Master duly elected by the membership. XI. XII. XI II. The medium of communication between the head and body is to Wardens, duly elected by the membership. Obedience to the Master and Wardens, duly elected and installed, is imperative upon the membership. The Grand Master may have a Deputy. LOCKWOOD LANDMARKS I. Belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, in some revelation of His will, in the resurrection of the body, and in the immortality of the soul. II. Ill. IV. The obligations and modes of recognition, and the legend of the third degree. The inculcation of the moral virtues, of benevolence and in the doctrines of natural religion, by means of symbols derived from the Temple of King SOLOMON and its tradition, and from the usages and customs observed, and from the implements, and materials used in its construction. That Masons must obey the moral law and the government of the country in wh ich they live. V. That the Grand Master is the Head of the Craft. VI. VII. VIII. IX. That the Master is the Head of the Lodge. That the Grand Lodge is the supreme governing body within its territorial jurisdiction. That every Lodge has an inherent right to be represented in Grand Lodge by its first three officers or their proxies. That every Lodge has the power to make Masons and to administer its own private affairs.

87 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 71 LANDMARKS X. That every candidate must be a man, of lawful age, born of free parents, under no restraint of liberty, and hale ar.id sound as a man ought to be. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. That no candidate can be received except by unanimous ballot, after due notice of his application, and due inquiry as to his qualifications. That the ballot is invariably secret. That all Masters, as such, are peers. That all Lodges are peers. That all Grand Lodges are peers. That no person can be installed Master of a Lodge unless he has been a Past Warden, except by dispensation of the Grand Master. That the obligations, means of recognition, and the forms and ceremonies observed in conferring degrees are secret. That the Ancient Landmarks are the Supreme.Law, and cannot be changed or abrogated. SIMONS LANDMARKS I. A belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and in the immortality of the soul. II. Il l. IV. That the Moral Law, which inculcates, among other things, charity and probity, industry and sobriety, is the rule and guide of every Mason. Respect for, and obedience to, the civil law of the country, and the Masonic regulations of the jurisdiction where a Mason may reside. That new-made Masons must be free-born, of lawful age, and hale and sound at the time of making. V. The modes of recognition, are generally, the rites and ceremonies of three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. VI. VI I. VII I. That no appeal can be taken to the Lodge, from the decision of the Master, or the Warden occupying the chair in his absence. That no one can be the Master of a Warranted Lodge till he has been installed and served one year as Warden. That when a man becomes a Mason, he not only acquires membership in the particular Lodge that admits him, but in a general sense, he becomes one of the whole Masonic family; and hence he has a right to visit, Masonically, every regular Lodge, except when such visit is likely to disturb the harmony or interrupt the working of the Lodge he proposes to visit.

88 72 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS IX. The prerogative of the Grand Master to preside over every assembly of the Craft, within his jurisdiction, to make Masons at.sight in a regular Lodge, and to grant dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. X. That no one can be made a Mason, save in regular Lodge, duly convened, after petition, and acceptance by unanimous ballot, except when made at sight by the Grand Master. XI. XI I. XIII. XIV. XV. That the ballot for candidates is strictly and inviolably secret. That a Lodge cannot try its Master. That every Mason is amendable to the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which he resides even though he is a member of a particular Lodge in some other jurisdiction. The right of the Craft at large to be represented in Grand Lodge, and to instruct their representatives. The general aim and form of the Society as handed down to us by the fathers, to be by us preserved inviolate, and transmitted to our successor forever. POUND LANDMARKS I. Belief in God. 11. Belief in the persistence of personality. Ill. IV. A "book of the law" as an indispensable part of the furniture of every Lodge. The Legend of the third degree. V. Secrecy. VI. VII. The symbolism of the operative art. That a Mason must be a man, free born, and of age. ANCIENT LAWS, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS THE FIFTEEN ARTICLES Based upon the Ancient Writings, as they were confinned to Alban us, in the year 290, by the Emperor Carausius 1. The Master must be steadfast, trusty and true; provide victuals for his men, and pay their wages punctually. 2. Every Master shall attend the Grand Lodge when duly summoned, unless he have a good and reasonable excuse. 3. No Master shall take an Apprentice for less than seven years.

89 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 73 LANDMARKS 4. The son of a bondsman shall not be admitted as an Apprentice, lest, when he is introduced into the Lodge, any of the brethren should be offended: 5. A candidate must be without blemish, and have the full and proper use of his limbs, for a maimed man can do the Craft no good. 6. The Master shall take especial care, in the admission of an Apprentice, that he do his Lord no prejudice. 7. He shall harbor no thief, or thiefs retainer, lest the Craft should come to shame. 8. If he unknowingly employ an imperfect man, he shall discharge him from the work when his inability is discovered. 9. No Master shall undertake a work that he is not able to finish to his Lord's profit and the credit of his Lodge. 10. A brother shall not supplant his Fellow in the work, unless he be incapable of doing it himself; for then he may lawfully finish it, that pleasure and profit may be the mutual result. 11. A Mason shall not be obliged to work after the sun has set in the west. 12. Nor shall he decry the work of a brother or Fellow, but shall deal honestly and truly by him under a penalty of not less than ten pounds. 13. The Master shall instruct his Apprentice faithfully, to make him a perfect workman. 14. He shall teach him the secrets of his trade. 15. And shall guard him against the commission of perjury, and all other offences by which the Craft may be brought to shame. THE FIFTEEN ARTICLES Laws for the government of the Craft, said to have been made at the meeting in York, in the year Every Mason shall cultivate brotherly love, and the love of GOD, and frequent Holy Church. 2. The workman shall labor diligently on workdays, that he may deserve his holidays. 3. Every Apprentice shall keep his Master's counsel and not betray the secrets of his Lodge. 4. No man shall be false to the Craft, or entertain a prejudice against his Masters or Fellows. 5. Every workman shall receive his wages meekly, and without scruple; and should the Master think proper to dismiss him from the work, he shall have due notice of the same before H. XI I. 6. If any dispute arise among the brethren, it shall be settled on a holiday, that the work be not neglected, and GOD'S Law fulfilled. 7. No Mason shall debauch, or have carnal knowledge of the wife, daughter, or concubine of his Master or Fellows. 8. He shall be true to his Master, and a just mediator in all disputes and quarrels. 9. The Steward shall provide good cheer against the hour of refreshment, and each Fellow shall punctually defray his share of the reckoning, the Steward rendering a true and correct account. 10. If a Mason live amiss, or slander his brother, so as to bring the Craft to shame, he shall have no further maintenance among the brethren, but shall be summoned to the next Grand Lodge; and if he refuse to appear, he shall be expelled. 11. If a brother see his Fellow hewing a stone, and likely to spoil it by unskilled workmanship he shall teach him to amend it, with fair words and brotherly speeches.

90 74 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS 12. The General Assembly, or Grand Lodge, shall consist of Masters and Fellows, Lords, Knights, and Squires, Mayor and Sheriff, to make new laws, and to confirm old ones when necessary. 13. Every brother shall swear fealty and if he violate his oath, he shall not be succored or assisted by any of the Fraternity, 14. He shall make oath to keep secrets, to be steadfast and true to all ordinances of the Grand Lodge, to the King and Holy Church, and to all the several Points herein specified. 15. And if any brother break his oath, he shall be committed to prison, and forfeit his goods and chattels to the King. FUNDAMENTAL LAW Accepted by the Fraternity of Masons, convened in General Assembly at York, in the year 926 ARTICLE I Your first duty is that you reverence God with sincerity, and submit to the laws of the Noachides, because these are the Divine Laws to which all.the world should submit. For this reason you should also avoid following false doctrine and offending against GOD. ARTICLE II You should be faithful to your King, without treason, and obedient to constituted authority, without deception, wherever you find yourself, be the end that high treason should be unknown to you; but if you should be apprized of it, you must immediately inform the King. ARTICLE Ill You should be serviceable to all men. And a faithful friend to the extent of your ability, without disquieting yourself as to what religion or opinion they shall hold or belong to. ARTICLE IV You should be above all, faithful among yourselves, instructing each other, and aiding each other, not calumniating one another, but doing to each other as you would have done to yourself; so that, according as a brother shall have failed in his engagement with his Fellow, you ought to help him to repair his fault, in order that he may reform. ARTICLE V You should assist assiduously at the discussions and labors of your brethren in the Lodge, and keep the secret of the signs from all who are not brethren. ARTICLE VI Each should guard himself against infidelity, seeing that without fidelity and probity the fraternity cannot exist, and a good reputation is a valuable property. Also constantly hold to the interests of the Master whom you may serve, and honestly finish your labor.

91 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 75 LANDMARKS ARTICLE VII You should always pay honorably that which you owe, and, in general, do nothing that will injure the good reputation of the Fraternity. ARTICLE VII Furthermore, no Master ought to undertake a work, which he may be unable to perform, for, by doing so, he puts his Fellows to shame. Masters, however, ought to demand that a sufficient salary be paid them, so that they can live and pay their fellow workmen. ARTICLE IX Furthermore, no Master ought to supplant another, but leave him to finish the work that he has found to do, at least to the extent of his ability. ARTICLEX Furthermore, no Master ought to accept an Apprentice for less than seven years, and not.until the expiration of that.time ought he,to be.made.a Mason;:after.the advice and.consent of his Fellows.. ARTICLE XI. Furthermore, no Fellow-Craftsman ought'to blame :another:indemnityfor:-a dmitting any.person as. a Mason if he be not free-born, of:: good reputation;.:of.:good,.capacity/ and.sound of limbs. ARTICLE XII ', Furthermore, 'no Master or.-f.ellow~craftsman -:should-a ccept :it he: does not know better. than him whom he may reprimand. ARTICLE XIII Furthermore, each Master, when he is reprimanded by the Architect (chief of the Lodge), or each Fellow-Craftsman, when he is reprimanded by the Master, should listen respectfully, correct his work, and conform to instructions. ARTICLE XIV Furthermore, all Masons should be obedient to their Chiefs and execute with good will that which may be ordered. ARTICLE XV Furthermore, all Masons should receive their Fellows coming from abroad, and who will give the signs; but they ought to be careful, and as they have been taught. They also ought to come to the relief of brethren who may need assistance, as soon as they shall learn, in manner as they have been taught, that such assistance is necessary, and the distance be within half a league. ARTICLE XVI Rev.2006

92 76 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS Furthermore, no Master or Fellow-Craftsman shall admit into a h.odge another.who has not been received a Mason to learn the art of dressing stones or allow him to dress; neither shall he show him how to use a square or compass. These are the duties which he well and truly ought to observe. Those which shall yet be found good and useful in the future ought always to be written and published by the Chief of the Lodges for all the brothers to learn to same, and to be sworn to their performance. ADDITIONAL ORDINANCE That a General Assembly shall be held every year, with the Grand Master at its head, to enforce these Regulations, and to make new laws, when it is expedient to do so, at which all the brethren are competent to be present; and they must renew their Obligation to keep these statutes and constitutions, Which have been ordained by King Athelstan, and adopted by the General Assembly -at York. And this Assembly further directs that, in all ages to come, the existing General Assembly shall petition the reigning monarch to confer his sanction on their proceedings. CONSTITUTION OF EDWARD Ill Between the years of 1327:and 1377.the Grand Master.with his Wardens, at the.head.of.the.. Grand.Lodge : ordained the following'constitution:.. 1. That for the future, at-the making or admission.of a brother, the Constitution and the Charges shall be read. 2. That Master:Masons; or Masters of-the Work;-.shall be examined whether they be able of cunning to serve their respective Lords, as well the highest as the lowest,.to the honor and worship of the aforesaid art, and to the profit of travel. 3. That when the Master and Wardens meet in a Lodge, if need be, the Sheriff of the county, or the Mayor of the city, or the Alderman of the town in which the Congregation is held, should be made Fellow and societal to the Master, in help against the rebels, and for up bearing the rights of the realm. Rev.2006

93 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 77 LANDMARKS 4. That Entered Prentices at their making were charged not to be thieves, or thieves maintainers; that they should travel honestly for their pay, and love their Fellows as themselves, and be true to the King of England, and to the realm, and to the Lodge. 5. That at such Congregation it shall be enquired, whether any Master or Fellow has broken any of the articles agreed to. And if the offender, being duly cited to appear, prove rebel, and will not attend, then the Lodge shall determine against him that he shall forswear (or renounce) his Masonry, and shall no more use this craft; the which, if he presume for to do, the Sheriff of the county shall prison him, and take all his goods into the King's hands, till his grace be granted him an issue; for this cause principally have these Congregations been ordained, that as well the lowest as the highest should be well and truly served in the art aforesaid, throughout all the Kingdom of England. REGULATIONS OF 1663 Adopted at a General Assembly and East held on Saint John the Evangelist's Day, That no person, of what degree soever, be made or accepted a Freemason, unless in a regular Lodge, whereof one to be a Master or a Warden, in that limit or division where such Lodge is kept, and another to be a Craftsman in the trade of Freemasonry. 2. That no person shall hereafter be accepted a.freemason:but such as are of able body, honest parentage, good reputation,.. and an observer of the laws of the land. 3. That no person hereafter who shall be accepted a Freemason, shall be admitted into any Lodge or Assembly, until he has brought a certificate of the time and place of his acceptance from the Lodge that accepted him, unto the Master of that limit or division where such Lodge is kept; and the saidmaster shall enroll the same in a roll of parchment, to be kept for that purpose, and shall give an account of all such acceptations at every General Assembly. 4. That every person who is now a Freemason, shall bring to the Master a note of the time of his acceptance, to the end that the same may be enrolled in such priority of place as the brother deserves; and that the whole company and Fellows may the better know each other. 5. That for the future the said Fraternity of Freemasons shall be regulated and governed by one Grand Master, and as many Wardens as the said Society shall think fit to appoint at every annual General Assembly. 6. That no person shall be accepted, unless he be twenty-one years old or more. CHARGES OF 1686 Extracted from the Antiquity Manuscript in possession of the Lodge of Antiquity, at London 1. That ye shall be true men to GOD and the Holy Church, and to use no error or heresy by your understanding, and by wise men's teaching. 2. That ye shall be true liegemen to the King of England, without treason or any falsehood, and that ye know no reason but ye shall give knowledge thereof to the

94 78 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS King or to his Counsel; also, ye shall be true one to another, that is to say, every Mason of the Craft that is Mason allowed, ye shall do to him as ye would have done unto yourself. 3. And ye shall keep truly all the counsel that ought to be kept in the way of Mason hood, and all the counsel of the Lodge or of the Chamber. Also, that ye shall be no th ief nor thieves to your knowledge free; and ye shall be true to the King, Lord and Master that ye serve, and truly to see and work for his advantage. 4. Ye shall call all Masons your Fellows, or your brethren, and no other names. 5. Ye shall not take your Fellow's wife in villainy, nor deflower his daughter or servant, nor put him to disworship. 6. Ye shall truly pay for meat or drink, wheresoever ye go to table or board. Also, ye shall do no villainy there, whereby the Craft or Science may be slandered. THE APPRENTICE CHARGE Extracted from the York Manuscript, No. 4 written about the year That he shall be true to GOD and the Holy Church, the prince, his Mr. and dame whom he shall serve. 2. And that he shall not steal nor peke away his Mr. or dames goods, nor absent himselfe from their service, nor goe from them about his own pleasure by day or by night without their Licence. 3. And that he shall not commit adultery orfornication in his Master's house with his wife, daughter, or servant, or any other. 4. And that he shall keep councell in all things spoken in Lodge or Chamber by any Masons, Fellows, or Freemasons. 5. And that he shall not hold any disobedient argument against any Freemason, nor discharge any secret whereby any difference may arise amongst any Masons, or Fellowes, or Apprentices, but Reverently to behave himselfe to all Freemasons being sworn brethren to his Mr. 6. And not use any ca rding, diceing, or any other unlawful games. 7. Nor haunt Taverns or alehouses there to waste any mans goods, without Licence of his said Mr. or some other freemason. 8. And that he shall not commit adultery in any mans house where he shall worke or be tabled. 9. And that he shall not purloyn nor steal the food of any p'son, nor wil lingly suffer harme or shame or consent thereto, during his said apprentisshyp either to his Mr. or dame, or any other freemason. But to withstand the same to the utmost of his power, and thereof to informe his said Mr. or some other freemason, with all convenient speed that may bee. GENERAL CHARGES Extracted from the Antiquity Manuscript in possession of the Lodge of Antiquity, at London. 1. That no Mason take on him no lord's work, nor any other man's unless he know Rev.2006

95 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 79 LANDMARKS himself well able to perform the work, so that the Craft may have no slander. 2. Also, that no Master take work but that he take reasonable pay-for it; so that the lord may be truly served, and the Master to live honestly, and to pay his Fellows truly. And that no Master or Fellow supplant others of their work, that is to say, that if he hath taken a work, or else stand Master of any work, that he shall not put him out, unless he be unable of cunning to make an end of his work. And so Master nor Fellow shall take no Apprentice for less than seven years. And that the Apprentice be free born and of limbs whole as a man ought to be, and no bastard. And that no Master of Fellow take no allowance to be made Mason without the assent of his Fellows, at the least six or seven. 3. That he be made be able in all degrees; that is free born, of a good kindred, true and no bondsman, and that he have his right limbs as a man ought to have. 4. That a Master take no Apprentice without he have occupation to occupy two or three Fellows at the least. 5. That no Master or Fellow put away any lord's work to task that ought to be journeywork. 6. That every Master give pay to his Fellows and servants as they may deserve, so that he be not defamed with false working. And that none slander another behind his back to make him lose his good name. 7. That no Fellow in the house or abroad, answer another ungodly or reprovably without a cause. 8. That every Master Mason do reverence to his elder; and that a Mason be no common player at the cards, dice or hazard; or at any other unlawful plays, through which the science and craft may be dishonored and slandered. 9. That no Fellow go into town.by night, except he have a Fellow with him, who may bear him record that he was in an honest place. 10. That every Master and Fellow shall come to the assembly; if it be within fifty miles of him, if he have any warning. And if he have trespassed against the craft, to abide the award of Masters and Fellows. 11. That every Master and Fellow that hath trespassed against the craft, shall stand to the correction of other Masons and Fellows to make him accord, and if they cannot accord, to go to the common law. 12. That a Master or Fellow make not a mould stone, square nor rule, to no lowen, nor let no lowen work within their Lodge nor without, to mould stone. 13. That every Mason receive and cherish strange Fellows, when they come over the country, and set them on work, if they will work, as the manner is; that is to say, if the Mason have any mould stone in his place he shall give him a mould stone, and set him on work; and if he have none, the Mason shall refresh him with money unto the next Lodge. 14. That every Mason shall truly serve his Master for his pay. 15. That every Master shall truly make an end of his work, task or journey, whitherso it be. REGULATION OF 1703 Adopted by the Lodge held at the Goose and Gridiron during the latter part of the Grand Mastership of Sir Christopher Wren That the privileges of Masonry shall no longer be confined to Operative Masons, but be free to men of all professions, provided they are regularly approved and initiated into the Fraternity.

96 80 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS REGULATION OF 1717 Adopted by the Four Lodges in London on Saint John the Baptist's day. That the privilege of assembling as Masons which has been hitherto unlimited, shall be vested in certain Lodges or Assemblies of Masons, convened in certain places, and that every Lodge hereafter convened, except for four old Lodges at this time existing, shall be legally authorized to act by a warrant from the Grand Lodge in communication; and that without such warrant, no Lodge shall be hereafter deemed regular or constitutional. REGULATIONS OF 1721 Compiled by R:.W:. George Payne is 1720, when he was Grand Master, and approved by the Grand Lodge of England on Saint John the Baptist's day. I. The Grand Master, or his Deputy hath authority and right not only to be present in any true Lodge, but also to preside wherever he is, with the Master of the Lodge on his left hand, and to order his Grand Wardens to attend him, who are not to act in any particular Lodges as Wardens but in his presence and at his command; because there the Grand Master may command the Wardens.of that Lodge, or any other brethren he pleaseth, to attend and act as his Warden's pro tempe. II. Ill. IV. The Master of a particular :Lodge.has- the.right.and :authority of congregating the members of his Lodge into a Chapter at pleasure, upon any emergency or occurrence, as well as to appoint the time and place of their usual forming; and in case of sickness, death, or necessary absence of.the Master, the Senior Warden shall act as Master pro tempore, if no Brother is present who has been Master of that Lodge before; for in that case the absent Master's authority reverts to the last Master then present; though he cannot act until the said Senior Warden has once congregated the Lodge, or in his absence, the Junior Warden. The Master of each particular Lodge, or one of the Wardens, or some other brother by his order, shall keep a book containing their By-Laws, the names of their members, with a list of all the Lodges in town, and the usual times and places of their forming, and all their transactions that are proper to be written. No Lodge shall make more than five new brethren at one time, nor any man under the age of twenty-five, who must also be his own master; unless by a dispensation from the Grand Master or his Deputy. V. No man can be made or admitted a member of a particular Lodge without previous notice one month before given to the said Lodge, in order to make due inquiry into the reputation and capacity of the candidate unless by the dispensation aforesaid. VI. But no man can be entered a brother in any particular Lodge, or admitted to be a member thereof, without the unanimous consent of all the members of that Lodge then present when the candidate is proposed and their consent is formally asked by the Master; and they are to signify their consent or dissent in their own prudent way,

97 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 81 LANDMARKS either virtually or in form, but with unanimity; nor is this inherent privilege subject to a dispensation, because the members of a particular Lodge are the best judges of it; and if a fractious member should be imposed on them, it might spoil their harmony or hinder their freedom, or even break or disperse the Lodge; which ought to be avoided by all good and true Brethren. VII. VIII. IX. Every new brother at his making is decently to clothe the Lodge, that is, all the Brethren present, and to deposit something for the relief of indigent and decayed Brethren; as the candidate shall think fit to bestow, over and above the small allowance stated by the By-Laws of that particular Lodge; which charity shall be lodged with the Master or Wardens, or the Cashier, if the members think fit to choose one, And the candidate shall also solemnly promise to submit to the Constitution, the Charges and Regulations, and to such other good usages as shall be intimated to him in time and place convenient. No set or number of brethren shall withdraw or separate themselves from the Lodge in which they were made brethren, or were afterwards admitted members, unless the Lodges become too numerous; nor even then, without a dispensation from the Grand Master or his Deputy; and when they are thus separated, they must either immediately join themselves to such other Lodge as they shall like best, with the unanimous consent of that other Lodge to which.they go (as above regulated), or else they must obtain the Grand Master's Warrant to join in forming a new Lodge. If any set of number of Masons shall take upon themselves to form a Lodge without the Grand Master's Warrant, the regular Lodges are not to countenance them, nor own them as fair-brethren :and duly formed, nor approve of their acts and deeds; but must treat them as rebels; until -they humblethemselves as the Grand Master shall in his prudence direct, and until he approve of them by his Warrant which must be signified to the other Lodges, as the custom is when a new Lodge is to be registered in the List of Lodges. But if any brother so far misbehaves himself as to render his Lodge uneasy, he shall be twice duly admonished by the Master or Wardens in a formed Lodge; and if he will not refrain his imprudence, and obediently submit to the advice of the Brethren, and reform what gives them offense, he shall be dealt with according to the By-Laws of that particular Lodge, or else in such a manner as the quarterly communication shall in their great prudence think fit; for which a new regulation may be afterwards made. X. The majority of every particular Lodge, when congregated, shall have the privilege of giving instructions to their Master and Wardens before the assembling of the Grand Chapter, or Lodge. at the three quarterly communications hereafter mentioned, and of the annual Grand Lodge too; because their Masters and Wardens are their representatives and are supposed to speak their mind. XI. XI I. All particular Lodges are to obsene the same usages as much as possible; in order to which, and for cultivating a good understanding among Freemasons, some members out of every Lodge shall be deputed to visit the other Lodges as often as shall be thought convenient. The Grand Lodge consists of, and is formed by the Masters and Wardens of all the regular Lodges upon record, with the Grand Master at their head, and his Deputy on

98 82 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS his left hand, and the Grand Wardens in their proper places and must have a quarterly communication about.michaelmas,.christmas and Ladyday, in some convenient place, as the Grand Master shall appoint where no Brother shall be present who is not at that time a member thereof without a dispensation; and while he stays he shall not be allowed to vote, nor even give his opinion, without leave of the Grand Lodge asked and given, or unless it be duly asked by the said Lodge. All matters are to be determined in the Grand Lodge by a majority of votes, each member having one vote, and the Grand Master having two votes, unless the said Lodge leave any particular thing to the determination of the Grand Master for the sake of expedition. XIII. At the said quarterly communication, all matters that concern the fraternity in general, or particular Lodges, or single Brethren, are quietly, sedately and maturely to be discoursed of and transacted; Apprentices must be admitted Masters and Fellow Craft only here, unless by dispensation. Here also all differences that cannot be made up and accommodated privately, nor by a particular Lodge, are to be seriously considered and decided; and if any brother thinks himself aggrieved by the decision of this Board, he may appeal in writing with the Grand Master, or his Deputy, or the Grand Wardens. Here also the Master, or the Wardens of each particular Lodge shall bring and produce a list of such members as have been made or even admitted in their particular Lodge since the last communication of the Grand Lodge; and there shall be a book kept by the Grand Master, or his Deputy, or rather by some Brother whom the Grand Lodge shall appoint for Secretary, wherein shall be recorded all the Lodges with their usual times ' and places of forming, and the names of all the members of each Lodge, and.all the.affairs of the :Grand Lodge that are proper to be written. They shall also consider of the most prudent and effectual methods of collecting and disposing of what money shall be given to, or lodged with them in charity, toward the relief only of any true brother fallen.into poverty or decay, but of none else; but every particular Lodge shall dispose of their own charity for poor Brethren according to their own By-Laws, until it be agreed by all of the Lodges (in a new regulation), to carry in the charity collected by them to the Grand Lodge at the quarterly or annual communication, in order to make a common stock of it, for the more handsome relief of poor Brethren. They shall also appoint a Treasurer, a brother of good worldly substance, who shall be a member of the Grand Lodge by virtue of his office, and shall be always present, and have power to move to the Grand Lodge anything especially what concerns his office. To him shall be committed all money raised for charity, or for any other use of the Grand Lodge, which he shall write down in a book, with the respective ends and uses for which the several sums are intended, and shall expend and disburse the same by such certain order signed, as the Grand Lodge shall afterward agree to in a new regulation, but he shall not vote in choosing a Grand Master or Wardens, though in every other transaction. As in like manner the Secretary shall be a member of the Grand Lodge by virtue of his office, and vote in everything except in choosing a Grand Master or Wardens. The Treasurer and Secretary shall have each a clerk, who must be a brother and Fellow Craft, but never must be a member of the Grand Lodge, nor speak without being allowed or desired, The Grand Master, or his Deputy, shall always command

99 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. 83 LANDMARKS the Treasurer and Secretary, with their clerks and books in order to see how matters go on, and to know what is expedient to be done upon any emergent, occasion. Another brother (who must be a Fellow Craft) should be appointed to look after the door of the Grand Lodge, but shall be no member of it, But these offices may be further explained by a new regulation, when the necessity and expediency of them may more appear than at present to the Fraternity. XIV. XV..XVI. If at any Grand Lodge, stated or occasional, quarterly or annual, the Grand Master and his Deputy should be both absent then the present Master of the Lodge that has been the longest a Freemason shall take the chair and preside as Grand Master pro tempe, and shall be vested with all his power and honor for the time; provided there is no brother present that has been Grand Master formerly, or Deputy Grand Master; for the last Grand Master present, or else the last Deputy present, should always of right take place in the absence of the present Grand Master and his Deputy. In the Grand Lodge none can act as Wardens but the Grand Wardens themselves, if present; and if absent, the Grand Master or the person who presides in his place, shall order private Wardens to act as Grand Wardens pro tempe, whose places are to be supplied by two Fellow Craft of the same Lodge, called forth to act, Or sent thither by the particular Master thereof; or if by him omitted then they shall be called by the Grand Master; that so the Grand Lodge may be always complete. The Grand Wardens or any others; are first to advise with the Deputy.about the affairs of the Lodge or of the.brethren, and not.to apply to-the Grand Master without the knowledge of the Deputy,.. unless he refuse his concurrence in any certain necessary affair; in which case or in case of any difference between the Deputy and the Grand Wardens, or.other brethren, both parties are to go by concert to the Grand Master, who can easily decide the controversy and make up the difference by virtue of his great authority. The Grand Master should receive no intimation of business concerning Masonry but from his Deputy first, except in such certain cases as his Worship can well judge of; for if the application to the Grand Master be irregular, he can easily order the Grand Wardens, or any other Brethren thus applying to wait upon his Deputy, who is to prepare the business speedly, and to lay it orderly before his Worship. XVI I. XVIII. No Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary or whoever acts for them or in their stead pro tempe; can at the same time be the Master or Warden of a particular Lodge; but as soon as any of them has honorably discharged his Grand Office, he returns to that post or station in his particular Lodge from which he was called to officiate above. If the Deputy Grand Master be sick, or necessarily absent, the Grand Master may choose any Fellow Craft he please to be his Deputy pro tempe; but he that is chosen Deputy at the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Wardens too, cannot be discharged without the cause fairly appear to the majority of the Grand Lodge; and the Grand Master, if he is uneasy, may call a Grand Lodge on purpose to lay the cause before them, and to have their advice and concurrence; in which case the majority of the Grand Lodge, if they cannot reconcile the Master and his Deputy or Wardens, are to concur in allowing the Master to discourage his said Deputy or his

100 84 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS said Wardens, and to choose another Deputy immediately; and the said Grand Lodge shall choose other Wardens in that case,. that harmony and peace may be preserved. XIX. XX. XXL XXll. XXlll. If the Grand Master should abuse his power and render himself unworthy of the obedience and subjection of the Lodges, he shall be treated is a way and manner to be agreed upon in a new regulation; because hitherto the ancient Fraternity have had no occasion for it, their former Grand Masters having all behaved themselves worthy of that honorable office. The Grand Master, with his Deputy and Wardens, shall (at least once) go round and visit all the Lodges about town during his mastership. If the Grand Master die during his mastership, or by sickness, or by being beyond sea, or any other way should be rendered incapable of discharging his office the Deputy, or in his absence the Senior Grand Warden or in his absence the Junior, or in his absence any three present Masters of Lodges shall join to congregate the Grand Lodge immediately, to advise together upon that emergency, and to send two of their numbers to invite the last Grand Master to resume his office, which now in course reverts to him, or if he refuse, then the next last, and so.backward. But if no former Grand Master can be found then the Deputy shall act as principal until another is chosen; or if there be no Deputy, then the oldest Master. The brethren of all the Lodges in and.about London and Westminster shall meet at an annual communication and :feast, :;in: some '.Convenient place, on Saint John Baptist's Day or else on Saint John Evangelist's:Day; as the Grand Lodge shall think fit by a new regulation, having of late years met on Saint John Baptist's Day; Provided, The majority of the Masters and Wardens, with the Grand Master, his Deputy and Wardens agree at the quarterly communications; three months before that there shall be a feast and general communication of all the brethren; for if either the Grand Master, or the majority of the particular Masters are against it, it must be dropped for that time. But whether there shall be a feast for all the brethren or not, yet the Grand.Lodge must meet in some convenient place annually on saint John's Day, or if it be Sunday, then on the next day, in order to choose every year a new Grand Master, Deputy and Wardens. If it be thought expedient, and the Grand Master with the majority of the Masters and Wardens, agree to hold a grand feast, according to the ancient laudable custom of Masons, then the Grand Warden shall have the care of preparing the tickets, sealed with the Grand Master's seal, of disposing of proper and convenient place to feast in, and of every other thing that concerns the entertainment. But that the work may not be too burdensome to the two Grand Wardens, and that all matters may be expeditiously and safely managed, the Grand Master, or his Deputy shall have power to nominate and appoint a certain number of Stewards as his Worship shall think fit, to act in concert with the two Grand Wardens; all things relating to the feast being decided amongst them by a majority of voices, except the Grand Master or his Deputy interpose by a particular direction or appointment. XXIV. The Wardens and Stewards shall, in due time, wait upon the Grand Master, or his Deputy for directions and orders about the premises; but if his Worship and his

101 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 85 LANDMARKS Deputy are sick or necessarily absent, they shall call together the Master and Wardens of Lodges to meet.on:purpose for their advice and orders-;-or,else they may take the matter wholly upon themselves, and do the best they can. If the Grand Master pleases he may in due time summon all the Masters and Wardens of Lodges to consult with them about ordering the grand feast, and about any emergency or accidental thing relating thereunto, that may require advice, or else to take it upon himself altogether. xxv.,xxvi. :.:., ' :XXVll. ;. The Masters of Lodges shall each appoint one experienced and discreet Fellow Craft of his Lodge, to compose a committee consisting of one from every Lodge, who shall meet to receive, in a convenient apartment, every person that brings a ticket and shall have power to discourse him, if they think fit, in order to admit him or debar him as they shall see cause; Provided, They send no man away before they have aquatinted all the brethren within doors with the reasons thereof to avoid mistakes;.. that.. so.no,true.brother may be :debarred nor false brother or mere pretender admitted. This committee must meet very early on Saint John's Day at the place, even before any persons come with tickets. The.Grand Master.. shall appoint two :or.more.trusty:brethren:to be.porters or doorkeepers; who.. are.also to be early _at.the place; for some good reasons, and who are to be at the command :ofthe committee. The Grand Wardens; or.the :Stewards ; shall :appoint before :hand isuch a number of brethren : to serve~auable as they::think,fit -.and propenfor.:that:.work; and they may advise with the Masters ~and '.:Wardens 'Oft.:odges aboutthe most proper persons; if they please, or may take-in-such by theinecommendation;jor none are to serve that day but Free :and.accepted :.Masons :that the communication may be free and harmonious. ':_ XXVlll XXIX All the members of the Grand Lodge must be at the place long before the dinner, with the Grand Master, of his Deputy at their head, who shall retire and form themselves.. And this.is done in order: To receive any appeals duly lodged as above regulated, that the appellant may be heard, and the affair may be amicably decided before the dinner, if possible; but if it cannot, it must be delayed till after the new Grand Master is elected; and if it cannot be decided after dinner, it may be relayed, and referred to a particular committee, that shall quietly adjust it and make report to the next quarterly communication, that brotherly love may be preserved. To prevent any difference or disgust which may be feared to arise that day, that no interruption may be given to the harmony and pleasure of the grand feast. To consult about whatever concerns the decency and decorum of the Grand Assembly, and to prevent all indecency and ill manners, the assembly being promiscuous. To receive and consider of any good motion, or any momentous and important affair, that shall be brought from the particular Lodges by their representatives, the several Masters and Wardens. After these things are discussed, the Grand Master and his Deputy, the Grand Wardens, or the Stewards, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Clerks, and every other person shall withdraw and leave the Masters and Wardens of the particular Lodges Rev.2006

102 86 GRAND,LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS XXXI. xxx. XXXll.,,.. XXXlll. XXXIV. XXXV. alone in order to consult amicably about electing a new Grand Master, or continuing the present; if they have not done iuhe day.before;, and if they,are,unanimous for continuing the present Grand Master, his Worship shall be called in, and humbly desired to do the Fraternity the honor of ruling them for the year ensuing, and after dinner it will be known whether he accepts of it or not; for it should not be discovered but by the election itself. When the Masters and Wardens, and all the brethren, may converse promiscuously, or as they please to sort together, until the dinner is coming in, when every brother takes his seat at table. Some time after dinner the Grand Lodge is formed, not in retirement, but in the presence of all the brethren who yet are not members of it, and must not therefore speak until they are desired and allowed.. If the Grand Lodge of last year has consented with the Master and Wardens in private, before dinner to continue for the ensuing year, then one of the Grand Lodge, deputed for that purpose, shall represent to all the brethren his Warship's good government, etc. and, tuning to him shall, in the name of.the Grand Lodge, humbly request. him to do the.fraternity the great.honor (if nobly born, if.not), the great kindness of continuing to be t heir-grand Master for the year ensuing. And his Worship declaring his consent :by a. bow or.speech, as he pleased, the said deputed member of the Grand Lodge shall proclaim him.grand Master;: and all members of the Lodge shall salute. 1him in due;form; and all the.brethren shall for a.few minutes have leave t o.declare ;theirsatisfaction, 1 pleasure and congratulation. But if either the Master and.wardens have not in private ~ this day before dinner, nor the day before desired the last.grand Master. to continuecin.the Mastership another year, or if he when ~ desired has " no t'.consent~d.then the last.grand Master shall nominate his successor for.the year.ensuing who if. unanimously approved by the Grand Lodge, and if there present, shall be proclaimed, saluted and congratulated the new Grand Master as above hinted, and immediately installed by the last Grand Master according to usage. But if nomination is not unanimously approved, the new Grand Master shall be chosen immediately by ballot, every Master and Warden writing his man's name, and the last Grand Master writing his man's name too, and the man whose name the last Grand Master shall first take out, casually or by chance, shall be Grand Master for the year ensuing, and if present, he shall be proclaimed, saluted and congratulated, as above hinted, and forthwith installed by the last Grand Master, according to usage. The last Grand Master thus continued or the new Grand Master thus installed, shall next nominate and appoint his Deputy Grand Master, either the last or the new one, who shall be also declared, saluted and congratulated, as above hinted. The Grand Master shall also nominate the new Grand Wardens and if unanimously approved by the Grand Lodge, shall be declared, saluted and congratulated, as above hinted, but if not, they shall be chosen by ballot in the same way as the Grand Master; and the Wardens of private Lodges are also to be chosen by ballot in each Lodge, if the members thereof do not agree to their Master's nomination.

103 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 87 LANDMARKS XXXVI. But if the brother, whom the present Grand Master shall nominate for his successor, or whom the majority of the Grand Lodge shall happen -to choose by ballot, is by sickness or other necessary occasion absent from the grand feast, he cannot be proclaimed the new Grand Master, unless the old Grand Master, or some of the Masters and Wardens of the Grand Lodge can vouch upon the honor of a Brother, that the said person so nominated if chosen will readily accept of the said office; in which case the old Grand Master shall act as proxy, and shall nominate the Deputy and Wardens in his name, and in his name also receive the usual honors, homage and congratulation. XXXVll. XXXVlll. XXXIX. The Grand Master shall allow any brother, Fellow Craft or Apprentice to speak, directing his discourse of his Worship; or to make any motion for the good of the Fraternity, which shall be either immediately considered and finished, or else referred to the consideration of the Grand Lodge at their next communication, stated or occasional, when that is over. The Grand Master, or his Deputy, or some brother appointed by him, shall harangue all the brethren, and give them good advice; and lastly, after some other transactions that cannot be written in any language, the Brethren may go away or stay longer, as they please. Every annual Grand Lodge has an inherent power and authority to make new Regulations, or to alter these, for the real benefit of his ancient Fraternity; Provided always, that the old Landmarks be carefully preserved, and that such alterations and new Regulations be proposed and agreed to at the third quarterly communication preceding the annual grand feast; and that they be offered also to the perusal of all the brethren before dinner, in writing, even of the youngest Apprentice, the approbation and consent of the majority of all the brethren present being absolutely necessary to make the same binding and obligatory; which must after dinner, and after the new Grand Master is installed, be solemnly desired; as it was desired and obtained for these Regulations, when proposed by the Grand Lodge, to about 150 brethren on Saint John Baptist's Day, CHARGES OF A FREEMASON Extracted from the ancient records of Lodges beyond sea, and of those in England, Scotland and Ireland for the use of the Lodges in London I. Concerning God and Religion A Mason is obliged by his tenure, to obey the moral law; and if he rightly understands the art, he will never be a stupid atheist nor an irreligious libertine. But though in ancient times Masons were charged in every country to be the religion of that country or nation, whatever it was, it is now thought more expedient only to oblige them to that religion in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves; that is to be good men and true, or men of honor and honesty, by whatever denominations or persuasions they may be distinguished; whereby Masonry becomes the center of the union, and the means of conciliating true friendship among persons that must have remained at a perpetual distance.

104 88 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS II. Of the Civil Magistrate, Supreme and Subordinate A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers wherever he resides or works, and is never to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates; for as Masonry hath always been injured by war, bloodshed and confusion, so ancient kings and princes have been much disposed to encourage the craftsmen because of the peaceableness and loyalty, whereby they practically answered the cavils of their adversaries, and promoted the honor of the Fraternity, who ever flourish in times of peace. So that if a Brother should be a rebel against the state, he is not to be countenanced in his rebellion, however he may be pitied as an unhappy man; and if convicted of no other crime, though the loyal brotherhood must and ought to disown his rebellion, and give no umbrage or ground of political jealousy to the government for the time being, they cannot expel him from the Lodge and his relation to it remains indefeasible. Ill. Of Lodges A Lodge is a place where Masons assemble and work; hence that assembly, or duly organized society of Masons, is called a Lodge and every brother ought to belong to one, and to be subject to its By-Laws and the General Regulations. It is either particular or general, and will be best understood by attending it, and by the regulations of the General or Grand Lodge hereunto annexed. In ancient times no Master or Fellow could be absent from it especially when warned to appear at it without incurring a severe censure, until it appeared to the Master and Wardens that pure necessity hindered him. IV. Of Masters, Wardens, Fellows and Apprentices All perferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only; that so the Lords may be well served, the brethren not put to shame or the Royal Craft despised: Therefore no Master or Warden is chosen by seniority, but for his merit. It is impossible to describe these things in writing, and every brother must attend in his place, and learn them in a way peculiar to this Fraternity; only candidates may know that no Master should take an Apprentice unless he has sufficient employment for him and unless he be a perfect youth, having no maim of defect in his body, that may render him uncapable of learning the art of serving his Master's Lord, and of being made a Brother and then a Fellow Craft in due time, even after he has served such a term of years as the custom of the country directs; and that he should by descended of honest parents; that so, when otherwise qualified, he may arrive at the honor of being the Warden, and then at length the Master of the Lodge, the Grand Warden, and at length the Grand Master of all the Lodges, according to his merit. No Brother can be a Warden until he has passed the part of a Fellow Craft; nor a Master until he has acted as a Warden nor a Grand Warden until he has been Master of a Lodge, nor GRAND MASTER unless he has been a Fellow Craft before his election, who is nobly born, or a gentleman of the best fashion, or some eminent scholar or some curious architect, or other artist, descended of honest parents, and who is of singular great merit in the opinion of the Lodges. And for the better, easier, and more honorable discharge of his office, the Grand Master has a power to choose his own Deputy Grand Master who must be then, or must have been formerly, the Master of a particular Lodge, and has the privilege of acting whatever the Grand Master, his principal, should act, unless the said principal be present, or interpose his authority by a letter. These rulers and governors, supreme and subordinate, of the ancient Lodge are to be obeyed in

105 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 89 LANDMARKS their respective stations by all the brethren according to the Old Charges and regulations, with all humility, reverence, love and alacrity. V. Of the Management of the Craft in Working All Masons shall work honestly on working days they may live creditably on holy days; and the time appointed by the law of the land, or confirmed by custom, shall be observed. The most expert of the Fellow-Craftsmen shall be chosen or appointed the Master, or Overseer of the Lord's work; who is to be called Master by those that work under him. The Craftsmen are to avoid all ill language, and to call each other by no disobliging name, but Brother or Fellow; and to behave themselves courteously within and without the Lodge. The Master knowing himself to be able of cunning, shall undertake the Lord's work as reasonably as possible and truly dispense his goods as if they were his own; nor give more wages to any Brother or Apprentice than he really may deserve. Both the Master and the Masons receiving their wages justly, shall be faithful to the Lord, and honestly finish their work, whether task or journey; nor put the work to task that hath been accustomed to journey. None shall discover envy at the prosperity of a Brother, nor supplant him, or put him out of work, if he be capable to finish the same; for no man can finish another's work so much to the Lord's profit, unless he be thoroughly acquainted with the designs and draughts of him that began it When a Fellow-Craftsman is chosen Warden of the work under the Master, he shall be true to both Master and Fellows, shall carefully oversee the work in the Master's absence to the Lord's profit; and his Brethren shall obey him. All Masons employed shall meekly receive their wages without murmuring or mutiny, and not desert the Master till the work is finished. A younger Brother shall be instructed in working, to prevent spoiling the materials for want of judgment and for increasing and continuing of brotherly love. All the tools used in working shall be approved by the Grand Lodge. No laborer shall be employed in the proper work of Masonry; nor shall Freemasons work with those that are not free, without an urgent necessity; nor shall they teach laborers and unaccepted Masons, as they should teach a Brother or Fellow. VI. Of Behavior, Viz 1. In the Lodge while Constituted You are not to hold private committees, or separate conversation without leave from the Master, nor to talk of anything impertinent or unseemly, nor interrupt the Master or Wardens, or any Brother speaking to the Master, nor behave yourself ludicrously or jestingly while the Lodge is engaged in what is serious and solemn; nor use any unbecoming language upon any pretense whatsoever, but to pay due reverence to your Master, Wardens and Fellows, and put them to worship.

106 90 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS LANDMARKS If any complaint be brought, the Brother found guilty shall stand to the award and determination of the Lodge who are the proper and competent judges of all such controversies (unless you carry it by appeal to the Grand Lodge), and to whom they ought to be referred, unless a Lord's work be hindered the meanwhile, in which case a particular reference may be made; but you must never go to law about what concerneth Masonry without absolute necessity apparent to the Lodge. 2. Behavior After the Lodge is Over and the Brethren not Gone. You may enjoy yourselves with innocent mirth, treating one another according to ability, but avoiding all excess, or forcing any Brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hindering him from going when his occasions call him, or doing or saying anything offensive, or that may forbid as easy and free conversation; for that would blast our harmony and defeat our laudable purposes. Therefore no private piques or quarrels must be brought within the door of the Lodge, far less any quarrels about religion, or nations, or state policy, we being only, as Masons, of the catholic religion above mentioned; we are also of all nations, tongues kindreds and languages, and are resolved against all politics, as what never yet conduced to the welfare of the Lodge, nor ever will. This Charge has been always strictly enjoined and observed; but especially ever since the Reformation in Britain, or the dissent and secession of these nations for the communion of Rome. 3. Behavior when Brethren Meet Without Strangers, but not in a Lodge Formed. You are to salute one another in a courteous manner, as you will be instructed, calling each other Brother, freely giving mutual instruction as shall be thoaght expedient, without being overseen or overheard, and without encroaching upon each other, or derogating from the respect which is due to any Brother, were he not a Mason, for though.all Masons are as brethren upon the same level, yet Masonry takes no honor from a man that he had before; nay, rather it adds to his honor. Especially if he has deserved well of the Brotherhood, who must give honor to whom it is due, and avoid ill manners. 4. Behavior in Presence of Stranger not Masons You shall be cautious in your words and carriage, that the most penetrating stranger shall not be able to discover or find out what is not proper to be intimated; and sometimes you shall divert a discourse, and manage it prudently for the honor of the Worshipful Fraternity. 5. Behavior at Home, and in Your Neighborhood. You are to act as becomes a moral and wise man; particularly not to let your family, friends and neighbors know the concerns of the Lodge, etc., but wisely to consult your own honor and that of the Ancient Brotherhood for reasons not to be mentioned here. You must also consult your health by not continuing together too late, or too long from home, after Lodge hours are past; and by avoiding of gluttony or drunkenness, that your fami lies be not neglected or injured, nor you disabled from working. 6. Behavior Toward a Strange Brother You are cautiously to examine him in such a method as prudence shall direct you. That you may not be imposed upon by an ignorant false pretender, whom you are to reject with contempt and derision, beware of giving him hints of knowledge. But if you discover him to be a true and genuine Brother, you are to respect him accordingly; and if he is in want, you must relieve him if you can, or else direct him how he is to be employed. But Rev.2006

107 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 91 LANDMARKS you are not charged to do beyond your ability, only to prefer a poor Brother, that is a good man and true, before any other poor people in the same circumstances. Finally all these CHARGES you are to observe, and also those that shall be communicated to you in another way; cultivating brotherly love, the foundations and capstone, the cement and glory, of this ancient Fraternity, avoiding all wrangling and quarreling, all slander and backbiting, nor permitting others to slander any honest Brother, but defending his character and doing him all good offices, as far as is consistent with your honor and safety, and no further. And if any of them do you injury you must apply to your own or his Lodge; and from thence you may appeal to the Grand Lodge at the quarterly communication, and from thence to the annual Grand Lodge, as has been the ancient laudable conduct of our forefathers in every nation; never taking a legal course, but when the case cannot be otherwise decided, and patiently listening to the honest and friendly advice of Masters and Fellows when they would prevent your going to law with strangers, or would excite you to put a speedy period to all law-suits, so that you may mind the affair of Masonry with the more alacrity and success; but with respect to Brothers or Fellows at law, the Masters and brethren should kindly offer their meditation, which ought tot be thankfully submitted to by the contending brethren; and if that submission is impracticable they must, however, carry on their process or law-suit without wrath or rancor (not in the common way), saying or doing nothing which may hinder brotherly love, and good offices to be renewed and continued; that all may see the benign of Masonry, as all true Masons have done from the beginning of the world, and will do to the end of time. Amen. So mote it be.

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109 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 93 INDEX INDEX To Constitution and By-Laws Note by Committee on Publication of Laws: Figures immediately following the titles refer to sections, articles or chapters of the laws. References to the Constitution are prefixed by the letter C. For example, C-VI 3 refers to Article VI, Section 3, of the Constitution. References without such prefix are to the By-Laws. A ABRIDGEMENT OF TIME: petitioning for and receiving Degrees, C-11, Landmark VI, C-VI 5 (d) , 11 ACCIDENT: Ground for new trial, ACCOUNTANT: Audit Grand Lodge accounts, ACCUSED Defined, Notice of charges, Plea to charges, to Right of appeal, Right to apply for new trial, Sentence, Vacation of judgment, ACCUSER Defined, Must sign charges, On entertainment of charges, Lodge becomes accuser, Right of appeal, Right to ballot on petition for restoration or reinstatement, ADDRESS: Grand Master, ADDRESSES: At Lodge Communications, ADJOURNMENT: Grand Lodge, when no quorum present, C-Vll ADVANCE REPORTS: Annual Communication; printing and distribution, ADVANCEMENT Fees for, Jurisdiction over petitioners, Membership, upon completing work, Petition for; defi ned, Requirements, To Lodge U D, Petitioner for; residence, Must prove himself before report, Removal of candidate, C-X Time for, ADVERTISING: Use of Masonic emblem prohibited, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR: Prohibited in Lodge rooms, Rev. 2011

110 94 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX ALLOWANCES Committee Chairmen, Committee on Masonic Education, Committee on Public Schools, Committee on Ritualistic Work, Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling, Committee on Trials and Punishments, District Deputy Grand Masters, Expenses, attending Annual Communication, Lecturers, Limitations on, Lodge representatives, AL TERA TION: Lodge minutes, AMENDMENT Charges; Masonic trials, Forms and regulations; Masonic trials, Grand Lodge; Constitution, C-XI By-Laws, C Lodge By-Laws, C-IX Changing fees, Lodge minutes, AMPLE FORM, C-Vll ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS Grand Lodge, C-Vll Adjournment when no quorum, C-Vll Opening, C-Vll 2, 3, Printing and distribution of Advance Reports, Publication and distribution of Annual Proceedings, (k), , 33 Quorum, C-Vll Time and place, Lodge, C-IX ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS Distribution, Publication, (k) ANNUAL REPORTS Grand Lodge officers and committees, see REPORTS Lodge, C-IX Failure to make; forfeiture of representation, ANNUAL RETURNS: Book to be kept by Lodge; verification, APPEAL Failure to entertain charges, From decision of Grand Master while presiding, Grand Lodge trials, Masonic trials; action of Grand Lodge, Duty of Committee on Jurisprudence, Payment of costs, 5-229, , 65 Procedure, Right to, When heard, To Grand Lodge; right of Masons, C-1 1, Landmark XIII

111 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 95 INDEX APPLICANT: Defined, APPLICATION FOR NEW TRIAL, APPROPRIATIONS Grand Lodge; Committee on Finance, Payments in excess of APPROVAL Charges; Grand Lodge trials, Lodge trials, APRON: Grand Master, AREA DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Appointment, 2-130, 2-130A , 28 Authority to Open Lodge Conference; representation, Duties, Expense allowances, Jewels, ciphers, and other property, " Mileage, attending annual conference, Rank, Reports to Grand Master, Serve without compensation, Title and reception, ARREST OF WARRANT By Grand Master, C-VI 5 (b); C-IX 1 O; , 16, 67 Duty of custodian, Revocation, ARTIFICIAL APPLIANCES: Petitioner for Mysteries, C-X ASS EMBLY OF CRAFT: Prerogative of Grand Master to preside, C-1 1, Landmark V; C-VI 5 (a) , 11 ASSESSMENTS Grand Lodge, C-IV; , 30 Remission of dues by Lodge, Life member exempt, Lodge, authorized, For Lodge building, prohibited, ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY Appointment, : ASSISTANT GRAND TYLER Appointment, ASSISTANT LECTURERS Allowances, Appointment, AUDIT Grand Lodge accounts, Lodge accounts, AUTHORITY AND POWERS Grand Lodge, C Grand Master, C-VI Master,

112 96 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX B BALLOT Election of officers; Grand Lodge, C-VI 3; , 22 Lodge, C-IX On advancement of candidate, Demand for, On petitions; collective, when permitted, Criticism of results prohibited, Disclosure of vote by members prohibited, Entering or retiring from Lodge room during progress, For Advancement, For restoration or reinstatement; action by accusing Lodge; How conducted, Inspection and declaration of result, Law of secrecy to be read in Lodge, Must be taken at Stated Communication C-X 5, 4-119A , 49 One for all Degrees, Reconsideration not in order, Second, when required, Secrecy to be maintained, Unanimous; when required, C-X 6; , 50 When deemed to be in progress, When required, BELIEF In God, C-1 1, Landmark XIX; , 47 In resurrection, C-1 1, Landmark XX... 8 BODY OF MASONRY Duties of Masons to, Offenses against, defined, C-XI 4; , 60 BONDS: Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, BOOK OF ANNUAL RETURNS: Lodge, verification, BOOK OF THE LAW: Indispensable in every Lodge, C-11 Landmark XXI BROTHERS: Duties of Masons to, BUDGET: Grand Bodies; salaries to be paid from, BUILDINGS Lodge; approval of Grand Master, Use of Lodge funds, assessment on membership prohibited, BUSINESS Defined, Degrees for transaction of, C-XI 2; , 39 Grand Lodge shall not engage in; exception, C BY-LAWS Grand Lodge, C Effective upon publication with Proceedings, C-XI Lodge, C-IX Amendment changing fees, Approval by Grand Lodge not required, Providing for Board of Trustees,

113 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 97 INDEX Suspension of, prohibited, Time of Stated Communications, 3-405, c CANDIDATES Conferring Degrees on more than one, Presentation of Laws of Masonry, Proficiency, C-X Qualifications, C-1 1, Landmark XVI II, C-X , 17 Residential, C-X Removal of; advancement, C-X CEREMONIES Grand Lodge; Degree, C-XI Special Communications for, Lodge, Degrees for opening and closing, Participation when conducted by other organizations, Sunday, Rules and forms; Grand Lodge to prescribe, C-XI CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY Requirements for A, B and Unlimited Master's Certificate CERTIFICATES FOR TRANSFER: Generally, C-X 4; , 58 Attached to petition for Membership, Expiration, 4-407, , 59 Transmitted to and by Grand Secretary, While charges pending, C-X 4; , 61 CERTIFIED MAIL Authorization of use; (enacted 1956) CHANGE OF NAME: Lodge, CHAPLAIN Grand Lodge, C-VI I Lodge, C-IX CHARGES Against two or more Masons, Approval by Grand Master, 5-212, , 67 Correction or dismissal, Defined, 5-101, , 61 Effect, on standing of Mason, Entertainment, 5-210, , 67 Grand Lodge trials; Grand Lodge becomes accuser, Lodge trials; Lodge becomes accuser, Failure to entertain; appeal, Form, New, req uired by Grand Master, Plea of accused, to Presentation; to Grand Master, Grand Lodge trials,

114 98 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX To Lodge, Reference to committee, 5-213, , 67 Signed by accuser, 5-209, , 67 Who may present, 5-208, , 67 CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS see CHARGES CHARITY Committee on; Lodge, Foundation Authorized Footnote C Grand Lodge, C Fund, 2-302, Master Mason in distress, Reimbursement, Use of Lodge funds, 3-317, , 42 CHARITY FUND Grand Lodge; payments from Transfer from General Fund, Use, CHARTER, see WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION CHARTERED LODGES: C-IX; By-Laws, Ch. 3, Articles. II to VI , CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D. Committee on, Grand Lodge, C-VI 13; , 26 Allowance, Duties, Report, 2-113, , 26 CIPHER Authorized, Distribution, Official, Replacement, S_ale authorized; Use by candidate prohibited, CLOTHING Lodge ceremonies, Members at Grand Lodge Communications, Officers and brethren, at Lodge Communication, At public ceremonies, COLLECTIVE BALLOTING: on petitions; when authorized, COMMENCEMENT: Proceedings for trial; COMMISSIONER: To take testimony at Masonic trial, COMMITTEES Grand Lodge, C-VI Allowances to chairmen, Grand Master ex-officio chairman, C-VI 5(h) On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D, On Credentials, On Finance On Foreign Relations, On Jurisprudence, Duty on appeal in Masonic trials, Review in Grand Lodge trials,

115 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 99 INDEX On Masonic Education 2-124B On Membership, 2-124G On Necrology, On Public Schools, 2-124C On Report of Grand Officers, : On Standing Committees C-VI On Ritualistic Work, 2-124A On Trials and Punishments, C-XI 5; , 25 Reports, At variance with law; effect, Grand Lodge trials, Lodge, Investigation of petition, 4-119, , 51 Expiration of Certificate for Transfer, 4-407, , 59 COMMUNICATION: With Lodge in other jurisdiction, COMMUNICATIONS Grand Lodge, C-Vll; By-Laws, Ch. 2, Art , 29 Annual, C-Vll; , 29 Call to labor, Clothing, Obedience to Grand Master, Quorum, C-Vll Special, C-Vll; 2-202, , 29 Working tools, Lodge, By-Laws, Ch. 3, art IV Annual, C-IX Clothing, Minutes, Opening in absence of Master, Order to assemble, Quorum, C-IX Special, 3-404, , 40 Stated to Transaction of business, Working tools, COMPLAINT Controversy between Lodges; adoption, A Grounds, A Limitations, A Presentation, A Procedure, A CONCURRENT JURISDICTION: Generally, C-IX ' Reception of petition; jurisdiction excl usive, When Lodges Consolidate, C-IX CONFERENCE: District Deputy Grand Masters, CONSENT: Lodges affected by granting Letters of Dispensation, C-Vlll CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES: C-IX Assets and liabilities, CONSTITUTION Amendments; Notices to Lodges, C-XI Rev.2010

116 100 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX CONTINGENT FUND: CONTROVERSIES Between Lodges, C-XI Application of Tri al Code, 5-102; To , 66A Commencement of proceedings, A Complaint, A Grounds, A Discipline of Lodges, Investigation and decision, Limitation, A Between Masons; application of Trial Code, COPY Annual Proceedings; official notice, Warrant of Constitution, CORRESPONDENCE Committee on, C-VI Allowance, Report, Lodges in other jurisdictions, COSTS Masonic trials, On appeal, On dismissal, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION: Generally, C-VI 7, , 22 Authorize life membership, Charity Fund, Create and change Masonic districts, Designate Grand Lodge depositories, Duties, General Fund; payments exceeding appropriations, Grand Officers constituting, C-VI Investments of funds, Official cipher; publication, distribution and withdrawal Per diem of Lecturers, Prescribe official bonds, Prorate Distribution of Per Capita Tax, Powers, C-VI 7; , 22 Report, COUNSEL: Masonic trials, COUNTRY: Duties of Masons, CREDENTIALS Committee on, C-VI 13; , 24 Allowance, Duties, Report, 2-113, , 24 CUSTODIAN Grand Lodge books, papers, records, and seal, (g) Grand Lodge library and museum, (a) Rev. 2010

117 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 101 INDEX D DECISION Controversy between Lodges, A Grand Lodge trial, Lodge trial, Set forth in mandate, Vacation of, Revocation of Lodge Warrant, DECISIONS OF GRAND MASTER, Annual address, Approval, disapproval or modification, While presiding, DEFINITIONS Applicant, Business, Charges and Specifications, Labors, Offense against Body of Masonry, C-XI 4; , 60 Petition; for Advancement, For Membership, For Mysteries, For Reinstatement, For Restoration, Petitioner, Terms used in Trial Code, Work, DEFUNCT LODGES Grand Secretary's certificate to members, Petition for restoration or reinstatement to what Lodge, Waiver of jurisdiction, DEGREES Abridgment of time, C-1 1, Landmark VI ; C-VI 5 (d) , 11 Ancient Craft Masonry, C-1 1, Landmark II ; C-XI , 19 Conferral, By-Laws, Ch. 4, Art. II At irregular times; prerogative of Grand Master, C-1 1, Landmark VI Before receiving Warrant of Constitution, On several candidates, Degree teams; approval of Grand Master, Fees for, Amendment increasing or reducing, For business; Grand Lodge, C-XI Lodge, For public ceremonies, For work, Two weeks between, (Repealed, 1996) Lecturers; when given, Objection to conferring ; membership of objector, Petitioning another Lodge, Rights of candidate, Rev

118 102 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Right to object, When made, Obligation; how taken, One ballot for all, Opening and closing Lodge, Raising fee, Time between, C-X Use of cipher prohibited, Webb Work authorized, C-XI 3; , 52 DEGREE TEAMS Conferral of Degrees; approval of Grand Master, DELINQUENT MEMBERS Rights of, Suspension, 4-308, 4-308A DEMOLAY Sponsorship authorized, C-111 2; , 46 Committee on Extension, C-VI DEPOSITORIES: Grand Lodge funds, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER Duties, C-VI Election, C-VI Eligibility, C-VI Member of Council of Administration, C-VI Order Lodge to assemble, DIMISSION, see DIMITS DIMITS Applicant to pay dues to time of di mission, Application for, Attached to petition for Membership, Certificate as to regular standing of Lodge, Certificate of di mission, Dual member may not request, 4-401A Liability for dues, Limitation and renewal, Ordered by Master, To brother vacating office, To elective Lodge officer, C-X 4; , 57 To Lodge trustee, Refund of dues previously paid, While charges pending, C-X 4; 4-404, , 57, 61 Who entitles to, C-X 4, , 57 DIPLOMAS, DISCIPLINE: Generally, see TRIA LS Jurisdiction for, C-XI Lodge; by Grand Master, For irregular work, For failure to have representation in Grand Lodge for three years, DISCUSSIONS In Grand Lodge, Termination by Grand Master,

119 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. 103 INDEX DISMISSAL Appeal, Charges, Masonic trials; procedure, DISPENSATIONS: Generally, see PREROGATIVES OR GRAND MASTER Abridgement of time between Degrees, C-VI 5(d) Conferring Degrees at irregular times, C-1 1, Landmark VI; C-VI 5 (d) , 11 Election of Lodge officers at irregular times, Election to fill vacancy in Lodge office, Installation of Lodge officers at irregular times, Installation of Master-elect not past warden, C-VI 5 (c); , 36 Irregular acts, C-VI 5 (e) Opening and holding Lodges, C-11, Landmark VII, C-Vlll , 13 Stated Communication at irregular time or place, DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Appointment, 2-130, 2-130A Authority to Open Lodge Conference; representation, Duties, Expense allowances, Jewels, ciphers, and other property, Mileage, attending annual conference, Rank, Reports to Grand Master, Serve without compensation, Title and reception, DISTRICT MEETINGS Instruction in work, Lecturers to attend, DISTRICTS: Masonic, DUAL MEMBERSHIP Duty of Secretary regarding, C Regulations, concerning 4-401, 4-401A, B Withdrawal of Dual Membership, DUE FORM, C-Vll DUE NOTICE: Defined, DUES Authorized, Duty of Secretary, 4-308A New members, Non-payment; no rebate by Grand Lodge, C-IV; , 55 Rights of delinquent members, Suspension, Notice, 4-308A Payment or remission shown in Petition for Restoration, Rev.2006

120 104 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Receipts for, Remission, Of suspended members, DUTIES OF MASONS: Generally, By-Laws, Ch To Body of Masonry, To Brothers, To Country, To God, To Grand Lodge, To Lodge, To Neighbors, To Self, To Strangers, When members of organizations predicated upon Masonry, E EDICT Consolidation of Lodges, C-IX Dissolution of Lodge, C-IX Notifying Lodge to show cause against revocation of Warrant, Revocation of Lodge Warrant, C-IX ELECTION Grand Officers, C-VI 3; , 22 Lodge Officers, C-IX At irregular times, ELIGIBILITY Grand Officers, C-VI Lodge Officers, To hold other office, Lodge trustee, to other office, 3-312, EMBLEM Masonic; improper use, EMPLOYEES Grand Secretary's office; appointment, U), , 28 ENTERED APPRENTICES Punishment for offenses, ENTERTAINMENT Charges, 5-21 O Grand Lodge trials, Lodge becomes accuser, Refusal; appeal, EQUALITY Of all men, C-1 1, Landmark XXll EVIDENCE Masonic trials; records and writings, Reduced to writing, 5-220, , 63 Rules,

121 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 105 INDEX EXAMINATION Lodge visitors, C-1 1, Landmark XV; , 41 Proficiency; in open Lodge, EXCLUSION Spectators, at Masonic trials, Visitors, for sufficient cause, C-1 1, Landmark XIV Right of Master, EXPENSES Attending Annual Communication, to , 32 Committee on Trials and Punishments, District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Master; contingent fund, Lecturers, Masonic trials, EXPIRATION Certificate for Transfer, 4-407, , 59 Certificate of proficiency, Dim it, Grand Secretary's certificate, Letters of Dispensation, EXPULSION Masonic offenses, C-XI 4; 5-228, , 64 Dual Members, 4-401A F FEES Advancement, Amendment increasing or reducing; effect, Degrees, Returned upon rejection Letters of Dispensation, Membership, Initiatory fee, Replacing Warrant of Constitution, Special dispensations, Warrant of Constitution, FEES AND DUES, By-Laws, Ch. 4, Art FELLOW CRAFTS Punishment for offenses, FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS FINANCE Committee on, Grand Lodge, C-VI 13; , 24 Allowance, Duties, Report, , , 24 Lodge, Duties, Report, Lodge buildings; approval of Grand Master, Rev. 2010

122 106 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX FLAG: Displayed in Lodge room, FLOOR PLANS: Conformity to, C-XI FOREIGN RELATIONS Committee on, C-VI 13; , 26 Allowance, Duties, Report, 2-113, , 26 FORFEITURE: Warrant of Constitution, C-IX FORMS Charges and specifications, Lodges, Masonic Trials, Procedure and ceremonies; prescribed by Grand Lodges, C-XI FOUNDATION-KANSAS MASONIC Restriction Removed C Lodge Committee FUNDS Grand Lodge, Charity Fund, Depositories, General Fund, Investment, Masonic Home Fund, Lodge; deposit, Use of, FUNERALS Degrees for, " Masonic, 3-418, , 41 Opening Lodge in absence of Master, Pall Bearers, Participation, when not conducted by Lodge, Suspended Masons, FURNITURE Lodge, Book of the Law indispensable, C-1 1, Landmark XXI G GENERAL FUND Grand Lodge, Payments from, Payments in excess of appropriations, Transfer to Charity Fund, GOD Belief in, must be stated in petition, Duties of Masons to, Masons must believe in, C-1 1, Landmark XIX, C-X , 17 Source of authority of Grand Lodge, C GRAND CHAPLAIN

123 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 107 INDEX Appointment, C-VI Duties, C-VI GRAND JUNIOR DEACON Appointment, C-VI Duties, C-VI 1 O GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN Duties, C-VI Election, C-VI 1, , 10 Eligibility, C-VI Member of Council of Administration, C-VI Order Lodge to assemble, 3-41 O GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD Appointment, C-VI 1, , 10 Duties, C-VI GRAND LODGE Additional offices; power of Grand Master, C-VI 5 (f) Annual Communications, C-Vll 1; , 29 Adjournment when no quorum, C-Vll Authority and powers, C By-Laws; enactment and amendment, C Charity, C-111 2; , 31 Charity Foundation Authorized C Committee, see COMMITTEES Grand Master ex-officio chairman, C-VI 5 (h) Communications, C-Vll 1; By-Laws, Ch. 2 Art , Deposit of funds, Discussions, : Duties of Ma~ons to, Election of officers, C-VI 1, 3; , 10, 22 Eligibility to office, C-VI Funds, Installation of officers, Jurisdiction for discipline, C-XI Lodge failing to make report or pay dues; representation denied, C-IX Masonic Home, C Members, C-V O Right to vote, C-Vll 5; , 34 Name and jurisdiction, C Officers, C-VI 1; By-Laws, Ch. 2, Art. I... 10, Election, C-VI 3; , 22 Installation, Opening ceremony, C-Vll Parliamentary rules, Per capita tax, C-IV; , 30 Proceedings, (d); , 33 Notice to Lodges, Qualifications of members, C-V O Records and property; investigation, Restrictions in business and charity, C Revenues, C-IV

124 108 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Special Communications, C-Vll 1; , 29 Standing Committees, C-VI Reports, to 2-124G Sub-Officers, Temporary officers; powers and duties, C-VI Title of officers, C-VI O Voting, C-Vll 5; , 22 GRAND LODGE TRIALS: Generally, C-XI 5; to , Commencement of proceedings, Decision, Jurisdiction, C-XI Presentation and entertainment of charges, Procedure, Reference to committee, GRAND MARSHAL Appointment, C-VI 1, , 10 Duties, C-VI GRAND MASTER Abridgment of time between Degrees, C-VI 5 (d) Address, Apron, Approval of charges, 5-212, , 67 Approval of forms and regulations, Masonic trials, Approve conferral of Degrees by Degree teams, Approve construction of Lodge Building, Arrest of Lodge Warrant, C-IX 1 O; 3-209, , 36, 67 Authorize removal of Lodge, C-IX Cannot waive qualifications of petitioner, Change roll of members of Lodge U D, Consolidation of Lodges; edict, C-IX Contingent Fund; Decisions, C-VI 5 (i); 2-104, , 22, 30 Degree teams; approval, Discipline of Lodges, Dismissal of charges, Masonic trials, 5-212, , 63 Part of charges, Dispensations see PREROGATIVE OF GRAND MASTER Duties and Powers, C-VI Elected from body of Craft, C-1 1, Landmark IV Election, C-VI 1, 3; , 10, 22 Election and installation of Lodge officers at irregular times, Eligibility, C-VI Grand Lodge trials; approval of charges, Installation, Investigation of controversy between Lodges, A Decision, A Lodges U D, authority of Grand Master, C-Vlll 1, , 14 Masonic trials; approval of charges, No appeal from decisions while presiding, Rev. 2010

125 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 109 INDEX Obedience to, Order election to fill vacancy in Lodge Office, Order Lodge to assemble, Powers, C-VI Prerogatives see PREROGATIVES OF GRAND MASTER Presiding officer of Fraternity, C-1 1, Landmark IV Revocation of Lodge Warrant, Suspend Master of Lodge, GRAND OFFICERS Duties of subordinate officers, C-VI Election and terms, C-VI 3; , 22 Eligibility, C-VI Enumerated, C-VI Expense allowances, Installation, Report at variance with law; effect, Succession, C-VI Title, C-VI Trial and punishment, C-XI 5; , 67 Vacancy, C-VI How created, GRAND ORA TOR Appointment, Duties, GRAND PURSUIVANT Appointment, C-VI 1, , 10 Duties, C-VI GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Appointment, Reports, GRAND SECRETARY Accounting of financial transactions, (c) Annual Proceedings; publication, (k) Assistant, Audit of accounts, Bonds, Certificates, see GRAND SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE Copies of Grand Lodge Proceedings, Regular standing of Lodge, Collect and transmit funds, (b) : Committee reports, Correspondence of Grand Lodge, (e) Custodian; Grand Lodge Library and Museum, (a) Grand Lodge books, papers, records, and seal, 2-11 O (g) Duties, C-VI 9; , 23 Notices regarding Dual Membership C Election, C-VI 1, 3; , 10, 22 Eligibility, C-VI Mileage and expense checks, (h) Notice of proposed amendments to Constitution, C-XI

126 110 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Office help, 2-11 O U) Orders of Grand Lodge; issuance, (f) Record Grand Lodge Proceedings, (d) Records, books, and papers; custodian, 2-11 O (g) Transmittal to successor, (i) Report, C-VI 9; , 24 Salary, GRAND SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE Holder may petition for Membership, C-X Status of candidate, when Lodge defunct, 4-104, To members of defunct Lodge, Expiration and renewal, GRAND SENIOR STEWARD Appointment, C-VI 1, , 10 Duties, C-VI GRAND SENIOR WARDEN Duties, C-VI Election, C-VI 1, , 10 Eligibility C-VI Member of Council of Administration, C-VI Order Lodge to assemble, GRAND SWORD BEARER Appointment, C-VI 1, , 10 Duties, C-VI GRAND TREASURER Audit of accounts, Bond, Duties, C-VI 8; 2-108, , 23, 31 Election, C-VI 1, , 10 Eligibility, C-VI Grand Lodge accounts, Reports, C-VI 8; , 23 GRAND TYLER Appointment, C-VI 1, , 10 Duties, C-VI GREAT SEAL: Grand Lodge, GROUNDS: Complaint of one Lodge against another, A H HEARING: Appeal in Masonic trial, HOSPITAL VISITATION PROGRA M Masonic Service Association, INITIATION: Generally, see DEGREES Time for, Rev. 2010

127 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 111 INDEX INSTALLATION Grand Officers, Lodge Officers, C-IX 3; , 36 At irregular times, Private or public, INSTRUCTION Committee on Ritualistic Work, 2-124A Lodges, C-XI 3; 2-127, , 27, 28 Schools of, 2-127, , 28 INSTRUCTORS, see also LECTURERS Degree work, C-XI INTERFERENCE: Business or labor of Lodge, C-1 1, Landmark XVI INTOXICATING LIQUOR Sale or manufacture prohibited, Serving of, prohibited in Lodge rooms, INVESTIGATION Committee of; appointment, Duties, Reference prior to expiration of Certificate for Transfer, Report, to 4-121, 4-123, , 50, 51 INVESTMENT OF FUNDS Grand Lodge, Lodge, IRREGULAR WORK Authorized or ratified by Grand Master, C-VI 5 ( e) Effect, J JEWELS District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Officers, Lodge Officers, JUDGMENT Grand Lodge trials, Lodge trials, Vacation of, JURISDICTION Concurrent in Jurisdiction C-IX Masonic offenses, C-XI 4, , 60 For Discipline, C-XI Residence of offender, C-11 ; Landmark XVII Petitioners; for Advancement, For Membership, C-X For Mysteries, C-X When acquired, Waiver; May be given after petition referred, JURISPRUDENCE Committee on, C-VI Rev.2011

128 112 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. INDEX Allowance, Duties, Grand Lodge trials, Lodge trials, Reports, 2-113, 2-119, 5-234, , 25, 65, 68 K KANSAS: Authority of Grand Lodge, C L LABOR Defined, Grand Lodge; calls to and from, 2-204, , 30 Lodge, 3-403, , 40 LANDMARKS OF MASONRY Constitutional provision, C Not exclusive; C : Preservation; duty of Grand Master, C-VI 5 (I) Unchangeable, C-1 1, Landmark XXV LAWS, see also, BY-LAWS, CONSTITUTION; LANDMARKS OF MASONRY Interpretation and observance; powers of:grand Master, C-VI 5 (i) Presentation to candidates, Retroactive, prohibited, C To be read in Lodge, LECTURERS Allowances, Appointment, Duties, C-XI 3; 2-126, , 27, 27 Interpretation of Ritua l, 2-124A LECTURERS; Where given, LEGEND OF THIRD DEGREE, C-11, Landmark LENIENCY Extenuating circumstances; procedure, On appeal, LETTERS OF DISPENSATION, see also, LODGES U D Expiration, C-Vlll 1; , 34 Fees for, C-IV; , 34 Membership of Masons acting under, Prerogative of Grand Master, C-11, Landmark VII ; C-Vlll , 13 Surrender or revocation, Warrant of Constitution not granted unti l all three Degrees conferred, LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Grand Secretary custodian, (a) Under supervision of Council of Administration,

129 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 113 INDEX LIFE MEMBERSHIP Authority for, LIMITATION Certificate for transfer of membership, 4-407, , 59 Dim it, Grand Secretary's certifi cate, Masonic offenses; generally, Controversy between Lodges, A Revocation of Lodge Warrant, Vacation of judgment, Salaries and allowances, LIQUOR: Serving of, prohibited, Intoxicating, sale or manufacture prohibited, LODGE Addresses in, Annual report and dues, C-IX Arrest of Warrant, C-IX 1 O Becomes accuser when charges entertained, Book of annual returns, Buildings; approval of Grand Master, By-Laws; enactment and repeal, C-IX Approval by Grand Lodge not required, Change of name, Chartered, C-IX; By-Laws, Ch. 3 Art , Committees, Communications, By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. IV Condition of room; smoking, Consolidation, C-IX Assets and liabilities, Concurrent jurisdiction in certain instances, C-IX Controversy between Lodges; limitation, A Procedure, to A Discipline by Grand Master, Display of flag, Duties of members to, Election of officers, C-IX : At irregular times, Eligibility to office, Forfeiture of Warrant, C-IX Forms and record books, Furniture; Book of the Law, C-1 1, Landmark XXI Government by Master and two Wardens, C-1 1, Landmark X Installation of officers, C-IX 3, , 36 At irregular times, Private or public, ~ nstru ction, C-XI 3; , 27 Interference with other Lodge, C-1 1, Landmark XVI Jurisdiction; territorial, C-IX For discipline, C-1 1, Landmark XVI I; C-XI , 19 Member may join Lodge U D, Name, Rev

130 114 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Necessity for Masons to congregate in, C-1 1, Landmark IX Necessity of tiling, C-1 1, Landmark XI Notice of Grand Lodge proceedings, Officers, C-IX 3; By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art , Opening in absence of Master, ' Opening or closing in public, Participation in ceremonies of other organizations, Place of meeting, Proceedings after surrender or revocation of Warrant, C-IX Punishment for offenses, Quorum, C-IX Removal, C-IX Revocation of Warrant, C-IX Limitation, Procedure, to Seal, Smoking while Lodge is open, Surrender of Warrant, C-IX Title of officers, C-IX Unfinished work not to be completed after midnight, Under Dispensation, C-Vlll; By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art.! , Visitors; exclusion, C-1 1, Landmark XIV; , 41 Warrant of Constitution, C-IX 1; By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. II , Working tools, furniture, etc., LODGE DUES, see DUES LODGE FUNDS: Generally, By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. V LODGE OF RESEARCH C-IX LODGE OF SORROW Sunday, permitted, LODGE REPRESENTATIVES: In Grand Lodge, C-V Mileage allowance, LODGES U D: Generally, C-Vll; By-Laws, Ch. 3, Art. I , Authority, C-Vlll Cannot be chartered until all three Degrees conferred, Committee on, C-VI 13; , 26 Communications, Consent of Lodges affected by, C-Vlll Expiration of Letters of Dispensation, Fees for Letters of Dispensation, Jurisdiction, C-Vlll Membership; members of chartered Lodges, Upon granting Warrant of Constitution, Petition for Advancement; right to receive, Petition for Letters of Dispensation, C-Vlll Powers and duties, C-Vlll Qualifications of Master, Qualifications of officers, Representation in Grand Lodge, Return of work, LODGES U D Rev.2006

131 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 115 INDEX Roll of members, power of Grand Master, Subordinate officers, Surrender or revocation of letters, C-Vlll 1; , 34 Transcript of proceedings, C-VI II 4; , 34 Work, LOSS Warrant of Constitution, M MAIL: Registered or Certified, MAKING MASONS AT SIGHT Prerogative of Grand Master, C-1 1, Landmark VII I MANDATE: Masonic trials, MANUFACTURE Intoxicating liquor, prohibited, MASONIC DISTRICTS Created by Council of Administration, Meetings, MASONIC EDUCATION, Committee on, C-VI Duties MASONIC FOUNDATION, see FOUNDATION MASONIC FUNERAL, see FUNERAL MASONIC HOME Authority for, C Raising Fee, MASONIC HOME BOARD Disbursements of Charity Fund, MASONIC HOME FUND: Grand Lodge, MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS: Duties of members, C-VI 5(k); , 21 MASONIC TRIALS, see TRIALS MASONRY Landmarks, C Secrets cannot be divulged, C-1 1, Landmark XXlll Speculative science founded upon operative art, C-1 1, Landmark XXIV MASONS Amendable to laws of jurisdiction of residence, C-1 1, Landmark XVII... 8 Duties see DUTIES OF MASONS Must believe in God, C-11, Landmark XIV C-X 2; , 17, 47 Must believe in resurrection, C-1 1, Landmark XX Right of appeal to Grand Lodge, C-1 1, Landmark XIII Right of visitation, C-1 1, Landmark XIV; , 41 Right to be represented in general meetings of Craft, C-1 1, Landmark XII MASTER Duties, Election, C-IX 3; , 36 Eligibility, C-IX 3; , 36 Installation, C-IX 3; 3-302; , 36

132 116 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Lodge UD; qualifications Opening Lodge in absence of Suspend Lodge officer Trial and punishment, C-XI 5; , 67 MASTER MASONS Lodge membership upon being obligated Presentation of Laws of Masonry, Punishment for offenses MEMBERSHIP Applicant for, must prove himself before report Candidate receiving Degrees on petition for advancement Certificates, diplomas, dimits Committee on 2-124G Dual Membership permitted, A, B Grand Lodge, C-V In Memorial Lodges In more than one Lodge, prohibited, exception In Research Lodges Life; authority for Masons acting under Letters of Dispensation Petition for C-X Defined Requirements, Prepaid Perpetual Unanimous ballot required C-X 6; , 50 Place of Transfer Waiver of jurisdiction; rejection of petition When complete MIDNIGHT Postponement of unfinished business, MILEAGE Lodge Representatives MILITARY SERVICE Residence of petitioner, C-X MINUTES Grand Lodge, Distribution, Lodge Alteration or amendment, MISDEMEANORS MODES OF RECOGNITION: Landmark C-1 1, Landmark MOTION To reconsider; when made, MUSEUM Grand Lodge, custodian, (a) MYSTERIES OF MASONRY Petition for; defined, Requirements, Previous rejection of petitioner, effect, 4-11 O Rev

133 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 117 INDEX N NAME Chartered Lodge, Change of, Grand Lodge, C NAVAL SERVICE: Residence of petition, C-X NECROLOGY Committee on C-VI 13; , 26 Allowance, Duties, Report, 2-113, , 26 NEIGHBORS: Duties of Masons to, NEW EVIDENCE: As ground for new trial, NEW MEMBERS: Dues, NEW TRIAL Application for, Grounds, Procedure, NOTICE Grand Lodge proceedings, Membership of objector, Petitioning another Lodge, Rights of candidate, When made, OBEDIENCE: To Grand Master, OBJECTION To conferring Degrees, OBLIGATION: How taken, OCCASIONAL LODGE, OFFENSES Against Body of Masonry; defined, C-XI 4; , 60 By two or more Masons; procedure, Commencement of proceedings, 5-204, 5-302, 5-308, , 66A, 67, 67 Criticism of result of ballot, Disclosure of ballot cast by member, Duties of Wardens, Jurisdiction for trial, C-XI 5; , 60 Limitation, 5-202, 5-301, , 66A, 67 Manufacture of intoxicating liquor, Lack of notice as ground for vacating judgement, Time and place of taking testimony before Commissioner, Time and place of trial, To accused; to plead to charges, To Lodges, of proposed amendments of Constitution, C-XI To Lodge, in proceedings for revocation of warrant, Rev. 2010

134 118 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX To Lodge, of action of accusing Lodge on petition for restoration or reinstatement, To Lodge, of Grand Lodge proceedings, To Lodge members, proceedings for revocation of Warrant, To Standing Committees; matters to be reported, Sale of intoxicating liquor, Serving alcoholic liquor, Trials of, see TRIALS Unauthorized use of cipher, Upbraiding member for result of ballot, Use of cipher in conferring Degrees, Use of secret work other than official cipher, Who may be punished, OFFICERS Grand Lodge, C-VI O Additional, C-VI 5 (f) Appointive, C-VI O Duties, C-VI 5, 6, 8, 9, 10; 2-108, , 23, 23 Elective, C-VI Eligibility, C-VI Installation, Selection, C-VI Lodge, C-IX Appointive, C-IX Duties, to Elective, C-IX Eligibility, Ineligibility to hold other office, Installation, C-IX 3; 3-302, , 36, 36 Not entitled to dim it, Qualifications, Selection, C-IX 3, , 36 Suspension, Title, C-IX Lodge U D Qualifications, 3-101, , 34 Newly chartered lodge, OFFICIAL CIPHER, see CIPHER OPENING Grand Lodge, C-Vll 2,3,4; , 29 Lodge, 3-406, 3-407, 3-409, , 39, 40, 40 Absence of Master, Special Communication, Stated Communication, OPERATIVE MASONRY Foundation of speculative Masonry, C-1 1, Landmark XXIV... 8 ORDER OF DEMO LAY Lodges authorized to sponsor same, Restricted to regulations by Council of Administration,

135 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS' 119 INDEX ORGANIZATIONS Predicated on Masonic affiliation; duty of members, C-VI 5 (k); , 21 p PALLBEARERS: Masonic funeral, PARLIAMENTARY RULES Grand Lodge, to Decisions of Grand Master while presiding, Discussions, 2-210, Obedience to Grand Master, Previous question, Suspension of rules by Grand Master, Termination of discussion, PAST GRAND OFFICERS Expense allowance, Membership in Grand Lodge, C-V Trial and Punishment, C-XI 5; , 67 PAST MASTER Membership in Grand Lodge, C-V Open Lodge for funeral Preside after Lodge congregated, PENALTY Masonic offenses, C-XI 4; , 64 PER CAPITA TAX Amount, Authorized, C-IV By member of defunct Lodges; suspensions for Non-payment, Distribution by Council of Administration, Failure to pay; forfeiture of representation, C-IX 9; , 30 Members acting under Letters of Dispensation, When dues remitted, PER DIEM Cannot exceed amount paid to general fund, Lecturers, Members of Trial Committee, To Lodge Representatives, To Di strict Deputies, PETITIONS For Degrees and Membership; generally, C-X; By-Laws Ch. 4, Art , Ballot, when required, For Advancement; defined, Petitioner must prove himself, Requirements, Residence of petitioner, To Lodge U D,

136 120 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX For Membership; applicant must prove himself, Authorized, C-X Defined, Requirements, For Mysteries; defined, Exclusive jurisdiction Requirements, For Reinstatement; defined, Requirements, To what Lodge, Action by Accusing Lode, For Restoration; defined, Requirements, To what lodge, Action by Accusing Lodge For Degrees and Membership General requirements, Proceedings upon C-X 5; to , 49,51 Reception, Reference to Committee, Removal of petitioner before report, Renewal after rejection, C-X When ballot must be unanimous, C-X 6; , 50 Withdrawal or rejection, For Letters of Dispensations, C-Vlll For restoration or reinstatement; action of accusing Lodge, For Warrant of Constitution, C-IX 1; , 35.PETITIONERS Defined, Qualifications, C-X 1, Removal; petition for Advancement, C-X Residential requirements, C-X PHOTOGRAPHIC COPY: Warrant of Constitution, PHYSICAL DEFECTS: Petitioner; artificial appliances, C-X PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Petitioner for Mysteries, C-X PLACE Annual Communications, Grand Lodge, C-Vll 1; , 29 Lodge Communications, Lodge membership, Masonic trial; notice, Special Communications, Grand Lodge, Testimony before commissioner; notice, PLEA: To charges, 5-216, 5-217, PLURAL MEMBERSHIP Place of membership, Plural membership, D Transfer of membership, POWERS OF GRAND MASTER, see PREROGATIVES OF GRAND MASTER PREROGATIVES OF GRAND MASTER Abridge time for petitioning for and receiving Degrees, C-VI 5 (d)

137 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Approve construction of Lodge building, Arrest Lodge Warrant, C-VI 5 (b) Authorize election and installation of lodge officers at Irregular times, Authorize installation of Master not past Warden, C-VI 5 (c) Authorize or ratify irregular acts, C-VI 5 (e) Authorize removal of Lodge, C-IX Authorize use of Degree team, Cannot waive qualifications of candidate, Conduct of members of affiliated organizations, C-VI 5 (k) Consolidation of Lodges; edict, C-IX Create additional offices in Grand Lodge, C-VI 5 (f) Decision while presiding; not appealable, Degree teams; approval of, Dispensation for Stated Communications at irregular Time or place, Election of Lodge officers at irregular times, Enumerated, C-VI Ex-Officio.chairman of Committees, C-VI.. 5.(h) Grant authority to confer.degrees at irregular times, C-1 1,. Landmark VI Grand dispensations for opening and holding Lodges C-11, LandmarkVll;.C-Vlll , 13 Installation of Lodge officers at irregular.times:, 3., Interpret laws and require observance,.. C-:VI 5.(i) Make Masons at sight, C-1, Landmark VI II Order election to fill vacancy in Lodge office, Order Lodge.to assemble, Powers inherent in office of Grand Master, C-VI 5 (m) Preserve Landmarks, usage and laws, C-VI 5 (I) Preside over every assemble of Craft, C-11, Landmark V; C-VI 5 (a) , 11 Require attendance and information by Grand Lodge and Lodge officers, C-VI 5 (g) Require revision or amendment of trial forms and regulations, Superintend transactions of Craft, C-VI 5 (I) Suspend Master of Lodge, PREROGATIVES OF MASTER, Generally, Suspend Lodge Officer, : PRIVATE SECRETARY To Grand Master, PROCEDURE Grand Lodge to prescribe rules, C-XI Masonic trials, By-Laws, Ch Construction of rules, PROCEEDINGS Distribution, Notice to Lodges, Recorded by Grand Secretary, (d) To be read in Lodge, Lodge, 3-309, , 39

138 122 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Alteration or amendment, Lodge U D, Transcript, PROFICIENCY Candidate, before advancement, C-X Certificates of, Appointment of Coach, 4-206A Examination; in open Lodge, Candidate against whom objection is made, Included in the work of a Lodge, Officers of Lodge, 3-306, Officers of Lodge U D, PROPERTY Grand Lodge; investigation by Committee on Finance, Lodge; purchase, PUBLIC CEREMONIES, see CEREMONIES PUBLIC INSTALLATION: Lodge officers, PUBLIC SCHOOLS Grand Lodge Committee, 2-124C Lodge.committee; Duties, 3".' PUBLICITY: Lodge activities, PUNISHMENT Grand Lodge trials, Masonic offenses, C-XI 4; 5".' ,.64 Duty of Committee on Jurisprudence :on appeal, Master Masons, Fellow Crafts, and Entered Apprentices, May be. changed on appeal, Q QUALIFICATIONS Candidate for Mysteries, C-1 1, Landmark XVIII; C-X 1, , 17 Cannot be Waived, Grand Officers, C-VI Lodge officers, Members of Grand Lodge, C-V Officers of Lodge U D, 3-101, , 34 QUORUM Grand Lodge; Annual Communication, C-Vll 2, Lodge, C-IX 5, SA , 15 R RAISING FEE: Each candidate raised, RECEIPTS FOR DUES, RECEPTION OF PETITIONS,

139 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 123 INDEX RECOGNITION: MODES of, C-1 1, Landmark I... 7 RECOMMENDATION: Applicant or petitioner, RECONSIDERATION: Action by Lodge; when taken, Ballot; not in order, RECORD BOOKS: Lodge, RECORDS As evidence in Masonic trials, Grand Lodge; investigation by Committee on Finance, Grand Secretary custodian, 2-11 O (g) Masonic trials, REFRESHMENT Grand Lodge; calls to and from, Lodge; no public ceremony of calling off or on, REGISTERED MAIL Substituting of Certified mail for (enacted 1956) REGULATIONS Masonic trials, Approval by Grand Master, Revision and amendment, REIMBURSEMENT: In charity, REINSTATEMENT Bal lot by accusing Lodge, Petition for; defined, Requirements, To what Lodge, Unanimous ballot required, When accused by one Lodge and expelled by another, REJECTION On waiver of jurisdiction, Petition; exclusive jurisdiction, Renewal, C-X Return of fees, Petitioner for Mysteries; effect, Petitioner for restoration or reinstatement; by accusing Lodge, REMISSION OF DUES, No exemption from per capita tax and assessments, Suspend member, REMOVA L Candidate; advancement, C-X Lodge, C-IX Lodge officer from territorial jurisdiction, Petitioner, before report, RENEWAL Dim it, Grand Secretary's certificate, Petition, after rejection, C-X REPORTS Committee, proceedings for revocation of Warrant, Grand Lodge; at variance with law; effect, Committees; duty of Grand Secretary, Rev.2006

140 124 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D, Committee on Credentials, Committee on Finance, Committee on Foreign Relations, Committee on Jurisprudence, , 5-234, , 65, 68 Committee on Membership 2-124G Committee on Necrology, Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, Committee on Trials and Punishments, Council of Administration, District Deputy Grand Masters, to Grand Master, Grand Master; digest of opinions on law, ' In proceedings for revocation of Lodge Warrant, On controversy between Lodges, A On proposition for change of name of Lodge, Review of condition of Masonry, Grand Representative, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Lodges; annual, C-IX Standing Committees, Lodge; annual, to Grand Lodge, C-IX Committee on Finance, Committee of Investigation, to 4-121, , 51 No jurisdiction, Removal of petitioner, REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS, see also REPORTS Committee on, C-VI 13; , 24 Allowance, : Duties, Report, 2-113, , 24 REPRESENTATION Grand Lodge; failure to pay per capita tax, Failure to have representation in Grand Lodge for three years, Lodge failing to make report or pay dues, C-IX Lodge U D, Right of, in general meetings of Craft, C-1 1, Landmark XII REPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES: All owance, REPRIMAND Administration, Masonic offenses, C-X I 4; 5-228, , 64 REQUEST Conferral of Degrees; attached to petition for Advancement, Residence of petitioner, Right to make, Transmittal, RESEARCH, LODGE OF C-IX RESIDENCE Applicant for Membership, C-X Masons amendable to laws of Masonic jurisdiction, C-1 1, Landmark XVI I Rev. 2010

141 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 125 INDEX Petitioner for Advancement, Petitioner for Mysteries, C-X RESTORATION Restoration, Grace Period Ballot by accusing Lodge, Ballot required, when Lodge which suspended petitioner is defunct, , , 50 Buying Back Lost Time, Petitioner for; defined, Requirements, To what Lodge, When accused by one Lodge and suspended by another, When unanimous ballot required, , , 50 RESURRECTION: Belief in, required, C-11, Landmark XX... 8 RETROACTIVE LAWS: Prohibited, C RETURN OF WORK: Lodge U D, REVENUES Grand Lodge, C-IV Lodge, REVOCATION Certificate of Proficiency, Letters of Dispensation, C-Vlll 1; , 34 Warrant of Constitution, C-IX 13, , 17 Commencement of proceedings; Decision, Limitations, Notice, to Lodge, To members, Procedure, to 5-31 O RITUALISTIC WORK Committee on, C-VI Allowance, Duties, 2-124A Report, ROLL CALL: Grand Lodge; Annual Communication, C-V ll ROLL OF MEMBERS Chartered Lodge, Lodge U D, RULES: Trial Code, construction, s SAINT JOHN'S DAY Addresses in observance of, Celebration of; Sunday, June and December, Installation of Lodge officers on or before, C-IX

142 126 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX SALARIES Grand Lodge, C Grand Secretary, Limitations on, SALE Intoxicating liquor, prohibited, SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION: Lodges, , , 28 SEALS Grand Lodge, Custodian, (g) Lodge, SECOND BALLOT When required, Negative votes on collective ballot, SECRECY OF BALLOT, Laws to be read in Lodge, SECRETS OF MASONRY: Cannot be divulged, C-11, Landmark XXl ll... 8 SECRETARY: Lodge; duties, Election and installation, C-I X 3; , 36 SELF: Duties of Masons to, SENTENCE Grand Lodge trials, Lodge trials, SMOKING: In Lodge room, SOJOURNER: In Naval or Military service, C-X SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Grand Lodge, C-IV; , 30 Lodge, SPECIAL COMMUNICATI ONS For ceremonies, Grand Lodge, C-VI I 1; , 29 Lodge, 3-404, , 40 What may be done, SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS, see DISPENSATIONS Fees for, SPECIFICATIONS Defined, 5-101, , 61 Form, STATED COMMUNICATIONS Lodge, to Opening, Time, STENOGRAPHER: Annual Communication; appointment, STRANGERS: Duties of Masons to, SUB-OFFICERS: Grand Lodge, SUBORDINATE OFFICERS Grand Lodge, C-VI 1, 3, , 10, 21 Lodge, C-IX Lodge U D,

143 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 127 INDEX SUCCESSION Grand Lodge office, upon vacancy, C-VI Lodge office, SUMMONS To accused; Masonic trial, To attend Stated Communication, SUNDAY: Ceremonies prohibited, SURPRISE: Ground for new trial, SURRENDER Certificate of Proficiency, Letters of Dispensation, C-Vlll 1; , 34 Warrant of Constitution, C-IX SUSPENSION Dual Membership, 4-401A Lodge officers, Masonic offenses, C-XI 4; 5-228, , 64 Members of defunct Lodge, Non-payment of dues; procedure 4-308, 4-308A Parliamentary rules, by Grand Master, Suspended member not entitled to Masonic burial, SYMBOLIC MASONRY: Division into three Degrees, C-1 1, Landmark II; C-XI , 19 T TECHNICALITIES: Avoided in Masonic trials, TELLERS: Grand Lodge, for election of officers, TEMPORARY OFFICERS: Grand Lodge; powers and Tenants duties, C-VI TERMS OF OFFICE Grand Officers, C-VI 3... : Lodge Officers, C-IX TESTIMONY: Masonic trials Before commissioner, Pledge to witnesses, Reduced to writing, Time and place of taking; notice, TILING: Necessity of, C-1 1, Landmark XI TIME Advancement, Annual Communications, Grand Lodge, Balloting on petitions for Mysteries or Membership, C-X Between Degrees, C-X Hearing of appeal, Masonic trial, Initiation, Masonic trial, Special Communications, Grand Lodge, Special Communications, Lodge, Stated Communications, Lodge, 3-405, Taking testimony before commissioner; notice, Rev.2006

144 128 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Officers, C-VI Lodge Officers, C-IX TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS: Grand Lodge, C-XI Lodge, TRANSCRIPT Evidence in Masonic trials, Masonic trials, Appeal, Proceedings of Lodge U D, C-Vlll 4; , 34 TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP Certificate for, C-X 4; , 58 Attached to petition for Membership, Expiration, 4-407, , 59 Procedure, While charges pending, TREASURER: Lodge; duties, Election and installation, C-IX 3; , 36 TRIAL CODE: Generally, By-Laws, Ch Application of Art. II to cases of Grand Lodge jurisdiction, Construction of rules, Scope and application, TRIALS Appeals, Actions of Grand Lodge, Application for new trial, Commissioner to take testimony, Conduct of, Controversies between Lodges, to A Costs and expenses, 5-227, , 64 Counsel, Decision by Committee, Dismissal of proceedings, Forms and regulations, Mandate, Masonic offenses; jurisdiction, C-XI Masons entitled to Grand Lodge trial, to Notice of time and place of taking testimony 5-219, , 63 On plea of guilty, 5-217, , 62 Pledge of witnesses, Record of proceedings, Records and writings as evidence, Reference of charges to Trial Committee, 5-213, , 67 Revocation of Lodge Warrant, to Right of appeal, Rules of evidence, Sentence, 5-231, , 68 Technicalities avoided, Rev. 2010

145 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS ' 129 INDEX Time and place, When two or more Masons charges with offense, Who may be present, TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS, see also, TRIAL CODE, TRIALS Committeeon, C-VI 13; , 25 Allowance, 2-307, , 32 Duties, Report, 2-113, , 25 TRUSTEES Lodge; election and duties, Right to hold other office or to dimit, u UNFINISHED WORK: Not to be completed after midnight, v VACANCY Grand Lodge office; how created, Succession, C-VI Lodge Office; how created, Filled by appointment, Succession, VACATION OF JUDGEMENT: Masonic trials, VISITATION: Right of Masons, C-11, Landmark.XV; , 41 VISITORS Examination, C-1 1, Landmark XV... 8 Exclusion for sufficient cause, C-1 1, Landmark XIV, , 41 Rights of, C-1 1, Landmark XIV; , 41 VOTING, see also BALLOT Grand Lodg e, C-Vll Lodge Change of name, Consolidation, C-IX Life Membership, Removal, C-IX Surrender of Warrant, C-IX w WAIVER OF JURISDICTION Attached to petition for Advancement, Defunct Lodges; Grand Secretary's certificate, Petition for Advancement; residence of petitioner, Prior to acceptance, request, Rejection of petitioner; effect, WARDENS: Lodges, duties, 3-307, , 61

146 130 GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS INDEX Election and installation, C-IX 3; 3-302, , 36 Masonic offenses; duties, WARRANT Grand Lodge, Lodge, WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION Arrest, C-IX Duty of Grand Master, C-VI 5 (b) In proceedings for revocation, Election and appointment of officers of new Lodge, Fees for, C-IV; Forfeiture, C-IX Loss or destruction; replacement, Petition for, Photographic copy, Proceedings after surrender or revocation, C-IX Revocation, C-IX Proceedings for to Commencement, Decision, 5-310, , 68 Limitation, Notice to Lodge, Notice to members, Surrender, C-IX To new Lodge, C-.IX WEBB WORK Adopted by Grand Lodge, C-XI Required in this jurisdiction, WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION: When made; return of fees, WORK Defined, In separate rooms, prohibited, Irregular; effect, Lodge U D, Not completed at midnight; postponement, On several candidates, Uniformity preserved, 2-124A WORKING TOOLS Grand Lodge, Lodge,

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149 KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL By-Laws of Perpetual Life Membership Plan Fund, Inc. A Non-Profit Corporation ARTICLE I 1.01 The principal office of the corporation in the State of Kansas shall be located in the City of Topeka, County of Shawnee. The corporation may have such other offices, within the State of Kansas, as Executive Council may determine or as the affairs of the corporation may require from time to time Registered Office and Registered Agent. The corporation shall have and continuously maintain in the State of Kansas a registered office, and a registered agent whose office is identical to such registered office, as required. The registered office may be, but need not be, identical with the principle office of the corporation in the State of Kansas, and the address of the registered office and a designated resident agent may be changed from time to time by the Executive Council. ARTICLE II 2.01 Members. Master Masons in good standing and members of Lodges in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas are members. ARTICLE Ill - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 3.01 General Powers. The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Executive Council and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Council". NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS 3.02 The number of members of the Executive Council shall not be less than six (6) as the Executive Council shall determine from time to time. The duration of terms of service on the Executive Council shall be terms of four ( 4) years for each elected member. The Executive Council shall consist of four (4) Master Masons in good standing and members of Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas. The Executive Council shall, by election, fill any vacancy as necessary. Each year at the Annual Meeting of the Executive Council, the members shall select within themselves, and from the four (4) elected members, a Chairman and a Secretary who shall respectively preside over and record the actions of the Executive Council. The Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas shall constitute the other two members of the Executive Council, making the total number on the Executive Council then being six (6). Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)

150 KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL All members of the Executive Council shall serve without compensation and may succeed themselves in office, if re-elected. Members of the Executive Council shall not vest in any member any proprietary rights in the corporation, but shall only entitle the member to vote at meetings of the Council as scheduled in these By-laws. (Amended 1999, 2002, 2005) ANNUAL MEETINGS 3.03 Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the Executive Council shall be held during the month of January each year. This meeting shall also be used to audit the Perpetual Life Membership records of the Grand Secretary. (Amended 2003) 3.04 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Executive Council may be called by or at the request of the Chairman or a majority of the members of the Council, and the time, the place, and date of the meeting shall be specified. Special meetings of the Executive Council may also be held by a telephone call to each member of the Executive Council by or at the request of the Chairman or a majority of the members of the Council. NOTICE 3.05 Notice of any annual meeting or special meeting of the Executive Council shall be given at least seven (7) days previously thereto by oral or written notice delivered personally or sent by mail to each member. Prior Notice shall be waived for special meetings of the Executive Council held by a telephone call to each member of the Executive Council; provided a majority of the Executive Council gives their consent to such a meeting at the time of the telephone call A total of Three (3) in number of the members of the Executive Council shall be requisite to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by the Executive Counci l, unless by agreement of the members of the Executive Council which agreement shall be recorded in the Minutes of that Executive Council Meeting, shall ag ree that business may be transacted by two or more of the members of the Executive Council. (Amended 1999) VACANCY 3.07 Vacancy. Should a vacancy occur on the Executive Council, the remaining members shall declare such vacancy after which the Executive Council shall appoint an eligible Master Mason to serve until the next Annual Meeting. (Amended 1999, 2005) REMOVAL 3.08 Removal. Any member of the Executive Council may be removed by the Executive Council when the member no longer is qualified to serve on such Executive Council, or when in the judgment of the Council of Administration the best interest of the corporation would be Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)

151 served thereby. KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL ARTICLE IV- OFFICERS 4.01 Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be a Chairman and Secretary of the Executive Council. The Executive Council may elect or appoint other officers and may assign and give authority to perform duties to be prescribed to the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary for the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas Any officer elected or appointed by the Executive Council may be removed by the Council whenever in its judgment the best interest of the corporation would be served thereby Vacancy. The vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by the remaining members of the Executive Council Chairman. The Chairman shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation and the Executive Council and shall, in general, supervise and control directly or indirectly all of the business and affairs of the corporation. He may sign, for the secretary or any other officer of the corporation authorized by the Executive Council, contracts, bills and notes or other instruments which the Executive Council have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Executive Council or by these By-laws, or by statute to some other office or agent of the corporation; in general he shall perform all duties incident to the office of Chairman and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Council from time to time Secretary. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Council, give all notices in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law, be custodian of the corporate records, keep a register of the post office address of each member of the Executive Council which shall be furnished to the Secretary by each such member, and, in general, perform all duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Chairman or by the Executive Council Absence. In case any officer of the Executive Council and any person herein authorized to act in his place is absent or unable to act, the meeting members of the Executive Council may from time to time delegate the powers or duties of such officers or officer to any other officer, member of the Executive Council or other person who it may so nominate. ARTICLE V - CHECKS, NOTES, CONTRACTS, ETC Checks, Notes, Etc. All Checks, drafts, bonds, notes or other obligations for the payment of monies shall be signed by the Chairman or Secretary, or by such other person or persons as may be designated by the members of the Executive Council Contracts. All contracts of the corporation and of the Executive Council shall be executed by the Chairman, or in such a manner as may be designated by resolution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)

152 Executive Council. : KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL ARTICLE VI - NOTICES 6.01 Notices. Whenever any notice is required by the laws of the State of Kansas, or by these By-laws of the corporation, to be given to the members of the Executive Council or other interested persons or entities, personal notice is not meant unless expressly so stated, and any notice deposited in the United States post office, in a sealed wrapper with the postage prepaid, properly addressed to the last known address of the addressee shall be deemed to have been given at the time of such mailing. ARTICLE VII - FISCAL YEAR 7.01 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation and the anniversary of the election of each member to the Executive Council shall be the same as the fiscal or calendar year of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas. ARTICLE VIII - BY-LAWS 8.01 By-Laws. These By-laws may be altered or amended by the affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the Executive Council subject to any power that may be vested in the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas to amend, alter or repeal the same. BY-LAWS RELATING TO PREPAID PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE I 1.01 A Master Mason may voluntarily elect to become exempt from paying annual dues to his Lodge by purchasing a Prepaid Perpetual Membership; provided he is in good standing in his Lodge and holds a current dues card. The purchase funds for Prepaid Perpetual Membership are nonrefundable, and the purchase funds or revenue derived from their investment are not transferable to any other Grand Jurisdiction under any circumstances An eligible Master Mason may purchase a Prepaid Perpetual Membership by remitting a single payment; or if he desires to purchase a Prepaid Perpetual Membership by installment payments, he shall submit a written request or application to his Lodge, and the Lodge shall arrange a policy allowing for such installment payments. The Lodge shall retain the installment payments unti l the final payment is received from the applicant; at which time, the Lodge Secretary wi ll transmit a Lodge check to the Grand Secretary for the total amount of the Prepaid Perpetual Membership fee. A Master Mason making installment payments shall also continue to pay his dues annually until the cost of his Prepaid Perpetual Membership is paid in Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)

153 full. KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL 1.03 The single payment purchase price for a Prepaid Perpetual Membership shall be at least twenty (20) years annual dues, including per capita tax, that are in effect at the time of purchase with a minimum of $ Since a Lodge may amend its annual dues during any period of installment payments, the installment payment purchase price shall be at least twenty (20) years annual dues, including per capita tax, which are in effect on the date of the final payment with a minimum of $ The $ minimum means that the applicant must pay the greater of at least twenty (20) years annual dues including per capita tax or $ The applicant must have remitted to the Lodge Secretary the amount of existing dues for the following year, which will be retained by the Lodge. A Prepaid Perpetual Member shall not be subject to any increases in per capita tax or special assessments by his Lodge or Grand Lodge Provided a deceased Master Mason was in good standing at the time of his death, a Prepaid Perpetual Membership-Memorial in his memory may be purchased by a Lodge, another order, by one or more individuals or by any combination thereof. The purchase price shall be a minimum of $ (Amended 2002) 1.05 A Prepaid Perpetual Member may transfer by affiliating with any Lodge of his choice within this Grand Jurisdiction, but if such a transfer requires additional funds to equal twenty (20) times the annual dues, including per capita tax, of the Lodge to which he desires to transfer, the required additional funds shall be remitted with his petition for affiliation. In case of consolidation of a Lodge, a transfer is not involved, and all Prepaid Perpetual Members become members of the consolidated Lodge without any added funds for Prepaid Perpetual Members being required. ARTICLE II ADMINISTRATION, INVESTMENTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS 2.01 The Executive Council shall maintain records, invest funds, adopt policy and distribute earnings in accordance with the provisions of these By-laws Funds received shall be designated as the Masonic Prepaid Perpetual Membership Account and shall not be co-mingled with any Grand Lodge funds, except for investment purposes, but shall be kept apart as a permanent fund solely for the benefit of the participating Constituent Lodges. A separate accounting of the Fund shall be available each month and verified in the annual audit of the Grand Lodge at year end. (Amended 2003) 2.03 Prepaid Perpetual Membership. An eligible Master Mason may purchase a Prepaid Perpetual Membership by paying the greater of, at least twenty (20) years annual dues, including per capita tax, that are in effect at the time of purchase or a minimum of $500.00, plus the amount of existing dues for the following year. The Executive Council will invest the funds and only the net earnings derived therefrom shall be available for distribution. The Executive Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)

154 ~ KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL Council shall annually determine the amount of the earnings to be distributed to each constituent Lodge. These amounts shall appear on the Annual Report form sent out by the Grand Secretary as credits and are to be deducted from the total amount calculated as per capita tax assessments. Should the net earnings credit for a constituent Lodge exceed the total amount calculated as per capita tax assessment for the constituent Lodge, the difference will be returned to the constituent Lodge by warrant. A portion of the earnings income each year shall be retained in the Lodge Account as a growth factor (20 percent to start). Any future increases or decreases in the growth factor percentage will be determined by the Executive Council. A portion of the earnings income each year shall be retained for expenses to administer the Plan ($2.00 per membership to start). Any future increases or decreases for expenses to administer the Plan wil l be determined by the Executive Council. (Amended 1999, 2004) 2.04 Prepaid Perpetual Membership-Deceased. Upon the death of a Prepaid Perpetual Member, his account will be transferred to the Prepaid Perpetual Membership Deceased Account. The Executive Council will continue to invest the funds and only the net earnings derived therefrom shall be available for distribution. The Executive Council shall annually determine the amount of the earnings to be distributed to each constituent Lodge. These amounts shall appear on the Annual Report form sent out by the Grand Secretary as credits and are to be deducted from the total calculated as per capita tax assessments. Should the net earnings credit for a constituent Lodge exceed the total amount calculated as per capita tax assessment for the constituent Lodge, the difference will be returned to the constituent Lodge by warrant. A portion of the earnings income each year shall be retained for expenses to administer the Plan ($2.00 per membership to start). Any future increases or decreases for expenses to administer the Plan will be determined by the Executive Council. (Amended 1999, 2004) 2.04.A Prepaid Perpetual Membership-Dimitted, Expelled or Suspended Member. Upon the Expulsion or Suspension of Membership of a Prepaid Perpetual Member, or if a Brother Dimits his account will be transferred to the Prepaid Perpetual Membership-Deceased Account. The Executive Council will continue to invest the funds and only the net earnings derived therefrom shall be available for distribution. The Executive Council shall annually determine the amount of the earnings to be distributed to each constituent Lodge. These amounts shall appear on the Annual Report form sent out by the Grand Secretary as credits and are to be deducted from the total ca lculated as per capita tax assessments. Should the net earnings credit for a constituent Lodge exceed the total amount calculated as per capita tax assessment for the constituent Lodge, the difference will be returned to the constituent Lodge by warrant. A portion of the earnings income each year shall be retained for expenses to administer the Plan ($2.00 per membership to start). Any future increases or decreases for expenses to administer the Plan will be determined by the Executive Council. If the Brother that has been Expelled or Suspended is restored to Active Membership his status will be returned to Regular Prepaid Perpetual Membership. If the Brother who took a Dim it is admitted back to his Lodge his status will be returned to Regular Prepaid Perpetual Membership. (Adopted 2014) 2.05 Prepaid Perpetual Membership-Memorial. A deceased Master Mason in good standing at the time of his death may have a Memorial Membership purchased in his memory by a Lodge, another order, by one or more individuals, or by any combination thereof for a ' ' Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)

155 KANSAS FREEMASONS ON THE LEVEL minimum of $ Any Master Mason in good standing with a Perpetual Life Membership may also purchase a Memorial Membership for himself. The Executive Council will invest the funds and only the net earnings derived therefrom shall be available for distribution. The Executive Council shall annually determine the amount of the earnings to be distributed to each constituent Lodge. These amounts shall appear on the Annual Report form sent out by the Grand Secretary as credits and are to be deducted from the total calculated as per capita tax assessments. Should the net earnings credit for a constituent Lodge exceed the total amount calculated as per capita tax assessment for the constituent Lodge, the difference will be returned to the constituent Lodge by warrant. Each Prepaid Perpetual Membership-Memorial in memory of a deceased Master Mason will remain the property of the Lodge in which it was originally purchased. Should a Lodge surrender its charter, without consolidation, then their prepaid perpetual membership memorials, and earnings, will remain the Perpetual Life Membership Plan Fund, Inc. (Amended 2002, 2004) 2.06 A Lodge shall deposit all funds received for Prepaid Perpetual Memberships into its own bank account and immediately transmit a Lodge check to the Grand secretary. The approved transmittal form shall accompany the funds The Grand Secretary shall record the name of each purchasing Mason, the remitting Lodge, the amount of funds, and the date received, issue the adopted dues card or the perpetual memorial, transmit the funds received to the Grand Treasurer, and take his receipt therefore. The Grand Treasurer shall maintain such books and records on the Masonic Prepaid Perpetual Membership Account, and invest funds as the Executive Council shall direct The annual dues of each member who purchases a Prepaid Perpetual Membership shall thereafter be the annual earnings derived from the investment of the purchased funds, and his Lodge shall record such earnings as his annual dues for the previous year An eligible Master Mason may purchase a Prepaid Perpetual Membership at any time, and the funds remitted are initially invested for a partial year and shall be designated as partial year investments. Earnings on partial year investments shall be calculated for the period through October 31st All Masonic Prepaid Perpetual Membership Funds shall be invested in accordance with an investment policy established by a majority decision of the Executive Council After the close of each plan year, the Executive Council shall audit the books and records of the Masonic Prepaid Perpetual Account. Constituent Lodges and the Executive Council shall comply with all applicable requirements and provisions of these By-laws. The Executive Council shall prescribe the books and records to be kept by the Grand Treasurer and shall resolve any inequities or questions not otherwise prescribed by these By-laws. Any membership plan now in effect in Constituent Lodges shall be reviewed by the Executive Council and its decision rendered as to the merits of said plan. Should a Lodge become defunct, the funds received from it and any future earnings shall be held in the investment account until such time that the Executive Council makes a decision on disposition of these Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas Telephone: (785) Facsimile: (785)