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PROFICIENCY IN LODGE MANAGEMENT EXAM – PART 3 OF 3
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Lodge Administration
64. In reference to WMC Sec. 14.10 B.L., the minutes of a Stated or Special meeting:
Must be read and approved at the same meeting before closing.
Must be read and approved at the next Stated Meeting.
Must be read and approved by the Worshipful Master.
Must be read and approved by the consent of the Lodge.
65. In reference to WMC 22.02, the Worshipful Master may dispense funds from a Lodge’s charity account:
At his own discretion, if within the limits set out in the Lodge's By-Laws.
With permission from the Treasurer.
With permission from the Secretary.
After conference with the three principle officers.
None of the above.
66. According to WMC Sec. 22.05 B.L., a Lodge is under no obligation to extend Masonic aid or privileges to Non-Affiliated Masons who shall have resided within the Jurisdiction of the Lodge for ___ ___ without affiliating with the Lodge and contributing to its dues.
6 months
2 years
1 year
9 months
18 months
67. According to WMC Sec. 15.23 B.L., the Lodge Secretary shall maintain which of the records/books:
Minutes/Records, Roster, Attendance, Accounts, Up to date WMC, Proceedings of the Grand Lodge.
Minutes/Records, Roster, Attendance, Accounts, Up to date WMC, Stated Communication.
Minutes/Records, Roster, Attendance, Accounts, Up to date WMC, Receipts of the Lodge.
Minutes/Records, Roster, Attendance, Accounts, Up to date WMC, Ballots.
68. According to WMC Sec. 15.23 B.L., the Secretary’s Membership Register shall contain everything EXCEPT:
The birthdates of members.
Dates of withdrawal, dropping from the roll, expulsion, suspension, restoration or death.
Names of spouses and children.
The full names of those expelled, suspended or restored.
69. In reference to WMC Sec. 15.23 B.L., all members and visitors must:
Sign the Tyler’s Register.
Know the words, signs and grips of the Degree.
Provide the word and grip to the Tyler before entrance.
Sign the Tyler’s Register with their name only.
70. According to WMC Sec. 13.02 B.L., a Lodge member is one:
Who has be passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft
Who has be initiated as an Entered Apprentice.
Raised as a Master Mason.
Raised and enrolled as a member.
None of the above.
71. Referencing WMC Sec. 17.10 B.L. F, notification of the election of a Brother to Plural Membership:
Must be made immediately to the Grand Secretary.
Must be made only if he dimits from another Lodge.
Must be made in a timely manner.
Must be made within 1 month of the Stated meeting in which he was elected.
72. According to WMC Sec. 21.04 B.L., Lodge Assets and Property
Must be divided among its members if consolidated.
Must be divided among its members if the Lodge is dissolved.
Must be divided among its members according the length of time they have been Masons.
None of the above.
73. According to WMC Sec. 24.03 B.L., the title to all property and effects of Lodges that unite shall be vested in:
The Lodge which retains the name of the Lodge.
They shall be retained separately.
Divided according the Special Deputy’s orders.
Shall be retained by the Consolidated Lodge.
74. According to WMC 17.13 B.L., annual dues of members of a Lodge must be paid by December 31st of each year unless:
They are remitted or extended by the Lodge.
They are remitted or excused by the Special Deputy.
They are remitted or excused by the District Deputy
None of the above.
75. According to WMC Sec. 17.06 B.L., which of the following is not true in reference to the following statement; A dimit must be issued to any member of the Lodge providing that:
Not indebted to the Lodge.
He is in good standing.
He is not an Officer of the Lodge.
Not under charges of a Masonic offense.
76. In reference to WMC Sec. 17.11 B.L. C (8), purchaser of a Grand Lodge Life Membership, upon transferring his membership to another Lodge in Washington:
Shall be entitled to transfer the Life Membership to the new Lodge.
Shall not be entitled to transfer the Life Membership to the new Lodge.
Shall only be entitled to transfer the Life Membership with permission from the Worshipful Master.
Shall be entitled to transfer the Life Membership and pay an additional penalty fee.
77. According to WMC Sec. 17.18 B.L., an unaffiliated Mason because of non-payment of dues and without a dimit can be reinstated after a period of 25 months by:
Shall be entitled to transfer the Life Membership to the new Lodge.
Shall not be entitled to transfer the Life Membership to the new Lodge.
Shall only be entitled to transfer the Life Membership with permission from the Worshipful Master.
Shall be entitled to transfer the Life Membership and pay an additional penalty fee.
77. According to WMC Sec. 17.18 B.L., an unaffiliated Mason because of non-payment of dues and without a dimit can be reinstated after a period of 25 months by:
paying all back dues
reapplying and going through the Degrees again
applying for a petition of reinstatement
none of the above
78. According to WMC Sec. 24.01 B.L., after due notice, in order for two or more Lodges to consolidate their memberships into one Lodge, a ___ affirmative vote of the members present in each Lodge is required.
50%
2/5
One third
three quarters
79. According to WMC Sec. 24.01 B.L., two or more Lodges may consolidate their memberships into one Lodge. The proposition for such consolidation shall be presented at a Stated Communication of each interested Lodge and shall be acted upon only at:
A subsequent Stated Communication of each Lodge after due notice shall have been given to the members.
A subsequent Stated Communication of each Lodge.
The same Stated Communication.
A Special Grand Lodge Consolidation Communication attended by the Grand Master.
80. In reference to WMC Sec. 25.04 B.L., a Lodge can be ordered to forfeit its Charter:
If it does not have representation at one Grand Lodge Communication.
If it does not have enough members.
If it fails to pay GL Assessment for one year.
If it fails to make returns and pay dues for two years.
81. According to WMC Sec. 14.11 B.L., on what date is the Annual Return of any Lodge due?
The Monday following Grand Lodge Annual Communication
March 18
January 30
February 1
Masonic Charges
82. In reference to WMC Sec. 28.02 B.L., in the case of a Masonic offense, an accused Brother does not need to be in attendance for a trial to be held. However, it may proceed, in the absence of the accused, upon proof of the due service upon him of citation together with a copy of the charges and:
Explanation of the charges.
Notice of the time and place of the trial.
Punishment to be levied on the accused.
Description of when the offense occurred and other Masons involved.
83. In accordance with WMC Sec. 26.03 B.L., if a Mason is found to have misrepresented himself in his petition, the Lodge may:
Suspend him without trial.
Submit the charges to the Grand Secretary.
Submit the charges to the Secretary of the Lodge for consideration by the Committee of Past Masters.
Submit the charges to the Worshipful Master to be properly executed.
84. In accordance with WMC Sec. 26.10 B.L. B, under what condition may the Lodge hold it’s own Masonic Trial?
Immediately after the Lodge votes on the matter.
After Lodge votes in affirmative, they must relinquish Jurisdiction and notify Grand Secretary.
At the next Stated Communication.
At a Special Session presided over by the Special Deputy.
85. In accordance with WMC Sec. 26.05 B.L., in the absence of other accusers, is it the duty of the ____ ____ to take steps to prefer charges against offending Brethren.
Secretary
Worshipful Master
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
86. According to WMC Sec. 26.05 B.L., any member of a Lodge can prefer charges against the incumbent Worshipful Master of the Lodge for official misconduct if:
He has permission from the Grand Master.
He has permission from the Junior Warden.
He has the consent of the Junior and Senior Wardens.
None of the above.
87. In reference to WMC Sec. 17.10. B.L. C, a Plural Member who has been dropped from the roll of one Lodge for Non-Payment of Dues (NPD).
May retain membership to all other affiliated Lodges.
May appeal for plural membership to other Lodges.
May not be dropped from the roll of another Lodge in which he has Grand Lodge Endowed Life Membership or in an approved Life Membership Program of a Constituent Lodge and has paid all required assessment(s).
May appeal the Secretary of the Lodge to retain his plural membership.
Grand Lodge
88. In reference to WMC 14.12, unless excused by the Grand Master, a Lodge not represented at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge for ___consecutive years will be unable to operate as a Lodge.
3
4
2
8
1
89. According to WMC Sec. 14.12 B.L., any member of the Lodge may represent the Lodge at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge if:
He carries a properly executed proxy.
He is a Master Mason.
He is the Junior or Senior Steward.
He has passed the Proficiency in Lodge Management.
90. According to WMC Sec. 5.06 B.L., any Resolution submitted after December 1 and prior to twelve o'clock noon of the second day's session of any Annual Communication shall be:
Reviewed by the Grand Secretary.
Reviewed by the Jurisprudence Committee.
Forwarded to the Grand Master.
None of the above.
91. In reference to WMC Sec. 1.03 Const., a Past Master from another Jurisdiction who is in Good Standing and a member of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction:
May attend Grand Lodge.
May vote at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
May address Masons at the Annual Communication.
May automatically become a member of a Lodge without vote.
92. According to WMC Sec. 5.01 Const., who may submit Resolutions to be considered at Grand Lodge
Worshipful Master, Lodge Secretary
Lodge Secretary, The Grand Master
Worshipful Master, The Grand Master
The Lodge, Worshipful Master
The Lodge, The Grand Master
Miscellaneous
93. In reference to WMC Sec. 4.03 B.L., list five qualifications of the Deputy of the Grand Master.
Well skilled in the Standard Work, Know the Lectures, Be a MM, Member of a Lodge in the District, Know Masonic Customs
Well skilled in the Standard Work, Deliver all Lectures without mistakes, Be a WM or a PM, Member of a Lodge in the District, Know Masonic Customs
Well skilled in the Standard Work, Know the Lectures, Be a WM or a PM, Member of a Lodge in the District, Understands the Ancient Landmarks
Well skilled in the Standard Work, Know the Lectures, Be a WM or a PM, Member of a Lodge in the District, Know Masonic Customs
94. According to WMC Sec. 13.08 B.L., it is permissible to:
Attend meetings of the Job’s Daughters International
Attend meetings of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls
Attend meetings of the Order of DeMolay clothed as Masons
All of the above
95. According to WMC Sec. 13.08 B.L., a Mason may ____ Aprons of their rank and publicly attend churches or walk in parades with permission of the WM and consent of the DDGM.
Not wear
Wear
Wear with permission from Grand Lodge
May wear indoors only
96. According to WMC Sec. 12.03 B.L., which of the following statements is true:
Lodges must have the permission of the Grand Master to have intoxicating liquors in their facilities.
Lodges may have intoxicating liquors in the Lodge room.
Regarding consumption of intoxicating liquors, Lodges or Temple Corporations may, by Standing Resolution, adopt and enforce such regulations relating to other areas than a Lodge Room, as they, in their wisdom, may deem appropriate.
None of the above.
97. According to WMC Sec. 21.01 Const., upon the demise of a Lodge, all of its property, including its books, papers, jewels, funds, and furniture shall become the property of:
The Grand Lodge.
Lodges in the District by distributing the property.
Members of the Lodge.
The Special Deputy for distribution between Lodges in the District.
98. According to WMC Sec. 13.03 B.L., a Lodge may meet on a Sunday for Masonic Labor only for the purpose of:
Election of Officers.
Voting on Grand Lodge resolutions.
The burial of a Mason.
All of the Above.
99. In reference to LOH 1-6, Junior Warden’s column is raised only:
During Labor
During Refreshment
During Voting
During Duress
100. According to WMC Sec. 4.09 B.L., choose who may determine the District a Lodge is situated in.
The Lodge
The Grand Master
A vote of the District Lodges
A vote at Grand Lodge
A special committee appointed by the Grand Master
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