Secretary’s Corner
Dues notices were sent out the first week in February.
Some of the questions I have been asked are:
1. How much does the Lodge keep of the $103?
Answer: The Lodge will retain $86
2. Grand Lodge Assessment pays for what:
Answer: Grand Lodge Expenses & Operation 7.50
Elks Magazine subscription 3.50
General Liability Insurance Assessment 3.00
State Association Dues 3.00
Total $17.00
3. I thought we voted to pay dues either Annually or Semi-Annually?
Answer: Yes, the by-laws change allows a member to pay either Annual or Semi-Annually
Annual Payment due before April 1, 2009 $103.00
Semi-Annual dues payable before April 1, 2009 60.00*
(includes Grand Lodge/State Assessment)
Second semi-annual payable before October 1, 2009 43.00
4, Spouse cards will be issued upon request of a Member in good standing ONLY to: a spouse of a member, an unmarried widow or widower of a deceased member or a child or stepchild, under the age of twenty-one (21) of a member or deceased member. The charge for this identification card is $3.
5. Can donations be made to the Lodge at time of dues payment?
Answer: Yes, please specify what the additional funds is for, (scholarship, building, bathroom, etc.) and add to the amount of dues payment.
If there are any other questions, or if you have not received your dues notice, please call or e-mail me.
Kathleen Billingsley
Lodge Secretary
Feb. 2009