Personalize for your Lodge and send out on your letterhead

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1 Personalize for your Lodge and send out on your letterhead Dues Statement A word about your 2003 dues. Once again, we are attempting to send out the dues notice early so that this obligation won t crimp your Holiday budget and you can have your 2003 dues card in hand should you find yourself on a Masonic journey this winter. We are proud to report that the cooperation has been fantastic; only one Brother is not current with his dues. Be reminded that we send in the Grand Lodge per capita of $xx.xx in January. A mere $xx.xx remains for the operation of Lodge. That makes it imperative that each member remit his obligation in a timely fashion. You are also afforded the opportunity to support several worthy Masonic charities when you send your dues. The Masonic Service association Blue Envelop Program and the 2000 fund. See the enclosed explanation of the 2000 fund. These are ways each one of us can practice the Masonic Virtue of Charity. Please give them your careful consideration. Consider the advantage of Life Membership! **************************************** * 2003 Dues $xx.xx * Lodge 2000 Fund $ * Masonic Service Association $ * In arrears (if any) $ Total Enclosed $ Please return this form with your check in the envelope provided your dues card will follow shortly!

2 Personalize on your letterhead We thank you. Enclosed is Your 2003 Masonic Dues Card! ********* Your remittance has been received and it is a pleasure to enclose your 2003 dues card. Sign the card and carry it with you, it is your record of good standing in this Lodge and upon proper examination, will entitle you to admission in Lodges around the world. Your support of Freemasonry and Lodge No. is appreciated and we offer the best wishes and kindest regards from the officers and your fellow members of Lodge No. ******************************* If you know of a prospective member for your beloved fraternity and don t have a petition, please contact the secretary! *************************** Lodge meets on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month. Join us for fellowship!

3 The 2000 Fund Story: Brotherly Love, Relief & Truth For the past few years, the dues notices from Lodge have included the opportunity for its members to contribute to the 2000 Fund. The 2000 Fund was established to accomplish two important goals by practicing charity, among our brothers and local community, both important Masonic teachings. The monies received into the 2000 Fund pay for the annual Grand Lodge per capita for members who whatever the reason have been unable to pay their annual dues. It may be that the brother is in a care facility, has health problems or is financially distressed. It would be considered un-masonic to drop these members from the membership rolls due to such a hardship. To do so, they would lose several important benefits: their priority status for admission to the Minnesota Masonic Homes and eligibility for awards such as a 50-year pin and certificate. After we take care of our own members, the remaining funds help augment our annual charity endeavors at Lodge. Providing relief by practicing charity is a foundation within our Masonic teachings, the 2000 Fund offers that opportunity.

4 Second Notice From Secretary Dear Brother, In reviewing the Lodge records, I notice that I have not received your 2003 dues payment. I realize that we send out your dues notice rather early to assist those brothers who may want to avoid the holiday budget crunch and that you may have laid it aside. Lodge is required to send the per capita payment to the Grand Lodge this month so your cooperation in remitting payment at this time would be greatly appreciated. If you find that you are unable to comply with your dues obligation at this time, please let me know. Lodge No. has established a fund to assist those brothers in such a situation. It s part of our obligation as Masons to do so and will be done in strict confidence. Thank you for your support of Lodge No. and Minnesota Masonry. Fraternally, Seymour Dues Secretary Your 2003 Dues are $xx.xx Our records show in arrears dues of $xx.xx Total outstanding $xx.xx Please contact the Secretary if your records do not agree.

5 Personalize for your Lodge and send on your letterhead. Dear Brother, I have been advised by the secretary that you have not, for whatever reasons, responded to his notices regarding your Lodge dues. We have determined that, if we truly live by those great Masonic principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, no member should ever be dropped for non-payment of dues. To do so would harm the brother by him losing his priority status for admission to the Minnesota Masonic Homes, ability to visit other Lodges, eligibility for membership awards, membership in appendant Masonic bodies such as the Shrine, and any and all rights afforded a Master Mason. Because of this and the generosity of your Brothers at Lodge through the 2000 Fund, I am pleased to enclose your 2003 dues card. Be assured that this is done in the strictest confidence. If we can be of further assistance to you or should circumstances change that would enable you to meet your dues obligation, please contact me. Fraternally yours, I.M. A Leader Master Your 2003 Dues are $xx.xx Our records shoe in arrears dues of $xx.xx Total outstanding $xx.xx Please contact the secretary or me if you find this information is incorrect.