LMCP_Lodge Finance

In addition, a lodge may hold periodic activities to support its fraternal activities to which tickets are sold to Masons and their family and friends. Tickets to such activities may not be sold to the general public. A lodge may hold an activity to support its charitable activities to which tickets can be sold to the public as well as Masons and their families. There are additional rules in the CMC about the disclosure of the use of funds and how these activities may and may not be advertised. The lodge leadership should become familiar with these rules. A lodge may participate in local community fairs, celebrations, and similar community events by sponsoring, occupying, and operating booths for selling food and non alcoholic beverages. Before a lodge may seek financial support from any other source, including other forms of fundraising, the lodge must first seek and receive the approval of the grand master.

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