LMCP_Member_Experience

reported to the lodge. Some crimes that do not involve moral turpitude, such as a DUI, are not an automatic rejection, although the lodge may still take such information into consideration when balloting. It is important to note that the lodge cannot vote on the candidate until the background check is completed, which usually takes two weeks – though in some cases, it can take longer depending on the candidates previous residences.

One of three results are returned to the lodge:

• Eligible: Nothing was found and the lodge can move forward with a vote.

• Eligible with findings: A crime was found on the applicant’s record, but not a crime of moral turpitude. The applicant is eligible, and the lodge may proceed to vote, but can consider this information and determine if he meets the lodge’s requirements for membership. • Ineligible: The applicant is ineligible for membership because a crime of moral turpitude was discovered (a crime with the intent to harm or defraud). The Grand Lodge will update iMember and reach out to explain this to the applicant directly. The lodge does not need to

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