LMCP_Lodge Finance

Dues

Dues are the funds paid by Masons to belong to a lodge. Usually, dues are the primary source of income for a lodge. Lodge dues are stated in the bylaws.

There are three options for a lodge to structure dues.

1. Fixed fee 2. Fixed fee plus per capita * 3. Fixed fee plus per capita * rounded up

Per capita is the amount a lodge pays to Grand Lodge. It is based on total number of Masons (including Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Masons) on the membership rolls of the lodge on June 30, prior to the

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