By-laws of East Central York Rite College No. 81
ARTICLE I
NAME, NUMBER AND
LOCATION
A.
This College shall be known as East Central York Rite College
No. 81.
B.
The City of Villa Grove,
State of Illinois shall be the home, or the usual Assembly place, of this
College.
ARTICLE II
FISCAL OR COLLEGE YEAR
A.
The fiscal year of this College shall begin June 1 and end on May 31 of the following
year.
ARTICLE III
A.
The purposes of this York Rite College shall be:
- To foster a
spirit of cooperation and coordination among each of the Bodies of York
Rite Masonry.
- To assist in
worthy efforts to improve the ritualistic and dramatic presentation of
York Rite work.
- To conduct
an educational program in order to inculcate greater appreciation of the
principles, ideals and programs of York Rite Masonry.
- To
strengthen York Rite Masonry in every proper manner.
- To build a
love of country and to aid and support genuine Patriotism.
- To reward
outstanding service to York Rite Masonry by awards, honors and other
methods of proper recognition.
- To support
Charitable and Benevolent endeavors of Freemasonry.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
A.
Membership shall be limited to Regular members who are in good standing in a Symbolic
Lodge of Master Masons, a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, a Council of Cryptic
Masons {or Royal and Select Masters (Masons)}and a Commandery or Preceptory of
Knights Templar, and who are actively engaged in working for the York Rite.
B.
The Council, as described in Article V E, acting as a Screening Committee,
shall consider all proposals for membership and cause them to be presented to
the Assembly or be filed by the Secretary, but a majority vote of the members
in attendance at an Assembly can bring a proposal up for ballot if he qualifies
by “A” above.
C.
Membership in this College shall be by written invitation only.
D.
Any member in good standing may recommend an eligible York Rite Mason for membership
on the Proposal form provided for that purpose.
E.
Membership in this College shall be as follows:
- PRIMAL:
Regular Member
- DUAL:
(optional) Membership in this College plus Primal Membership in a different
Grand Jurisdiction.
- PLURAL:
(optional) Membership in more than one College within this State or Province.
F.
A unanimous vote of those members present at a Regular Assembly, or a Special Assembly
called for that purpose, shall be necessary for election to membership.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
A.
The officers of this York Rite College by Title and Rank are:
1. Preeminent Governor
2. Eminent Deputy
Governor
3. Eminent Chancellor
4. Eminent Treasurer
5. Eminent Secretary
6. Noble Primate
7. Noble Preceptor
8. Noble Seneschal
9. Noble Marshal
10. Noble Sentinel
11. Noble Organist (Optional)
12. Noble Heralds (optional)
B.
The first five (5) shall be elected at or before the Annual Assembly.
C.
The Governor shall make all appointments.
D.
The term of office shall be one (1) year, or until a successor is duly
installed.
E.
The five (5) Elected Officers shall constitute the Council of this College.
F.
It shall be the duty and privilege of the Governor to preside at all Assemblies
of the College. In his absence, the Deputy Governor, or the Junior Past
Governor present, in that order, will open the College and preside.
G.
Should the office of Governor become vacant, the Deputy Governor or Chancellor,
in that order, shall succeed to the office of Governor until the next Annual
Assembly. Should a Special Election become necessary, the Governor
General may grant his dispensation upon application.
H.
The election and installation of officers must comply fully with applicable
Sovereign College Regulations.
ARTICLE VI
ASSEMBLIES
A.
Due and proper notice shall be given for all Assemblies.
B.
The Annual Assembly of this York Rite College shall be held on
the Third Saturday of May.
C.
There shall be a minimum of two (2) Assemblies per College year
including the Annual Assembly.
D.
The fixed date of the second Assembly is the Third Saturday in
August.
E.
Other Regular Assemblies may be at the call of the Governor
providing due and proper notice is sent to the membership.
F.
The Governor may call Special Assemblies at his discretion
providing due and proper notice is sent to the membership.
G.
Nine (9) Companion Knights shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VII
FEES and DUES
A.
The fee for membership in this College shall be $50.00 plus any Per Capita or
special assessment levied by the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.
(Total to accompany application is $90.00.)
B.
The annual dues for membership in this College shall be $20.00 plus any Per
Capita or special assessment levied by the York Rite Sovereign College of North
America. (Total amount of dues is $30.00.)
C.
All new members will receive a College name badge, included as part of their membership
fee.
D.
The re-instatement fee for this College shall be $50.00 plus any Per Capita or
special assessment levied by the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.
(Total to accompany application is $90.00.)
ARTICLE VIII
COMMITTEES
A.
The Council shall serve as a Standing Committee on Charity and may authorize an
amount not to exceed $50.00 to relieve a worthy distressed Companion Knight.
B.
Immediately after his election, the Governor shall appoint Committees on:
1.
York Rite Cooperation
2.
Membership
3.
Budget and Finance
4.
Degree Teams
5.
Entertainment
6.
Other committees (optional)
ARTICLE IX
DEFUNCT COLLEGES
A. If this College shall cease to exist, except for the purpose of
consolidation, the Governor and Secretary shall within thirty (30) days
thereafter, transmit to the Secretary General of the York Rite Sovereign
College of North America all books, papers, rituals, jewels, seals, robes, all
paraphernalia and all other property or Funds, or evidence thereof, together
with the Charter unless the same has been arrested or removed by the order of
the Governor General.
ARTICLE X
VACANT OFFICES
A.
An Office may be vacated in the following way.
- Death
- Inability or
refusal to serve
- Temporary or
permanent suspension
- Expulsion
from the Order
- Loss of
Prerequisite membership
B.
Appointed Officers serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
C. The Grand Governor may suspend an Elected Officer failing to properly
fulfill the duties of his office
ARTICLE XI
CONFLICT DISCLAIMER
Anything
contained herein that is in conflict with the spirit and intent of the
Sovereign College Constitution and By-Laws, together with the guidelines of the
Governor General and the Board of Directors is hereby declared to be null and
void.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
These
By-Laws may be amended as follows:
1.
The written proposal to amend shall identify the Article,
Section, Page and Line(s) to be deleted, amended or replaced.
2.
It shall identify the new amendment by Article, Section and
Page.
3.
It shall quote the new language exactly.
4.
It must be received by a majority vote at a Regular Assembly or
a Special Assembly called for that purpose.
5.
It must then lay over, and due and proper notice, both as to
content of the Amendent and the time and place of the Assembly where it will be
voted on, be given to the membership. It must be adopted by a 2/3 majority vote
at said Assembly.
6.
It must bear the signature of the Grand Governor.
7.
It must be properly signed and submitted in triplicate to the
Secretary General for the Governor General’s signature.
APPROVED:
Governor
________________________Date
Grand
Governor ___________________Date
Governor
General__________________ Date
Secretary
General__________________ Date
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The
recommended order of business at each stated assembly shall be as follows,
unless changed at the discretion of the Governor.
1.
Opening ceremonies, including presentation of the Flag of our country.
2.
Reading and disposing of the minutes.
3.
Report of committees.
4.
Balloting on recommended candidates, and as required.
5.
Communications.
6.
Unfinished business.
7.
New business.
8.
Report on dues receipts.
9.
Notice given for the next assembly.
10.
Closing ceremonies.
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