The subject of what constitutes appropriate attire (ie shorts and t-shirts) for stated and called communications has recently been brought up. The brother who was wearing shorts stated that the by- laws just stated appropriate attire and that shorts were appropriate everywhere because this was Florida, that they were appropriate.

The by-laws do not address appropriate attire so I started researching the subject in the Digest of Masonic Law. So far I have not found what the digest has to say but will continue my search.

** Let me just say, that out of respect, we do not wear shorts to Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Bar-Mitzvas or any other such ceremonies, so we should at least respect our Lodge in the same manner.

Grand Lodge is now over and the results of the legislation is as follows:

1. District Instructors will have the title of Right Honorable and Past District Instructors will be Right Honorable Past District Instructor.   ---Passed

2. Change the verbage in Manner and Method of Election of Officers.----Rejected

3. Resolution for mandatory criminal background investigations of candidates for membership. --- Passed.  To become effective immediately as soon as Grand Lodge can obtain the services of a company to provide these services. 

4. Resolution to place copies of "Forms and Ceremonies" in each district and change the Constitution and Digest to allow this resolution.  ----Passed

5. Resolution  submitted by Brandon Lodge to define action when habitual dark ballots appear on each and every candidate. ---- Rejected. (24 hours was too short atime limit and that it gave Wor. Master too much authority)

6. Resolution By Brandon Lodge to allow EA's and FC's who die in the line of duty in the Military, or Police/Emergency Services to be posthumously raised to Master Mason for the purpose of having a Masonic funeral.----Rejected

7. Resolution for a Yellow Proficiency card for a Master Mason who is proficient in opening lodge in all three degrees..---Rejected

8.Resolution for a Bronze proficiency card for all incoming Masters of particular. lodges. Card would be necessary for advancement to master.----Rejected

9.Resolution to move the Pensacola ritual books from the Scottish Rite building to the York Rite building.---Passed .

10. Resolution to allow 18 year olds to become Masons.----Passed

11.Resolution to change Ample Form closing for Past Grand Masters.  ----Passed

12.Resolution for independant living at the Masonic Home.----Passed

13. Resolution to allow Grand Master to enter an order for expulsion from the Fraternity for any member convicted of Capital Crimes.. ----Passed

14. Resolution to amend rules and regulations for life care at Masonic Home.  ----Passed

Family Pizza night has been rescheduled for 11 July due to July 4th holiday.

Grand Masters Official visit is scheduled for 19 July at Scottish Rite Temple.

26 JULY DINNER CRUISE PLEASE SEND CHECKS TO BRANDON LODGE SECRETARY AT 203 N. MOON AVE BRANDON 33510 OR TO ME AT 1403 OXFORDSHIER CT. BRANDON 33510. WE NEED TO GET THE TOTAL COUNT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. $44.89 PER PERSON. 

**"Ahandful of common sense is worth a bushell of learning".     __Spanish Proverb.

Respectfully,

Charles E. Reichert, Wor. Master