Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Nov TU 18 da i913 } GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. 0. 0. F. 2Q7
believe can be done without raising our per capita tax above $1.00 per
year.
In view of the fact that our present lease on the offices now occu-
pied by our Grand Secretary will expire during the year, we also
recommend if this building is not ready to occupy during the year, the
Grand Secretary be authorized to make such lease of said offices as he
may find necessary, not exceeding one year.
Respectfully submitted,
Signed by the Committee.
On motion, action on this resolution was postponed for one yea r
and that the resolution be submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for a
referendum vote upon the question, offers being received prior thereto
from any and all cities in this jurisdiction. Motion was carried.
(The above resolution was not submitted to Subordinate Lodges
for a referendum vote for the reason that no offers were received,
other than the following from the Springfield Commercial Association)
The Springfield Commercial Association Agrees to Raise Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000).
THE SPRINGFIELD COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION
of Springfield, Illinois.
Oct. 30, 1913.
Mr. J. H. Sikes, Grand Secretary, I. O. O. F., I. O. O. F. Bldg., City.
Dear Mr. Sikes—In regard to the proposed erection of a fireproof
building in the city of Springfield, to be used for the Grand Secretary's
offices of the I. O. O. F., for the preservation of Grand Lodge records
and for which an appropriation of Twenty Thousand Dollars was recommended
by your Finance Committee, in Document No. 139, provided
the city of Springfield would contribute the sum of Five Thousand
Dollars.
Will say that this matter was brought to the attention of the
Board of Directors of the Springfield Commercial Association at a
regular meeting, at which time a motion was introduced and unanimously
carried that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars be raised by
this Association to assist in the construction of a permanent building,
for the Secretary's headquarters in this city.
The following extract from the minutes of the Board meeting
held June 17th is sent for your information and guidance:
"A communication was received from Mr. J. H. Sikes, Grand
Secretary of the I. O. O. F., in which a request was made from this
Association for $5,000 to assist in the construction of a permanent
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