Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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Whereas, The Constitution for Subordinote Lodges of the jurisdic-
tion of Illinois, makes no such provisions, except saying "if of the
scarlet degree," which is misleading and causes confusion and misintepretation
of the minimum benefit law, prescribed by the Sovereign
Grand Lodge;
Therefore, Resolved, That Article X, Section 9, be amended by
striking out the words, "if of the scarlet degree," commencing last
word in fifth line and first four words in sixth line, and adding the
following words after the word "week," in seventh line, to-wit:
"Provided, That this Lodge may provide in its By-Laws for a sick
benefit to be paid to third degree members only entitled to benefits;
but if benefits are allowed at all to members of the initiatory, first
and second degrees it must not be at a less rate than $2.00 a week."
Said section, when amended, to read as follows, to-wit:
"Weekly Benefits—Sec. 9. Every beneficiary member of this
Lodge, in case of sickness or disability not caused by vice or immoral-
ity on his part, shall be entitled to and receive from the funds of the
Lodge such weekly benefits as may be fixed by the By-Laws, not less
than $2.00 a week; but no sick benefits shall be allowed for less than
a week's sickness, or for the fractional part of a week. Provided, that
this Lodge may provide in its By-Laws for a sick benefit to be paid to
third degree members only entitled to benefits; but if benefits are
allowed at all to members of the initiatory, first and second degrees,
it must not be at a less rate than $2.00 a week. Provided, further, that
this Lodge may provide in its By-Laws for a sick benefit of not less
than one dollar to be paid to brothers who may have been sick and
received sick benefits continuously for the period of one year; Pro-
vided further, that this Lodge may provide by By-Law that no benefit
shall be paid for the first one week or two weeks of such sickness or
disability; Provided, further, that a brother who is ill outside of the
jurisdiction of this Lodge, in order to receive benefits, shall furnish the
Lodge a certificate of a regular practicing physician in the following
form," etc.
Referred to the Committee on Legislation.
Adopted.
DOCUMENT NO. 15.
To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.:
We herewith submit the following change in the Constitution for
Subordinate Lodges:
Amend Section three (3) of Article V of the Constitution for
Subordinate Lodges by striking out the words "at the regular meeting
next preceding the night of election," so that said section three (3) as
amended will read: