Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. O. O. F. 419
DOCUMENT NO. 45.
To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.:
To amend Section 30, Art. IV, of the Constitution of this Grand
Lodge by adding the following words after the first sentence:
"By the Past Grands who are the duly accredited representatives
of this Grand Lodge, each Lodge being entitled to one vote on each
ballot cast," so that when amended it shall read as follows:
"Section 20. Election. All elective Grand Officers shall be chosen
separately by a majority of the valid votes cast by the Past Grands
ivho are the duly acccredited representatives of this Grand Lodge, each
Lodge being entitled to one vote on each ballot cast. When there are
but two candidates for the same office, in the event of a tie for two
successive ballotings, the election shall be decided by lot. When
there are more than two candidates in nomination, and neither received
a majority of votes at a balloting, the one receiving the fewest
number of votes shall, after the result of the ballot has been announced,
be, by the Chair, declared dropped from the nomination, and
the balloting shall proceed."
We, the undersigned Representatives, respectfully submit the
above amendment and recommend its adoption.
chas. (schermerhokn, no. 151.
Vekn Hornbrock, No. 713.
Laid over for one year.
Geo. Gilbert, No. 747.
R. H. Moore, No. 253.
R. J. Teeter, No. 244
L. B. Miller, No. 542.
DOCUMENT NO. 46.
To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. O. F.:
Whereas, Many of the best business men and a great many of our
Lodges prefer obtaining security for trust funds and for positions of
trust through the medium of a bonding company, rather than by per-
sonal security, be it therefore
Resolved, That section 6 of article III of the Subordinate Lodge
Constitution be amended by striking out all reference to the giving of
a financial secretary's bond, so that when said section is amended it
will read as follows:
Section 6. The Financial Secretary (if any be had) shall be
chosen at the election in March. He shall keep the accounts between
the Lodge and its members. He shall pay over to the Treasurer immediately
all moneys received by him, and shall inform the Treasurer