Renting out Lodge building?

**Jason** · 10-08-2009, 08:25 PM

Do you rent out your Lodge building for non-masonic related activities?

**Ashlar521** · 10-09-2009, 06:35 AM

Yes , the dining hall is used for reunions , showers and get togethers . No alcohol is allowed and two lodge members (MMs') must be present to make sure no one wanders upstairs into the lodge room and all rules are observed .

**BG_TRBL** · 10-09-2009, 10:14 AM

For the most part ours is the same Ashlar. The only difference for us is that we don't require any MM's to be present during, but MM's must come and unlock, and lock the building (including doing a "once over"). We actually have the ability to lock the upstairs, so that atleast doesn't come into play.

**Ashlar521** · 10-09-2009, 10:41 AM

We need to put locks on the doors . I dug out a copy of the rules for those who want to rent the hall I have and we (MMs') also have to be there for insurance purposes . I don't know what we having to be there has anything to do with it , but....

**BG_TRBL** · 10-09-2009, 08:42 PM

That kinda puts a bind on the few that are willing to open the doors to those who rent it. That would be quite a burden, depending upon how often you rent.

**Ashlar521** · 10-10-2009, 04:12 AM

We don't rent very often . When we do , we let who ever is throwing the party to their own devices (as long as their is no drinking or anything illegal going on ) and set up stairs and chat . And when it is over we make sure they have cleaned up before they leave ,lock up and we are done . But I agree that it is a pain to have to set there all day , more so since it is the same handful of members who do everything .

10-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#1
Jason Veritas Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,505 Lodge: Pearl of the West #146	Renting out Lodge building? Do you rent out your Lodge building for non-masonic related activities? __________________ "I care not what others think of what I do, but I care very much about what I think of what I do! Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

10-09-2009, 06:35 AM	#2
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Yes , the dining hall is used for reunions , showers and get togethers . No alcohol is allowed and two lodge members (MMs') must be present to make sure no one wanders upstairs into the lodge room and all rules are observed . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

10-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#3
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	For the most part ours is the same Ashlar. The only difference for us is that we don't require any MM's to be present during, but MM's must come and unlock, and lock the building (including doing a "once over"). We actually have the ability to lock the upstairs, so that atleast doesn't come into play. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

10-09-2009, 10:41 AM	#4
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	We need to put locks on the doors . I dug out a copy of the rules for those who want to rent the hall I have and we (MMs') also have to be there for insurance purposes . I don't know what we having to be there has anything to do with it , but.... __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

10-09-2009, 08:42 PM	#5
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 586 Lodge:	That kinda puts a bind on the few that are willing to open the doors to those who rent it. That would be quite a burden, depending upon how often you rent. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

10-10-2009, 04:12 AM	#6
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,542 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	We don't rent very often . When we do , we let who ever is throwing the party to their own devices (as long as their is no drinking or anything illegal going on ) and set up stairs and chat . And when it is over we make sure they have cleaned up before they leave ,lock up and we are done . But I agree that it is a pain to have to set there all day , more so since it is the same handful of members who do everything . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

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