​Information and Rules for Meeting

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Ancient Landmark Lodge leadership has decided to return to our monthly Stated Communications with the following guidelines and rules, in compliance with the rules set down by The Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Please read carefully and be prepared to cheerfully comply if you are attending the Stated Communications.

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Who should not attend Lodge?​

• If you have tested positive for Covid or come in contact with someone who has Covid within the last 14 days - please do not attend Lodge.
• If you have any Covid or similar symptoms - please do not attend Lodge.
• If you have any underlying health conditions - please do not attend lodge.

What should I expect when I come to Lodge?

• We will arrive between 6:30 and 7:00pm if possible to limit any exposure.  
• We will wear masks at all times within the building, even when more than 6ft apart.
• We will practice social distancing in the Lodge Room and before we enter.
• We will not be serving dinner or refreshments before or after Lodge.
• We will not shake hands or touch other Brothers.
• We will use good hygiene practices in the bathroom.
• The Lodge Room will be sanitized before we enter it.

What should I expect during Lodge?

• We will limit the Brothers in the Lodge rooms depending on which room we gather in. Small Lodge room is limited to 20 Brothers.
• The Secretary will record our presence in the Lodge Registry.
• We will open on the Entered Apprentice Degree.
• The Secretary will read the minutes from the March Meeting.
• We do not plan on doing any balloting this meeting. Any other votes will be by show of hands.
• The meeting will be as succinct as possible.
• We will not conduct any ritual related to candidates at meetings.
• After Lodge, we will sanitize the room and any surfaces Brother's touched.

Before coming to Lodge, take the opportunity to review the specific guidance laid out in the Grand Master's communication of July 1st.