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All active members of the Order shall be admitted to the social quarters of any lodge of the Loyal Order of Good Neighbor Lodge unless his or her privileges have been
suspended in accordance with the laws of the Order.
Only the following persons may be admitted as a "qualified guest" into the social
quarters or home of any lodge of the Order:
A. An active lodge or chapter member's immediate family. (Note - There
are no limits on the number of times a qualified family member may be
admitted as a guest unless he or she qualifies as a prospective member
of the person signing them into the social quarters.)
B. The lady friend of an active lodge member or the gentleman friend of a
good standing (active) chapter member. (Note - There are no limits on
the number of times a qualified ladyfriend or gentleman friend may be
admitted as a guest.)
C. A prospective member is defined as any guest that is accompanied by a member who can sponsor them for membership in the Order. As
permitted by the House Committee, a prospective member may be
admitted subject to the following:
1. The prospective member is accompanied at all times by his or her
sponsor.
2. The prospective member is properly signed in as a guest.
3. The prospective member shall not make purchases.
4. The prospective member shall leave when his or her sponsor
leaves.
5. The prospective member shall be limited to two (2) visits.
All adult guests must be signed in the guest book and leave when the member
leaves. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests. The term
"guest" includes non-member spouses. An inactive member (i.e., in arrears on
payment of dues but not dropped) may not enter any lodge, even as a guest.
Only members of the Order, whose active membership has been verified, are
permitted to make purchases. Unless prohibited by local law, the sale of
refreshments to qualified minor family guests is permitted. It is the responsibility
of the House Committee to ensure that all persons entering the lodge home and
social quarters are either active members or qualified guests. It is recommended
6. Each member of the Order shall submit proof of membership
when requested by any member of the House Committee or its authorized
person. Approved applicants for membership, prior to enrollment and becoming a
member shall not make purchases.
The House Committees must provide key cards to all active members of the
lodge and chapter, if the lodge uses such a system. The House Committee may
charge a reasonable fee to recoup the costs of the key cards.
Using the social quarters for any lodge or chapter community service activity is
prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the General Governor.
These admission rules do not change the authority of the House Committee as
provided by Sections 48.1 and 48.9 of the General Laws. Sections 28.8 and 50.3
provide information regarding suspended and expelled members, and
undesirable individuals. Expelled members shall not enter any lodge or social
quarters as a guest or otherwise except by dispensation of the General
Governor.
Gentlemanly/ladylike and orderly conduct is required of all persons at all times.
The House Committee is required by the laws of the Order to enforce all rules
and regulations and maintain proper decorum. Indecent, profane, violent or other
inappropriate conduct is absolutely prohibited. A member's social privileges in a
lodge may be suspended by the House Committee of the lodge pending a
hearing and final decision of the House Committee in accordance with Section
48.9.
The House Committee determines social quarters hours. At the hours
designated for closing, all persons shall vacate the social quarters. The
admission of minors is subject to compliance with all local laws and according to
rules established by the House Committee.
No illegal activity shall take place in the social quarters at any time. Any member
other than a law enforcement officer in the line of duty possessing an
unapproved firearm or other deadly weapon on lodge property shall be expelled
unless the General Governor has granted an exemption.
The Supreme Council may adopt additional rules and regulations for the
operation of social quarters by Good Neighbor lodges and these rules and regulations
shall be effective as provided in the written action of the Supreme Council.
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