Lodge Bye Laws
Name:
The name of this daughter institution is “Lodge Burroughs Strange No. 87”, under The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of India.Place of Meeting:
The Regular and Emergency Meetings of this Lodge will be held at the Freemason’s Hall, Purnanandam Pet, Vijayawada – 520003.Days of Meeting:
The Regular Meetings of this Lodge will be held on Penultimate Friday of every month.Election of Officers:
The Master, the Treasurer of this Lodge to be elected by Ballot and the Tyler by Show of Hands at the Regular Meeting to be held in the month of March every year.Installation of Officers:
The Officers so elected and other Officers appointed by the Worshipful Master will be invested and installed at the Regular Meeting to be held in the month of April every year.Officers:
For the purpose of Government and proper conduct of its affairs, the Lodge will have the following Officers:
| S. No. | Short Form | Full Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W.M. | Worshipful Master |
| 2 | I.P.M. | Immediate Past Master |
| 3 | S.W. | Senior Warden |
| 4 | J.W. | Junior Warden |
| 5 | CHAP | Chaplain |
| 6 | TREA | Treasurer |
| 7 | SECRY | Secretary |
| 8 | D. OF C. | Director of Ceremonies |
| 9 | S.D. | Senior Deacon |
| 10 | J.D. | Junior Deacon |
| 11 | ORG. | Organist |
| 12 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 13 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 14 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 15 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 16 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 17 | SWD. BR. | Sword Bearer |
| 18 | ALMR. | Almoner |
| 19 | A.D. OF C. | Assistant Director of Ceremonies |
| 20 | A. SECRY. | Assistant Secretary |
| 21 | I.G. | Inner Guard |
| 22 | STWD | Steward |
| 23 | STWD | Steward |
| 24 | STWD | Steward |
| 25 | STWD | Steward |
| 26 | TYL. | Tyler |
Name:
The name of this daughter institution is “Lodge Burroughs Strange No. 87”, under The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of India.Place of Meeting:
The Regular and Emergency Meetings of this Lodge will be held at the Freemason’s Hall, Purnanandam Pet, Vijayawada – 520003.Days of Meeting:
The Regular Meetings of this Lodge will be held on Penultimate Friday of every month.Election of Officers:
The Master, the Treasurer of this Lodge to be elected by Ballot and the Tyler by Show of Hands at the Regular Meeting to be held in the month of March every year.Installation of Officers:
The Officers so elected and other Officers appointed by the Worshipful Master will be invested and installed at the Regular Meeting to be held in the month of April every year.Officers:
For the purpose of Government and proper conduct of its affairs, the Lodge will have the following Officers:
| S. No. | Short Form | Full Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W.M. | Worshipful Master |
| 2 | I.P.M. | Immediate Past Master |
| 3 | S.W. | Senior Warden |
| 4 | J.W. | Junior Warden |
| 5 | CHAP | Chaplain |
| 6 | TREA | Treasurer |
| 7 | SECRY | Secretary |
| 8 | D. OF C. | Director of Ceremonies |
| 9 | S.D. | Senior Deacon |
| 10 | J.D. | Junior Deacon |
| 11 | ORG. | Organist |
| 12 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 13 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 14 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 15 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 16 | BR. V.S.L. | Bearer of Volume of Sacred Law |
| 17 | SWD. BR. | Sword Bearer |
| 18 | ALMR. | Almoner |
| 19 | A.D. OF C. | Assistant Director of Ceremonies |
| 20 | A. SECRY. | Assistant Secretary |
| 21 | I.G. | Inner Guard |
| 22 | STWD | Steward |
| 23 | STWD | Steward |
| 24 | STWD | Steward |
| 25 | STWD | Steward |
| 26 | TYL. | Tyler |
Objective of Masonry
Motto of Freemasonry is Brotherly Love, Relief & Truth. Freemasonry seeks to make good men better. It encourages the practice of the moral virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, prudence and Justice.It inculcates obedience to God & observance of the Laws of the country. It is committed to extend the hand of fellowship & provide Relief to those in distress.
What Masonry Is Not
It is not a Religion, However it emphasizes secularism by teaching respect for and tolerance towards all religions. It is not a political party or organisation. It reminds them of the filial affection one should always have for the Land of their birth, to remain loyal to the laws of the land which, for the time being, may be the place of their residence, or afford them protection. It is not a secret society There is nothing secret or secretive about Freemasonry. Freemasonry does not conceal the time and place of its meeting nor does a member hide the fact of his membership. Like many other Societies it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters of concern only for its members. There is no secret about its aims & principles. Copies of its Constitutions and Rules can be obtained by interested members of the public from its offices. It is not a social club However, it provides the means of socializing among its members, which consists of a cross section of society drawn from all walks of life who meet on an equal · footing. It also involves the families of members on such social occasions.