How to Affiliate

Thank you for showing an interest in affiliating to Lodge Ireland 2000.

However, before you proceed to the Application Form, it would be appreciated if you could spend a few moments reading the following information which has been specifically chosen so that you can fully appreciate your part in the 'affiliation process' and the responsibilities of being a Member of Lodge Ireland 2000 .

In order to be considered for affiliation to Lodge Ireland 2000 you must satisfy the following requirements:

You must ---

1. Be a full subscribing Master Mason in a Grand Lodge which is in fraternal communication with the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

2. Be in good Masonic standing.

3. Have a current e-mail address

4. Have access to the World Wide Web

5. Have installed Acrobat Reader, to access certain 'forms' (e.g. The Affiliation Form) which may be published, from time to time, on the Member's part of the site. Acrobat Reader software is free and readily available on the Internet for downloading.

6. Provide a physical copy of your Master Mason's Certificate (e.g. a photocopy)

7. Provide an official letter from your mother Lodge confirming your membership, Masonic standing and current rank/office. The letter must have the Lodge seal affixed and signed by your Secretary.

8. Comply with the Laws & Constitutions of your Grand Lodge and ensure your application for affiliation to Lodge Ireland 2000 does not infringe any rules, for example, "dual" or "plural" membership etc. If necessary seek permission from your Grand Lodge Grand Secretary and ensure that you comply with all their specific regulations.

9. With regard to items (5) & (6) above, forward these documents, together with all fees etc. to the Secretary, Lodge Ireland 2000, c/o 115 The Mount, BELFAST BT5 4ND Co. Down Northern Ireland. Sterling Cheques should be made payable to: Lodge Ireland 2000 and marked 'A/C Payee only'.

On completion of all necessary enquiries by the Management Committee of Lodge Ireland 2000, your application for affiliation will then be retained for ratification, until the next physical Stated Communication of the Lodge in June or December of each year.

Subsequently, you will be notified of your admittance (or otherwise) and certain information will be forwarded to let you have access to the "Members"' part of the Web Site.

In subsequent years, all Dues are payable from 1st January (in any year), however, if your Dues remain unpaid at 30th June, your means of access to the Site will be removed without further notification. Additionally, in such an unfortunate circumstance, a letter will be forwarded to the Secretary of your Mother Lodge explaining your situation and your name will be removed from the Register of the Lodge.

If outstanding Dues remain unpaid by 1st January in the next Calendar year, your name will be Returned to the Grand Lodge of Ireland for non-payment of Dues.

Finally, on a more pleasant note, as a Member of Lodge Ireland 2000 you will be entitled to wear Irish Masonic Regalia, including an enamelled lapel jewel. The cost of the Jewel is £25 stg. + p&p.
while that of Standard Working Apron is     £20 stg. + p&p.
                                        Lambskin Apron is £30 stg. + p&p.
                                        Dress Apron is       £45 stg. + p&p    (prices correct as at 31/03/2005)

Personal details can be appended to reverse of "apron flap" if so requested at no extra charge.

If you are interested to follow-up either, please contact the Treasurer via e-mail:- bill.hamilton@firenet.co.uk

Payment of Dues

All transactions within Lodge Ireland 2000 will be undertaken in £ sterling.

Annual Dues can be paid either by:-

1. Sterling Cheque or 2. PayPal transaction

1. Sterling Cheque:- Annual Dues are £50 sterling and the Sterling Cheque should be made out in favour of 'Lodge Ireland 2000' and marked 'A/C Payee only'. This Cheque should be enclosed with the other affiliation documentation and forwarded to:-

The Secretary, Lodge Ireland 2000, c/o 115 The Mount, BELFAST BT5 4ND, Northern Ireland.

2. PayPal Transaction:- Payment by this method unfortunately attracts a Handling Fee of £3 and consequently the Annual Dues have to be increased to £53 sterling. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer facilities such as Standing Order or Direct Debit and therefore it will be incumbent upon each Member of Lodge Ireland 2000 to renew his Dues annually by either of the above methods.

Print out and complete the Affiliation to Lodge Ireland 2000 form listed below (Block Capitals Please).

http://www.ireland2000.org/AffiliationForm.pdf