PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesota:
The Jurisprudence Committee presents this as the preliminary report of the committee. The committee reviewed five resolutions – 3 holdover resolutions from 2023 and 2 new resolutions in 2024 – for consideration at this Annual Communication:
1. 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 1 – Amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge: A Resolution Relating to Executive Succession
2. 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2 – Amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge: A Resolution Relating to Lodge Formation
3. 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 5 – Amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge: Legislation for the creation of the Grand Master’s Lodge
4. 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 1 – Amendment to the General Regulations of the Grand Lodge: A Resolution Relating to Petition Verification
5. 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2 – Amendment to the General Regulations of the Grand Lodge: A Resolution to Sunset The Prepaid Dues Fund And Life Membership Program
The committee finds them approved in form.
Finally, there were a number of proposed lodge bylaws changes which the committee reviewed, commented on, and submitted for approval.
The committee wishes to remind all brethren that when a resolution is presented and approved, it is approved as to form only – referring only to the wording and citations of the Constitution and General regulations and does not approve or endorse the resolution itself.
May Kindness and Brotherly Love distinguish our conduct as men and as Masons.
Respectfully submitted:
MWB John R. Gann P.G.M., Chairman
RWB Keith Reierson, Grand Secretary
WB Greg Vokovan, Junior Grand Steward
WB Michael Hill, Past Master
MWB Steven Johnson, Past Grand Master