Presenting A Motion, Instructions For Hq, Eligibility To Attend A Bethel Meeting, Pledge Committee

Front 1

How does a Bethel Member present a motion?

Back 1

stands and is recognized by the Honored Queen and says: "Honored Queen, I move that..."

Hint 1

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Front 2

What must happen before the discussion of the motion?

Back 2

Someone must second that motion.

Hint 2

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Front 3

What does the Honored Queen say once a motion has been seconded?

Back 3

It has been moved by...and seconded that... Is there any discussion?

Hint 3

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Front 4

Who is invited to take part in the discussion of a motion?

Back 4

Any member of the Bethel, except the Honored Queen.

Hint 4

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Front 5

What is the job of the Honored Queen and the Bethel Guardian during the discussion of a motion?

Back 5

To see that all discussion is confined to the point in question.

Hint 5

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Front 6

Once the discussion has ceased what does the Honored Queen say?

Back 6

Are you ready for the question?

Hint 6

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Front 7

If there is no more discussion, and the Honored Queen has asked if everyone is ready for the question, what does the Honored Queen say?

Back 7

All those in favor of ..(repeats motion)..will vote by the voting sign of the Order. (pause) Those opposed, same sign. (pause)

Hint 7

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Front 8

If the motion has passed then what does the Honored Queen say?

Back 8

The motion is carried.

Hint 8

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Front 9

If the motion does not pass what does the Honored Queen say?

Back 9

The motion is lost.

Hint 9

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Front 10

The Honored Queen shall become familiar with all ________.

Back 10

parts of the Ritual.

Hint 10

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Front 11

The Honored Queen shall not ________.

Back 11

Copy any part of the ritualistic work.

Hint 11

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Front 12

What may the Honored Queen have at her pedestal?

Back 12

1)The Order of Escort
2)Names and Titles of those to be introduced
3)Outline of the complete Order of Business
4)Notes on the business to be discussed

Hint 12

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Front 13

The Honored Queen _____ consult with the Bethel Guardian well in ______ of the Bethel meeting concerning all business to be conducted at the meeting.

Back 13

Shall, advance

Hint 13

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Front 14

The Honored Queen shall consult with the Bethel Guardian on all ________ in which the Bethel members are to participate.

Back 14

Activities

Hint 14

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Front 15

Before brought up in a Bethel Meeting, who shall approve of the business and activities?

Back 15

The Executive members of the Bethel Guardian Council.

Hint 15

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Front 16

What is the duty of the Honored Queen?

Back 16

To see that the meeting proceeds in an orderly fashion.

Hint 16

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Front 17

What can set the whole tone of the meeting?

Back 17

The Honored Queens manor of presiding.

Hint 17

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Front 18

When appointing her committees the Honored Queen shall refer to what?

Back 18

The Supreme Bylaws

Hint 18

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Front 19

What three committees are required?

Back 19

The Pledge, Auditing, and Proficiency Committees.

Hint 19

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Front 20

(T/F) A Master Mason in good standing can attend a closed Bethel meeting.

Back 20

True

Hint 20

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Front 21

(T/F) A parent, Stepparent, Grandparent or Guardian of a member or candidate of a Bethel cannot attend a closed Bethel meeting.

Back 21

False

Hint 21

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Front 22

(T/F) A woman of at least 20 years of age, who is the wife, daughter, granddaughter, mother, sister, half sister, or widow of a Master Mason cannot attend a closed Bethel meeting.

Back 22

False

Hint 22

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Front 23

(T/F) A woman who is a member of any adult organization basing its membership requirements on a Masonic relationship, or who, if married, is eligible to membership in such and organization can attend a closed Bethel meeting.

Back 23

True

Hint 23

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Front 24

(T/F) A Majority Member of Job's Daughters cannot attend a closed Bethel meeting.

Back 24

False

Hint 24

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Front 25

Who gives the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults to late unobligated visitors?

Back 25

Daughter Chairman

Hint 25

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Front 26

Who assists the Pledge committee in giving the Pledge of secrecy for Adults to late unobligated visitors?

Back 26

A member of the Bethel Guardian Council, preferably the Associate Bethel Guardian.

Hint 26

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Front 27

Who asks late visitors if they have ever attended at Bethel meeting?

Back 27

The Outer Guard

Hint 27

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Front 28

If a late visitor has not attended a Bethel meeting what does the Outer Guard do?

Back 28

Cheaks to be sure that they are eligible to attend.

Hint 28

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Front 29

If a late visitor is unobligated, and they are eligible to attend a Bethel meeting, what does the Outer Guard then do?

Back 29

Gives the raps and reports the information to the Inner Guard.

Hint 29

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Front 30

What is the Outer Guards line if a late eligible unobligated visitor is at the door?

Back 30

Inner Guard, an unobligated visitor seeks admittance.

Hint 30

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Front 31

After the Outer Guard has reported that a late unobligated visitor is at the door to the Inner Guard, then what does the Inner Guard do?

Back 31

She returns to her seat and waits for the Order of Business being conducted has been concluded.

Hint 31

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Front 32

If no Order of Business is being conducted when the Outer Guard reports to the Inner guard that a late unobligated visitor is at the door what does the Inner Guard do?

Back 32

She remains standing and addresses the Honored Queen.

Hint 32

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Front 33

What does the Inner Guard say to the Honored Queen if a late unobligated visitor seeks admittance?

Back 33

Honored Queen, the Outer Guard reports that an unobligated visitor seeks admittance.

Hint 33

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Front 34

What does the Honored Queen say if the Inner Guard reports that a late unobligated visitor seeks admittance?

Back 34

The Pledge Committee and the Associate Bethel Guardian (or the title of the Executive member of the Bethel Guardian Council who is to assist) will retire and give the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults.

Hint 34

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Front 35

How does the Pledge Committee retire?

Back 35

In the usual manner.

Hint 35

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Front 36

Where does the Council member to assist wait?

Back 36

In the west by the Anteroom doorway.

Hint 36

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Front 37

Who opens the door for the Pledge Committee?

Back 37

The Inner Guard.

Hint 37

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Front 38

When the Pledge Committee retires into the Anteroom, who checks the visitors eligibility?

Back 38

The Council member who is assisting.

Hint 38

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Front 39

Once the Council member has aproved the unobligated visitors eligibility, what happens?

Back 39

The visitor assumes the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults

Hint 39

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Front 40

Who shall hold the bible and give the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults?

Back 40

The Daughter Chairman.

Hint 40

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Front 41

Who all puts their hands over thier hearts during the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults when a late unobligated visitor is given the pledge?

Back 41

The visitor, the Pledge Committee, and the Council member.

Hint 41

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Front 42

(T/F) The Daughter Chairman of the Pledge Committee does not have to memorize the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults.

Back 42

False, she must memorize it.

Hint 42

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Front 43

After the late unobligated visitor has been given the Pledge of Secrecy for adults, what does the Outer Gurard do?

Back 43

She reports to the Inner Guard after giving the raps.

Hint 43

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Front 44

What does the Outer guard say to the Inner Guard after the unobligated visitor has been given the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults?

Back 44

Inner Guard, the Pledge Committee and the visitor seek admittance.

Hint 44

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Front 45

After the Outer Guard has reported to the Inner Guard that the late unobligated visitor has been given the Pledge of Secrecy for Adults, the door is closed and what does the Inner Guard do?

Back 45

She returns to her seat, and if a order of Business is being conducted, she waits until it has been concluded, and then she reports to the Honored Queen, if an order of Business is not being conducted, then she remains standing and reports the news to the Honored Queen.

Hint 45

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Front 46

What does the Inner Guard say to the Hnored Queen when she is reporting that the Pledge Committee and the late unobligated visitor seek admittance?

Back 46

Honored Queen, the Outer Guard reports that the Pledge Committee and the visitor seek admittance.

Hint 46

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Front 47

What does the Honored Queen say to the Inner Guard when she reports that the Outer Guard Reports that the Pledge Committee and the late unobligated visitor seek admittance?

Back 47

Inner Guard, you will admit them.

Hint 47

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Front 48

Once the Inner Guard has been given the O.K. to admit the late unobligated visitor, and the Pledge Committee, and she opens the door to admit them, what does she say to the Outer Guard?

Back 48

Outer Guard, the Pledge Committtee and the visitor may be admitted.

Hint 48

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Front 49

Once the late visitor who has been given the Pledge for Adults enters the Bethel room, who finds a seat for him/her?

Back 49

The Council member who assists the Pledge Committee.

Hint 49

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Front 50

When the Pledge Committee members re-enter the Bethel room, do they have to return in the regular manner?

Back 50

Yes.

Hint 50

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