Arcana Lodge #187
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons

In the statement at the right I’ve listed our actual income and expenses for the fiscal year 2000 in the first column. The second column shows our position at this time last year, and the third column shows our present position for 2001. The forth column shows our revised annual budget. One of the key point to notice is that operating year to date loss is over $13,000. We have only been able to keep the doors open by cashing in one our CD’s in the amount of $10,000. Even looking at our revised budget (which assumes full rental at our new lease rates for the entire year) you can see that the cost of operating the building exceeds our building income by over $10,000 per annum. Another item not represented in the attached PL is the fact that there are still almost $4,000 in arrears dues for this year and last, which I might add we are still required to pay the Grand Lodge per capita of $24.00 per member per year.

There has been quite a bit of discussion regarding raising our lodge dues, and selling the Lodge building. At our stated meeting on August 27, 2001 we will have the second reading and vote on a by-laws amendment to raise our annual dues. Please come to that meeting to let your voice be heard on these important subjects.

One final note I’d like to add, we need to put together an Arcana Talent Pool. Our custodian WB Dave Sibben has asked for volunteers willing to perform light maintenance work at the building. He’s trying to put together a list of volunteers that can be called on when we need help. If you’re available to do a little carpentry, painting or to fix a leaky faucet, please call Dave at 763-785-1975.

Fraternally yours,
Doug Roswold, PM, Editor, Trustee and Lodge Secretary

Arcana Lodge
Mid-Year 2001
Income/Expense/Budget
Statement