## Balloting **MASTER** Brethren, we are about to ballot upon the application of {{candidateName}} <> his age is {{age}}, his occupation is {{occupation}}, he resides at {{fullAddress}}, and is recommended by {{recommender1Name}} and {{recommender2Name}} and refers to {{personalReference1Name}} and {{personalReference2Name}} Brother Senior Deacon present the ballot. Senior Deacon rises, gives sign and presents ballot box to Master, then stands facing the East on the Floor just north of the Master’s pedestal Master displays ballot box to Senior and Junior Wardens who vote without standing or giving sign After each Warden has cast his vote, the Senior Deacon places ballot box on left page of the Bible, makes sign and votes, then stands at north side of altar, facing the East **MASTER** The brethren of {{lodgeName}} Lodge will approach the altar and deposit their ballots upon the application of {{candidateName}} <> Remember that balls elect and cubes reject. Be careful how you vote. Secretary leads the line. Junior Deacon is last to vote. **MASTER** Have all the brethren of Lodge No. voted? If so, I declare the ballot closed. **one gavel Senior Deacon returns ballot box to Junior Warden and Senior Warden for their inspection then stands at north side of altar while Wardens report. **MASTER** Bro. Junior Warden, how stands the ballot in the South? **JUNIOR WARDEN** If favorable – Fair in the South, Worshipful If unfavorable – Cloudy in the South, Worshipful **MASTER** Bro. Senior Warden, how stands the ballot in the West? **SENIOR WARDEN** If favorable – Clear in the West, Worshipful If unfavorable – Dark in the West, Worshipful **SENIOR DEACON** Senior Deacon then returns ballot box to Master. Master rises, receives ballot box, examines it and proceeds as follows **MASTER** If favorable – And Bright in the East Brethren, you have elected {{candidateName}} to membership in this Lodge <>. **one gavel If unfavorable – And Black in the East Brethren, you have rejected {{candidateName}} to membership in this Lodge <>. **one gavel Master destroys ballot. If there is only one black cube - Brethren, to correct a possible mistake, we will again ballot upon the application of {{candidateName}} to membership in this Lodge <>. **one gavel proceed with ballot as above

Wizard Builder

Steps

Basic Meeting Information

Opening of the Lodge

Moment of Silence/Contemplation

Accounting for the brethren

Visiting Brethren

Reading of the Minutes/Consent Agenda/Adopt Minutes

Investigating Committee

Balloting

Reception of Applications

Miscellaneous / Unfinished Business

New Business

Proficiencies

Masonic Education

Good of the Order

Moment of Silence / Contemplation

Close the Lodge