Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F.&A.M.

of the State of New Mexico Inc. 525 San Pedro Drive NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108-1859

505-268-5823 FAX 505-254-7638

-- From Within The Jurisdiction --

Demitting is normally a transaction of changing membership from one lodge to another, either within or out of a jurisdiction. It is normally handled between the two lodges involved. The only time a Grand Lodge should become involved is when there is difficulty in this transaction. Before contacting the Grand Lodge for a demit within our jurisdiction, a brother should:

1. Be in good standing financially with his lodge and Grand Lodge.

2. Have written to his lodge at least twice, requesting a demit. If no answer is received

within sixty days send the following to the Grand Secretary:

a. A copy of all written correspondence sent to the lodge pertaining to the request for

demit.

b. A copy of his last dues card.

c. Any other pertinent data.

3. The Grand Secretary will:

a. Make contact with that lodge.

b. Notify the Grand Master, if within thirty-days the lodge has not responded.

4. If the lodge has not responded within sixty-days of the initial contact made by the

Grand Secretary, the Grand Master may issue a demit after the required fees have been

paid.