4.1.1. Apprentice MembersΒΆ

To be eligible to become an apprentice member, a non-member must:

  1. Be a brother in good standing of a Masonic blue lodge.

  2. Be a noble in good standing of Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple.

To enter the unit as an apprentice member, a non-member must:

  1. Meet or exceed the eligibility requirements set forth above.

  2. Submit a written petition for membership to the Unit President.

  3. Have his petition read in full twice before the membership at two separate Regular Meeting.

  4. Receive a seventy-five percent majority vote from the membership after the second reading of his petition.

Upon entering the unit as an apprentice, each member shall receive:

  1. One Membership Card indicating apprentice membership status.

  2. One copy of these bylaws in their most recently released revision.

An apprentice member:

  1. Shall be permitted to participate in Outings.

  2. Shall not be permitted to wear Unit Insignia.

  3. Shall not be permitted to run for Elected Officer Positions.

  4. Shall not wear a Clown Jeweled Fez.

Apprentice members are expected to:

  1. Consult with Apprentice Director before picking out makeup, costume, and/or clown name.

  2. Attend all meetings of the Unit.

  3. Participate in all outings.

  4. Assist with cleanup at all outings and events.