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more than ............................ in one year except by a two-third
vote of all members present.

SEC. 4. In such cases as when a member becomes sick or unable to
work and is indebted to the books of this Lodge his indebtedness shall
be deducted from his donations. If the member's condition necessitates
outdoor treatment, and he is not confined to his house, the sick
committee shall decide the matter of such outdoor treatment.
Any member of this Lodge becoming sick and unable to perform
his usual vocation shall notify the Secretary of the same in
writing accompanied by the attending physician's certificate
setting forth the nature of such sickness or disability.

SEC. 5. Should any member entitled to donation fall sick while residing
at a distance, he shall send a certificate of the attending physician to the
Secretary of his Lodge through the Lodge in the neighborhood. He is to
apply to his Lodge through and by that Lodge; upon his Lodge receiving
such notice the Worshipful Master shall see to it that his weekly
donations are sent to him promptly.

SEC. 6. Upon receipt of a sick notice of a member to the Secretary, he
shall determine the date when the member's sick donation begins.
Secretary shall immediately notify the chairman of the Sick Committee
of the member's illness and his financial standing.

SEC. 7. Any member who shall be known to do any manner of work
while he is drawing relief from this Lodge shall be immediately reported
to the Worshipful Master, and his or their donation shall be discontinued.

SEC. 8. When a member is so far recovered as to be able to follow his
usual employment he shall, before doing so, give notice of the same in
writing to the Secretary and for failing to do so he shall be fined the
amount of ............................ (................) cents (same to go in
Charity Funds), and said notice shall be recorded, stating how
much donation said member received.

SEC. 9. Any member who is indebted on the books of the Lodge to the
amount of ............................ (................) Dollars, including dues,
taxes, fines, or any indebtedness, is nonfinancial. A nonfinancial
member becoming sick or unable to follow his usual vocation cannot
make himself financial for the purpose of receiving relief from this
Lodge. A member must recover from sickness or disability, and make
himself financial before he can be entitled to receive any relief from this
Lodge.

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