The Dreaded Doom Sayers of Dues

Just as Freemasonry has finished an internal revolution with lodges switching from the leadership of older Past Masters to the leadership of younger members, so too a new revolution is just starting: dues and fees. This debate will be difficult, but eventually Freemasonry's dues and fees structure will normalize. My own Mother lodge just doubled its initiation fees from $75 to $150 for the three degrees. This is but a first step in a long road. For a great viewpoint read these two articles posted on Bro. Chris Hodapp's blog:

1. The Dreaded Doomsayers of Dues
2. The Dreaded Doomsayers of Dues Part Deux