Daughters of
Scotia
Membership
The order includes in its
membership women tracing Scottish descent from a parent, grandparent or
a great grandparent, women born in Scotland; mothers and daughters of
member of the order, the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, and widows
of members of the Order of Scottish Clans; and legally adopted daughters
of members of the Order; wives of men of Scottish descent.
You may become a member
of the Daughters of Scotia if
you are of Scottish blood, birth, parentage, descent, etc.
Membership
in the Order is classified as follows:
DONATION membership: An applicant between the ages of 16
and 45 in good health.
SOCIAL
membership: An applicant of age 45 or over. A social member is entitled
to all privileges of the Order excepting participation in the donation
fund.
There are no honorary
members, or associate members, in the subordinate lodges.
A donation fund is
maintained and supported by all donation members of the Order through a
minimum assessment of twenty cents per month. On satisfactory proof of
death of a donation member, the amount prescribed by our law is paid to
the member's designated beneficiary.
An initiation fee is
determined by the members of each lodge. The constitution of the Order
provides that it be at least $2.00 - in any case, it is within reach of
all.
Monthly dues in a small
amount are paid by every member for the support and maintenance of her
lodge.
Regular scheduled monthly
or semi-monthly meetings are held, for the transaction of business of
the lodge, and social enjoyment.
When visiting in some
locality where there is another subordinate lodge, you can attend a
meeting or social function - perhaps renew old ties, make new friends!
If there is no lodge in
your area -
Fifteen or more women in a
locality without a lodge may start one by applying for a charter from
the
Grand Lodge.
(If you live in the Richmond, Virginia area
please contact Dianna M.
Gillard)