How to Add Members to Inactive Lodges

Navigate to Lodge Search

• Click on Lodges from the top navigation menu
• Select Advanced Lodge Search

Find Your Inactive Lodge

• Enter the lodge name in the search field
• Important: Make sure to uncheck the "Active" checkbox to include inactive lodges in your search results
• Click search and select your lodge from the results

Access the Lodge Dashboard Once you've selected the lodge, you'll be taken to the lodge dashboard where you can manage its members.

Add a New Member

• Look for the "Add" button next to the Members section
• Click the Add button to start the member addition process

Choose Member Type You'll have two options:

• Petition for Membership - Use this for living members
• Deceased Member - Use this for members who have passed away

Complete Member Information

• Fill out all required fields in the member information form
• Once completed, you'll be automatically directed to the new member's profile page

Add Member History (Optional)

• Click on the History tab on the member's profile
• Add any relevant historical events or milestones for this member

Set Member Status (Living Members Only) If you're adding a living member:

• Navigate to Super Admin → Member Status Override
• Set the appropriate member status for the new member