Ashlar Society

“Expenses taxes 426 utilities 8,319 repair 13,708 bank fees 120 total 22,573”

“As described in article iii of the bylaws, the corporation will aid, benefit and help the ashlar lodge museum, which shall preserve the building and related history of ashlar lodge in lykens, pennsylvania. Thus, all activities shall have the underlying goals of preserving architecture and history of significance both locally and beyond for charitable, literary, informational, educational, cultural and/or historical purposes. It is anticipated that this will be furthered by carrying out projects or preservation and restoration, acceptance of gifts, donations of time, money and/or materials and to engage in any other activities for the benefit and general improvement of the museum. Specifically, the activities will include ownership and upkeep of the building, supporting relevant scholarship and educational programs, delivery of presentations and seminars and other programs to promote further understanding and scholarship about an important segment of local history. The activities will be conducted by the members of the society throughout the year based on resource availability, budget and demand. The activities will be conducted primarily at the site of the museum and the local area in around lykens, pennsylvania as deemed appropriate by the society. As stated above, the organization was formed for charitable, literary, informational, educational, cultural and historical purposes. The activities described are contemplated solely for advancing those purposes. The society expects to allocate time 30% to administration, processing donations and other activities related to operations; 70% carrying our preservation and restorations projects, supporting education and scholarship and providing programs. The society's activities will be funded through contributions from the public, including, but not necessarily limited to individuals, government entities, corporations and other organizations.”