All Brethren shall be exceedingly punctual in the payment of Lodge Dues. This is to take precedence of all other calls upon the purse.
—Liber 101 – Of the Duties of the Brethren – Second House
The aim and mission of SWL is made possible by the generosity of our membership and donors. Many of the goals and activities of the Lodge require a monetary aspect alongside our creativity and industry. Initiations, the Gnostic Mass, our Sanctuary, The Scarlet Letter, and many other projects are strongly impacted by our financial health. By making donations and/or becoming a member, you are directly helping the Lodge and our community fulfill our goals and manifest our vision.
| SWL One-Time Payment: Merchandise, Pledge, Donation, or Dues Whether you are purchasing merchandise, donating for our ongoing events, or because you support the Great Work of Scarlet Woman Lodge, your contribution counts, every dollar, and we appreciate you! This link will accept one-time, non-recurring, payments for dues, donations, merchandise or pledges. If you would like to automate your dues or pledges, see the pledge and dues subscriptions available on this page. One-Time Payment: |
SWL Pledge Subscriptions: Pledges of financial assistance help keep our membership dues low and help balance some of the funds not covered in fundraising or membership fluctuations. They are commitments made voluntarily and enforced solely by your own conscience. The spirit of the pledge is to donate regularly, but there’s flexibility here. Some members donate less in some years and make up for it in the following years, or in some circumstances, resign from a pledge. Regardless, your contributions are what make our Work possible! |
| Initiation Dues & Fees: If you have an application for initiation, you may pay your initiation fee here—we generally do not schedule initiations until we have received your payment for initiation dues and fees. Although you may make payment of your initiation fees up to and including the day of the ceremony, it is strongly advised that you pay it in advance to help steward Lodge resources in staging initiations. |
SWL Dues Subscription: The fundamental requirement for membership with Scarlet Woman Lodge is the annual payment of local dues. Local dues are $50 a month or $600 a year. Scarlet Woman Dues do not include Grand Lodge dues. Payment can be made in one yearly sum of $600, or it can be done in monthly installments of $50. |
Methods of payment for dues and donations.
1. Paypal. This service allows you to make payments of dues and pledges online. You no longer need to have an account to use PayPal. All you need is a credit card or checking account. It is free for you to use and is very secure and easy to use.
2. Mail a check. Make checks to “Scarlet Woman Lodge” and mail to: P.O. Box 81873, Austin, TX 78708. Checks must have the notation “SWL DUES” in the memo area.
3. DropBox. You may put a check or cash in an envelope with your name and “dues” printed on it, and deposit it in the temple dropbox. If you are paying by cash, there must be some way to identify you and that the money is for dues, or you might not get proper credit.
4) By Hand. You may give your dues to the Lodge Treasurer in person during a Lodge business meeting.
5) By Bank Transfer. SWL works with University Federal Credit Union, so if you bank with them, you can send money to SWL through your account. Doing so helps us avoid Paypal fees and makes your donation count for more cents.
“What if I can’t pay local dues for a while?”
We know that everyone can experience tough times. If you can’t pay dues for a short time, or if you have any other questions about dues, donations, or initiation fees, just let the Lodge Treasurer know your situation.