2. When more than two Lodges with five or more members present, the Lodge with the most members will capture the flag. If the visiting Lodge is coming to get their flag back, five of the visiting Brothers will count for their Flag. For example, if Conway #65 and Horry #381 both come to Jordanville #297 with 10 Members each, and Jordanville #297 has the Conway #65 Flag, Conway gets their Flag back, Horry gets the Jordanville Flag and the Gavel would be decided by a coin toss.

3. If two or more Lodges have the same number of members present, the Lodge who traveled the greatest distance win the Flag and Gavel if present.

4. The Lodge holding the Gavel must notify other Lodges they are in possession of the Traveling Gavel at Masters and Wardens Club and on the 29th Masonic District website.

5. If it is District work - such as the Instructional, the Inspirational or the Outdoor Degree - the Flag or Gavel cannot be captured because everyone is required to be there.

6. If a Lodge goes Dark, they cannot participate in capturing the Gavel during their Dark months. If they have the Gavel, they must return it to the Lodge they captured it from when they go Dark.

7. In the event that two Lodges travel the same distance and have the same number of members present, then a flip of the coin will decide who takes the Gavel or Flag. If the Lodge has both the Gavel and their Flag, each visiting Lodge will get one. A coin toss will decide who gets which.

8. At the December Masters and Wardens Club meeting, each Lodge will return all Flags in their possession. This way, starting January 1st, Flag capturing can begin with the new Master for the new year.