Can a brother retire from the lodge before all agendas in the summons are completed? Yes, a brother can resign from the Craft and thus retire from the lodge before all agendas in the summons are completed. This resignation process involves specific steps and formalities. According to the guidance notes for Secretaries and Scribes provided by the West Lancashire Freemasons, a brother wishing to resign must complete Form VR (Voluntary Resignation) and send it, along with his Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter certificates, to the Provincial Grand Secretary. This action immediately ceases all disciplinary proceedings, and the brother is no longer considered a Freemason. Therefore, if a brother prefers to discharge himself immediately from further Masonic responsibility or proceedings, he can resign from the Craft by following this formal process.