Recent content by MRichard

Rest in peace, Brother Lins. I got a blast email from a member of Holland Lodge saying he had transitioned. I looked at his Facebook page and he had been posting just a day before or less.

Mississippi is similar. The PHA grand lodge is Stringer. I would imagine that the clandestine grand lodges incorporated first in those states although I am not familiar with the history of either.

http://www.mwuglflorida.org/ PHA is Union in Florida

Not really familiar with the Demolays but the Grand Lodge of the Philippines is recognized by the UGLE so they are legit. Possibly Demolay Intl has not updated their website or maybe they got in trouble because of hazing. I have no idea.

I have no idea. There is no a chapter listed in the Philippines under their chapter locator. What Grand Lodge is the lodge operating under?

That could explain the hazing if it isn't a part of Demolay Intl.

There was an email about a month ago from the GLOT regarding this. I will message you the link. Not sure if this is what was read in the meeting though.

Do you mean that your petition was read in at the stated meeting after you turned it in or you just got your petition? Regardless, congrats on your progress. Patience, it will be worth it!!!

Welcome! Have you researched the lineage of your lodge?

I was raised last night. It was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to see another master mason's degree.

I don't believe Oklahoma asked the UGLE for recognition even though they are in amity with their "mainstream" counterpart. It does seem unusual to say the least cause you would think it would be a mere formality at this point.

That's what a brother told me who had been a member of "mainstream" and Prince Hall grand lodges but it is possible I didn't understand him completely. There are only 11 states (DC not included) that have blanket recognition on that Bessel's website which has not been updated in years. That is...

Generally, "mainstream" grand lodges only recognize the Prince Hall grand lodge of the same state. There may be some exceptions when the Prince Hall grand lodge is chartered in another state. A "mainstream" grand lodge would not recognize a Prince Hall grand lodge that was not in amity with its...

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