Has anyone else had an issue with getting a head in the Scottish Rite, because its a hierarchy? I have been a member for over 10 years. I served as chairman of the Tiling and Reception committee for many years, I am a Past Master of my lodge and I belong to several other organizations. Including being a member of the DeMolay International Supreme Council. I participate in degree work and even put some time in working in the business office. I was honored to be bestowed with the KCCH in 2006. However, I have never been nominated to start in the bottom of the line in any of the bodies of the Scottish Rite. Ordinarily I would say it was because I still didn't have the time in yet, but in the last two elections members have been nominated that haven't been in as long and some had only recently received their red cap and one only has a black cap. It just seems that the powers that be are just putting forward their buddies and the people they are pushing for higher offices in other organizations. It has nothing to do with the work or time you have put into the Rite. I have done nothing to anger anyone to turn them against me. In fact I was praised for the work I put into working in the office. It just seems there should be a fairer way to nominate people and some sort of qualifications. I don't see why someone would want to belong to an organization that they have no hope of advancing in. As for me, I don't intend on going back for the foreseeable future.
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