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The candidate emailed my lodge and expressed his interest in joining (this is the lodge his friend is a member of), immediately, before we contacted him, a brother with dual membership contacted him and got him a petition for the other lodge. He didn't petition both, he was approached and given...

Just a vent...our Lodge has a couple of different lodges who pay us rent and use our building. One of those lodges was on the brink a few years back due to a lack of membership, often times not having enough present to open lodge. In order to save the lodge, a number of Brothers from our lodge...

This is correct. If I can remember to, I will take a photo of this. Part upon the square.

I would suggest a different fraternal organization, or a house of worship that is involved with community service and spiritual togetherness, not just sermons once a week. As mentioned above, a criminal record disqualifies you from Masonry, whether I agree with that in specific situations, I...

Congratulations!!! Part upon the square.

Re: For those who have sat in the East for a degre I've sat in the East for all three of the degrees. Personally, I feel that the FC degree is the easiest, and MM the most difficult. I enjoy being in the East for all of the degrees as I love the ritual, and love the work, but the EA is my...

Don't mind me, still figuring out the app, but this goes with the above quote.... You couldn't be more spot on Jamie, there are so many that strive to be master of their lodge not because they feel that they can help to improve their lodge, but because they want the praise, the title, the...

Part upon the square.

Re: What would you recommend as a first reference I don't know which state you're in, but here in New York the grand lodge library has a reading program for new brothers and continuing education where they send you a book free of charge, you read it, mail it back, and they send you the next...

Congratulations, let us know how the MM degree turns out, it's quite a beautiful one. Part upon the square.

It was a nice touch Tom, especially the music in the preparation room to aid in achieving a meditative/contemplative state, rather than the levity that can often be part of the prep room. As long as you don't overwhelm Ed's senses..... Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

In New York, from memory -Randomly inspects the minutes of a communication -inspects black book of rejected/suspended/expelled -inspects roster of members and dues status -insures charter is present -inspects financials -insures opening/closing in due and ancient form -insures presence of...

Senior Deacon has always been my favorite position in the Lodge. It's like the Master (my current office) is the coach, and the SD is the quarterback. My advice would be as follows...make sharp, crisp turns and encourage your fellow Brothers in the procession to do the same, not only is it...