If I'm not mistaken some southern states are now starting to recognize PHA.(if not all by now) I know personally that TN does and a couple of others here in the south.
There are only 9 Southern states that do not recognize The Prince Hall Grand Lodges of state in those states. Here are those state. Al,Fl,Ga, Ky,Ms,Nc, Sc, Va and Wv.
To all just read all these threads and it seems like a petioner must watch where they petition
Well tonight will be my first visit to a lodge in Miami shores fl known as village lodge 315. Will be in touch and let you guys know how it went. Thank you for your support
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No my brother you cannot stay active here you should/must join a PHA if you are duly and truly!!!Dear brother i am a international free mason i got raised in Richmond,Va but i now live in Pensacola,Fl what can i do to stay active? There are no international lodges here????
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You're absolutely right about that. When searching for a lodge to petition, knowing nothing about local lodges, I used the Yellow Pages. Found a good suspect, gave a call and made my inquiry about joining. The good fellow answering the call asked, 'When is the last time you had communion?' It didn't take long for me to realize that wasn't a Constituent Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Texas.Good afternoon. To all just read all these threads and it seems like a petioner must watch where they petition
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Communion, I can only imagine the surprise. That's pretty funny.You're absolutely right about that. When searching for a lodge to petition, knowing nothing about local lodges, I used the Yellow Pages. Found a good suspect, gave a call and made my inquiry about joining. The good fellow answering the call asked, 'When is the last time you had communion?' It didn't take long for me to realize that wasn't a Constituent Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Thank the good Lord for telephones. I'd have hated to have done that in person.
There are only 9 Southern states that do not recognize The Prince Hall Grand Lodges of state in those states. Here are those state. Al,Fl,Ga, Ky,Ms,Nc, Sc, Va and Wv.
I'd expect there would be some -- just as there is from one state to the next. However, I'd also expect the differences to be small.There shouldn't be a difference.
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