I finally took the first step

[Warrior1256]

Congratulations! Keep us posted.

 

[Phil P]

I was in your very same situation just over a year ago. The only difference is that I did know a Mason. but not from the lodge that I joined. Enjoy the journey!

Same with me. I did have plenty of Masons that were my references since I'm connected with DeMolay

Im located in Texas, the next stated meeting is 2nd Tuesday of May. I talked with the secretary lastnight and he told me the petition will be read , the committee will be assigned, and vote would be in June. I remember reading about how some lodges dont meet in the summer time. Ill have to remember to ask that question. Thank you.

Way to go, which lodge are you petitioning?

 

[Thomas Stright]

I remember reading about how some lodges dont meet in the summer time. Ill have to remember to ask that question. Thank you.

Here in Texas and I haven't heard of any that go dark here during the summer.



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[Warrior1256]

Here in Texas and I haven't heard of any that go dark here during the summer.

My Valley of the AASR goes dark during the month of August.

 

[Thomas Stright]

My Valley of the AASR goes dark during the month of August.

Pretty sure OP was talking about Blue Lodges.


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[Jeffrey McBride]

Here in Texas and I haven't heard of any that go dark here during the summer.



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Yeah i asked and they dont go dark. In fact they have stated meetings second tuesday of each month, and called meetings every tuesday. Im in Texas as well

 

[Jeffrey McBride]

Same with me. I did have plenty of Masons that were my references since I'm connected with DeMolay



Way to go, which lodge are you petitioning?

I petitioned Mt. Hiram 595 in Copperas Cove.

 

[Ripcord22A]

Pretty sure OP was talking about Blue Lodges.


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Your point? He was just making a point that appendant bodies also go dark

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[Thomas Stright]

Your point? He was just making a point that appendant bodies also go dark

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And yours? He mentioned some lodges....

 

[Ripcord22A]

And yours? He mentioned some lodges....

Mine is that you came off kind of rude, like his post was out of line

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[Thomas Stright]

Mine is that you came off kind of rude, like his post was out of line

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Did not mean to sound as such.


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[Jeffrey McBride]

Update...

Got the call today to meet with the investigative committee this upcoming monday. What should i expect from this meeting?
Thanks.

 

[LK600]

You should expect to have a pleasant meeting. They will ask you questions. They will want to meet your family (if you have any that live with you). Be yourself. I would tell you good luck but, it's nothing you will need luck for. Have a good meeting!

 

[Jeffrey McBride]

You should expect to have a pleasant meeting. They will ask you questions. They will want to meet your family (if you have any that live with you). Be yourself. I would tell you good luck but, it's nothing you will need luck for. Have a good meeting!

Thank you! Im looking forward to it!

 

[Bloke]

Thank you! Im looking forward to it!

One question you will be asked is why you want to become a Freemason.

 

[Warrior1256]

Just be yourself and act naturally. You will probably have a pleasant time.

 

[Keith C]

The "Official Business" part of the meeting will involve about 15 min of questions and answers, This will likely be seamlessly interspersed within 45 min to an hour of chit-chat, that will go by like it was 10 minutes.

At least that is my experience.

 

[Jeffrey McBride]

Just be yourself and act naturally. You will probably have a pleasant time.

Honestly I don't know why im nervous. I have been visiting the lodge for awhile now, and I have talked to almost everyone there, so i need to just remember that going in. I guess its the fact that its the "investigative committee" sounds intimidating lol.

 

[LK600]

Honestly I don't know why im nervous. I have been visiting the lodge for awhile now, and I have talked to almost everyone there, so i need to just remember that going in. I guess its the fact that its the "investigative committee" sounds intimidating lol.

Because they are now coming to your turf. It will be fine, I enjoyed mine immensely.

 

[Warrior1256]

Honestly I don't know why im nervous. I have been visiting the lodge for awhile now, and I have talked to almost everyone there, so i need to just remember that going in. I guess its the fact that its the "investigative committee" sounds intimidating lol.

Trust me, there is absolutely nothing to be nervous about.