Kenneth NC Mason
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Greetings Brothers,
I am a 19 year old MM from North Carolina who just raised in Feb. 2015. I'm quite interested in jurisdictional differences. My uncle from VA was my third ruffian and my Uncle from Ohio Raised me. My step dad who a PDDGM in NC did all of my degrees and was my catechism coach. I did my proficiency a week after I was raised thanks to him and have now done the EA and FC lectures thanks to his motivation ( he , along with no one else in out lodge knows the lectures, we always had to have a guy drive 2 hrs to do ours)
I'm interested in finding out differences between different states. I've sat in lodge with people from Japan, Mississippi,Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, Deleware, PHA NC, Pensylvannia ( three from that state) Tennessee, and Marylans. From what I understand the state of WV is different than that of VA and even NC in terms of policies. Is it true that in WV, you don't say the pledge of alliegance during meetings, African Americans can't become Mason's, if you have a psychical impairment you can't join, DeMolay chapters aren't sponsored etc? I heard that from my Uncle since he's in Ohio, and wondering if any of that is true. I would ask the Brothers that visit our lodge every spring, but I don't want them to take my inquisitiveness in a wrong light. I'm always to type guy who wants to know the how's and whys of the beliefs and actions behind different people and groups. Can anyone comment on the WV question? Can African Americans become Mason's in the other southern states ( I think Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, and NC are exempt from this since we all have recognition of PHA, but I don't know squat about the rest of the states) I know in WV they make you learn ALL lectures and degrees there, which I wish was the case in NC since all you have to do to be WM is serve as Warden. That's extent of my WV knowledge
If I visit a different state, Ex: WV or PA, should I expect some noticeable differences in dress or ritual? I know in PA they don't have a FC lecture ( I was told this by a PA PM) and that their third degree probably isn't as intense as the one I had. If I'm traveling to a different state, would a sweater vest, long sleeved button up dress shirt, brown dress shoes, and khakis with a black suit jacket work as proper attire?
Are there any other states other than WV that make you learn the lectures to be Master? I just found out I'm Junior Descon this year, so I'm curious to see what other states make you do , proficency wise to become WM or even Warden ( in VA they have something called the Wardens Certificate )? Is NC the only state to have varied awarded levels of ritual proficiency Here, we have Certified Instuctor where you have to know all the degrees with each of the parts memorized plus the apron lecture and FC lecture along with the catechisms of all degrees then we have a Certified Lecturer, which is everything I just mentioned plus the EA and MM lectures) . I'll hopefully be getting my CI Certificate next August If not, what are the requirements for your individual state ?
I am a 19 year old MM from North Carolina who just raised in Feb. 2015. I'm quite interested in jurisdictional differences. My uncle from VA was my third ruffian and my Uncle from Ohio Raised me. My step dad who a PDDGM in NC did all of my degrees and was my catechism coach. I did my proficiency a week after I was raised thanks to him and have now done the EA and FC lectures thanks to his motivation ( he , along with no one else in out lodge knows the lectures, we always had to have a guy drive 2 hrs to do ours)
I'm interested in finding out differences between different states. I've sat in lodge with people from Japan, Mississippi,Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, Deleware, PHA NC, Pensylvannia ( three from that state) Tennessee, and Marylans. From what I understand the state of WV is different than that of VA and even NC in terms of policies. Is it true that in WV, you don't say the pledge of alliegance during meetings, African Americans can't become Mason's, if you have a psychical impairment you can't join, DeMolay chapters aren't sponsored etc? I heard that from my Uncle since he's in Ohio, and wondering if any of that is true. I would ask the Brothers that visit our lodge every spring, but I don't want them to take my inquisitiveness in a wrong light. I'm always to type guy who wants to know the how's and whys of the beliefs and actions behind different people and groups. Can anyone comment on the WV question? Can African Americans become Mason's in the other southern states ( I think Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, and NC are exempt from this since we all have recognition of PHA, but I don't know squat about the rest of the states) I know in WV they make you learn ALL lectures and degrees there, which I wish was the case in NC since all you have to do to be WM is serve as Warden. That's extent of my WV knowledge
If I visit a different state, Ex: WV or PA, should I expect some noticeable differences in dress or ritual? I know in PA they don't have a FC lecture ( I was told this by a PA PM) and that their third degree probably isn't as intense as the one I had. If I'm traveling to a different state, would a sweater vest, long sleeved button up dress shirt, brown dress shoes, and khakis with a black suit jacket work as proper attire?
Are there any other states other than WV that make you learn the lectures to be Master? I just found out I'm Junior Descon this year, so I'm curious to see what other states make you do , proficency wise to become WM or even Warden ( in VA they have something called the Wardens Certificate )? Is NC the only state to have varied awarded levels of ritual proficiency Here, we have Certified Instuctor where you have to know all the degrees with each of the parts memorized plus the apron lecture and FC lecture along with the catechisms of all degrees then we have a Certified Lecturer, which is everything I just mentioned plus the EA and MM lectures) . I'll hopefully be getting my CI Certificate next August If not, what are the requirements for your individual state ?
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