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If you were, what would you do?

dfreybur

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Up to 32nd degree, a Mason has to petition; however, 33rd a Mason has to be appointed?

The only way to get to 32nd is to submit petitions and do the required work to that point. For 33rd if you ask for it that ensures you are not appointed. That's why it's called honorary. It's important to note that the Scottish Rite is just one of many optional orders. It happens to be famous but it's neither required nor expected.
 

Warrior1256

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What kind of questions normally or likely will be asked from the wives?
The way it goes here is the wife is invited to sit in during the interview and we answer any questions that she may have. We want to make sure that she has no objections to her husband entering the fraternity.
 

Glen Cook

G A Cook
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The way it goes here is the wife is invited to sit in during the interview and we answer any questions that she may have. We want to make sure that she has no objections to her husband entering the fraternity.
But not for the 32..,.,
 

Bloke

Premium Member
Hello everyone,
I am not a Mason yet or ever will be, but I was just wondering is there a way for Non-Mason to volunteer for the Freemasonry's Cause/Fundraising Event, etc? Another words, can I participate in an event along with Freemasons so that I can observe what Freemasons do because I want to evaluate or perform a self assessment whether this is what I want to be part of for the rest of my life? I don't want to observe from a distance because it is not the same as when I am interacting. Thanks.
Hi Howard

We look for opportunities to spend time with potential applicants and applicants before we vote on them. Usually, this is during social times, but we've been known to stick a paintbrush in a willing hand :)

This gives an insight into the interested parties demeanor and also gives them a chance to see us and ask the same question of different Freemasons. Sometimes the answers will be slightly or very different - esp, "why do you stay a freemason" ..
 

Andy Fracica

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The way it goes here is the wife is invited to sit in during the interview and we answer any questions that she may have. We want to make sure that she has no objections to her husband entering the fraternity.
We do pretty much the same thing here. We also ask the candidate to tell us what he knows about Freemasonry.
 

Howard Giang

Registered User
Hi Howard

We look for opportunities to spend time with potential applicants and applicants before we vote on them. Usually, this is during social times, but we've been known to stick a paintbrush in a willing hand :)

This gives an insight into the interested parties demeanor and also gives them a chance to see us and ask the same question of different Freemasons. Sometimes the answers will be slightly or very different - esp, "why do you stay a freemason" ..
If the questions were for me, I can answer them, but for the wife, she would not know anything about Freemasonry, so objection would not be strong except time may be lost from the family.
 

Howard Giang

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That's on our questionnaire too. :)
I thought the investigation committee might ask my wife like "have your husband ever raised his voice at you?" :D

I would tell her to say "Yes", because I know for sure that the investigation committee will assure my wife that "when your husband becomes a Freemason, he will not do that anymore because he will perfecting himself through Freemasonry."
 
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Glen Cook

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I thought the investigation committee might ask my wife like "have your husband ever raised his voice at you?" :D

I would tell her to say "Yes", because I know for sure that the investigation committee will assure my wife that "when your husband becomes a Freemason, he will not do that anymore because he will perfecting himself through Freemasonry."
You know this for sure? I don’t know that.
 

Howard Giang

Registered User
You know this for sure? I don’t know that.
You are right Glen. I was being hopeful.
Regardless, I am still asking my wife to tell the truth because long ago I did raise my voice at her more than one time, and I felt bad in character.
Has anyone ever raised your voice at your spouse at least one time in your life?
 

Glen Cook

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The way it goes here is the wife is invited to sit in during the interview and we answer any questions that she may have. We want to make sure that she has no objections to her husband entering the fraternity.
None of my Lodges involve the spouse in the interview.
 

Andy Fracica

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Actually when we interview spouses it really is just to answer their questions about Masonry. Women might have some wrong ideas about Masons from watching too many History Channel shows. :(
 

Howard Giang

Registered User
Yes and having human emotion is ok. That doesn't mean hit your wife, belittle her or call her names but Masons are allowed to get angry and do their best to control it. Thats all you can do.
Totally agree. I have never beaten up anyone in my entire life, including my wife. In fact, when I was young, I had gotten beaten up or bullied by others. Unfortunately, I don’t have a brother to defend for me, so I have to avoid being glowed too bright in the dark.
Unlike you, you have millions of brothers that I will never have. :(
 

Howard Giang

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It's more like has he stopped beating you? Yes or No :p
:D Whew! Thanks God for those questions are not being asked.
Next concern is that where I live, if a petition has a parking ticket, it may be a deal breaker and must 12 months. I had a parking ticket few months ago that I did contest. I think this is a game changer for me. :(
 

Howard Giang

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Actually when we interview spouses it really is just to answer their questions about Masonry. Women might have some wrong ideas about Masons from watching too many History Channel shows. :(
Or from YouTube :( Have you heard of a quote, maybe I am wrong “if we can control YouTube we can control the world!”
 

CLewey44

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:D Whew! Thanks God for those questions are not being asked.
Next concern is that where I live, if a petition has a parking ticket, it may be a deal breaker and must 12 months. I had a parking ticket few months ago that I did contest. I think this is a game changer for me. :(
Tsk tsk...you, you brother. ;D
 
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