Recent content by LDSpears

Less Controversy. I have never seen one and that is why I figured I had not. Like I said before, I am not opposed. Just have yet to meet a black brother.

What do they have in the middle where they don't use english as the primary language? Has anyone ever seen another letter in the middle from some of these places?

How did it go? Sure wish I could have made it.

Raised in Aug 1989

Does Texas have a pocket petition like he spoke of?

Have any of you taken the Master Craftsman Program? What did you think of it and what has changed for you since you took it?

I would like to see more things where we all come together. I went to an outdoor raising in Lousiana once where a whole lot of lodges from Texas were invited to come over and see it. They performed the whole thing in full costume with props and the whole bit. It was something to behold, and I am...

Does anyone know of any black masons in our grand lodge juristiction? I have never seen any and was wondering if any one else had. I know it is not against the rules, and just figured the black men would rather join the PH lodge. I am not opposed to them joining either. Also, is there any...

I would have certainly thought the same, but according to reply #10, he has a right to visit. I really would have thought if you demit, you were out, but apparently not. Go figure.

I appreciate your answers, but I was really wondering if anyone knew what the rules say. A mason without a country is still a mason if he can go visit lodges. Therefore, I could see how his "Time in Grade" would still carry on while he was unassociated.

Same here. I helped a close friend get a job once because he was a really good guy, a hard worker at home, and a real hard fisherman and hunter. However, he ended up not showing up to work, showing up late, and lazy when he did show up. I won't easily recommend anyone again, unless I have...

Thank you Bill for that very informative answer. Since you knew that one, I will ask one other on the subject. If a brother demits for a time and then becomes affiliated again, does the time that he was unaffiliated count towards his time as a mason as far as say the 25 year pin, etc...?

I didn't see the complaint you made. What did you complain about?

What is CGS? And if you are a "Man without a country" how would you visit another lodge without a dues card. Just curious? Thanks.

Will that change the price of the endowed membership? Also, is there a difference between an endowed membership and a lifetime membership?