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Welcome from Adelaide! Steve

Welcome! Steve

Welcome from Adelaide, too! Steve

...and I agree that major changes just to accommodate younger members is not the way to go, but while the fundamentals may not have changed for 300 years the great wonder of FM is that there is such difference and diversity across the globe while the core values are retained. This month I will...

The short gaps is obviously convenient and for impatient people like me seems very attractive but the longer period gives you time to learn about each of the degrees. I think it is more than a memory test but I am just an EA and only know the system here so am not really in a position to know...

I wonder whether it might be easier in the US (where most of these posts seem to be from?) because the path from EA to MM is so rapid? In my lodge it is a minimum 9 months from EA to FC and then another year at least before MM and then 2 years before moving on to the Mark. More attractive if the...

Welcome from Adelaide, Australia! Steve

Our Lodge has these... Adelaide, Australia Steve

I am an Australian EA who may be visiting Saskatoon for work in September. Is there a simple way to find out if there is a Lodge and what the protocols for visiting might be? Steve

I was initiated in April and this week saw another initiation at another lodge. Helped complete my understanding of my own. Have seen our lodge's installation and seeing another installation next week. Helps reinforce everything and I completely understand why I have been strongly encouraged to...

Excellent! The start of a great journey! Steve

Same in Australia generally. We need to look at how to involve younger members. Love to hear of ideas that have worked Steve

Yes, and it is part of your learning Steve

Welcome from Adelaide! Steve

Welcome from Adelaide, Brother! Steve