Recent content by UnionSon

I am excited to share that the ballot was unanimous in my favor and I will be initiated next month. This feels like the end of a journey though I realize it's just the beginning. Wish me luck!

I was finally able to get a hold of the secretary and it looks like things will begin to move forward. Apparently Covid had more of an effect on things than I suspected. I'll keep posted. Thanks everyone.

Bloke- Thank you. I know times are unique but I also know that restrictions in my own state have not been as....strict as in others and that lodges have been meeting with only a few interruptions. If it was rejected prior to even meeting with the investigative committee or calling references I...

So by way of update I still have heard nothing regarding my petition. It has now been 6 months.None of my references have been contacted and several inquiries regarding my petition have gone unanswered. As fate would have it I'm a member of another fraternal organization and noticed one of my...

Thank you, gentlemen for your advice. I had not considered several of these possibilities. As far as etiquette goes, if I am able to find the Sec. contact info and still don't hear back in a few months, should I stop inquiring? I don't want to make myself a pest. Has anybody ever had a similar...

So it has been almost 3 months since I have handed in my petition and I've heard nothing back. I have tried to follow up twice with the WM that I met with without answer. I spoke to a buddy who I had listed as a reference and he confirmed nobody has called him. I have no idea how long this...

I submitted my petition this week and had a very positive initial experience getting to know the lodge. I'm hoping to be able to call everyone here "brother" in the near future. A little about me: a native son of New Jersey but now living in Dixie. I'm in my early 40s and have had a lifelong...