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Importance of sitting in the East

robert leachman

robert leachman

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Not all have a want, need or desire to go through the chairs. Nothing wrong with not, after all we can't have a lodge made up of primarily PM can we?

Some are leaders, some are followers. Some have a talent for "dragging the sack" for contributions, some are really into the esoteric work. Some just "merely" come to every states meeting.

Take anyone of these types out and before long you will not have a Lodge, as each contributes something that is needed and will be soon missed if not done!

Robert
 
JJones

JJones

Moderator
Most the lodges in my area are made up primarily of PMs. Once new blood gets raised it isn't long before a WM if he sticks around long enough. I think my lodge actually has a lower ratio of PMs than most the lodges in my district but I'd say you definitely still have a majority.
 
THurse

THurse

Premium Member
I myself am intrigued of all steps, but i'am learning and is very excited about absorbing my knowledge, to the broadest of understanding.
 
widows son

widows son

Premium Member
Theres a lot of PM in my lodge, who live the fact that new blood is in so they don't have to take the chair for the tenth time.
 
widows son

widows son

Premium Member
Before 2011, my lodge didn't have and new
Candidates come through for at least 3 years. All of a sudden, everyone wants in.
 
Virgin Islands Brother

Virgin Islands Brother

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Heeey, leave my History Channel alone. I have to thank the History Channel. They did a great job of humanizing Freemasons. The Taxil
Hoax is one of the most destructive pieces of misinformation out there. Their documentary or documentaries have really helped to bring the truth forward. If it helps membership, good for us. I will add, the History Channel provided the first piece of positive info., via media, I encountered. They opened the door for more exploration. And now, here I am, a brother. The UGLE documentary, app and audio book was also a good eye opener.
 
widows son

widows son

Premium Member
Ya they have some good shows but some horrible ones ( AA, nostradamus effect etc ) the best ones are trashopolis, decoding the ancients, ancients behaving badly and the newest one Canadian made!
 
CajunTinMan

CajunTinMan

Registered User
You seem kinda partial to Canada there Widows Son. You ain't a Texas boy are you. Just kidding! I couldn't help myself.
 
C

chibuuson

Registered User
In Manitoba and perhaps in other Jurisdictions, the Final Charge during the Installation of Officers begins thus, "Brethren, such is the nature of our institution, that while some must of necessity rule and teach, so others must of course learn to submit and obey. Humility in both is an essential duty."
What is important is that a Brother enjoys Freemasonry as a Way of Life, regardless of his rank in the Lodge, Grand Lodge, Concordant or Appendant Bodies. Some Brethren are active only (and happy) in Lodge without being a Member of the other Masonic Bodies. Some are active (and happy) in another Masonic Body but might not be a regular attendee in Lodge. I have a Lodge Brother who I never sat with in our or any other Lodge. He was a Past Potentate of our Shrine Temple and he had to communicate with me regarding his Lodge Dues when I became the Lodge Secretary. For the most part though, a good number of Brethren active in the Concordant and/or Appendant Bodies regularly attend and are even active in their Lodge.
 
Bro_Vick

Bro_Vick

Moderator
Premium Member
In America for some reason we put a lot of emphasis on being a Past Master, even though most of the rest of the world doesn't hold it as much of a title of honor. Sitting in the east of a blue lodge should never be rushed and will happen at the right time, the apendent bodies and some of our blue lodges have felt the hurt of pushing men to the leadership position for them to never return again.

Honestly neither of them are right, ignoring the irregularity issue you brought up. As long as men are seeking light and making themselves better, than leadership and honors will be a side effect of their pursuits.

S&F,
-Bro Vick
 
JJones

JJones

Moderator
Sitting in the East -is- very important IMO...but it's not a goal every mason should rush towards and it's certainly not a position befitting every mason either.

I've always felt that the people that want to be in leadership positions are the last people you want in those positions. Sitting in the East should be the result of dedication to the craft and your brethren's faith in your abilities -not- because it was your goal all along and it was your turn.

Just my humble opinion.
 
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