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Tim Bryce proposed a Masonic "Bill of Rights" some years ago. I would like to see this seriously considered by every Grand Lodge. What do you think? Masonic Traveler: A Masonic Bill of Rights

You should get "A Pilgrim's Path" by John Robinson (amazon.com). It was written before he became a Freemason, and contains no esoteric work. It is possibly the finest book ever written about Masonry, by a man who was not a Mason. I recommend it highly.

I wish you luck. Be persistent. See Approaching A Lodge for Membership

Here is the information on Masonic membership in 2009/2010. Read it and weep. U.S. Grand Lodges Membership STATE MEMBERSHIP 2010 MEMBERSHIP 2009 GAIN/LOSS ALABAMA * 28,684 28,386 298 ALASKA 1,935 1,935 0 ARIZONA...

I am not a Texas Mason. But the problems you are experiencing are similar all across the USA. In Kentucky, small rural lodges are closing up and consolidating. I have belonged to two lodges (one in NY and one in VA) which have consolidated. Disappeared, and gone with the wind. The absolute...

In New Hampshire, most lodges close down entirely for the summer months. Many lodges in NH, sponsor "Square and Compasses Clubs" and Masons set up these clubs, so that they have can have fellowship and picnics/barbecues/family-oriented events in the summer months (and all year round). The...

The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma had a "College Fraternity Liaison" program. Men from local lodges, would visit the Greek fraternities on campus, and "talk up" Masonry. The college men, had an understanding of the fraternal "dynamic", and were receptive to Masonry.

I have never heard of a S&C club at a college. I think it is a terrific idea I started a S&C club when I was in Iraq. I suggest that you check with your Grand Lodge for guidance.

We do not live in a world, in which every lodge "does their own thing". The Grand Lodge of each state, issues the charter for the subordinate lodges to operate. With that charter goes the constitutions and by-laws of the Grand Lodge. If a lodge is not willing to "cheerfully conform" to the rules...

Here is a summary of what a webpage should do: 1- Serve the lodge membership, as an electronic "trestle board". Lists of meetings, degree work, special meetings, picnics, outings, etc. 2- Serve the appendant/concordant bodies in the local area. Lists of meetings, events, etc. 3- Serve the...

We are missing the point of Grand Lodges "making" or "forcing" anything. The Grand Lodges operate by majority vote, and democratic process. Individual Masons elect their Worshipful Masters, (and other officers). Lodges send their WM's to the Grand Lodge communication (convention). Proposed...

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Masons and Subordinate lodges, are required to "cheerfully conform" to the edicts of the Grand Lodge. If the Grand Lodge, acting within the established procedures, constitutions, and by-laws, decides to mandate that subordinate lodges institute some procedure, even if the lodges do not like it...

Some time ago, the Grand Lodge of Ohio mandated that all subordinate lodges in the state of Ohio, must have a website. I personally feel that this is terrific! In the internet age, every lodge should have a website (as well as Facebook, Twitter,etc). However, many lodges are "hidebound", and are...

I received some additional information about the situations in Arkansas and Michigan. Send me a PM, and I can forward the information to you .

I add my congratulations. You need to know that the MM degree is not the end , it is a beginning. You will now begin your Masonic career. I encourage you to consider the York and Scottish Rites. If you wish to explore the "fun" side of the Masonic experience, there is the Oriental Shrine. Please...

The Sovreign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite (SJ), now has a twitter page. Please log in to: Twitter Sign up for twitter, and get instant tweets from the Grand Commander.

Not much to tell. I was in Moscow in October 2006. I found the Moscow lodge, and emailed a mason there. His name was Yevgeny. He met me at the hotel, where the lodge meets. I attended the lodge, and went home. I may go back to Moscow next year.

There is a new modern "translation" of Morals and Dogma. It is a classic treatise on Freemasonry, although it was never adopted as official policy of any Masonic body. You can read all about it at http://www.morals-and-dogma.com

Please send the link, describing the issues in Arizona.