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Check out www.esmason.com fall 2005 Issue, page 32. You can also read about our military lodge in Iraq, under www.cemab4y.blogspot.com I will fill in some more details, later. The Grand Lodge of New York has a military lodge chartered (the charter has been inactive since December...

I am delighted, that the Shrine hospital system, is getting a reality check. I believe that this change, will result in better care for the children, and still insure that no child is turned away.

Thanks for your comments. I am "gung-ho" for the Shrine, I cannot participate now (overseas work).

I hear you. I have heard about these people who are convinced that Masonry is devil-worship, and all that crap. I am reading a book called "Unmasking Masonry's Idolatry" by John Otis. I once went to an anti-Masonic convention in St. Louis. They said that the Shriners set up the hospitals, so...

I am delighted to report that there is a Canadian lodge operating at Kandahar, Afghanistan. Please see Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of British Columbia and Yukon There are many PH lodges operating in Afghanistan as well! Please feel free to spread the word, about our lodge here!

My late father officiated at my MM degree, Sept 28, 1982. I will never forget it.

I understand that there are people in your community, who are opposed to Masonry. There are "nut-cases" like that all over the USA. Nevertheless, The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, has two(2) state-wide open houses every year. Mass is a small state, and the Boston newspaper is read statewide, and...

Does anyone have experience participating with informal Masonic clubs? I did some work in New Hampshire in 1982, and I was introduced to "Square and Compasses Clubs". Many NH lodges close down entirely for the summer. During the summer, Square and Compasses clubs have barbecues, and dinners, and...

What changes would you like to see in Craft Masonry (and the appendant bodies)? Here are some things I would like to see: 1- Every lodge should be required to have a web site. Sites can be had for free, so there is no reason why every lodge should not have one! 2- Every Grand Lodge should...

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My brother, you are going to get many responses. I have visited lodges in 13 states, WashDC, and five foreign countries. I have seen all types of gavels and equipment. One request, when you replace your existing lodge equipment, would you please consider donating the used equipment, to our...

There are some terrific comments here. I want to stress, that I am NOT interested in chaging Masonry. I am however, very interested in improving the Masonic experience. There are many, modern, procedures, and adminstrative techniques, that can be brought in, and we can still keep true to our...

( I am not a Texas Mason, so I "Ain't got a dog in that fight"). Nevertheless, I am fascinated by this discussion, and I am keenly interested to see how it plays out. Some years ago, I attempted to start a "Square and Compasses Club", in Kentucky. The only requirement for membership, was an...

There is a parallel discussion, underway elsewhere on this board, under "Square and Compasses Clubs, and Widow's Sons clubs". I am not a Texas mason, but I am finding these discussions fascinating.

Here is a directive from the GM of Masons in Texas: -------- GRAND MASTER'S EDICT, WIDOWS SONS MASONIC MOTORCYCLE RIDERSASSOCIATION --------------------------------------------------------- January 6, 2011 To the Masons of Texas: Grand Master's Edict I have been advised that some...

An interesting story. My dad passed away last October. He was a Mason for 28 years, but mom did not want a Masonic funeral. (She is not opposed to Masonry, she decided to have the military funeral.). Here is a terrific website, that I often share, with people who have an inaccurate view of...

I heartily endorse the organization. I would like to give my personal "take" on the Shrine, and clear up a few misconceptions. Anyone interested should check out their website at: http://www.shrinershq.org For a "Cliff's Notes" version of the "basics" of the Shrine, check out...

There is a brother Mason in nearby Richmond KY, who will design our site for free. I can get the site hosted for free. Our lodge does not see the need for a webpage, since we "never had one before". Getting the site designed, is a snap, getting it hosted is easy. Getting the mind-set of the...

Additional thoughts on the Shrine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If any young person is "put off" or offended by the "Arabian Nights" motif of the Shrine...

I cannot give you any direct advice. But, I would like to ask a favor: Can you keep us advised of your progress? My lodge is not convinced that they need a website (??). Honestly, the lodge is not interested in getting a website. I would like to see what sort of items you will include, and what...