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Re: Does your lodge have any programs to bring inactive Masons, back into Freemasonry It all depends on your viewpoint. I look on inactive Masons as a resource. These men found some reason to join the fraternity, and then something occured, to convince them to continue to pay dues, but cease...

I once suggested that our lodge volunteer to "adopt a street", and keep it litter-free. I was nearly tarred and feathered. I would love for my lodge, to get more involved in the community, and help with projects: -Underwrite a public TV show, to help people get their GED certificate. -Help...

Re: Does your lodge have any programs to bring inactive Masons, back into Freemasonry I agree. It is incumbent upon us to find out: WHY? Why are we begging? Why are so many men paying dues, but not participating in Masonry? Why do we have to send out so many registered letters, trying to...

Re: Does your lodge have any programs to bring inactive Masons, back into Freemasonry We need to look on our inactive members, as a resource. We need to find out, what brought these men to Masonry in the first place, and also what has caused them to continue to pay dues, but not participate...

I have been attending lodge since 1982. I have attended lodges in 13 states, Washington DC, and five(5) foreign countries. I have attended a German-speaking lodge in Paris, France, and a Russian-speaking lodge in Moscow, Russia. (I speak Russian and German). I am the founding president of the...

I am very interested in learning more about "theme" lodges. There is a lodge in Seattle, Washington, which supports the local arts community. See: http://www.daylightmasons.org I would like to learn more about lodges for police officers, or any specific profession. I would like to learn...

Does anyone have experience participating in 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...

Some lodges, have a regular program to bring inactive Masons, back into active participation. It is called a "Rusty Nail Night". Basically, inactive masons, who are paid up members are contacted, and invted to attend a special meeting of the lodge. See...

Once a man takes the solemn oath of an EA, he is then a Mason. Although an EA does not have all of the lights of Masonry, as he is not yet instructed in them, he is a Mason, regardless. FYI: Most military lodges do their business meetings on the EA degree, to enable maximum participation...

“First Light in Masonry†– A program for new Masons. When a man is made is a Mason, he is entering a new world. Too often, he is unprepared to enter this world. Freemasonry is a challenging organization. It challenges the man, to improve himself in Masonry. The first several months...

YES! A man can take the degrees of Masonry here (We have NINE men waiting now!). The degree work is the same as any regular lodge. Once he has completed the degrees, he can join a lodge in the USA (Providing that the USA lodge agrees to accept the degree work of the Ontario, Canada lodge).

The service would have to be set up on a public service basis. Like the Shriner Hospitals, that provide service to all children, without regard to Masonic affiliation. Churches and non-governmental organizations, have been providing employment counseling to the publi for years. When I was in...

The Shrine is like what Masonry is not. The Craft Lodge is private and serious. The Shrine is public and fun. The Shrine is the "yin" to the Craft Lodge "Yang". Like two opposite pillars, holding up a structure, the Shrine and the Craft lodge are two opposites, supporting the man. I cherish...

I moved to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan in November 2010. I am here now. There is no Shrine here in the Republic of Afghanistan. I think the Shrine Center in Dallas, has jurisdiction here. When I lived in Saudi Arabia, 1991, the Shriners there, were affiliated with the Dallas Shrine Center.

I have been a Mason for 28 years, and I have never held an elective or appointed office. My career requires frequent moves, and I have spent about 14 years of my career overseas. I found your post a bit ironic, I know small lodges in KY, where the officers have to be "recycled", because the...

There is a lodge here at Kandahar, it is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Ontario, Canada.

When I return to the USA, I am going to make a formal request to the Grand Lodge of Virginia to re-start the Masonic employment bureau in Virginia. (If you do not wish to establish a similar service in your state of residence, I have no problem) I am going to recommend a program along these...

In the 1930's (and for some time after), Masonic Grand Lodges/Lodges, ran employment bureaus, to assist brothers (and their dependents) in seeking work. Masons would keep an eye out for job openings, and report back to the bureau. Masons who owned businesses, and needed workers, would send...

One idea, I have been kicking around for some time: Every Mason (especially new Masons) should be given a "calling" in the lodge. Immediately upon attaining the MM degree, he should be informed that he is to provide some "sweat equity" to the lodge. A list of callings should be available to...

Because my career requires frequent transfers, (I have spent nearly 14 years abroad, since I was made a Mason), I will probably never be given the privilege of serving Masonry as a Worshipful Master. Nevertheless, I have been working on a "dream list", of things I would do, should the fates...