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On Saturday I had the pleasure to attend a tree planting ceremony as part of the America250PA and Grand Lodge of PA Liberty Tree program. This was the first of 67 trees to be planted in each County in PA leading up to the 250th Anniversary of America's Independence. Originally started in...

Wow, it is hard to fathom that some group would be that intent on putting someone in the East, especially someone who is already a 5x PM. I can't say I blame any of the current Officers for resigning. I also can't fathom that the DDGM would let this go forward. In our Jurisdiction, the DDGM...

Congratulations. We will do up to 3 degree conferrals in a single evening, for the first 2 Candidates we skip the majority of the recapitulation and lecture at the Altar after the Oath and Obligation, then they stand behind the last candidate while he is at the Alter to hear what was left out...

Yes.

They did several last year as well. Additionally last Winter they did a series "Thursday Night at the Rite" where a different Degree was presented virtually on-line. I really enjoyed the series. You had to log in to the NMJ website with your Member credentials to access the Degrees.

Here in PA in the "Ancient" Ritual the Trowel IS the Working Tool of a Master Mason

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Congratulations Brother!

Fraternal greetings and welcome to the forum.

Welcome Brother! Odd route to get you here but glad to see you!

Very interesting. I am always curious about the differences between the way things work in various jurisdictions. Here in PA if you were not signed off as proficient in the Business of the Lodge and EA Degree you could not take the JW Station for a Stated Meeting. You COULD for an extra...

That is interesting. How did that come to pass?

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Congratulations Brother. Enjoy the journey Eastward.

I agree with BOTH Bro. Winter and Bro Cook! Take the time to experience your Blue Lodge, get to know the Brethren well, Serve on a committee or fill a chair for at least a year. Then The first thing I would pursue whatever path leads to the Holy Royal Arch Degree in your Jurisdiction. After...

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your journey!

Welcome to the forum Brother.

Congratulations. It may seem like you are starting off drinking from a fire hose but it gets better quickly! Enjoy your time in the East and take advantage of the help from your officers and advice from your Past Masters.

Yes, I repeated. We were in a position where we did not have a JW for 2020 and had to appoint a PM for that chair monthly. We had someone who knew the work who was interested in the Chair for 2021, so rather than leaving a hole in the Line I repeated and now we are set for next year.

Welcome to the forum Worshipful. Enjoy your time in The East!