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I belong to Alexandria, VA scottish rite bodies (southern jurisdiction). I am an inactive Shriner, I intend to re-join, when I finish my overseas committments.

Your question is more timely than you realize. Pennsylvania now has the ability for all of their members to pay dues online. The GL of Penn has an arrangement with www.payliance.com 1/12 of your annual dues are deducted from your bank account, each month, and electronically transferred. I...

Reading you loud and clear. At the Hard Times Cafe, in Alexandria VA, you can get your Cincinnati chili served on spaghetti, with sweet cornbread on the side. It would not be the chili "experience" ;without the cornbread!

Bro BGS, I wish that every Masonic officer, at the lodge and Grand Lodge officer, would take that to heart! Anyone in a position of Masonic leadership, needs to realize, that the power temporarily held by the man, is given only at the consent of the governed. And Masonic leaders, are really...

BUMP. If anyone wants a flag for their lodge, please let me know. I will be getting off this night duty, and I will able to display some flags, and get them in the mail soon.

I just want to say, that I am not some kind of "judge" or "law-giver". I have no special ability to decide what is right for every Grand Lodge in the USA. I believe that we are all "on the level", and our obligations should guide us accordingly. If masons are satisfied with how the Grand Lodge...

There is a bumper sticker I have seen. It has the Square and Compasses, and says "If Masons have the National Treasure and are so rich, then why am I driving this piece of S***?"

I was in Florida recently, and I got an explanation from a Mason there. The lodge will do a criminal background check on you, with one of those internet firms. Once it is confirmed that you have no felony record, the investigation committee, will 'do their thing'. Some states require the...

I have attended lodge in tuxedo, and black tie (Paris France), I have attended lodge in Richardsville, Kentucky (muddy boots, and bib overalls). I have attended lodge at Camp Salerno, Afghanistan (Combat boots and Battle-dress Utilities). This great fraternity is great because of the MEN who...

I am with you, Beathard. Lodges need to keep their operating costs, and incomes in line. If lodges can operate, with a low dues structure, then fine, no problem at all. The Grand Lodge of Michigan voted in 1990, to permit subordinate lodges, to rent their lodge halls out to non-Masonic functions...

I do not often meet Masons, who think that their dues are too low. It is quite true, that dues rates have not kept up with inflation. Masons are like most people, they think that they can get something for nothing. That is why there is a 1.5 trillion dollar federal deficit, and the federal...

I would love to see a "Task Force" be assembled, sponsored by some organization, outside of Craft Masonry. Representatives from all Grand Lodges, nationwide, could be assembled. Various topics could be investigated, such as what would go into a "Bill of Rights". Then a report could be issued...

Please do not think, that anyone here is "picking on" Texas, or any other jurisdiction. If everything is fine ,in the Lone Star State, then you do not need a bill of rights. Sadly, there have been some events in other states, where the Grand Master, has not been acting, properly, according to...

I am delighted to hear of the orientation. I think it is terrific , to get the wives involved. (My spouse has always been very supportive of my masonic activities). Good luck in your journey. Maybe your wife will be interested in the Order of the Eastern Star.

Alexander Hamilton wrote this about Government. I think it applies equally well to Freemasonry, and especially to Grand Lodges. "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In...

FYI: Chili sauce is a condiment, sort of like a thick ketchup. It is not spicy, and you can find it in bottles, in the supermarket, next to the ketchup. Coriander is a spice, for this recipe, use the ground powder, you can find it in the spice section. BTW- I love chili, it is one food that is...

Here is some more information, about the situation with the Masonic license plates in Arkansas: CLICK HERE --> Collateral Damage – The Aftermath of the Arkansas License Plate Scandal | FmI - Masonic Traveler

There are a number of excellent books. I recommend "Is it true what they say about Freemasonry"? By Arturo De Hoyos, and S. Brent Morris. You can read it online at CLICK HERE ->>Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry? You can also get the book from Amazon.com

One idea that I have been kicking around for some years: All Masons, and especially younger Masons, need to know that Masonic membership, requires more than just paying dues. All Masons should be contributing "sweat equity" to their lodges. Every lodge should be requiring each of their...

You are certainly not out of place at all. The decision to petition Freemasonry, is a serious one, and should be made "prayerfully and carefully". Freemasonry has many traditions and practices, and not all of them make sense to the outsider (not all of them make sense to me, either, and I have...