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And I respect that position. OTOH, I didn't get that much wandering around, unable to see what was being done, disoriented. I have obtained more from the degrees I have observed, and even more from those I conferred.

I agree: an MM who has been such for only a day cannot offer assistance to an FC. That is because he has only been an MM for a day. The underlying assumption in your view is that the MM didn't learn anything and the FC has. I have not seen that to be the case. Simply going to one or two...

To be fair, I know a number of Masons who could use some calibration.

I would also recommend you go to the Grand Lodge website for your state or province if in N America.

It was 2000-2001 that I was the UD Master. The process will vary a great deal between jurisdictions. I recommend you have experienced Masons who are also respected in your GL support the effort. Indeed, that is my recommendation with any action requiring GL approval.

I doubt if anyone does have a "proper understanding" after completing an accelerated class. I doubt anyone has a proper understanding the morning after a degree no matter what the time between degrees. Further, I've not seen that simply waiting between degrees changes the knowledge that is...

You should check with members of your constitution. For instance, in some GLs a trustee is an installed office which may be held with another office.

Not entirely clear what was meant, but a pro tem appointment is made by the WM if the officer doesn't appear that evening. Further, the WM may appoint a new officer to the position if the officer has been removed or resigned from the office in the jurisdictions of which I am aware. It is...

Having seen you cross post this in another forum, I think you are asking how the chaplain (which I thank you for spelling correctly) is chosen. I From your other post, I seemed to gather you disliked being "told" you would take the position. Is this because you think you feel the appointment...

While it likely to the left of the WM as indicated, a review of your GL ritual or book of ceremonies may provide a more authoritative answer

The illegal expulsion of PGM Haas, his subsequent civil suit, and then the reaction by WV regarding the decision of Ohio to admit him.

Indeed, when MN decided to recognize an irregular GL, the other GLs threatened to withdraw jurisdiction, bringing them back into the fold. When another GL was perceived to be invading a territory of an extant jurisdiction, the same threat brought a change in behavior. Now, it takes the courage...

The author idolizes the national GL system. Yet, error and lamentable actions occur in those jurisdictions as well. I have sat in leadership, grievances & appeals, and jurisprudence positions in national and international Masonic bodies. The same problems occur there. If you think GLs have...

It's the hardest job in the fraternity. I addition to,the comments above, I"d talk to your grand secretary to see if he has any concerns. Make sure you know date for annual return. And spell chaplain correctly in any documents.

Actually, it is not the entire country of England and it is not a witch hunt. Rather, a paper reported the testimony and noted that the presiding judge excused the jury and inquired into the matter. The judge then actually instructed the jury that the testimony was based on rumors.Arguably, it...

UGLE: there is no objection to a neutrally worded approach being made to a man who could is considered a suitable candidate for Freemasonry. There can be no objection to his being reminded, once, that the approach was made. Information for the Guidance of Members of the Craft, 2013, page 36...

Depending in the jurisdiction.

Actually, Col. Sanders was a Kentucky Colonel. It really isn't that big a deal to get one. Our Imperial Shrine Committee Chair obtained commissions for all the committee members one year. All my law partners are Colonels. The Colonel tickets for the Derby are a fun experience.

What is a "grand raising"?

Mr. Grand Master? Ugh, no.