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I agree with you Bill. Most of this is just quoting scripture from the King James version of the Holy Bible. No secret there.:confused:

Brother Blake, I enjoyed meeting you and WM Joey last night. Hope we will be able to visit again.

Check out Article II on page 43 of the Law Book. I don't know how many resolutions you can submit but the process is in Art. 172. Resolutions: Law Changes; Charter Petitions.

Now you are just braggin!!!

I would hope that if a Brother wanted to return to Lodge after an extended absence, that we would want to see that he got in.

I have heard that if a Brother Mason doesn't know the Tilers Oath he can place his hand upon the Holy Bible and repeat the Oath to gain entrance. A lot of the old timers say they couldn't pass the test to get into the Lodge because it has been so long since they have attended. This is one way...

Patterson 1177 is 88 years old. December 9, 1921 Floresville 515 is 130 years old. December 15, 1879

We have a book at all GLOT Lodges called "List of Lodges Masonic" that lists every Lodge in the world (and there are lots of them) that is recognized by the Grand Lodge. We are supposed to use the book when we receive visitors to verify their eligibility. If their Lodge is not in that book...

Luke, Your brother probably didn't know that he was joining a clandestine lodge. The people he is dealing with didn't explain the situation to him. I know they know the difference but don't want to address the issue. You as a Texas Mason are not allowed to attend a clandestine lodge nor have...

We should not discuss religion or politics in Lodge in order to keep Peace and Harmony. People tend to get very passionate about both topics. We should pursue both on our own time. Or, here on this Forum.

I would explain the difference to the person. If he is involved and happy with his lodge, what can you say, let him do his thing. There is something special about belonging to a Lodge that is recognized by thousands of other Lodges around the world.

Thanks Brother Stewart, I didn't have my book at home with me. Sorry to hear this Luke. It would be nice if you and your brother could experience Masonry together.

Brother Luke, If his Lodge is not listed in your secretaries book "List of Lodges Masonic" it is not recognized by GLOT which means you can't hold Masonic communications. You will get to that in future degrees. Sorry, it sounds like your brother may not be a BROTHER.:eek:

I think this might apply. Art. 446. (476g). Certificate of Dismissal. A Lodge, by unanimous favorable vote, taken at a stated meeting, either by ballot or show of hands at the discretion of the Master presiding may grant to one of its EA’s or FC’s, who has not been rejected by ballot or protest...

You are correct.

At our Lodge we require the degree fee to be submitted with the birth certificate and petition. Petitions are not free. The lodges pay for them but they don't cost much.

Thank God the two Lodges that I belong to don't have any blatant trouble makers. I,m not saying we don't have disagreements, they are just not severe.

Brother Blake, you and Joey can make things happen. Go for it!

Re: Texas Freemason License Plate-Revisited Blake, Has the proper paper work been submitted to sponsor the legislation at Grand Lodge in December? If not we need to get all documents submitted for next year.

Here in Texas I can only get a birth certificate for myself or my children.