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  1. Glen Cook

    Building Fund

    As are the upkeep, utilities, taxes in some jurisdictions. Then there are the arguments about all of those issues.
  2. Glen Cook

    Masons on sight

    It’s prohibited in Utah as well. Note the way I referred to Br. Mackey and -his- landmarks. There is no resolution as to which list to accept. Utah doesn’t even have such a list.
  3. Glen Cook

    Building Fund

    But why build an albatross around your neck? Why not continue renting?
  4. Glen Cook

    Masons on sight

    In Mackey’s opinion (Encyclopedia, 941-943), it is done in this manner: “ It is not to be supposed that the Grand Master can retire with a profane into a private room, and there, without assistance, confer the degrees of Freemasonry upon him. No such prerogative exists, and yet many believe...
  5. Glen Cook

    Masons on sight

    Brother Mackey disagrees with you, and specifically notes this power of the GM as -his- Eighth Landmark. President Taft (Ohio) and McArthur (D.C.) are listed as made at sight. And, I note particularly, it was widely reported that the GM of Illinois made Cliff Truman Daniel a mason at sight In...
  6. Glen Cook

    Any help ?

    https://pagrandlodge.org/lodge-locator/
  7. Glen Cook

    How Prince Hall Received His Charter

    Then, you should also read both Jos. Walkes and Roundtree on the subject. Also go to the FB group Prince Hall Think Tank. Recommend subscribe to the Phyllaxis Society.
  8. Glen Cook

    How Prince Hall Received His Charter

    I would recommend you read Landmarks of our Fathers, referenced above. While I don’t agree with all of its conclusions, it is worthwhile as to the evidence cited. I’m afraid you did not really provide relevant citations. Neither of the documents on PH are source documents, and themselves do...
  9. Glen Cook

    Petitioning "Last Minute"

    Perhaps to clarify: One can be a dual member of craft constitutions. If the issue is recognition of AASR membership, the current practice is to require a waiver of the Supreme Council in the jurisdiction of residence.
  10. Glen Cook

    I'm nervous

    It appears you are in Texas. These are the questions you must answer. Only you know how you can answer them. https://grandlodgeoftexas.org/assets/uploads/2015/10/26.pdf
  11. Glen Cook

    I'm nervous

    I was referring to US GLs, but yes, that would be an example. There are various belief requirements, even political requirements, imposed by various GLs: Texas requires on it's petition for the degrees a belief in the US Constitution, the immortality of the soul, and the divine authenticity...
  12. Glen Cook

    I'm nervous

    Without disagreeing, I would note that some GLs are monothestic.
  13. Glen Cook

    I'm nervous

    We are in accord as to what one brings with him. Not all GLs require one to choose a VSL.
  14. Glen Cook

    I'm nervous

    Do you believe in a Supreme Being? Yes or No. I truly hope that a pleasant chat at the bar is not equal to what Masons do. That is often one part of our relationship with our “brethren,” but surely not the sum of it.
  15. Glen Cook

    I'm nervous

    Our purpose is not to dissuade you from an atheistic position. Even if we enjoy fraternizing with you, we will regretfully decline to admit you to the order. If you are anti-social, I question whether you would find enjoyment in our meetings. That all sounds a little Debbie Downer, but it...
  16. Glen Cook

    What exactly is the expectation for spouse and family involvement?

    There is no requirement that your family be involved. There is often an expectation in elected grand and national offices that your spouse come to banquets, but still not a requirement.
  17. Glen Cook

    Degree organization

    Yes, it varies.
  18. Glen Cook

    Alaska PGM 'Bo' Kline Hospitalized

    He’s good people.
  19. Glen Cook

    AF&AM vs F&AM?

    No US GLs were warranted by the GLE’s. Some provincial GLs were, but only a few. It has no application for the majority of GLs. As noted, some GLs were formed by lodges from both GLs. Indeed, some have have changed their designation.
  20. Glen Cook

    Starting out

    I was 39.
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