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  1. Robert G

    As Above, So Below: The Art of the Secret Society

    Ok, I just talked to them. The exhibit is open every weekday from Noon until 8 pm and 7 pm on weekends. Yeah!
  2. Robert G

    As Above, So Below: The Art of the Secret Society

    I've been unable to contact the book store. Their phone number seems to be set to fax mode. Here's the number for anyone to try. Let us know if you get through. Find out if the exhibit is open during the week. (512) 476-3669. I just sent them an email inquiry to info@domystore.com.
  3. Robert G

    Are you the First Mason in your family?

    I am the first mason in my family in America. I don't know about my family in Italy though. After I became a mason in Colorado one of my younger brothers did also in New Jersey.
  4. Robert G

    As Above, So Below: The Art of the Secret Society

    I'm trying to find out if this gallery is open only on weekends. I suspect the exhibition is only Saturdays from 7 to 9 pm. I called the Webb Gallery in Waxahachie and their recording says they're only open on Saturday and Sunday. The Domy bookstore opens at Noon. So I'll call then and find out...
  5. Robert G

    As Above, So Below: The Art of the Secret Society

    Sarah and I are going over there today after work.
  6. Robert G

    As Above, So Below: The Art of the Secret Society

    Domy Books, in association with Webb Gallery, is pleased to present As Above So Below The Art of The Secret Society organized by Bruce Lee Webb Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Domy Books, Austin 913 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702 7-9pm, FREE Exhibition runs May 7–June 9, 2011...
  7. Robert G

    Plate Update

    You know, in some parts of the world masons don't advertise themselves. The lodges are not obvious and masons don't wear rings, ties; put bumper stickers or masonic plates on their cars. In some places being a mason can get you arrested or at least you can become suspect and subject to...
  8. Robert G

    Have you worn your white leather apron?

    I was given a white leather apron upon being raised in Colorado in 1983. I've been wearing it to lodges ever since. Recently my wife sewed a belt and clip onto it because the leather ties finally broke off. I never wear the cloth aprons provided by lodges. My apron is a real lamb skin. Under the...
  9. Robert G

    No Women in the Frat but Could we Share our Rituals

    There are already masonic orders which admit both men and women and are for women only. They have been around since the late 19th century. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-Freemasonry and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry_and_women
  10. Robert G

    What would you like to see changed in Masonry?

    You are correct. Perhaps different tiers of dues would be appropriate based upon income. Also, the budget may include income from fund-raising events. However, it is very apparent to me that masonry in the United States is undervalued by its members. It is ridiculously inexpensive for what it is...
  11. Robert G

    What would you like to see changed in Masonry?

    It's nice to see that someone else thinks as I do. I've always felt that lodges have asked too little monetarily from its members. A budget should be drawn up, voted upon and then the dues should be set accordingly to meet that budget. Dues may change from year to year depending upon the budget...
  12. Robert G

    Update regarding PGM Frank Haas/ GL West Virginia case

    If one is so inclined, there is a way to help Brother Haas defray his legal expenses by making a donation to a fund. There is a link to the fundraising site at http://masonic-crusade.com, or the direct link to the fundraiser is: https://www.giveforward.com/donate/index/19615.
  13. Robert G

    Update regarding PGM Frank Haas/ GL West Virginia case

    Verdict Information: Kanawha Circuit Court Judge Carrie Webster ruled on Tuesday that the Grand Lodge violated its own internal rules in the manner in which PGM Frank Haas was expelled without a Masonic trial. However, today the jury awarded NO remedy or damages on the breach of contract. The...
  14. Robert G

    Master Craftsman Program

    I have completed three of the six lessons of the Master Craftsman-I program. The course costs $35.00 and includes the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide, by Arturo De Hoyos. This book alone is priced at $65.00. If you've ever tried to read Albert Pike's Morals & Dogma, you will appreciate the...
  15. Robert G

    Update regarding PGM Frank Haas/ GL West Virginia case

    This website has a succinct overview with links concerning the progress of the WV trial regarding Frank Haas' expulsion: http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/
  16. Robert G

    Masonic Education

    As far as I'm concerned the website of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and the Yukon is the best on the net for masonic education.
  17. Robert G

    Compact Signing

    Brother, please tell us the history of this.
  18. Robert G

    Compact Signing

    I'd like to add some thoughts to this discussion. First of all, it seems to me that I am not a deputized policeman of the GL of Florida when I am traveling. It's not up to me to discern the masonic bona fides of everyone sitting in a lodge I'm visiting. In fact, it's not up to me to decide who...
  19. Robert G

    Compact Signing

    I contacted the former district instructor discussed above. This is what he wrote: "My experience has been as you mentioned. I asked a Grand Master that very question years ago and he gave me the same answer." Here is an interesting section from the Florida Masonic Digest (Law): "ACTS OF OTHER...
  20. Robert G

    Compact Signing

    I must say that I have to agree with you. The word 'solely' was an interpretation on my part and not stated in the compact. I, for one, would love to visit PHA lodges, but my GL (Florida) does not recognize its corresponding PH GL. Interestingly, though, our district instructor stated that if we...
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