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I just mailed out our directory to all members last week, we have 242 members so the total cost including postage was pretty high (350.00). We plan on for the next couple of years to only print about 100 and give then out to those who attend meetings then in the third or fourth year mail to all...
A brother has 90 days after being raised to complete the ALL program AND be found proficient in his esotoric Masters work. See below.
Title IV – Chapter 4 435-439
Art. 439. (476). Examination in Master’s Degree.
1. Within ninety days after he is raised, a Brother shall have heard the...
Go through your lodge secretary GL frowns on making copies they must cover the costs of compiling the info besides they're not expensive. If I'm not mistake it's about $14.00 .
Didn't know this, I had always assumed if it was listed it was recognized, thanks for this valuable information; guess I need to start paying better attention to the fine print.
Officially elected Secretary last night, I've assumed the duties for the last 10 months since the passing of Bro. Richard Smith so it should be a pretty smooth transition. One good thing though is I'll finally get to sign things, I was Sr. Steward and couldn't be named ProTem Secretary so the...
Our goal is to help a fellow brother, "life happens" sometimes a persons situation changes and he doesn't have the time necessary to learn the work why would you want to penalize him? Besides a second go at the same degree wouldn't be a penalty and would serve no purpose. Now if the brother...
Teaching is a win,win,win, occurrence. He learns the work, you keep the work, and you develop a lifelong bond like no other. Take your time, do it right and enjoy.
Bro. Tom, here is what is in GL Law, with important sections in red, hope this helps. Red, bold, and italics added by me. Also you will get another dues card and be subject to dues from both lodges.
Title III – Chapter 7 384-387
The petition for affiliation must be in writing and signed by...
Examinations can be conducted at called meetings:
Art. 436. (473). Examination: How Conducted. A candidate may be examined as to his proficiency at a stated or called meeting after receiving the Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft Degree.
The examination must be conducted only in the Lodgeroom...
256 here at Sam B. about 50 of whom attend lodge fairly regular and about 15 of these who do most of the work. We average about 2-5 visitors per stated/called meeting.
Sadly brothers I must report that Brother Mickey passed away Tuesday, there will be a memorial service this Friday at Rosewood Funeral Home in Porter, TX, beginning at 12:00 PM with a reception to follow at Sam B. Crawford #1418.
Please keep Mickey's family in your prayers.
Brothers,
Please keep Brother Mickey Taylor, Senior Warden of Humble Lodge #979 and his family in your prayers. He was involved in a single car accident Wednesday and is currently on life support at Herman Hospital in Houston.
I visit as often as I can it is one of the best ways to find light, since I am doing the duties as lodge secretary my time has been severely cramped however.
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't one of the requirements of the A.L.L. program a visit to a neighboring lodge and the A.L.L. program is...