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  1. HKTidwell

    Results- 2013 Texas Grand Annual Communication

    So if Chamber of Reflections were the target of the ban, does that mean that all the stuff the lodge has piled into the ante room are therefor banned? Thus meaning most lodges in the State of Texas are now not in compliance? :P
  2. HKTidwell

    Public knowledge

    In the US it is not uncommon to find buried within a campaign website or information a list of organizations a person is a member. And if you look within that list if a person is a Mason you can find it listed. We tend to be very open in sharing that we are a member of our great fraternity...
  3. HKTidwell

    When did the prohibition against discussion of politics in Lodge begin?

    I'm probably one of the most outspoken brethren at my lodge, outside of lodge that is. I've a Brother I worked countless hours to assist in electing to County Attorney, every political cycle I'm involved in some campaign. And for those on my Facebook I spend a lot of time involved in politics...
  4. HKTidwell

    Just raised my father-in-law

    Congratulations, raising a family member has to be a special feeling!
  5. HKTidwell

    Master's Hat

    I wear a Sam Houston for degrees. I've not decided what I might wear if I am at some point honored to serve my lodge as the Master, but if that day comes it will not be a typical Cowboy hat.
  6. HKTidwell

    Skull symbolism

    I think that along with the S & C it has more to do with the brother wearing it. If you are going to wear a ring with such symbolism you should first have a answer ready to defend it. You should have a method of explaining and informing those who might ask questions. Personally I love the...
  7. HKTidwell

    reasons why fundamentalist aspects of religion need to go

    Do you buy into "50 shades of gray"! Sorry I couldn't resist.
  8. HKTidwell

    anti masonry

    When I started looking into Masonry back in 2003 or so most of the internet was Anti-Masonic. Today it is night and day, I attribute it to the Brothers, Lodges, and Grand Lodges becoming more visible. It is getting better and will continue to do so as each of us live our lives and the younger...
  9. HKTidwell

    Prayers for my daughter

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
  10. HKTidwell

    Rosicrucian Order

    The order Brent referenced does not require a masonic affiliation, however the affiliated body in Austin does meets in the York Rite Building. I happen to know one Brother who was a member of the Rosicrucian Order before he was initiated as a Brother.
  11. HKTidwell

    Rosicrucian Order

    See below, Edit FAIL on my part posted twice instead
  12. HKTidwell

    Facebook page for Duncan Lodge #60

    Our lodges Facebook page is Solomon Masonic Lodge #484 - Taylor, TX - Masonry, Sorority/Fraternity | Facebook. Let me know if your lodge has a page and I will like it, both personally and through the lodges FB page. The more we interconnect and build the better communication will become in my...
  13. HKTidwell

    Opening Day Parade Texas State Fair

    I will post this to Solomon Lodges FB page. You should add it to the GLoTX calendar which may help you get the information out.
  14. HKTidwell

    Masonry is it a lifestyle or an Organization?

    I happen to agree with your PM. It is not just an organization like Kiwannas, rotary etc.. It should be much more then a group that has ritual work and pays their bills. It is applying the lessons of Masonry to your daily life, supporting your brothers, helping them, supporting your neighbors...
  15. HKTidwell

    Forum & exam @ Solomon #484 this weekend

    I can not say how much we as a lodge appreciated the turnout. Thanks to everybody who showed up and to those who also participated. Brother Lins it is always a pleasure to break bread with you for discussions and education. You coming up and assisting with the forums and spending time with...
  16. HKTidwell

    Felony Record

    Did he receive deferred adjudication for this or not? If it is deferred adjudication then the answer is yes he can petition based on edict.
  17. HKTidwell

    One black ball?

    Perhaps it is just me but three black balls is just as easy to get as one black ball. One thing I've learned from some old times is you can say a tremendous amount without ever saying how you are going to vote or asking somebody to vote a specific way. The WM has the option to ballot as many...
  18. HKTidwell

    FB Page for Belton 166

    I also liked it personally and through our lodges FB page. Keep up the good work.
  19. HKTidwell

    Surprise Flea Remedy!

    I've heard this before but never actually known somebody who could vouch for it. Thanks for the heads up! This sounds like it might be a story worth hearing!
  20. HKTidwell

    Addressing the Issues

    If we can not get our own lodges in order how in the world can we worry about Grand Lodge. So many lodges are struggling and for to long they have been getting by and just going through the motions. If we focus on building leaders in our lodge we will influence Grand Lodge in the long run with...
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