Brethren,
I come before all of you in a personal rant. I recently found out that our beloved AASR is raising the cost for new Brothers to join the goup. From what I have been told that the cost for initiation & dues is being raised from $250 to $500 (each)!!
As most of you know, I am very active in my home Lodge as well as the York Rite. I had originally intended to go through the AASR once I finished my year in the East at Thomas B. Hunter. However due to this recent change, it appears that I will never see the other side of the "pyramid" in freemasonry. I can not, nor will I ever be able to afford this venture. Gentlemen, I ENDOWED in both my Lodges as well as my YR Chapter & Council for $500!!
Out of humor, the members of the Grand Prairie AASR jokingly suggest that I join before the end of the year... My reasoning for waiting is in both time and money, therefore not a viable option. Sorry. Of course the positive side of me believes that this cost increase is going to do nothing but increase the membership and involvement in York Rite!
Fraternally,
Dedicated Permanently to York Rite Masonry
I come before all of you in a personal rant. I recently found out that our beloved AASR is raising the cost for new Brothers to join the goup. From what I have been told that the cost for initiation & dues is being raised from $250 to $500 (each)!!
As most of you know, I am very active in my home Lodge as well as the York Rite. I had originally intended to go through the AASR once I finished my year in the East at Thomas B. Hunter. However due to this recent change, it appears that I will never see the other side of the "pyramid" in freemasonry. I can not, nor will I ever be able to afford this venture. Gentlemen, I ENDOWED in both my Lodges as well as my YR Chapter & Council for $500!!
Out of humor, the members of the Grand Prairie AASR jokingly suggest that I join before the end of the year... My reasoning for waiting is in both time and money, therefore not a viable option. Sorry. Of course the positive side of me believes that this cost increase is going to do nothing but increase the membership and involvement in York Rite!
Fraternally,
Dedicated Permanently to York Rite Masonry
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