JJones
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. The reason the uniform. I wish all Masonic bodies would agree either a dark suit or tuxedo is proper attire for all meetings.
This please. I'd also like to go back to the black triangular aprons they used to wear.
. The reason the uniform. I wish all Masonic bodies would agree either a dark suit or tuxedo is proper attire for all meetings.
Those were definately cool!I'd also like to go back to the black triangular aprons they used to wear.
Yeah, agree.Heck, I'd just be happy if members around here would just agree to wear ANY suit or show up to lodge properly attired instead like they are going out to do yard work.
U can get a full suit at target for just over 100$(coat, slacks, shirt, shoes and tie)People always quote that it's the internal and not the external...
But that isn't an excuse to come to lodge looking like a slob. Jesus didn't care about the external either but we still (should) dress respectfully for church. Also, despite what many people seem to think, suits are not expensive.
Heck, I'd just be happy if members around here would just agree to wear ANY suit or show up to lodge properly attired instead like they are going out to do yard work.
People always quote that it's the internal and not the external...
But that isn't an excuse to come to lodge looking like a slob. Jesus didn't care about the external either but we still (should) dress respectfully for church. Also, despite what many people seem to think, suits are not expensive.
But that isn't an excuse to come to lodge looking like a slob.
Exactly. I once visited a lodge during officer installation. The guy being installed as Junior Warden was wearing a pair of jean shorts and a sweat shirt with the sleeves cut off. I couldn't believe it!Honestly, if someone doesn't understand that looking like a slob when you go certain places isn't acceptable, that speaks volumes to their internal.
Joe, yeah, I've heard that about the Navy.
Here's a link to a very long piece I wrote a while back about alternative ideas to change the direction of a Templar Commandery. Most of it doesn't require any rule changes, just attitude and operational philosophy.
"Let's Make Knights"
USMC myself.I enjoy the Commandery over any other body. May be the old Drill Instructor in me.
Me too. I enjoy everything about Masonry but I like the military aspect of KT the best.The Order of the Temple had the most impact on me,
And I'm the opposite. After 22 years Army/Army Reserve (retired as a Master Sergeant,) I have no desire to dress up like a 19th century Naval officer and do drill & ceremonies. I don't see what it has to do with Masonry.
To each his own, we are all different.I have no desire to dress up like a 19th century Naval officer and do drill & ceremonies.
That's me, lol.Boomers: 21%
AmenAnd I'm the opposite. After 22 years Army/Army Reserve (retired as a Master Sergeant,) I have no desire to dress up like a 19th century Naval officer and do drill & ceremonies. I don't see what it has to do with Masonry.
Lol. We did our long form opening in the Commandery last night for our annual inspection. This was the first inspection that I have participated in as I have just recently gotten my uniform. We did pretty well if I say so myself, lol.Except that I still dress like a 20th C Naval officer on occasion.