Widows Sons

[owls84]

The picture with the female was the cause of the no-vote from Texas GL. As I know it, FreeMasons Riding Club is the only riding club approved by Texas GL

I think this was the reason Tom.

 

[Wingnut]

That was a big part of it... There were some others but Ill let Bro Moore reply to that part.

 

[tomasball]

Brother,
I received your PM but cannot respond due to not having posted enough times. Please send me an email address so that I can respond, I have some good information for you that I think will ease your mind.
Fraternally,
Roger

Well, I sent my email a week ago, and no response. If he has some information, I would like to hear it.

 

[owls84]

Why doesn't someone just send a request for a Grand Master's Decision on this? If it was rejected by the Grand Lodge body for recognition I am confused as to how it would be legal. I really don't know though.

 

[LRG]

It was rejected to a re-vote and from the way the story goes, it was passed and all the supporters left in celebration. Well, while they were gone, it came up for vote again and it got voted down. IMHO

I am more than certain that others with more knowledge than I,could shed further light

 

[Bill Lins]

Best I can tell, they're claiming that they do not restrict membership to Masons only, thus exempting them from Art. 225(a).

What happened to them @ Grand Lodge was that their request for recognition was approved, then Bro. Duncan Chapman moved for reconsideration, citing their "naked lady" logo. His motion was approved & the WS request was denied upon reconsideration.

 

[tomasball]

...and so they decided they didn't really need Grand Lodge recognition, and went on like it never happened.

 

[Bill Lins]

Seems that way...

 

[Blake Bowden]

So they didn't get approval because of a logo?

 

[Hippie19950]

So they didn't get approval because of a logo?

Pretty much so, and pretty much the reason most of us are FMRC. I prefer the "Blessing" of the GLoTx myself...

 

[TCShelton]

...and so they decided they didn't really need Grand Lodge recognition, and went on like it never happened.

Lol, nice.

 

[Crash]

Why all the questions, if they dont fall under the grand lodge. We cannot tell them they can't wear the sqaure and compass after all they are Master Mason and are granted all the right there within.

 

[tomasball]

Why all the questions, if they dont fall under the grand lodge. We cannot tell them they can't wear the sqaure and compass after all they are Master Mason and are granted all the right there within.

I don't really understand why you think they might not fall under the grand lodge. The Grand Lodge is the supreme authority for all masonic activity within the State of Texas. Shrine, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Grotto, Eastern Star, High Twelve...none can exist in Texas without the approval of the Grand Lodge of Texas.

I also don't understand why Bro. Moore says they don't require their members to be Masons, since both their state and national websites say it is a requirement.