MaineMason
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So I have the right to be called "The Honourable" (spelled in the British way) and also "Colonel".What is a Kentucky Colonel?
So I have the right to be called "The Honourable" (spelled in the British way) and also "Colonel".What is a Kentucky Colonel?
The important thing to remember about being a Kentucky Colonel is that the Governor's name on the commission is larger than the recipient's.It is an honour that is bestowed on one by the Governor of Kentucky and the State Legislature, you become an "Aide de Camp" of the Governor of Kentucky. It is in itself a kind of Fraternal Organizastion and as a Yankee, unusual for me.
I'm a Kentucky Colonel, but I've misplaced my certificate.It is an honour that is bestowed on one by the Governor of Kentucky and the State Legislature, you become an "Aide de Camp" of the Governor of Kentucky. It is in itself a kind of Fraternal Organizastion and as a Yankee, unusual for me.
Yes and in this particular situation it's nice to know that the Governor is a Democrat.The important thing to remember about being a Kentucky Colonel is that the Governor's name on the commission is larger than the recipient's.
What is a Kentucky Colonel?
Oh I didn't know it's a Fraternal organisation now, I though it's just an pure honorary title with no organisational structure.It is an honour that is bestowed on one by the Governor of Kentucky and the State Legislature, you become an "Aide de Camp" of the Governor of Kentucky. It is in itself a kind of Fraternal Organizastion and as a Yankee, unusual for me.
It actually has an organisation, called the Honourble Order of Kentucky Colonels but only the Governor of Kentucky can bestow the honor, I hope that makes it clear. I will add that many Brits are Kentucky Colonels as well just like many Americans and others are honourary OBE's. I know one particularly vain Anglican Priest in Boston who loves to use his OBE title in the church's bulletin, .Oh I didn't know it's a Fraternal organisation now, I though it's just an pure honorary title with no organisational structure.
Is it just like us in Freemasonry, 2B1ASK1 or need to do something great to be one of it?
Sorry for lacking knowledges of US things because I'm based in UK and also sorry for the off topic.
A lot of people are Kentucky Colonels including former President Reagan and Whoopie Goldberg. It is an honor that is given out for cause and I'm sure Col. Sanders earned his honor as well. It's fun to make fun of but many people would be surprised how many of the kind of people you'd expect have receive it. It certainly is NOT Masonry!This is a Kentucky Colonel
As for addressing the GM ... if you are a non mason, Mr is just fine.
Actually, Col. Sanders was a Kentucky Colonel. It really isn't that big a deal to get one. Our Imperial Shrine Committee Chair obtained commissions for all the committee members one year. All my law partners are Colonels.That is what i pictured till he explained
Ah... Interesting to know that, I didn't know there's an organisation attached to it.It actually has an organisation, called the Honourble Order of Kentucky Colonels but only the Governor of Kentucky can bestow the honor, I hope that makes it clear. I will add that many Brits are Kentucky Colonels as well just like many Americans and others are honourary OBE's. I know one particularly vain Anglican Priest in Boston who loves to use his OBE title in the church's bulletin, .
Congrats, and I like you even if you are a yankee. lolIt is an honour that is bestowed on one by the Governor of Kentucky and the State Legislature, you become an "Aide de Camp" of the Governor of Kentucky. It is in itself a kind of Fraternal Organizastion and as a Yankee, unusual for me.