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  1. crono782

    Do you agree with the results of Annual Communications

    It came down to the question then of "why do we even need this" and "do we even want this now that it's here" if it's just suggested responses and discourses? Why set this in stone and be controlled via committee on work when even they don't like it? If adopted, that suggested script would've...
  2. crono782

    A Worthy Brother seeks Government Adminstrative position

    http://search.lockheedmartinjobs.com/
  3. crono782

    Now let's do blanket recognition in Dec 2015

    I would be cautious of passing any blanket recognition legislation in Texas. I'm not sure if there is any blanket recognition articles currently on the books. At least this time, recognition was requested, brought up and voted upon. After the compact was voted on, recognition was granted to...
  4. crono782

    MWPHGL of Texas Approves Cross Visitation!!!

    A motion was made to table until next year, but gained no traction. The committee report (and thus amendment) passed easily.
  5. crono782

    Do you agree with the results of Annual Communications

    Recommendation #3 failing was the right choice IMO. The proposed "ritual" was really better suited for a festive board rather than a table lodge. Additionally, had this passed, I could see much grief being made for guys trying to put on *actual* festive boards due to the new similarity to table...
  6. crono782

    Do you agree with the results of Annual Communications

    Yes and no. A cipher will be made available, but not by the GLoTX. Same rules apply as before, the only difference will be that the cipher will be accurate. Beyond that, I will not say more.
  7. crono782

    Mutual Intervisitation Between The Grand Lodge Of Texas And The Prince Hall Grand Lodge Of Texas App

    So here's the "fine print" as I know it: It is important to note that this is a special case. What passed wasn't the usual "GLoTX grants recognition and visitiation to GLoXYZ". What passed was an amendment to the existing compact between the Grand Lodge of Texas and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge...
  8. crono782

    Why I demited out of York Rite

    I'd totally dig the uniforms if it was the frock style and the sashes.
  9. crono782

    2014 Proposed Resolutions and Recommendations (GLoTX AF&AM)

    Sorry, the ones you posted were my updates in the mod section. I forgot I was posting there and not public facing.
  10. crono782

    Mutual Intervisitation Between The Grand Lodge Of Texas And The Prince Hall Grand Lodge Of Texas App

    There's still some details to iron out. Don't go knocking on new doors just yet, hah!
  11. crono782

    Masonic Regalia

    We use the blue chain collars with the silver emblems. Right side of the second image.
  12. crono782

    2014 Grand communication meeting

    I doubt I'll make crickets. Wanna plans quick meetup for Friday/Saturday?
  13. crono782

    Degree timelines

    I mean, when I attend a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Texas, it is opened only on the MM degree. It largely depends on context. Also note, there are tons of theories of the origin of Freemasonry and the evolution of the degrees. The problem is that the degrees pre-date any accurate record...
  14. crono782

    Degree timelines

    You can find evidence of apprentice and fellow craft divisions as early as the late 1500s in the shaw statutes so I don't accept the idea that the FC originated later than 1717. Now early 1700s saw a degree higher than FC being practiced. The original FC likely had trace elements of the MM...
  15. crono782

    I ASKED...

    Let me back up a step though. You should absolutely find a lodge that fits you personally. What I should really say is that you don't exactly need an engraved invitation to visit with a lodge. Use the GL website and find lodge meeting times that you would like to visit. Show up an hour early and...
  16. crono782

    I ASKED...

    When you asked about a petition what was the answer given? Did he dodge the question? The reason we've been saying to just go and visit a lodge and ask there is you can literally ask them to hand you a petition form. Almost certainly they will have some copies there at the lodge. The petitioning...
  17. crono782

    Wearing the S&C in Public

    If someone tried to give me a degree sign in public, I think I would just shake my head in disbelief. hah
  18. crono782

    Why is it so hard to get Masons to join the Commandery?

    Perhaps it is a byproduct of me being asked to be an officer, but the uniforms seem less silly to me than they once did. I dunno, I guess they're growing on me or something. The cost really is a major drawback though. I wonder though, is the uniform actually something stopping new members from...
  19. crono782

    Masonic Pincers?

    Is there supposed to be an image attached? Not sure what you mean by "pincers" without a visual. Edit: I see them now in the app.
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