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The question that you are asking will be more easily and accurately answered by representation of the "Internet Lodge". From what information that I can gather from the UGLE website, you are correct in that the GL you belong to is not Recognised by them...
I believe that it is a great idea, especially if you know a petitioner to at least make contact with them and answer any questions that you are able to do so.
I find it interesting that you were never contacted by anyone from the local Lodge prior to recieving your degrees. For most jurisdicitons within our Great Fraternity, it is customary to have an Investigation Committee visit with a potential candidate before being elected to recieve the Degrees...
I would get on the GLoTX website, use the Lodge locator application, and go visit your closest Lodges in person. E-mail is a bit impersonal for this Fraternity.
BTW, welcome to the online community here!
Our Lodge hosts an annual Christmas Dinner in conjuction with honoring our Widows. In years past we have opened this evening of dinner and music to the local women's shelter. We usually have a fairly large turn out for this event.