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Brother Owings has provided sound advice. The best thing you can do is clear your mind and remain in the dark until you are initiated. For now, focus on why you're choosing this path, and what you expect to get out of it.

I organized one last year for our Town's Public Safety Center. Grand Master Brumit (DGM then) presided. We had a real good turn out from both Masons and non-Masons. You have to seek these opportunities out on your own. However, once the City/Town is aware, they might start contacting you. Our...

I think it comes down to fraternal relations, and if a Lodge is not listed in the book of Lodges, Masonic, then we couldn't visit, as it would be clandestine. The Grand Lodge of Texas has complete jurisdictional control over the Lodges we are members of, and therefore us. Art. 106. Fraternal...

You're correct. Art. 172. Resolutions: Law Changes; Charter Petitions. All Resolutions proposing any change in the Laws of this Grand Lodge, shall be filed with the Grand Secretary not later than May 15 of each year. (Revised 1998)

Well, I joined for the philosophy, but my Lodge wasn't actively practicing that part, and education was slim to none. Now, I'm moving into the East, and fixing those gaps are my main goals, and that keeps me around and involved. :)

Congratulations, Brother!

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. John the Baptist! St. John's life was notable for five reasons; he was the messenger foretold by Isaiah; he was a forerunner and witness to the Christ; he proclaimed baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins; he heralded the coming of the Messiah...

Welcome aboard, and good luck! I know a few Brothers from No. 1335. You'll be happy there.

This is a thought provoking post, Brother Benton. I am not a fan of the progressive line. There are some Lodges that simply don't have enough active members, and when they see enthusiasm, they get that Brother in the lineup and move him along so they can get a break. For those, the question of...

Sounds like a good place to form a TO Lodge!!

I like the fellowship the most, and the progressive line the least.

Welcome aboard, brother.

Welcome aboard, brother.

Welcome aboard, brother.

That's awesome!

I'll be there.

Congratulations, brother!

You should make it out to JAS #395 if you can. You will never feel more at home, and these brethren have a beautiful Lodge!

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Congratulations on your proficiency! Don't get bummed out. You've got to find a reason to make men want to come to Lodge. Your enthusiasm will be contagious. Good luck!