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I think it may be all of the above reasons that you stay. Some lodges don't have that many people that know the longer parts of some of the degrees, whilst others make sure to rotate people so they have a good core to pull from that all know the work.

For lodges in NY I'd suggest to visit either St. john's Lodge no 1 or Independent Royal Arch Lodge no 2. "Old number 2" is supposed to be an especially good experience as far as I hear.

I agree, but I've also seen how masonry can work in some lodges. We can be a little possessive about our members some times ;)

You have a point, and then again I think you don't. To me Masonry is about taking a good man and making him better. It's about working on the temple of the body and soul to hit high standards and goals that are hard to reach. Masonry isn't about taking a man and not teaching him how to steal...

Don't think that should be an issue. I think the secretary has to give you a certificate of good standing, and I'm not sure if that has to be voted on in open lodge. But if it does and you want to make your intentions clear just forward a letter to the secretary to read at the next stated. That...

Gotta finish the one I'm writing right now, before I can do the next one. But it is in interesting topic. However it's hard to research how changes in ritual have come about. Only historical texts to go from is basically the monitors and they rarely touch on esoteric things. If you could...

I'm not disagreeing with that, but if you look at masonry historically, and across most of the world there is a change in the aprons as a candidate goes through the degrees. The first one is all white, the next get two roses I believe, and the 3rd degree has 3 roses and the tassels. Why is this...

Any idea why we have these rules? The difference in aprons seems to be a very important part in most other jurisdictions, why does Texas only allow the plain ones? Is it old custom and history, a newer change or?

Just got a hold of the schedule for the Galveston Scottish rite here this year so though I'd share it.

I think Rhitland is correct with regards to the GL law on Texas aprons. For myself I'll be buying a chapter/council apron soon, and I also intend to get a 32nd degree one, once I'm done with the Scottish rite. I'm a little sad that Texas doesn't change the aprons as people progress through...

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing

Unfortunately not. I actually just joined the Houston Valley myself here at the last reunion earlier this week. I'm counting on staying with that Valley through the 32nd degree, but it does look like Galveston puts on a lot of the degrees besides the terminal ones, so I'd like to go down and see...

Thank you. I know it's not how to get the Blue Lodge back on track where discussing here, and don't want to steal the debate, but I highly encourage people to read the paper "Laudable Pursuit" which the group Knights of the North put out some years ago. It deals with a lot of the challenges we...

I'm sure there will be Reunions after May. But I know what you're saying.

But see that's the point. Motorcycles shouldn't be what attracts people to the blue lodge. It should be what attracts people to a motor cycle club. What should attract men to blue lodges is quality and meaningful ritual work where they can see a path to follow to become a better man. I don't...

Fairly certain that another valley can do it, but as said, make sure you coordinate through the office. Galveston has a big reunion coming on soon, so there is an opportunity. But just out of curiosity, why the rush?

Exactly this. As I've said in previous discussions I enjoy many things outside masonry, but I would never want to make them a masonic body. I cannot understand the need to do it for motorcycle clubs. If anyone wants to organize a ride for their lodge, or even lodges in the area I'm sure that...

I never heard about a lodge giving their MMs a ring. Most get it from family or buy it themselves.

I think Grand Lodge law is pretty clear on that. We can of course discuss if some groups have been getting preferential treatment, but as far as I read GL law, and their approach if you predicate membership on being a mason, you better get sanction or you are doing clandestine work.

I think you are right. The answer key is wrong. The immovable jewels are the square, plumb and level. That's not an option.