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Personally you have to see it from this point of view: Many Grand Jurisdictions & their Lodges require its members (officers & members) to wear not just coat & tie, but tuxedo. I find that Texas is VERY relaxed in this aspect. That being said, both of my lodges #1356 & #511 requires its...

Thank you very much Brother Bruce for this insight into Prince Hall Masonry!!

JBD, Is the attire for YRC tuxedo? I need to get a head start on that... I plan to purchase one in lieu of renting one several times a year. Thanks!

On a side note, Texas confers the Super Excellent Masters Degree every couple of years and not at each festival that pops up. The SEM degree takes a lot of participation by the degree team itself by shear numbers, and is usually done in full wardrobe and stage sets. There was a SEM degree hosted...

Good luck! I am sure that you will do just fine!

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Well, I assume that you are also a member of TYRC? If so, I certainly look forward to meeting you in person!

Companions, Yesterday I recieved an Invitation/Acceptance letter from Trinity York Rite College #154. Although I am not certain as to "how" they placed my name into the running this year, I am honored to be able to join. As most of you are already aware the York Rite College is an invitation...

I used to do the same thing, only I utilized the laminating machine at my office. I belong to so many appendant bodies now that I carry all of my cards in a business card holder that I leave in my work truck (vehical most used). After I pulled all of my cards out of my wallet they seem to last...

Ben, it was nice to see you again this evening. The night was even more special that you were able to share an important part of my life & now yours, Masonry! We were a little rough this evening, but the degree went well and with minimal exceptions. I am glad that you were able to join us!!

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Very nice Brother, thanks for sharing!

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Membership is as easy as a Certificate of Good Standing from your home lodge. However as I mentioned before, they can not initiate or accept any new memberships until the physical charter is presented and number assigned. At that time, everything will proceed as a fully functional. The ideal...

Yes, they are "Regular". Yes, they are "Recognized". Yes per the GLoTX and the GLoLA anyhow. I am a "regular" Texas Mason who now is a dual member of the GLoTX and the GLoLA, and I am a proud charter member of the O.K. Allen "T.O. Lodge" in Louisiana. Other than my jurisdictions, I can not vouch.

Well, first of all congratulations! Not everyone has a special story like yours to go with their ring, many of us are first generation ring wearers, enjoy it! Second of all, post some pictures!! Personally, I would like to see both rings...

I found a listing of T.O. Lodges at the following site: http://traditionalobservance.com/foundation-council/traditional-lodges/ I do know that LA just applied for charter for a new T.O. Lodge located in Winnfield, LA. O.K. Allen Lodge has been approved for their "initial" operation, but will...

While many Masons may have heard about European Concept lodges, which are themselves a relatively new concept in American Freemasonry, few have heard of the Traditional Observance lodge. Traditional Observance lodge s are similar to European Concept lodges in that they also incorporate higher...

Sounds delightful Brother, thanks for sharing!! Unfortunately this is yet another one that I will have to miss...