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The French saga of the Grand Loge Nationale Française (GLNF) and its beleaguered Grand Master François Stifani has taken a sudden new twist. Stifani resigned last Friday as President (essentially Chairman) of the Board that runs the business side of the grand lodge, but did not resign as Grand...

My deepest thanks go to the officers and members of Imhotep Council No. 434 Allied Masonic Degrees in Indianapolis for the last two years they have graciously allowed me to serve as Sovereign Master. My final official duty last night was to install incoming Sovereign Master Gary Messer and his...

Note: The deadline has been extended for Masonic Week meal reservations until February 1st! Come celebrate with us at The Masonic Society's Annual First Circle Gathering Banquet & Meeting Friday February 11th, 2011 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center HotelAlexandria, Virginia Our featured speaker...

I have the Masonic ball orb necklace that was handed down through generations in my Family. It opens up like a cross and has many different symbols More...

I have a couple of general questions about a Masonic pocket watch that I inherited from my great grandfather. He was a Mason in Rockford Illinois in More...

Brother Jack LaLanne (1914-2011), world renowned fitness expert and motivational speaker, passed away Sunday at his home in Morro Bay at the age of 96. He was born in 1914 in San Francisco to French immigrants. LaLanne’s career in the fitness industry spanned 75 years, and he is credited with...

My title (that you request on this form) is: I am a middle-aged, stupid, unemployed, useless bum. I have been offered to purchase Masonic jewelry on More...

This Grand River Lodge Past Master Breast Jewell was awarded to my great great grandfather in 1872. I have not had it appraised but it appears to be More...

Tyler Joke: A man was checking into a small hotel on the outskirts of town when he saw a sign on the wall which read, HIRAM LODGE, Meetings every Wednesday More...

Issue 11 of the Journal of the Masonic Society will be landing in mailboxes soon. Highlights from this issue include: • The Lion and the Lamb: A Look at the Symbolism of Redwood Lodge’s Coat of Arms by Shai Afsai • Unity in Masonry by William J. Mollere • The 1964-65 Masonic...

Come celebrate with us at The Masonic Society's Annual First Circle Gathering Banquet & Meeting Friday February 11th, 2011 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center HotelAlexandria, Virginia Our featured speaker will be Bryan Toye of Toye, Kenning and Spencer, who will speak on the history of Masonic...

Nutley Lodge No. 25 in Nutley, New Jersey is presenting an ongoing "Lamp of Knowledge" Lecture Series. On Monday, February 7, Nutley Lodge will welcome WB Henry Abel, Past Master of Humanitas Lodge No. 1123 of the Grand Lodge of New York, who will present "Exploring the Chamber of...

The Grande Loge Nationale Francaise (GLNF) saga continues... The GLNF issued a press release on Friday, January 21, 2011, announcing the sudden resignation of the members of the Board of Directors of the fraternity. This is on the heels of a Paris court decision on December 7th, 2010...

To kick off the 2011 Masonic Oak Picnic, there will be a gathering of all out-of-town visitors on Saturday, May 14 at the home of PGM Vernon Burke and his Lady Fay. The gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is a casual get together! If you wish to bring a snack, please do. If you have a...

The new Grande Loge Nationale Régulière de la Principauté de Monaco will be consecrated February 18-19, 2011. In June 2010, MW Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndback of the United Grand Lodge of England announced the upcoming formation of a new grand lodge in the tiny principality of Monaco. It...

Well in about 2 hours there will be discussions on resolutions and voting to follow. Feel free to post any discussion you have on this forum. Be sure and check results at our results thread that can be found by clicking here. Remember to keep everything within due bounds and may peace and...

I would like to start the updates with a link to the Grand Lodge of Texas' website for the 2010 Annual Communications Order of Business Program. Click here to access a PDF of the Program The 2010 Annual Communications Today will begin at 9:00 AM. Please check back periodically to see...

2010 RESOLUTIONS Grand Master's Recommendation amends Article 163 to provide that the present $14.25 per capita amount of $14.25 be increased to $25.00 and that the increased amount of $10.75 be designated to the Grand Lodge General Fund for use in the operations of Grand Lodge. Holdover...

Brethren As many of you already know, we at MasonsofTexas.com work hard to be the first to break Masonic News as it happens in Texas and abroad as it is deemed pertinent. Last year we started a tradition of giving up to the minute updates on the outcome of resolutions and officer elections...