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I think like is too weak of a word, I LOVE the rich history and philosophical teachings are brotherhood offers man. For my current project in researching the Memphis Rite I learned so much about Freemasonry and what men were doing in the 19th century to make it better and to add a more fuller...

Traditional Observance = Past Master's Club, pure and simple. I am writing about my experiences with it later this week on my blog. -Bro Vick

Generally lodges are fearful of change not only because of human nature being fearful of change, but also because you never know when a DDGM comes down and claims that it's an irregular practice. Or when one pissed off member tries to leverage Masonic charges for the change, no matter how...

Burned out? Not really, upset about the behavior of some making it so I don't want to step foot in a lodge room for a long while, yes. But I adjusted and moved on, but am still active in Freemasonry in South Texas. I think that everyone should do this once in a while, otherwise you end up...

Current politics as they are in the recognition department, most likely not in the near future.

Perfect Union has a website but no FB, majority of the members do not have a FB account, so it would be like 3 of us. :)

It happens annually around the first week after Grand Lodge, I don't believe there will be a degree, but the first meeting I went to they did an EA in the Alamo, it was neat. I am going this year, if anyone wants to meet, hit me up. I try to make this meeting, but have missed obviously in the...

Brothers, On 3 January 2012 I will be giving a presentation on the Egyptian Masonic Rite of Memphis, it's origins, degrees, and how it is continually used as scam within the Masonic community here in the United States. This presentation is based off of the recent donations made to...

How exciting for both you and your lodge!

I thought I was pretty clear that they don't, the lodge I mentioned is in LA, not TX. -Bro Vick

I belong to two Blue Lodges, but a lot of time plural memberships are dependent on how often a lodge meets. For instance my mother lodge meets every Tuesday practically with stated meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday, with called meetings on the first, third and fifth. If you are active...

Yeah, after some research I believe that Germania Lodge No 46 is one of these lodges (http://www.germania46.org/), I tried to go to the 16th district website and could not find any additional information. It is interesting that it is forbidden in UGLE, I am afraid to ask if Texas has a similar...

I don't know if there are any brothers from Louisiana on here, but I have a question. Some might know that the A&ASR has it's own 1 - 3 degrees of Freemasonry which is commonly referred to as "Red Degrees", in which the EA, FC and MM are conferred by the A&ASR vice the Grand Lodge AF&AM or...

I did York Rite, it's a natural extension of the Blue lodge.

People put collegiate fraternity membership on their CVs, so why wouldn't you put Freemasonry? I would, especially as more and more organizations are looking at the "whole person concept". -Bro Vick

Congratulations...

The other excuse I hear for not using the candles is that they make a mess on the floor. Another flimsy excuse. :)

In my opinion New Mexico has the right idea for One Day Classes. The GLoNM has it once a year and the candidate has to be voted on by his mother lodge to receive the degrees in a one day class. Most of the lodges are responsible enough and use the one day classes sparingly for life altering...

Personal research, through books, internet and interaction with knowledgeable brothers. What ever I learned I try to give back to lodge and asked the WM if he would like an education night. They were generally well received, and provided further light. Topics included: Freemasonry in...