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We don't give a monitor or law book either, I am planning on trying to get the lodge to up our degree fees (they are currently $50.00 per degree) to cover the cost of presenting each new MM a monitor,law book and bible upon being raised.

Reminds me of what happened to me in my late teens. Went to a different barber for the first time after the hair cut pulled out my wallet and as you already know NO MONEY..............the same guy cut my hair for the next 15 years until he retired.

A gift would be good and I bought my instuctor one (a masonic knife) and he was very appreciative but it wasn't until I had taught my first student all three degrees that he told me we were even. In other words he wanted me to "pay it forward".

Hers what I have found: 74-2217833 ALAMO MASONIC CEMETERY PO BOX 18743 SAN ANTONIO 11-3758242 FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF 76 SUNSET MASONIC LODGE PO BOX 6861 EL PASO 74-0768645 MASONIC BUILDING CORPORATION OF WACO TEXAS 724 WASHINGTON AVE WACO 74-6075430 MASONIC CEMETERY ASSOC OF CHAPPELL HILL...

Try this one http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/tx.pdf or this http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=225889,00.html

OK, I'll admit to being greedy (or problably best described as to lazy to do it myself); brother Owls just posted a link to a fantastic powerpoint on the ALL program. Does anyone know of the availability of a powerpoint on the LIFE program? Thanks in advance.

Thanks!!

Thanks for the link Bro. Owls............did you ever post the powerpoint you mentioned in the other thread if so I couldn't find it.

I would hope all three could open/close a MM, FC and EA with little trouble, the Lodge of Sorrow shouldn't but the double order seems to give a lot of people fits. But to be completely honest I would be pretty satisfied if the WM was proficient in all 4 because I have visited too many lodges...

I would say yes a simple vote would be adequate; the key sentence to me is the first where it says the fee is set by the Lodge from time to time and no specific amount is mentioned. The way I interpret it is that the degree fee can't be judiciously adjusted/lowered but must be set by the lodge.

I voted education, as Bro. Ows84 stated with education most of the other problems could be solved.

This just about describes me, while Ill wear my ring I am careful that I don't do this at a business or political function. I wear a cap with the S&C on in pretty much all the time when just out and about and will answer any question asked if I can. I am proud to be a Mason and don't mind that...

Well said brother John, I think we ALL could learn some very valuable lessons from you!! And I do wish I could attend your MM degree tonight, enjoy it you will remember it forever.

Well said brother!!! I do however think that we need to look at what we are paying in dues, we must adjust them so that lodges can take care of themselves without having to have a fundraiser to pay light bills or insurance. Our lodge was on the verge of being insolvent just 3-4 years ago but...

Although I agree with the statements above that masonry is "too cheap" I feel we must be very careful in how this is discussed. I for one defintely don't want to convey the idea that the depth of a pocketbook should determine ones eligibilty to become a member. Some of the finest men/masons I...

Ditto again!!!

Ditto!!!

Does anyone have a ring presentation such as that used in the apron and bible presentation? I have only seen/heard it twice in 13 years, once when I was raised and shortly thereafter.

Bretheren, We will be holding our annual Fish Fry fundraising event August 27/28; this event will be held at our lodge, we will serve from 10:30 till 3:00 both days. The meal will consist or fried catfish, fries, cole-slaw and hush puppies at $10.00 per plate, for those in the local area we will...

I agree with the worry that the "book" will make us become lazy in learning our work but I believe if used properly it will serve a purpose and help keep the work consistent. After being away from the craft for over 10 years I had lost my work and went back to my original teacher and...