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Think about the lesser lights. That may be stupid response to your questions, since I'm not well versed in Masonic Law. But I am into the degrees and esoteric work.

I agree, being called out in Lodge or in any other venue, public or private, should be considered severe punishment. In Masonry, like in my religious life, my conscience punishes me enough when I get out of line. We shouldn't have to beat our brethern with a cane to cause them to come inline...

I would say that it is legal, as long as you know the person on the other end is qualified and are completely sure that no unqualified person (eavesdropper or cowan) is listening. So, if you are 100% of his voice, have checked both phones for bugs and, if on a cell, are certain no one can...

I have heard that the Arabia Shrine Sportsman club is a good one. I actually met one of your brothers handing out flyers for the upcoming clay shoot at Carters Country the other day. When I am able to join the Shrine I plan on joining the Sportsmans club, too. Do you know when the next...

If you are talking about the white sticker, I have one here on my desk. If you will PM me your address I will mail it to you.

Does anyone know if their SR or YR (type bodies) match up with ours? Said another way, could a member of the SR or YR here attend meetings of bodies with similar names over there?

Welcome! Where in Central Florida? I lived in Gainesville for a while.

I think was should be more selective and dig deeper. I think the three doing the investigation should have no prior knowlege of the candidate, call every signer and recommender and really get to know the guy. I know of guys who are Masons that I would not deem "favorable". Maybe I am letting...

I was in San Antonio at the time of the Imperial and spent some time with a few Shriners at the airport and they indicated that it was voted that all of the hospitals would remain open and that they woul reopen Galveston. Freemasons For Dummies: Shriners To Keep All Hospitals Open I think...

I plan to do all three as time and money allow. If voted in, I will be at the York Rite Festival in Houston. My goal was not to rush through just to get the names and degrees, but to really take the time to soak up all that the individual bodies (including the Blue Lodge have to offer). So I...

Dude! I didn't know you were on here. I'm glad I did say anything ugly!:D

Howdy Brother! Welcome to the site. Big Dukes fan here. Great words on your first post.

I thought I would pass this along for those of you who don't know about it. This guy has some pretty interesting podcasts (scroll down the page on the left under Fiat Vox). The second one "An evening with Brother Hodapp" is a good one. I enjoyed it, as I am reading Solomons Builders right now...

I agree with the way the Grand Lodge regulates solicitation. I think we should advertise in the public with signs and commercials enough to get people's attention. But to me the best advertisement is a Mason being a good Mason in public. I like Chris Hodapp's story about what brought him to...

I agree, I think decorated aprons are cool and should be allowed (within reason, I guess there would need to be some guidelines). I personally would like to have on with the symbol from The Man Who Would Be King. I absolutely agree with the last one! I think the fact that Masons don't...

Cool!

Great post Bro. Martin. I told my wife that when we travel abroad, especially Europe, I want to attend lodge meetings. Did you work it out with your lodge/grand lodge and theirs before attending?

It does seem a little out of order. If a vote is required (which from practice it seems that it is, we actually voted on some last night), you would think that the law would direct the secretary to get approval before giving the certificate.

If you are going to pour coke in it why worry;) I know you said you don't like Kentucky, but you might give Sam Houston bourbon a try. I bought it one time just to be historical, but it really is a great whiskey.

Good ideas! I agree with all but the last. I don't think it is necessary to have alcohol in the lodge. I do think it could potentially distracting if allowed and not properly handled. I like to have a drink every now and then myself. Occasionally (actually regularly for some...