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I was in Florida recently. The time frame for Craft Masonry in Florida, is about the same as most grand Lodges. About a month for investigation, balloting, etc. Then there is a minimum of one month between the Craft degrees. The Grand Master of Masons in Fla, has forbidden one-day classes. If...

Pennsylvania Masons, may now pay their dues by Payliance. It is a website, where you load funds into your account, and then you designate the payee, and the site does an electronic funds transfer. I think this is terrific! I would like to see more Grand Lodges embracing automatic dues payment by...

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Masonry is undergoing many changes. I went to lodge last night (Cocoa Florida). The membership is old, I am 55 I was the 2d youngest man in the lodge. In 2008, out of 51 Grand Lodges in the USA, only Delaware and Massachusetts showed any increase in membership. When your average age is 68, and...

I became a Mason, because men I respected and admired were Masons. Most people do not realize it, but Masons are their own best advertising. Both of my grandfathers (deceased) were Masons, and my great-uncle was a 33rd, and very active in the Shrine. But I did not join Masonry, because of my...

I am in Iraq now. There is no "Grand Lodge of Iraq", and there is no grand Lodge, that has any exclusive jurisdiction here. ANY grand Lodge, could charter a lodge to operate here. In fact, military traveling lodges, operate all over the world. Land, Sea, and Air lodge #1 (UD), Grand Lodge of New...

I read a "Masonic Bill of Rights", on another board. I find this topic fascinating. Can we have a discussion about this topic? I believe that most Grand Lodges, and Grand Lodge officers are doing an excellent job in serving their memberships, and in serving Masonry. I also hear "horror...

I have been working in Iraq and Afghanistan for the past 6 years. There are no operating F&AM lodges in this part of the world at this time. The only lodges operating on military bases in South-West Asia are Prince Hall lodges. (See my blog at http://www.cemab4y.blogspot.com) Apparently no...

My Grand Lodge accepts men of all races, colors, and creeds. The current Grand Master has issued an edict stating this fact. At the current time, there are about 13 Grand Lodges, that do not recognize Prince Hall Masonry. Sadly, my Grand Lodge is one of them. Negotiations are underway, to...

My Grand Lodge considers all Prince Hall lodges to be "clandestine". If I attend a Prince Hall lodge, I can be suspended or expelled.

I am a civilian Mason, currently deployed to Iraq. Unhappily, there are no operating F&AM lodges, anywhere in Iraq or Afghanistan. There are only Prince Hall lodges here. During WW2, many lodges operated "round the clock" to assist deploying soldiers in completing the ritual work, when the...

I am a Kentucky Mason. I am delighted to hear of this edict. I hope that every Kentucky Mason, can live up to it, in letter and in spirit. Unhappily, there are very few Masons of color, in Kentucky F&AM lodges. Also, Kentucky Masonry considers Prince Hall Masonry to be "clandestine". Any...

As a KY mason, I am delighted! I hope that full recognition can be extended, and soon. SO MOTE IT BE!!!!!!!!

I have a Gordon's ring, and I love it. I wear it when I am working overseas. (why risk losing an expensive gold ring?). I suggest that you visit your local pawn shops, you can often find some antique rings there. I have a friend who sells some terrific antique rings. Email me directly, and I...

I have been kicking around the idea, of setting up a "New Masons Program". All new masons would receive several nights instructions in how to : Introduce a motion, and get it voted on How to serve as an officer An introduction to the appendant/concordant bodies (There are over 100) Masonic...

It is a good idea, to learn the Tiler's oath for the state of your residence, especially if you plan to visit other lodges in your state. Keep in mind, that the Tiler's oath, is not standardized nationally, and if you visit lodges out of state, the oath may be entirely different. When you...

USA Freemasonry is definetly NOT Christian. Men of many different faith backgrounds and traditions participate in our quiet retreat. I have attended lodge with Jewish men, and with Muslim men. In Washington DC, I once assisted a man in taking his Fellow Craft oath on the Holy Qu'Ran (The sacred...

I have attended lodges in several middle eastern countries. (I have been working in Iraq/Afghanistan for the last five years). In Saudi Arabia, the Holy Bible and the Holy Qu'Ran are placed side by side on the altar. Saudis are not permitted to participate in Freemasonry. The lodges...

I joined this craft, for one simple reason. Men I respected, were Masons. I am delighted to read this story.