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Get used to it, Masonic "time" moves by very slowly. It takes some time to get anything done in Masonry, nothing is ever really rushed. As soon as I realized and accepted that fact, I truly learned the lesson of Patience. It has really helped me in my life, and it can help you in yours if you...
Anyone going to be out there today? This is my first one, and I'm pretty stoked about going today.
For the non-Texans, the GLOT puts on an annual Family Day at our Masonic Retirement Center.
30-40, or more depending on what's going on that evening. We also have a lot of spouses that eat with us, and maybe some kids, so those numbers are not all Masons.
Our Lodge has budgeted $250 per stated meeting meal. I am the Senior Steward, and I spend between $200 and $250. We take in at least $100 in contributions. We also have 2 potlucks, and the OES feeds us 1 month. With the extra, we try to have something, nothing big, as a snack for Floor School...
That is an absolutely great looking certificate. I wish that the Masonic Diploma you can order from the GLOTexas looked that good. I ordered mine and I was a bit underwhelmed. I still have it framed and on my wall though. I'm very proud of it, and what it represents.
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And for any brother who hasn't had the pleasure of reading an Anti-Masonic Jack T. Chick publication, here is the link!
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1074/1074_01.asp
I'm just glad Tommy is OK! I was worried there for awhile.
Me personally, I don't see a lot of difference between having the plates, or an emblem on your car, as far as public perception goes.
I think the plates may even be less conspicuous. I personally don't know of, or have heard of, any brother catching grief over plates or an emblem.
Has any...