From the Salon
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Interesting that freemasoninformation.com has created a ‘Salon’ as I am currently converting a newly vacated bedroom into my own Salon. A space of my own, where I might speak freely when brothers visit, decorate according to my own tastes and where I can sit and say “ahhhh!’. Now if only I could talk my wife into letting me light up a cigar in there.
I look forward to future topics in this category.
Marc – FC
Hello bretheren, I am a MM from Indiana, and am in need of some assistance. My lodge is going through some transition right now and things are fine. What I am asking about is how to get more active involvement within the lodge. How can I get some of the brothers to come back? What are different types of fellowship that can drive guys back? Also, with floods of petitions coming in, and degree work presenting itself always, how can we take time to do other Masonic Education work?
Fraternally Yours,
Br. Matthew Backus
Indiana Harbor Lodge 686, F&AM
I’m certain your WM is struggling with the same questions. Perhaps open a discourse with him and get his thoughts. He will likely be relieved that someone else shares his concern and will welcome your assistance.
In my opinion, communication is key. Are the absent brothers receiving regular summons and newsletters? If they see what they are missing, they may be more apt to attend. Are phone calls being made to encourage participation?
Personally, at my lodge, the only thing missing is a liquor license. If we had a social lounge like the KofC’s or the Legions do, members would have a social gathering place to congregate during their free time and we would have a revenue stream.
Mens issues are sometimes always concentrated on the ego of men.`’~
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