Monthly Archives: June 2011

Transition of Power

Posted on June 29, 2011 by TimBryce

I have been actively involved with a wide variety of nonprofit volunteer organizations over the years, everything from professional trade groups, to local sports organizations, homeowner associations, and fraternal/civic organizations. There is one common denominator shared by such groups, namely, … Continue reading →

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A History Making Grand Session

Posted on June 27, 2011 by BeeHive

  A Grand Session in Prince Hall is a very special, interesting and motivating experience especially when the female Orders meet at the same time.  Texas is no exception where Eastern Star and the Heroines of Jericho meet simultaneously separately … Continue reading →

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The Lodge as a Sanctum Sanctorum

Posted on June 19, 2011 by The Euphrates

Recently, I asked the members of The Euphrates‘ mailing list to send me any subjects that they would like me to cover in my articles. I received a number of great ideas and am going to work my way through … Continue reading →

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Made a Mason at sight

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Greg

Two new brothers were added at sight in the last week, and Chris Hodapp at the Freemasons for Dummies blog gave them both a terrific introduction to the fold. Welcome to the newly made brothers Shaquille O’Neal and Brother Richard … Continue reading →

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Gabonese Grand Master of Freemasons visits the White House

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Greg

I caught a quick news blurb on Nightline last night about the presidential visit of Ali Bongo to the White House. The clip was from an earlier broadcast on ABC news. The visit has touch off a bit of controversy … Continue reading →

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Suck-Up 101

Posted on June 9, 2011 by TimBryce

Brothers – this article is from my consulting practice but I fear we run into such situations now and then in Lodge. Hope you enjoy it. – TB During our lifetime, we inevitably run into some rather unsavory characters who … Continue reading →

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The Book Of Fate

Posted on June 7, 2011 by BeeHive

I just completed a week’s vacation where I did what I love to do most. And that is lay back and put my feet up with a good “escape” book. No heavy reading allowed on vacation.  My favorite “get away … Continue reading →

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The Rite of Circumambulation

Posted on June 5, 2011 by The Euphrates

The rite of circumambulation is perhaps the most overlooked of all Masonic rituals. This action is an inherent part of almost every Masonic degree and plays a critical role in the three degrees of the Symbolic Lodge. However, few Masons … Continue reading →

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Porn puts the lower and middle classes into freemasonry

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Greg

The following two quotes come from an article I stumbled across this morning, Flynt’s master plan, written by Jonathan Kay for the National Post on a new book about the place of porn (or at least pornographic ideas) in the … Continue reading →

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How you can practice Masonic Relief in Joplin

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Greg

Chris Hodapp provided this info in the comments (Big Thanks Chris), but it needs to go further and wider. To help the Joplin Scottish Rite and Missouri Masonry with the Joplin clean up you can contact the Valley’s office at … Continue reading →

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