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any of you Iowa guys a mason?
1/19/2012 7:35:39 PM
I have just found out we have a masonic forum on ar15. Any of you Iowa guys a mason? I belong to Harding lodge 649 in mason city. Haven't went to lodge in some time but might just have to start going again.
1/19/2012 7:49:22 PM
I went through Westgate several years back.....unfortunately I haven't been active in recent years. I miss it, and want to go back but to find the time it deserves is not possible right now.
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1/19/2012 8:33:38 PM
Thats kind of where I am at also. I do miss it.
1/20/2012 9:11:31 AM
What do you do in a mason club? This question is coming from someone in the current generation who has basically only seen shriners ride around in funny cars.
1/20/2012 11:45:12 AM
member, taylor lodge 156... i joined with my brother in the same lodge our dad joined years ago... much fun and a great honor. i'm going to move my membership or hold joint membership, since our lodge in baxter is a nice little place and i'm going to start going monthly...
andrew,
if you're interested i'd be glad to visit with you. the masonic lodge (blue lodge) is how you become a mason, and if you opt to do more the shrine is something you can participate with also. i'm not a shriner yet, but plan to soon. i'm proud of my brothers that do a lot in blue lodge and the many clubs you can participate with through the shriners have brought about some fantastic things for those in need.
andrew,
if you're interested i'd be glad to visit with you. the masonic lodge (blue lodge) is how you become a mason, and if you opt to do more the shrine is something you can participate with also. i'm not a shriner yet, but plan to soon. i'm proud of my brothers that do a lot in blue lodge and the many clubs you can participate with through the shriners have brought about some fantastic things for those in need.
1/20/2012 11:45:40 AM
Originally Posted By arjacobson:
I have just found out we have a masonic forum on ar15. Any of you Iowa guys a mason? I belong to Harding lodge 649 in mason city. Haven't went to lodge in some time but might just have to start going again.
I have just found out we have a masonic forum on ar15. Any of you Iowa guys a mason? I belong to Harding lodge 649 in mason city. Haven't went to lodge in some time but might just have to start going again.
didn't even know there was one. THANK YOU for making us aware of it. i'm going to hit it...
1/20/2012 6:50:35 PM
not a problem. I was going to get into the shriners also but have no time. I expect when the youngest boy gets a bit older and hopefully time isn't at a premium I will do alot more with masonry.
1/23/2012 8:58:06 AM
Yup, I've been a Free Mason since 1974. Joined in South Dakota back then. Belong to the lodge in Arcadia, Iowa now.
1/26/2012 10:16:41 AM
Yep. Been a Master Mason for 8 years. 
1/26/2012 10:38:51 AM
Originally Posted By septic-tank13:
member, taylor lodge 156... i joined with my brother in the same lodge our dad joined years ago... much fun and a great honor. i'm going to move my membership or hold joint membership, since our lodge in baxter is a nice little place and i'm going to start going monthly...
andrew,
if you're interested i'd be glad to visit with you. the masonic lodge (blue lodge) is how you become a mason, and if you opt to do more the shrine is something you can participate with also. i'm not a shriner yet, but plan to soon. i'm proud of my brothers that do a lot in blue lodge and the many clubs you can participate with through the shriners have brought about some fantastic things for those in need.
member, taylor lodge 156... i joined with my brother in the same lodge our dad joined years ago... much fun and a great honor. i'm going to move my membership or hold joint membership, since our lodge in baxter is a nice little place and i'm going to start going monthly...
andrew,
if you're interested i'd be glad to visit with you. the masonic lodge (blue lodge) is how you become a mason, and if you opt to do more the shrine is something you can participate with also. i'm not a shriner yet, but plan to soon. i'm proud of my brothers that do a lot in blue lodge and the many clubs you can participate with through the shriners have brought about some fantastic things for those in need.
So is it kind of a service / volunteer group that helps out charitable causes, plus a place to hang out and socialize with friends in the organization?
1/26/2012 10:55:38 AM
andrew,
check out that link to the masonic forum here. there is a tacked thread with some really great explanations there. check it out.
i hold the lessons learned in ritual and my degree work as some of the most important i've ever learned. the fraternity itself is great and i really enjoy it personally, but the ability to get involved with one another and for others is super too if you opt to participate.
check out that link to the masonic forum here. there is a tacked thread with some really great explanations there. check it out.
i hold the lessons learned in ritual and my degree work as some of the most important i've ever learned. the fraternity itself is great and i really enjoy it personally, but the ability to get involved with one another and for others is super too if you opt to participate.
1/26/2012 4:43:06 PM
Mt. Olive Lodge #17
1/26/2012 6:29:58 PM
Our lodge in Adel still has a snooker table.. and yes I was a Mason had to demit after I joined the catholic church. Certain things in Lodge conflict with Catholicism.
1/26/2012 8:27:45 PM
Originally Posted By TRON0129:
Our lodge in Adel still has a snooker table.. and yes I was a Mason had to demit after I joined the catholic church. Certain things in Lodge conflict with Catholicism.
Our lodge in Adel still has a snooker table.. and yes I was a Mason had to demit after I joined the catholic church. Certain things in Lodge conflict with Catholicism.
I'd be curios to hear this.
1/26/2012 9:28:54 PM
Certain parts of the teachings of the lodge conflict with Catholicism in what part Jesus played in biblical history. Being a Catholic docent preclude you from being a Mason, They wont hunt you down for it. LOL! I encourage you to do a Google search of Free masonry and the Catholic church. It is very well documented. I am not a theologian so I wont comment further..
With Regards T.
With Regards T.
1/26/2012 9:35:13 PM
And yes it is a GREAT organization they do many things for the communities. I met many sound morale people, and many of our early forefathers were masons and if your on this site, you believe as they did. I would encourage anyone to join!! I believe unfortunately it is a dying organization.
1/27/2012 12:40:09 PM
Originally Posted By TRON0129:
I believe unfortunately it is a dying organization.
I believe unfortunately it is a dying organization.
i used to also, but there is quite a surge in membership in some lodges... maybe it is the circles i've run in, but all the clubs are taking hits as folks are so busy... but i'm of the opinion membership is making a swing upward... i hope i'm right...
