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Link Posted: 1/1/2016 7:45:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jordysoso] [#1]
Stonington #503 in Amherst, Ohio. Raised 5-11-13. 32nd AASR valley of Cleveland on 4-26-14. Masonry has been great to me and I've met a lot of awesome people. I don't make it to lodge as much as I'd like to, but I'm still active when I can be. Once I'm done with school I'm definitely going to be more active in both my lodge and valley. I also am a masonic antique and memorabilia collector. God speed brothers!
Link Posted: 1/1/2016 7:49:51 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/1/2016 9:17:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Nice to meet you brother. Yours is a fitting first post.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 4:08:05 PM EDT
[#4]
Raised in Jordan-Martin Lodge #673, Allentown, PA
Past Master (2014)
Chapter
Consistory
Resigned from Shrine in good standing 2011 (intend to rejoin this year)
Link Posted: 2/13/2016 11:07:39 AM EDT
[#5]
Central Lode #44 Vincentown, NJ
Southern Valley of NJ Scottish Rite 32*

Hello Brethren!
Link Posted: 2/13/2016 7:11:31 PM EDT
[#6]
welcome Brothers!!
Link Posted: 6/8/2016 11:01:00 PM EDT
[#7]
Greetings and public honors Brothers.

I am Peter, Past Master, Graham Surghnor Lodge #383. (2011)

May the Blessing of Heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons.
Link Posted: 6/30/2016 1:42:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Doc_Dodge] [#8]
I'm John, Raised by my Father, John, May 2003 in Pryor Creek #100
7th generation Master Mason
Took my 32nd Degree Tulsa Scottish Rite.2005  
First picked up an M16 June 1974
Link Posted: 6/30/2016 2:21:21 PM EDT
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Welcome brothers. That is a fitting first post John. We are honored that you shared it in our forum.
Link Posted: 9/13/2016 6:14:13 AM EDT
[#10]
Good Morning Hiram's.

Dual Membership for me. Active in both Lodges.

Raised February 2001 in Major General John Sullivan Lodge #2 of Epping. Was sitting unofficially in the JD chair my 2nd Stated. Started in progressive line as JD 2002. Past Master 2006/07. Currently Marshal and Rep to GL. 2017 I'll be in the SW chair while younger officers work their way up the Line.

Dual Member at Tucker #99 in Raymond. Sitting in the Chaplin's seat.
Link Posted: 9/13/2016 9:42:18 AM EDT
[#11]
Welcome brother, it's nice to have you with us.
Link Posted: 12/23/2016 7:37:15 PM EDT
[#12]
Evening Brothers initiated, passed and raised in Mt. Pisgah #53 in GA. Currently serving in the US army as a Drill Sergeant at Fort benning.
Link Posted: 12/23/2016 9:04:04 PM EDT
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Evening Brothers initiated, passed and raised in Mt. Pisgah #53 in GA. Currently serving in the US army as a Drill Sergeant at Fort benning.
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Drop and give me 20, Bro!

Glad you stopped in to see us.
Link Posted: 12/27/2016 1:19:04 PM EDT
[#14]
Raised to MM earlier this month!
Arrow Rock Lodge #55, Arrow Rock, Mo.
Link Posted: 12/27/2016 3:50:37 PM EDT
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Raised to MM earlier this month!
Arrow Rock Lodge #55, Arrow Rock, Mo.
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Welcome aboard Brad.
Link Posted: 12/27/2016 5:31:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By FiremanBrad:
Raised to MM earlier this month!
Arrow Rock Lodge #55, Arrow Rock, Mo.
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Welcome, Brother
Link Posted: 12/30/2016 12:23:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: firearms_eh] [#17]
Hello Brothers,

FC in St. Clair Lodge #135 (to be raised in the New Year)
Link Posted: 1/1/2017 12:32:11 AM EDT
[#18]
Welcome, congratulations, and Happy New Year to all!
Link Posted: 1/1/2017 1:19:11 AM EDT
[#19]
On new years, nice. Lets us know how it went brother.
Link Posted: 1/4/2017 3:53:04 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Alterian:
On new years, nice. Lets us know how it went brother.
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Sorry should have clarified, in the New Year meaning 2017 , more specifically February
Link Posted: 1/8/2017 1:53:53 PM EDT
[#21]
Hello brothers.

Passed my 3rd degree 6/25/16
Valley Lodge 106 - Orleans Vermont
Link Posted: 1/9/2017 12:12:00 AM EDT
[#22]
Welcome Brother.
Link Posted: 2/16/2017 1:44:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RemSniper] [#23]
William G. Bennett #46 AF&AM, Walkersville, WV. Initiated 05/09. Passed 08/09. Raised 09/09.
I had the honor of being conducted by my father for all of my degrees.
I've been the Secretary for the last 3 years.
SW 1 yr. SW Pro Tem 1 yr. JD 2 yrs.
Coached and examined my FIL on his 1st and 2nd. Conducted him for his raising.
My father and I performed his Masonic Rites Service. I laid his ashes to rest on our property in an urn my wife had custom made.
My father is a brother of 41yrs and PM of his lodge. Many brothers in our family.

Also my wife and I are both members of OES Aletha #82, Rock Cave, WV.

Nice to see a section dedicated to the Brethren.
Link Posted: 2/16/2017 6:05:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RemSniper:
William G. Bennett #46 AF&AM, Walkersville, WV. Initiated 05/09. Passed 08/09. Raised 09/09.
I had the honor of being conducted by my father for all of my degrees.
I've been the Secretary for the last 3 years.
SW 1 yr. SW Pro Tem 1 yr. JD 2 yrs.
Coached and examined my FIL on his 1st and 2nd. Conducted him for his raising.
My father and I performed his Masonic Rites Service. I laid his ashes to rest on our property in an urn my wife had custom made.
My father is a brother of 41yrs and PM of his lodge. Many brothers in our family.

Also my wife and I are both members of OES Aletha #82, Rock Cave, WV.

Nice to see a section dedicated to the Brethren.
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Welcome Brother. 

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_162/1958528_SandC-avatar-badge.html
Link Posted: 2/17/2017 8:14:00 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By RemSniper:
William G. Bennett #46 AF&AM, Walkersville, WV. Initiated 05/09. Passed 08/09. Raised 09/09.
I had the honor of being conducted by my father for all of my degrees.
I've been the Secretary for the last 3 years.
SW 1 yr. SW Pro Tem 1 yr. JD 2 yrs.
Coached and examined my FIL on his 1st and 2nd. Conducted him for his raising.
My father and I performed his Masonic Rites Service. I laid his ashes to rest on our property in an urn my wife had custom made.
My father is a brother of 41yrs and PM of his lodge. Many brothers in our family.

Also my wife and I are both members of OES Aletha #82, Rock Cave, WV.

Nice to see a section dedicated to the Brethren.
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Welcome, Brother!
Link Posted: 2/23/2017 10:09:48 PM EDT
[#26]
MM - Bowling Green #73.

32nd degree Scottish Rites - Valley of Madisonville
Link Posted: 4/4/2017 9:30:54 PM EDT
[#27]
Past Master Hopkinsville# 37 (KY)
Past Governor West Kentucky York Rite College
Link Posted: 4/24/2017 8:39:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DMorris12] [#28]
Hello brethren! Derrick Morris Auburn Lodge #230. Auburn, Georgia. Currently Junior Warden. Long time reader, and new member

Auburn Lodge #230 - JW
Winder Chapter RAM #84- Mo2ndV
Winder Council R&SM #77
Arnold de Troye Commandery #31
Barrow/Jackson Daylight Lodge #766

Youngest Charter member of the Barrow Jackson Daylight Lodge at 38yo.
Link Posted: 4/25/2017 12:46:10 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/25/2017 2:07:21 PM EDT
[#30]
Welcome Brother, Companion and Sir Knight!
Link Posted: 4/26/2017 11:57:56 AM EDT
[#31]
Welcome Companion Knight.  
Past Governor (x2) North Central Wisconsin York Rite College #112.
Link Posted: 10/10/2017 10:32:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Huscarl] [#32]
Been a reader here for some time. EA in November 1962 Workman Lodge 634 Stockport IA  MM in early1963. Member there ever since. Also my Dad's lodge until his passing in 2004.

I am the 5th or 6th generation in my family. Went the KT route when Dad was Grand Commander Knights Templar Iowa

Workman Lodge is an old lodge with most members over 65 in the rural SE Iowa town of Stockport, population< 200.  Not much happens there now.

I grew up on a farm there in the 40's and 50's, farm was passed on to my wife where we live part time.

I am retired was a BioMedical Imaging Engineer design, test, field installation and service of Medical X-Ray, CT and MRI systems and a Health Physicist (Radiation Safety)
presently running a large hobby shop in Quincy IL that specializes in RC planes & cars etc and keeping the maintenance up at the farm and mowing grass there.  

Wife and I plus our 4 adult daughters are very active in the SCA, a middle ages reenactment society.

Loren
Link Posted: 12/12/2017 8:44:38 AM EDT
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Was just raised on 12/8, looking forward to starting this journey!  From South Charleston #168 WV.
Link Posted: 12/13/2017 3:40:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bro_Steve] [#34]
I've registered and posted back when I was initially raised and fell off the grid as regards the forum. I figure I'd re-introduce myself.

I was initiated in April of 2013, passed in May and Raised in June of 2013.

My masonic journey has been wild so far.

2014: Installed as Marshall
2015: Installed as Sr. Steward
2016: Installed as Jr. Master of Ceremonies. The sitting Junior Deacon dropped mid-yea. After the summer break, everyone below him moved up a chair. I finished out as Sr. Master of Ceremonies. I'm glad I studied this chair!
2017: Installed as Junior Deacon. The Junior Warden drops in September for family health reasons. I move to Senior Deacon in October to finish out this year. I'm now the Junior Warden Elect for 2018.
2018: Junior Warden the moment my butt hits the chair on December 17th.

For you newer guys or Brothers looking to join the line for the first time, take the time to learn the chairs ahead of you. You too may find yourself being called to fill a chair ahead of you. Our Jr. Steward is jumping to Junior Deacon in 2018. That is a big jump in our jurisdiction. that's three years of chairs he is skipping.

I returned to University in 2014 at the age of 37 to complete my engineering degree in Land Surveying. School did not interfere with Lodge until the fall of 2014. I had to step aside for classes that fell on meeting nights. The Jr. Steward hopped me in the 2016 installation and sat as Sr. Master of Ceremonies while I took the Jr. Spot. The Junior spot is essentially floor work during degrees that can be filled by anyone. I had spoken to the incoming master and several past masters about dropping out. They would rather have me idle in that chair and progress after school was done. The fall of 2016 saw my meeting nights open up once again so the final decision to be kept in the line paid off for me. I graduated in May of 2017 and have been plugging away ever since.
Link Posted: 1/11/2018 10:31:27 AM EDT
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Don't recall if i introduced myself previously on here.. I never get any PM on here so, I'm Chris. Raised in Live Oak Lodge #137 at Darien Georgia. I currently reside in north Mississippi where I attend lodge at O.D. Smith #33 and Antioch #549. Grand Lodge here overlooked my plural membership stuff from GA last year so, I'm not sitting anywhere this year. I do as much as I can though. Went through York Rite last year too. Sadly haven't been able to partake in any meeting for that as of yet but that is something I shall remedy this year. Looking forward to chatting some of yall up sometime and maybe getting some of those neat little badges next to my name on here.

I'm prior USAF Security Forces/CATM, 3 deployments to Iraq. Been a cop since 09. Also did a stint as a PMC in Kuwait. Got into Freemasonry back in 2015 because of a Chief at one my departments in Georgia. The amount of relief, charity and brotherly love he showed me really helped me out when I needed it. I questioned his willingness to provide for me like I was a brother or son of his and I was told, "well, hes a mason so, thats we do.." Apparently I was the one of two cops working there that wasn't a mason! Well, I fixed that and its really been great so far.
Link Posted: 1/11/2018 2:49:34 PM EDT
[#36]
Welcome, again!

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For you newer guys or Brothers looking to join the line for the first time, take the time to learn the chairs ahead of you. You too may find yourself being called to fill a chair ahead of you.
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^ This ^ This right here.^

I found myself MIGM of the Grand Council 9 months early in 2014.

Be ready, not just your part but also your responsibility's.  Thank G-d I already had my plan together!
Link Posted: 1/11/2018 2:50:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Tf1041:
Don't recall if i introduced myself previously on here.. I never get any PM on here so, I'm Chris. Raised in Live Oak Lodge #137 at Darien Georgia. I currently reside in north Mississippi where I attend lodge at O.D. Smith #33 and Antioch #549. Grand Lodge here overlooked my plural membership stuff from GA last year so, I'm not sitting anywhere this year. I do as much as I can though. Went through York Rite last year too. Sadly haven't been able to partake in any meeting for that as of yet but that is something I shall remedy this year. Looking forward to chatting some of yall up sometime and maybe getting some of those neat little badges next to my name on here.

I'm prior USAF Security Forces/CATM, 3 deployments to Iraq. Been a cop since 09. Also did a stint as a PMC in Kuwait. Got into Freemasonry back in 2015 because of a Chief at one my departments in Georgia. The amount of relief, charity and brotherly love he showed me really helped me out when I needed it. I questioned his willingness to provide for me like I was a brother or son of his and I was told, "well, hes a mason so, thats we do.." Apparently I was the one of two cops working there that wasn't a mason! Well, I fixed that and its really been great so far.
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Welcome, Brother!
Link Posted: 1/12/2018 12:06:16 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Tf1041:
Don't recall if i introduced myself previously on here.. I never get any PM on here so, I'm Chris. Raised in Live Oak Lodge #137 at Darien Georgia. I currently reside in north Mississippi where I attend lodge at O.D. Smith #33 and Antioch #549. Grand Lodge here overlooked my plural membership stuff from GA last year so, I'm not sitting anywhere this year. I do as much as I can though. Went through York Rite last year too. Sadly haven't been able to partake in any meeting for that as of yet but that is something I shall remedy this year. Looking forward to chatting some of yall up sometime and maybe getting some of those neat little badges next to my name on here.

I'm prior USAF Security Forces/CATM, 3 deployments to Iraq. Been a cop since 09. Also did a stint as a PMC in Kuwait. Got into Freemasonry back in 2015 because of a Chief at one my departments in Georgia. The amount of relief, charity and brotherly love he showed me really helped me out when I needed it. I questioned his willingness to provide for me like I was a brother or son of his and I was told, "well, hes a mason so, thats we do.." Apparently I was the one of two cops working there that wasn't a mason! Well, I fixed that and its really been great so far.
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Welcome brother!  I have a lot of great memories of Pine Harbor in Darien.
Link Posted: 4/22/2018 10:03:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JimBSC] [#39]
Long-time lurker here!

My Masonic journey has been a wild ride. I was raised in Divver Lodge #349 AFM in South Carolina in 2007, and am Past Master. I joined the York Rite soon after, and after several years, I just finished my year as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina. I'm taking it easy now for a short while, then I will jump back in where needed. I'm a also an active member of the AMD, Knight Masons, York Rite Sovereign College, and the Royal Order of Scotland, and I'm also a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason (Southern Jurisdiction).

-Jim Barr, KYGCH
Link Posted: 5/11/2018 2:46:44 PM EDT
[#40]
Greetings Brethren,

I was raised just last month on April 24 at Fate Masonic Lodge #802 AF&AM under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas.  My grandfather was a Mason and I recently found out several other family members were as well.
Link Posted: 5/11/2018 2:50:22 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/12/2018 9:37:04 PM EDT
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Greetings Brethren,

I was raised just last month on April 24 at Fate Masonic Lodge #802 AF&AM under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas.  My grandfather was a Mason and I recently found out several other family members were as well.
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Welcome brother.
Link Posted: 12/8/2018 1:29:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: baxt3r] [#43]
Took my EA January 27, 2003.  Excelsior #261 in Charlotte, NC.  I had the honor of being raised by my father with my grandfather in attendance.

Joined Oasis Temple that year.

Scottish Rite April 18, 2009.  Valley of Charlotte.

I really need to get back to being active in the lodge.  I'll make that a goal for 2019.
Link Posted: 12/8/2018 9:25:40 AM EDT
[#44]
Welcome brother!
Link Posted: 12/8/2018 10:13:17 AM EDT
[#45]
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Originally Posted By baxt3r:
Took my EA January 27, 2003.  Excelsior #261 in Charlotte, NC.  I had the honor of being raised by my father with my grandfather in attendance.

Joined Oasis Temple that year.

Scottish Rite April 18, 2009.  Valley of Charlotte.

I really need to get back to being active in the lodge.  I'll make that a goal for 2019.
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I sincerely hope you do get back in the Lodge. sometimes life gets in the way but going there on a regular basis is very rewarding.
Link Posted: 1/28/2019 6:34:19 PM EDT
[#46]
My names Zach 2nd gen Mason and Shriners Logan Lodge #490 Altoona PA.  32nd Degree Scottish right valley of Altoona joined both in 2016
Link Posted: 1/28/2019 8:17:09 PM EDT
[#47]
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My names Zach 2nd gen Mason and Shriners Logan Lodge #490 Altoona PA.  32nd Degree Scottish right valley of Altoona joined both in 2016
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Welcome, Brother Zach.

Nice to have another PA bro here.
You can learn a lot from these out of state Bros. Things are a lot different outside of PA.
Link Posted: 2/22/2019 12:06:37 PM EDT
[#48]
Basin Springs#386 and Ashley #66 since 1998
Link Posted: 2/22/2019 12:10:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tzioxphon] [#49]
Basin Springs#386 and Ashley #66 since 1998 sorry for the double.
Link Posted: 2/25/2019 9:05:46 PM EDT
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Basin Springs#386 and Ashley #66 since 1998 sorry for the double.
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Welcome brother. Twice!
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