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Posted: 4/15/2015 6:03:57 PM EDT
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Glad to see you were able to get the ball rolling. |
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Posted: 5/7/2015 10:38:09 PM EDT
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I am glad I took this first step and look forward to the journey. That was assuredly not your first step in masonry. |
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Posted: 5/8/2015 3:33:52 AM EDT
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Good luck .
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Posted: 5/8/2015 8:11:32 PM EDT
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Good luck on your journey. Keep us updated on your progress.
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Posted: 5/8/2015 9:46:55 PM EDT
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I have been to the lodge 4 times now and have enjoyed spending time with the brothers there. They are all very welcoming and informative. The Secretary told me to bring my petition to the dinner before the next stated on Tuesday. I will hopefully get two signatures and turn in my petition then. Wish me luck.
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Posted: 5/8/2015 9:51:27 PM EDT
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I am glad I took this first step and look forward to the journey. That was assuredly not your first step in masonry. Although it was not the "first step", I did do my due diligence in researching freemasonry if course. I also know some freemasons that are great people, just not in my GL jurisdiction. This was the first time I took a step towards becoming a Freemason. |
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Posted: 5/10/2015 11:23:51 PM EDT
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Congratulations. Best wishes.
You will get out of this..as much as you choose to invest. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 8:28:39 PM EDT
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Well I attended the pre-stated meeting dinner. I arrived early so I could lend a hand if the Stewards needed. My petition was signed by the lodge Secretary and the Senior Warden and was being read at tonight's meeting. I am hoping to be contacted by the IC so they can schedule the interview. I'm so excited. Everyone was so nice and got to meet some new faces, also got to meet the District Deputy Grand Master. Looking forward to my journey.
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Posted: 5/12/2015 9:04:12 PM EDT
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Well I attended the pre-stated meeting dinner. I arrived early so I could lend a hand if the Stewards needed. My petition was signed by the lodge Secretary and the Senior Warden and was being read at tonight's meeting. I am hoping to be contacted by the IC so they can schedule the interview. I'm so excited. Everyone was so nice and got to meet some new faces, also got to meet the District Deputy Grand Master. Looking forward to my journey. 
Those guys in gold collars aren't anything to get too excited about. 
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Posted: 5/12/2015 9:39:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those guys in gold collars aren't anything to get too excited about. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well I attended the pre-stated meeting dinner. I arrived early so I could lend a hand if the Stewards needed. My petition was signed by the lodge Secretary and the Senior Warden and was being read at tonight's meeting. I am hoping to be contacted by the IC so they can schedule the interview. I'm so excited. Everyone was so nice and got to meet some new faces, also got to meet the District Deputy Grand Master. Looking forward to my journey. Those guys in gold collars aren't anything to get too excited about. Yeah, they are just regular guys that devote most of their time to the craft. I met and became friends with our DD a few years ago. We do all sorts of stuff outside the lodge, like shooting and going to the cigar bar. He's about 40 YO and a real top notch guy. Congratulations on getting the signatures. I'm sure your IC meeting will go smooth. Email me if you get a chance. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 10:32:03 PM EDT
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Yeah, they are just regular guys that devote most of their time to the craft. I met and became friends with our DD a few years ago. We do all sorts of stuff outside the lodge, like shooting and going to the cigar bar. He's about 40 YO and a real top notch guy. Congratulations on getting the signatures. I'm sure your IC meeting will go smooth. Email me if you get a chance. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well I attended the pre-stated meeting dinner. I arrived early so I could lend a hand if the Stewards needed. My petition was signed by the lodge Secretary and the Senior Warden and was being read at tonight's meeting. I am hoping to be contacted by the IC so they can schedule the interview. I'm so excited. Everyone was so nice and got to meet some new faces, also got to meet the District Deputy Grand Master. Looking forward to my journey.
Those guys in gold collars aren't anything to get too excited about.
I met and became friends with our DD a few years ago. We do all sorts of stuff outside the lodge, like shooting and going to the cigar bar. He's about 40 YO and a real top notch guy. Congratulations on getting the signatures. I'm sure your IC meeting will go smooth. Email me if you get a chance. I'm only at 30 or so meetings for this year so far.  I've been joking that I spend more time with the GL officers than I do my family.
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Posted: 5/13/2015 12:11:30 PM EDT
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OP Congratulations
What Lodge? |
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Posted: 5/13/2015 1:18:27 PM EDT
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Thank you. The Henry Lodge No.57, Fairfax.
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Posted: 5/21/2015 9:30:45 PM EDT
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I had my IC meeting tonight. I think it went well, they are a good group of guys. I was told that I will be reported on and balloted at the next stated meeting on 6/9.
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Posted: 6/9/2015 8:53:40 PM EDT
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Tonight I attended the dinner before the stated meeting. I had a good time speaking with the members and learning things every time I go. So at the stated my petition was read and I was balloted on. I just received the email from the Secretary that I will be initiated on 6/16! I'm so excited and feel honored that I was chosen favorably.
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Posted: 6/9/2015 8:56:45 PM EDT
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That's great news.
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Posted: 6/15/2015 8:12:11 PM EDT
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Being initiated tomorrow evening and am a bit nervous, more like anticipation but excitement as well. I have been very careful in not reading anything online about the ceremony but have been reading everything I can get my hands on to learn more about Freemasonry. I will be meeting some of the members beforehand to grab a bite before heading to the lodge. I think tomorrow will be a very long work day.
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Posted: 6/15/2015 10:28:44 PM EDT
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Just relax and listen.
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Posted: 6/16/2015 9:23:33 AM EDT
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I tell all the new candidates this, every man in this room had done the same as you're fixing to. Relax, listen well and retain the info you take in.
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Posted: 6/16/2015 10:35:17 AM EDT
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Thank you for the support and kind words. Everyone here has been a positive influence on my decision to become a Freemason. I will keep this thread updated with my progress.
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Posted: 6/16/2015 10:42:31 PM EDT
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Initiated tonight! Now my journey really begins. A lot to take in, it was a great experience and I am looking forward to more.
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Posted: 6/16/2015 10:57:59 PM EDT
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Congratulations to our newest entered apprentice mason.
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Posted: 6/16/2015 11:09:10 PM EDT
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Now you are on the first step in Masonry.
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Posted: 6/17/2015 5:28:31 PM EDT
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Congrats. I had my initiation last week. Now the fun of learning everything that happened in the ceremony. Enjoy the journey!
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Posted: 6/17/2015 5:30:50 PM EDT
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Double post - sorry
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Posted: 6/17/2015 5:35:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats. I had my initiation last week. Now the fun of learning everything that happened in the ceremony. Enjoy the journey! |
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Posted: 6/17/2015 6:19:44 PM EDT
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I am not a Mason but they certainly contribute to my community. Thank you.
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Posted: 6/18/2015 12:03:19 PM EDT
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Thank you all for the kind words. I had the honor and privilege to attend the District ritual school, opened to EA's and FC's, not 24 hours after my initiation. It was very interesting to see everything that I didnt get to observe the night before.
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Posted: 6/18/2015 8:30:40 PM EDT
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What Lodge? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Congrats. I had my initiation last week. Now the fun of learning everything that happened in the ceremony. Enjoy the journey! Tyrian #111 in Warner Robins |
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Posted: 6/18/2015 10:25:00 PM EDT
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Congrats to you as well brother. Enjoy your journey and let us know of your progress.
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Posted: 6/21/2015 7:55:53 AM EDT
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Thank you all for the kind words. I had the honor and privilege to attend the District ritual school, opened to EA's and FC's, not 24 hours after my initiation. It was very interesting to see everything that I didnt get to observe the night before. I have not heard anything of a District Ritual School. Sounds like a great idea to be able to see everything you did not observe the night before and especially nice to see it the next day. Good stuff. |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 7:46:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have not heard anything of a District Ritual School. Sounds like a great idea to be able to see everything you did not observe the night before and especially nice to see it the next day. Good stuff. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Thank you all for the kind words. I had the honor and privilege to attend the District ritual school, opened to EA's and FC's, not 24 hours after my initiation. It was very interesting to see everything that I didnt get to observe the night before. I have not heard anything of a District Ritual School. Sounds like a great idea to be able to see everything you did not observe the night before and especially nice to see it the next day. Good stuff. When you get raised, someone will probably tell you about the district school or if they are doing a degree and they need a candidate, they might ask you to go. most districts have a school where all the officers attend once a month to learn the work. |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 10:04:05 PM EDT
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We have a school of instruction weekly. I do my best to attend two of them every month. They are hosted by lodges nearby. Three of the GL's I have the honor of knowing do most of the sessions. We work on ritual, rod work, and special occasion work. It has given me three lodges full of friends. As I was put into the line quickly it helps me with both the words and the meaning of the work. (That is another thread altogether.). I am thankful for it though, the instruction that is, and the fellowship.
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Posted: 6/22/2015 7:43:38 PM EDT
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Congratulations, my brother!
You now truly what was meant that you hadn't taken "the first step" yet. Well, you surely have now. :) You are in with a good group of men there at Henry. If there's anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to ask. S&F, Bro. SMS-ret |
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Posted: 6/24/2015 5:46:30 PM EDT
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Thank you Brother. Now to learn all that I can. I am going the traditional route but there are quite a few that are going the 1 day conferral route.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:38:13 AM EDT
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I have heard of others in my area doing the one day conferral class. A bunch never got through to achieve their MM status. When it was brought up to me, I politely declined. I am enjoying my degree work nice and slow. I just started my FC and I was amazed on how everything is blending in together. My EA work was difficult and slow, but I really am understanding why things are done the way they are. My mentor has been great. We do a lot more then just practice and it has opened my eyes to the things around me. I have to the end of the month to finish my FC before my mentor leaves. Then I will work towards MM.
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