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Posted: 9/10/2018 6:46:43 PM EDT
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Just found out our Sr. Deacon is taking a job in England and is leaving next month.
Plan is to have his position filled in with either PM or someone who knows his position. Next year everyone below him with jump a seat... |
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Posted: 9/10/2018 7:07:24 PM EDT
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I am not even a MM yet (doing my Fellowcraft degree in 10 days) and they are already hinting about making me Treasurer for next year. We have a small lodge in terms of active members, many people have held office for multiple years or multiple times (or both). I'll probably do it if asked. I'll be a MM in time to take office, if all goes well. Enjoying the journey and I figure it will be a way to be of service to the Lodge and also to take a first shot at participating in the ceremony of the meetings in a small way. Don't do it! |
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Posted: 9/10/2018 10:15:13 PM EDT
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Don't do it. Seriously, don't. You're new, you need to be a Mason for a good while before you're a lodge officer. Particularly Secretary ond Treasurer. You'll get stuck in that jib and never get out. Don't do it! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not even a MM yet (doing my Fellowcraft degree in 10 days) and they are already hinting about making me Treasurer for next year. We have a small lodge in terms of active members, many people have held office for multiple years or multiple times (or both). I'll probably do it if asked. I'll be a MM in time to take office, if all goes well. Enjoying the journey and I figure it will be a way to be of service to the Lodge and also to take a first shot at participating in the ceremony of the meetings in a small way. Don't do it! That job should not be held by anyone who is not a Past Master in my opinion. Those two jobs do not terminate at the end of 1 year. They terminate when you die. |
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Posted: 9/10/2018 11:09:08 PM EDT
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I'm thinking I might have to have the flu that day after all the ringing endorsements.
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Posted: 9/10/2018 11:15:07 PM EDT
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I'm thinking I might have to have the flu that day after all the ringing endorsements. |
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Posted: 9/11/2018 12:07:44 PM EDT
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Be a Mason and be a good one and go to lodge. Bro... we've been around the block a time or too. In time, you will appreciate this advice. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm thinking I might have to have the flu that day after all the ringing endorsements. "Congratulations" (you poor s.o.b.) as you get the job nobody wanted or tried to ditch a.s.a.p. It's a good lodge, but my buddy who's Treasurer now (and was the guy who kind of brought me in) is definitely ready to give it up. Being Treasurer, that is, not the lodge. |
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Posted: 9/11/2018 2:46:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't do it. Seriously, don't. You're new, you need to be a Mason for a good while before you're a lodge officer. Particularly Secretary ond Treasurer. You'll get stuck in that jib and never get out. Don't do it! |
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Posted: 9/18/2018 5:44:36 PM EDT
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Don't do it. Seriously, don't. You're new, you need to be a Mason for a good while before you're a lodge officer. Particularly Secretary ond Treasurer. You'll get stuck in that jib and never get out. Don't do it! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not even a MM yet (doing my Fellowcraft degree in 10 days) and they are already hinting about making me Treasurer for next year. We have a small lodge in terms of active members, many people have held office for multiple years or multiple times (or both). I'll probably do it if asked. I'll be a MM in time to take office, if all goes well. Enjoying the journey and I figure it will be a way to be of service to the Lodge and also to take a first shot at participating in the ceremony of the meetings in a small way. Don't do it! |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 5:12:29 PM EDT
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Thanks brothers for all the good advice. As it turns out I was not nominated, so I have a reprieve at least for this year.
I think I may end up Tiler or Steward when the new WM makes his appointments. Almost everyone at our business meetings is an officer of some sort (small lodge). |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 11:47:34 PM EDT
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I tiled this year, but for all but two meetings I actually sat as JD since the JD never comes to lodge.
Next year, I'll move up to SD, then to the south. I've only been JD, Chaplain, and Tyler, in that order. I've been taking my time since my initiation in 2013, and putting off the elected offices. This year I've been more active in Masonry, in and out of lodge, and even joined the Royal Arch. |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 11:59:00 PM EDT
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WM #153, WA.  
Western Cascade #61 RAM Chapter #42 Enumclaw |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 11:49:56 AM EDT
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...and even joined the Royal Arch. |
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Posted: 12/12/2018 12:17:45 AM EDT
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I tiled this year, but for all but two meetings I actually sat as JD since the JD never comes to lodge. Next year, I'll move up to SD, then to the south. I've only been JD, Chaplain, and Tyler, in that order. I've been taking my time since my initiation in 2013, and putting off the elected offices. This year I've been more active in Masonry, in and out of lodge, and even joined the Royal Arch. Really not ready for it. Was sitting n the west last year when the GM had removed (temporarily) our WM. He didn't want any office this year, he's still bitter for his removal. I really wasn't ready for the west either. Oh well, I'm in way over my head, and have a MM degree for inspection in April. Don't think it will go so well. But that's what you get when you have 120 some odd members, and are lucky to have enough actually show for meetings, to open lodge. I never missed a Chapter or Council meeting. Hardly anyone ever showed for those either, and our C&C was merged with others about a 45 minute drive north of here. Their meeting nights clash with my work schedule. |
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Posted: 12/12/2018 2:26:52 AM EDT
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I was raised in 2013 (1 day class) and now I'm in the east. Really not ready for it. Was sitting n the west last year when the GM had removed (temporarily) our WM. He didn't want any office this year, he's still bitter for his removal. I really wasn't ready for the west either. Oh well, I'm in way over my head, and have a MM degree for inspection in April. Don't think it will go so well. But that's what you get when you have 120 some odd members, and are lucky to have enough actually show for meetings, to open lodge. I never missed a Chapter or Council meeting. Hardly anyone ever showed for those either, and our C&C was merged with others about a 45 minute drive north of here. Their meeting nights clash with my work schedule. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I tiled this year, but for all but two meetings I actually sat as JD since the JD never comes to lodge. Next year, I'll move up to SD, then to the south. I've only been JD, Chaplain, and Tyler, in that order. I've been taking my time since my initiation in 2013, and putting off the elected offices. This year I've been more active in Masonry, in and out of lodge, and even joined the Royal Arch. Really not ready for it. Was sitting n the west last year when the GM had removed (temporarily) our WM. He didn't want any office this year, he's still bitter for his removal. I really wasn't ready for the west either. Oh well, I'm in way over my head, and have a MM degree for inspection in April. Don't think it will go so well. But that's what you get when you have 120 some odd members, and are lucky to have enough actually show for meetings, to open lodge. I never missed a Chapter or Council meeting. Hardly anyone ever showed for those either, and our C&C was merged with others about a 45 minute drive north of here. Their meeting nights clash with my work schedule. |
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Posted: 12/12/2018 11:39:31 AM EDT
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You guys have a better percentage than me.
I have 450 members I get 30. |
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Posted: 12/12/2018 5:02:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2018 6:56:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI find that if the officers dont show leadership and make friends with the new guys, they rarely come.
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Posted: 12/22/2018 10:58:30 PM EDT
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Our stated meeting was Tuesday. There were only 8 of us in attendance.
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Posted: 12/28/2018 1:34:08 AM EDT
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My MM exam was conducted this morning. I believe there was 13 of us, pretty good turnout for a 9:30AM meeting. Our stated meetings usually seem to have around 30+ in attendance.
To the topic - Next year I'll be on the sidelines continuing to watch and learn. |
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Posted: 12/29/2018 9:12:57 PM EDT
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I got the death sentence. I'll be secretary. Which is a position that you die to get out of.
Seriously, I've been doing the job for the Secretary for 2.5 years for a handful of reasons. Everyone knew I would be sent there this year. The stars all needed to line up. |
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Posted: 12/29/2018 9:54:36 PM EDT
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I got the death sentence. I'll be secretary. Which is a position that you die to get out of. Seriously, I've been doing the job for the Secretary for 2.5 years for a handful of reasons. Everyone knew I would be sent there this year. The stars all needed to line up. |
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Posted: 12/30/2018 10:37:41 AM EDT
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Installed in the East last night.
Robert Butler #305 
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Posted: 12/30/2018 12:09:20 PM EDT
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Sitting in the north as the junior past master.
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Posted: 12/30/2018 12:56:15 PM EDT
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Installed in the East last night. Robert Butler #305 |
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Posted: 12/30/2018 2:45:54 PM EDT
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Third time through the East, second consecutive term. We have a lot of young guys coming through, need to slow the line down while they learn to be Masons before leading the Lodge.
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Posted: 12/30/2018 2:58:17 PM EDT
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I was supposed to be in the East this year but had to decline as I was moving to another state. I was surprised by my brothers reactions, they were kinda pissed that I was leaving, not one person asked why or where I was moving to either.
Oh well, I have been "lodge shopping" in my new area and have found most to be very welcoming, freindly and helpful. The way its supposed to be. BTW, How do I go about getting my Icon? |
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Posted: 12/30/2018 3:06:09 PM EDT
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I was supposed to be in the East this year but had to decline as I was moving to another state. I was surprised by my brothers reactions, they were kinda pissed that I was leaving, not one person asked why or where I was moving to either. Oh well, I have been "lodge shopping" in my new area and have found most to be very welcoming, freindly and helpful. The way its supposed to be. BTW, How do I go about getting my Icon? |
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Posted: 1/31/2019 12:49:15 AM EDT
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Third time through the East, second consecutive term. We have a lot of young guys coming through, need to slow the line down while they learn to be Masons before leading the Lodge. I’m the terminal Treasurer, BTW... 
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Posted: 2/1/2019 10:52:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We started doing two year stints in a chair. Takes a year to really ‘learn’ a chair. Second year it gets done ‘right’ - hopefully. We’re not a busy lodge, but since we’ve started doing this we’ve kept a fresh guy in each seat every other year. I’m the terminal Treasurer, BTW... |
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Posted: 2/13/2019 12:26:53 PM EDT
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I’m a PM from WVa now living in NC. Joined the local Lodge, Stump Sound #733,
in Sneads Ferry last year. The incoming WM asked me to be the Tyler. So there I am, sword in hand. |
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Posted: 3/6/2019 12:27:09 PM EDT
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Our Senior Warden couldn't make it last night, so the Master had me sit the chair. I actually remembered it.
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Posted: 3/9/2019 6:32:29 AM EDT
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Our Senior Warden couldn't make it last night, so the Master had me sit the chair. I actually remembered it. |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 12:30:54 AM EDT
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I will be sitting in the West this year. Never thought I would get that far. Next year will be make it or break it for me. Hubert # 67 Chappell Hill, TX
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Posted: 6/19/2019 8:42:09 PM EDT
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I will be sitting in the West this year. Never thought I would get that far. Next year will be make it or break it for me. Hubert # 67 Chappell Hill, TX |
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Posted: 6/22/2019 10:45:58 PM EDT
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Still the treasure for our local lodge. Small town in SE Iowa
I think you are right, you die or in my case the lodge will have to merge because we are out of money next year as we have to many 50 year members who no longer pay dues Only about 12 dues paying members left. Only about 2 members show up for meetings. Problem is the changing scape of farming in the area. My self and the other semi active farmer are the two that show up. Farms are now 10 to 20 times larger than in the 1940's to 1990's and farming is much more efficient now. |
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Posted: 6/27/2019 7:12:00 AM EDT
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As of Noon this Saturday (29th) I'm being installed as Jr. Deacon.
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Posted: 6/27/2019 8:22:22 PM EDT
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As of Noon this Saturday (29th) I'm being installed as Jr. Deacon. |
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Posted: 6/29/2019 3:42:33 PM EDT
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Still the treasure for our local lodge. Small town in SE Iowa I think you are right, you die or in my case the lodge will have to merge because we are out of money next year as we have to many 50 year members who no longer pay dues Only about 12 dues paying members left. Only about 2 members show up for meetings. Problem is the changing scape of farming in the area. My self and the other semi active farmer are the two that show up. Farms are now 10 to 20 times larger than in the 1940's to 1990's and farming is much more efficient now. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 2:06:35 AM EDT
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Cycling out from 2 consecutive years as WM to Chaplain (three total). First time since 2007 I have not held a line officer position in this lodge.
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Posted: 11/12/2019 10:11:11 AM EDT
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Still the treasure for our local lodge. Small town in SE Iowa I think you are right, you die or in my case the lodge will have to merge because we are out of money next year as we have to many 50 year members who no longer pay dues Only about 12 dues paying members left. Only about 2 members show up for meetings. Problem is the changing scape of farming in the area. My self and the other semi active farmer are the two that show up. Farms are now 10 to 20 times larger than in the 1940's to 1990's and farming is much more efficient now. We have the same 10-15 guys show up every month for the business meeting, but we have right around 100 brothers who pay dues every year. Whoever bought our lodge back in the day was smart, because we have an apartment and some retail space attached that we rent out to cover expenses. Also we absorbed another lodge 10 or so years ago and sold their building, so we're pretty healthy. Bank balances stay about the same from year to year even with expenses, building maintenance, etc. We do a few fundraisers every year and we give some money and other items away every year too. Nothing even close to the Shriners though. Those guys are fundraising machines. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 10:13:16 AM EDT
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Cycling out from 2 consecutive years as WM to Chaplain (three total). First time since 2007 I have not held a line officer position in this lodge. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 11:47:59 AM EDT
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NEVER, EVER miss a meeting!
Last month I had a lithotripsy on the day of lodge. Elections where that night. Our current Junior Warden had to step out of the line because he went back to school. Fast forward to the next meeting. I learn that they’ve jumped the Senior Deacon to Senior Warden. Okay, a big jump. He’s a smart kid, if we guide him along he’ll do fine. The Junior Deacon they were going to jump to Junior Warden. But since he’s never gotten an opening or closing 100% correct they decided not to. He agreed. So, we then had the Junior Warden’s chair unoccupied for next year. I do have to give them credit for creativity. “What do you mean you elected the Past Masters as Junior Warden? You can’t elect a group. It’s just a guy. One guy. Not 30 some guys. What are you going to put on the election report, 30 names?” The Master looks at the Secretary. The Secretary looks at me and said, “Ah shit. You’re right.” At this point all the PM’s are checking the shine on their shoes. Me and my big f’ing mouth. I’m going on the report and the PM’s are going to rotate. It’s in the minutes that I WILL NOT ADVANCE! And, I can punch anyone that suggests it in the mouth without Masonic charges. NEVER, EVER miss a meeting! |
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Posted: 11/23/2019 10:42:49 PM EDT
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Jr. Deacon, I've been a Mason for 1 year only, looking forward to it. Also finishing up my Royal Arch degree on the 4th next month, looking forward to many more into commandry and then Shriners.
Ashlar #91 Detroit, MI in the Masonic Temple |
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Posted: 11/24/2019 5:46:27 AM EDT
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Sitting outside the door..
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Posted: 11/26/2019 8:34:54 AM EDT
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Jr. Deacon, I've been a Mason for 1 year only, looking forward to it. Also finishing up my Royal Arch degree on the 4th next month, looking forward to many more into commandry and then Shriners. Ashlar #91 Detroit, MI in the Masonic Temple |
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Posted: 11/26/2019 9:14:04 AM EDT
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Congrats, Brother. The hardest I ever worked was in the South. Be sure to sit in the East for some degrees of you can so that you can learn the Work.
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Posted: 11/26/2019 8:28:32 PM EDT
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Jr. Deacon, I've been a Mason for 1 year only, looking forward to it. Also finishing up my Royal Arch degree on the 4th next month, looking forward to many more into commandry and then Shriners. Ashlar #91 Detroit, MI in the Masonic Temple I have a full time 55 hour a week job and I make almost every meeting and extra meeting. I'm active in the Scottish Rite and Shrine. |
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Posted: 12/14/2019 10:47:22 PM EDT
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Three of the Green Bay lodges were installed last night. I’m the jolly old elf in the middle. The MWGM is on my right.
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Posted: 12/19/2019 9:10:21 AM EDT
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I was installed as Worshipful Master this December. I get to be the Master of my Lodge while bringing in the new decade.
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Posted: 12/19/2019 12:43:52 PM EDT
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Congratulations Bro_Steve. I am sure that you are quite deserving of the honor.
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