Let me begin by saying this is the first of several Bronze memberships I plan on donating this year.  Gave one away in December and I hope to do one a quarter this year.

Here is the bad news, eligibility for this contest is limited.  This is a one time limitation - future contests will be open to the general membership.

Qualifications:

Must be a member of the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in good standing with your lodge.  Prince Hall Masons are also eligible.

You must submit an essay, no less than 250 words, no more than 500 words.  The essay must deal with the values and ethics of Masonry and how they are compatible with the values embodied on this board by the Avilas and the membership.

Email entries to [email protected] by 23:59 on January 15.  Winner will be announced by the end of January, depending on how many entries have to be reviewed.

Winner will need to provide a copy of his current dues card and the contact info for your Lodge secretary for verification.

Well this website, my lodge, my church and my friends and family are the light of my life.

Up up and away...

Capitalist refused to enter the contest, he didn't like the idea of taking away a free membership from a Brother who couldn't afford it.  Capitalist informed me tonight he has purchased his own Bronze membership...  Thank you Brother Capitalist!

BTT again

I'll throw in another bronze or if your willing to toss in another $10 I'll match and we can turn it gold.

Thanks Wolf, honestly my goal is to keep as many people vested into the board as members... So I'll gladly accept your offer on a second bronze, or if there is enough interest how about we split the cost of three bronzes... that would be the same as if we kicked in for a single Gold.  Let me know.

I'll go $30, so 3 bronze memberships it is.

BTW, what's a mason? A bricklayer? I really don't know exactly.

Freemasonry is a fraternal order dedicated to the betterment of the individual man and improving the communities in which we live.  It is the world's oldest and largest fraternal order.

I kind of figured you would have been familiar with the organization in agreeing to this sponsorship.  You can learn more by visiting New York's Masonic website at [url]www.nymasons.org[/url]

Thank you for your support Wolf... Folks looks like we have three bronze memberships up for grabs.

It must be a New York or back east thing, I've never heard of it, but then again I live in [b]Sin City[/b]......[devil]

Nope, we are in nearly every country and every state in this great land...

[url]www.nvmasons.org[/url] will take you to your state's Masonic website.