Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel

Site Notices
Tacked Introduce yourselves (Page 1 of 9)
Arrow Left Previous Page
Page / 9
Posted: 2/8/2011 8:50:44 PM EDT
Link Posted: 2/8/2011 8:52:41 PM EDT
[#1]
Hello Brother.

Abraham C. Treichler Lodge, 682.
Link Posted: 2/8/2011 9:16:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Raised in Arvada #130 January 1999, joined Scottish Rite & Shrine in June of that year.
Dropped out of the Shrine by 2002 and I'm in arrears with the Consistory currently - No real reason, just never got around to sending dues. I quit the Shriners because it was too much like the Elks club - If I wanted a place to drink, I'd go there. It's entirely possible that I take Freemasonry too seriously and thus never fit in with the Shriners. I still have an amazing amount of respect for their hospitals, however.

A couple of years ago Arvada 130 joined with Paul Revere 14x (I don't remember their number) because our building was too old to maintain and active membership was declining. When I was active with the Lodge, we'd planned on selling the building for a pretty nice chunk of change, but then the market collapsed in 2001 so we lost out.

Both my sons are interested in joining, but since the DeMolay chapter is small and older, I can't get them interested in that.
Link Posted: 2/8/2011 9:40:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: blcouch] [#3]
#49 Demopolis, EA as of 1-13-11.  Work schedule will postpone FC for some time, esp. the verbal only nature of Alabama's work.
Link Posted: 2/8/2011 9:57:06 PM EDT
[#4]
Link Posted: 2/8/2011 10:00:33 PM EDT
[#5]
Golden Spike #6, FC will do MM next week.
Link Posted: 2/8/2011 10:01:51 PM EDT
[#6]
Adam Petry
JW of coal valley lodge #74 in montgomery WV

i was raised about 3 yrs ago (i was 21 at the time)

I have served as SD (last year) and i plan to head eastward very soon. Im also 32nd degree in SR and Capt of the host with the Royal Arch as well.  

Joining the lodge was one of the best decisions i have ever made. Great news on the forum!!!



"Guard well the west gate gentlemen"

Link Posted: 2/8/2011 10:48:38 PM EDT
[#7]
ron dc 643 toledo oh lodge tyler sr 32
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 9:23:23 AM EDT
[#8]
Hello Brothers and all who have 'open' minds.  Nice to see the 'good' attention to Freemasdonry.  Thanks TBS.

Raised Twilight Lodge #329, Spirit Lake, IA
Past Master and Chaplain
York and Scottish Rites
Past Venerable Master Knights of St. Andrew, Valley of Sioux City
Member of Iowa Research Lodge #2 - Good source for literature
    (Also check out the Library in Cedar Rapids - Great collections!)
Life Member Scottish Rite Research Society - Check out their book buys
Current Secretary Hewitt N. B'ham Lodge #519

HNB 519 Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 with a meal and in Alabama, we open in the lowest degree so ALL Brothers can attend.  If your Lodge/Grand Lodge does not allow this bring it up.  Always wondered why IA didn't and I think it is great for solidifying our bonds, early and forever.

Fraternally,
Brother Keith
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 10:37:13 AM EDT
[#9]
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 11:12:43 AM EDT
[#10]
Master Mason Chugwater Lodge #23 and Lusk Harmony Lodge #24.



Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in July 2005 at the Kennedy Ranch Outdoor Meeting.
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 11:28:43 AM EDT
[#11]
WM of Eau Claire #344 in South Carolina
Plural member of Blythewood #395



Link Posted: 2/9/2011 12:55:54 PM EDT
[#12]
Raised at Unity Lodge #148, A.F.&A.M in New Britain, CT.  No Blue Lodge offices held.  Past State Master Councilor of CT DeMolay in 2004-2005, among many other offices.  For those of you who know DeMolay, I am also a Chevalier.  (and we pronounce it shev-a-leer, not shev-ah-lee-aye like our Mass. brothers).
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 12:59:24 PM EDT
[#13]
Raised at Huachuca #53 22 July 2009  by my father.  Was the Senior Deacon until I PCS'ed to Egypt.  Also a member of King Solomon's Territorial Lodge #5 in Tombstone, Arizona.  Was supposed to do Scottish Rite last fall but PCSed.  No lodge here in Egypt.
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 1:00:16 PM EDT
[#14]
Past Master Oasis Lodge #416....2001 in the East.
Valley of Erie Scottish Rite
Zem Zem Temple A.A.O.M.S.
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 1:02:30 PM EDT
[#15]
Not a Mason, and I don't think they are active up here
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 1:04:49 PM EDT
[#16]
Originally Posted By xanadu:
Not a Mason, and I don't think they are active up here


http://www.vtfreemasons.org

Take a look....might surprise you...remember, you have to ask one to be one...
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 1:15:45 PM EDT
[#17]
Originally Posted By EchoAngel17:
Originally Posted By xanadu:
Not a Mason, and I don't think they are active up here


http://www.vtfreemasons.org

Take a look....might surprise you...remember, you have to ask one to be one...


Seek and ye shall find
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 1:28:22 PM EDT
[#18]



Originally Posted By Wyzardd:



Originally Posted By EchoAngel17:


Originally Posted By xanadu:

Not a Mason, and I don't think they are active up here




http://www.vtfreemasons.org



Take a look....might surprise you...remember, you have to ask one to be one...




Seek and ye shall find


ask, and ye shall be answered



knock, and the door will be opened to you



 
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 2:03:52 PM EDT
[#19]
Originally Posted By ctdemolay0405:

Originally Posted By Wyzardd:
Originally Posted By EchoAngel17:
Originally Posted By xanadu:
Not a Mason, and I don't think they are active up here


http://www.vtfreemasons.org

Take a look....might surprise you...remember, you have to ask one to be one...


Seek and ye shall find

ask, and ye shall be answered

knock, and the door will be opened to you


 


Link Posted: 2/9/2011 3:04:55 PM EDT
[#20]
I'm currently an EA at Trinity #14 (GL of TX, A.F. & A.M.)

Trying to work hard on memory work and get to my FC.
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 5:48:48 PM EDT
[#21]
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 6:48:33 PM EDT
[#22]
I know I said this in the other thread, but I have to get in on the first page here!

Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the meeting of Longs Peak Lodge #197 in Loveland Colorado on January 20, 2011.



Link Posted: 2/9/2011 8:49:04 PM EDT
[#23]
Originally Posted By Fearless:
I know I said this in the other thread, but I have to get in on the first page here!

Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the meeting of Longs Peak Lodge #197 in Loveland Colorado on January 20, 2011.


http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs352.snc4/41784_35416431538_7577_n.jpg


Right click, Save as




Link Posted: 2/9/2011 9:52:53 PM EDT
[#24]



Originally Posted By elcope:



Originally Posted By Fearless:

I know I said this in the other thread, but I have to get in on the first page here!



Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the meeting of Longs Peak Lodge #197 in Loveland Colorado on January 20, 2011.





http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs352.snc4/41784_35416431538_7577_n.jpg





Right click, Save as



I need that on a shirt,















 
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 9:55:14 PM EDT
[#25]
DeMolay in the 70s-80s.  PMC/PIKC.



Raised in 1984 - Star Lodge #78 Largo, FL.



Trying to find a lodge to attend in my new area of North Florida.



York Rite.  AAONMS.
Link Posted: 2/9/2011 10:37:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rod_Fitswell] [#26]


Dave Foster- MM, Raised in Swartz Creek Lodge #458



Link Posted: 2/9/2011 11:03:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MikeSH] [#27]
Mike Sh. raised April 11th, 2008. I'm currently JW of Triluminar Lodge #117 A.F. & A.M of WVa. I've been
learning to teach the catechism on the 1st and 3rd degree.

Thanks GB and whomever else for this forum. I had no clue it was here. I only go to General for team, almost
never go to GD. Somehow scrolled down tonight and saw this forum. I said "I didn't know we had a Masonic
forum" Then I found out it is brand new.

ETA also member of Bethesda Chapter #16 Royal Arch. Although I'm not active, I'm too busy learning my
Blue Lodge work. To become WM in ~16 months I need to do the obligation in all 3 degrees. Plus a lot more.
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 2:55:05 AM EDT
[#28]
Sharpsville, PA #517
Raised April '06 (My Dad was my guide)

SD until I left for Baghdad.

Originally Posted By kissfan:
DeMolay in the 70s-80s.  PMC/PIKC.

Raised in 1984 - Star Lodge #78 Largo, FL.

Trying to find a lodge to attend in my new area of North Florida.

York Rite.  AAONMS.


Shouldn't take you long...
LOOK HERE
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 6:15:55 AM EDT
[#29]
Hello brethren from across the pond

P.M. Llanilltud Fawr Lodge No.8644 in the registry of the United Grand Lodge of England

http://www.southwalesmason.com/
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 6:29:28 AM EDT
[#30]
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 6:52:00 AM EDT
[#31]
Ahh we're a dining lodge :-) Black tie and dinner jacket is a must :-)

Oh and my wife is currently J.D. in her lodge http://www.owf.org.uk/

Not bad for a farm girl from Iowa :-)

She shoots too :-)

Keeper :-)
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 7:19:11 AM EDT
[#32]
England allows female masons?



In the U.S., most of the brothers i know would be outraged by that.  



When i was in D.C. i had the opportunity to sit in lodge with a female Master from Belgum.  Most of the older guys were extremely uncomfortable but i thought nothing of it.  I had no issues at all with it.
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 7:22:55 AM EDT
[#33]
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 10:39:51 AM EDT
[#34]
Member of Fayetteville lodge # 711 raised in 2001 to the degree of Master Mason.
Held SS position my first year. Member of the Royal Arch also a Yarrab Shriner and member of the Fayetteville Shrine Club.
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 10:45:35 AM EDT
[#35]
I am not a Mason.

But I had a very close friend who became one in his last few years of life.

When he passed, the Masons came and performed his burial ceremony, with much respect.

His name was Wayne Henry Cobb.

Folks here know him as EricTheHun.

RIP brother Wayne.

Link Posted: 2/10/2011 11:08:14 AM EDT
[#36]
I had long been totally indifferent to what was done with my mortal remains after death. Whatever comforted any loved ones I had left was fine with me, until I was drafted to help with a Masonic funeral. Now I hope my wishes will be honored and I'll be afforded that final dignity.
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 11:29:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Goblinslayer] [#37]
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Goblinslayer:
Ahh we're a dining lodge :-) Black tie and dinner jacket is a must :-)

Oh and my wife is currently J.D. in her lodge http://www.owf.org.uk/

Not bad for a farm girl from Iowa :-)

She shoots too :-)

Keeper :-)


is that recognised by the UGLE over there?


From their website:
"The United Grand Lodge of England have, in a statement of 10th March 1999, acknowledged the regularity and sincerity of women’s Freemasonry although they do not officially recognise it and their members cannot take part. Many of our own Lodges meet in premises owned by the men’s Order and informal relations are cordial and co-operative."

I believe that the UGLE has let them use grand lodge, and locally they've used local mens temples...
Nearly all of them are married to masons anyway :-) I went with my wife to their centenary celebrations at the Albert Hall, so they are certainly acknowledged...

http://www.owf.org.uk/News.htm

We're up the top in the cheap seats :-)
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 11:53:36 AM EDT
[#38]
EA 12/14/2010 and actively taking my Ginko Biloba for my proficiency work . . .
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 4:00:27 PM EDT
[#39]


NICE!



Reached Master Mason in '07, lodge #271 Middletown, Indiana.





Link Posted: 2/10/2011 9:25:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sigp226] [#40]
Tyler, Boynton Lodge 236, Boynton Beach, Florida.

Thanks for a great forum.

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 11:00:06 PM EDT
[#41]
Originally Posted By ctdemolay0405:
England allows female masons?

In the U.S., most of the brothers i know would be outraged by that.  

When i was in D.C. i had the opportunity to sit in lodge with a female Master from Belgum.  Most of the older guys were extremely uncomfortable but i thought nothing of it.  I had no issues at all with it.


I would have to get up and walk out. It is a part of my/our obligation not to sit in Lodge with a woman.
Link Posted: 2/10/2011 11:09:57 PM EDT
[#42]
Chris Cherry, PIsgah Lodge #32 Corydon, IN

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
Link Posted: 2/11/2011 4:38:12 AM EDT
[#43]
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Goblinslayer:
Hello brethren from across the pond

P.M. Llanilltud Fawr Lodge No.8644 in the registry of the United Grand Lodge of England

http://www.southwalesmason.com/


welcome brother.

funny story we had some visitors from your area a couple of years ago. i think that was the first time a tux had ever been worn in our lodge

lets just say the dress code in the lodges here is "relaxed" overalls and blue jeans are formal attire.


PA is black tie as well. Officers are expected to wear tails and brethren wear nothing less than a dinner jacket as well. Grand Lodge makes dispensations for special occasions but they are rare.
Link Posted: 2/11/2011 10:21:07 AM EDT
[#44]
Seventh generation Freemason, my sons are the eighth.

Initiated, Passed and Raised in Theodore Roosevelt Lodge #322 in Green Bay.  I'm currently the Senior Deacon.

Currently High Priest of Warren Council #8, Royal Arch Masons.  Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Warren Council #13, Royal and Select Masters.  Currently the Captain General of Palestine Commandery #20, Knights Templar.  I'm also the Grand Steward of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of Wisconsin.

So I suppose you could say I'm active in the fraternity.
Link Posted: 2/11/2011 10:27:47 AM EDT
[#45]
Link Posted: 2/11/2011 10:36:46 AM EDT
[#46]
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By MikeSH:
Originally Posted By ctdemolay0405:
England allows female masons?

In the U.S., most of the brothers i know would be outraged by that.  

When i was in D.C. i had the opportunity to sit in lodge with a female Master from Belgum.  Most of the older guys were extremely uncomfortable but i thought nothing of it.  I had no issues at all with it.


I would have to get up and walk out. It is a part of my/our obligation not to sit in Lodge with a woman.


same here


Any lodge with women would be a clandestine lodge.  Sitting in such would be driving in the express lane to expulsion.
Link Posted: 2/12/2011 1:43:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: grumpy-old-man] [#47]
Senior DeMolay, PMC.

MM Washington Lodge #21, F&AM, Green Bay  (Tiler for two years).

32nd Degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Green Bay.

Beja Shrine, Green Bay.



Third generation MM, second generation Scottish Rite and Shrine.
Link Posted: 2/12/2011 1:44:38 PM EDT
[#48]
Originally Posted By PSI:
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By MikeSH:
Originally Posted By ctdemolay0405:
England allows female masons?

In the U.S., most of the brothers i know would be outraged by that.  

When i was in D.C. i had the opportunity to sit in lodge with a female Master from Belgum.  Most of the older guys were extremely uncomfortable but i thought nothing of it.  I had no issues at all with it.


I would have to get up and walk out. It is a part of my/our obligation not to sit in Lodge with a woman.


same here


Any lodge with women would be a clandestine lodge.  Sitting in such would be driving in the express lane to expulsion.


That is certainly my understanding.
Link Posted: 2/12/2011 5:00:44 PM EDT
[#49]
Elko #15, SD

32-deg, salt lake valley.
Link Posted: 2/12/2011 11:39:31 PM EDT
[#50]
Master Mason (10/26/1993) Cheyenne Lodge #1 (Wyo.), Scottish Rite.
Arrow Left Previous Page
Page / 9
Tacked Introduce yourselves (Page 1 of 9)
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
Top Top