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Posted: 2/8/2011 8:50:44 PM EDT
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Raised in Hewitt #519 and held the tresures job for a year.
transferred to Sam Thompson #456 where i am currently the SR Steward. 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Valley of birmingham and Jr Warden in our Knights of St. Andrew Chapter. Currently working on my master craftsman course. |
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
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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. |
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| #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. |
"Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you"
"Who taught you?"
"I don't remember. That's the second thing they teach you."
"Who taught you?"
"I don't remember. That's the second thing they teach you."
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Originally Posted By blcouch:
#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. thats awesome brother. next time your in bham shoot me an im. |
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
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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" |
+42 feedback here
"Guard well the west gate" Paul V. Cottrell
Pack LaRue
Tennessee Squire
"Guard well the west gate" Paul V. Cottrell
Pack LaRue
Tennessee Squire
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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 |
Drunk and throwing donuts on Hotel Street at 02, does not a smart person make!
Hewitt also puts on one of the best dinners in the state. that lodge is "growing" after each meal 
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
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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). |
| 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. |
SGT Jim Holtom
SGT Ross Clevenger
PFC Ray Werner
KIA 8 February 2007 - Al Karma, Iraq
RIP Badgers!
SGT Ross Clevenger
PFC Ray Werner
KIA 8 February 2007 - Al Karma, Iraq
RIP Badgers!
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Past Master Oasis Lodge #416....2001 in the East.
Valley of Erie Scottish Rite Zem Zem Temple A.A.O.M.S. |
NRA Life Member
NAHC Life Member
FOP - Retired
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson
NAHC Life Member
FOP - Retired
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson
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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... |
NRA Life Member
NAHC Life Member
FOP - Retired
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson
NAHC Life Member
FOP - Retired
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson
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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 |
Shriners Hospitals provides care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate with no financial obligation to patients or families
In the US: 800 237-5055
In Canada: 800 361-7256
In the US: 800 237-5055
In Canada: 800 361-7256
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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 |
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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 
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NRA Life Member
NAHC Life Member
FOP - Retired
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson
NAHC Life Member
FOP - Retired
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson
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Raised in Robbinsdale Compass Lodge 265, and give a few lectures for various degree work. 14th Degree (until tomorrow) - Minneapolis Valley Scottish Rite. Reading, Reading, Reading, and studying my tail off! 
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"An unloaded gun is about as helpful as a Wellstone supporter...Utterly useless in real life situations."-100w_Warlock
"An unloaded gun is about as helpful as a Wellstone supporter...Utterly useless in real life situations."-100w_Warlock
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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
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that thing looks more flammable than a fucking meth lab.
I LIKE IT!-----Rocksarge
I LIKE IT!-----Rocksarge
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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, |
Fear shall be our breakfast and stark raving terror our daily luncheon.
Utah... life regulated.
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.
Utah... life regulated.
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.
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Dave Foster- MM, Raised in Swartz Creek Lodge #458 |
Due to money concerns, and wanting something more from my life I've decided to sell my '64 Gibson Byrdland. It was Ted Nugent's back-up guitar, and his 2nd Byrdland, making it a piece of Rock history. If you are interested or want more info, PM me.
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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. |
JW of Triluminar #117 GL of WVa
Signature? I don't need no stinkin Signature!
Signature? I don't need no stinkin Signature!
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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 |
"Here's to gunpowder and pussy; live by one, die by the other, love the smell of both."
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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/ |
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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. 
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
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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 :-) |
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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. |
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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? |
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
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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. |
If the government could create jobs, the USSR would have been the worlds economic powerhouse.
No matter how much the left decries it, the TRUTH is never vitriol.
No matter how much the left decries it, the TRUTH is never vitriol.
| 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. |
Shriners Hospitals provides care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate with no financial obligation to patients or families
In the US: 800 237-5055
In Canada: 800 361-7256
In the US: 800 237-5055
In Canada: 800 361-7256
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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 :-) |
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Tyler, Boynton Lodge 236, Boynton Beach, Florida.
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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. |
JW of Triluminar #117 GL of WVa
Signature? I don't need no stinkin Signature!
Signature? I don't need no stinkin Signature!
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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. |
"Here's to gunpowder and pussy; live by one, die by the other, love the smell of both."
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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. |
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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 |
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplemental.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
