Masons

[DLRIDES]

This thread is getting buried, needs some refreshing from members


343 AF & AM Hickory NC

32nd Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction, Valley of Charlotte

[cop414]

Hey brother Don, how did you ever find this thread!

[theloxmyth]

Hey yunz!

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by cop414

Hey brother Don, how did you ever find this thread!

I actually posted to it back in 2017, but forgot about it until you mentioned it ,

[fozzyf18]

Very interesting thread, thank you for posting all of the information. Just curious for clarification from those in the know, earlier in the thread the connotation was you had to be invited by a Mason to join. Several links that were posted from what looks like official regulations stated that you have to petition, almost like anyone can walk up and request an application.

I ask because a long time ago I helped a guy out of a tight spot. To make it short, it was obvious that we were from very different backgrounds but he needed help and I gave it because he needed it pretty badly. The gentleman asked me if I was a Mason, and I replied no. He asked if I wanted to be and told me he would sponsor me. The Masons always held a certain mystique to me so I called a family member who I know was involved and was told it was a good thing to be invited. Again, just like other non-members, just curious.

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

This thread is getting buried, needs some refreshing from members


343 AF & AM Hickory NC

32nd Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction, Valley of Charlotte

I guess it was the jewellery/ring thread that brought this back.

[Old Farmer]

Proud Freemason,Stradbroke 349.I am from the East now.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Can you do both at the same time? I didn't think that was possible.

Frankly I'm doing neither so I can't answer the question. I do know that there was no issue in my joining the Knights with my having been a Mason.

On another hand, I've got an old friend who's seemingly turned delusional; he believes his brother is in on it. I've communicated with his brother who is very concerned as well. He's complaining about the Slow Dagger being applied to him in his Connecticut community. I did the smallest amount of research on this phenomena and I'm not certain it's real. Anyone?

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by fozzyf18

Very interesting thread, thank you for posting all of the information. Just curious for clarification from those in the know, earlier in the thread the connotation was you had to be invited by a Mason to join. Several links that were posted from what looks like official regulations stated that you have to petition, almost like anyone can walk up and request an application.

I ask because a long time ago I helped a guy out of a tight spot. To make it short, it was obvious that we were from very different backgrounds but he needed help and I gave it because he needed it pretty badly. The gentleman asked me if I was a Mason, and I replied no. He asked if I wanted to be and told me he would sponsor me. The Masons always held a certain mystique to me so I called a family member who I know was involved and was told it was a good thing to be invited. Again, just like other non-members, just curious.

In general, one must inquire, but as with all things, change happens. I have read that some regions do “selectively” recruit.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by fozzyf18

Very interesting thread, thank you for posting all of the information. Just curious for clarification from those in the know, earlier in the thread the connotation was you had to be invited by a Mason to join. Several links that were posted from what looks like official regulations stated that you have to petition, almost like anyone can walk up and request an application.

I ask because a long time ago I helped a guy out of a tight spot. To make it short, it was obvious that we were from very different backgrounds but he needed help and I gave it because he needed it pretty badly. The gentleman asked me if I was a Mason, and I replied no. He asked if I wanted to be and told me he would sponsor me. The Masons always held a certain mystique to me so I called a family member who I know was involved and was told it was a good thing to be invited. Again, just like other non-members, just curious.

In my jurisdiction you aren’t invited, here’s a link to your jurisdiction if you’d like more information that’s the place to start. You could also pm anyone in this thread and I guarantee you will be helped or pointed in the right direction. Start with the discover masonry tab.

https://freemason.org/

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by fozzyf18

Very interesting thread, thank you for posting all of the information. Just curious for clarification from those in the know, earlier in the thread the connotation was you had to be invited by a Mason to join. Several links that were posted from what looks like official regulations stated that you have to petition, almost like anyone can walk up and request an application.

I ask because a long time ago I helped a guy out of a tight spot. To make it short, it was obvious that we were from very different backgrounds but he needed help and I gave it because he needed it pretty badly. The gentleman asked me if I was a Mason, and I replied no. He asked if I wanted to be and told me he would sponsor me. The Masons always held a certain mystique to me so I called a family member who I know was involved and was told it was a good thing to be invited. Again, just like other non-members, just curious.

In the U.K., it used to be the case that you would be invited to become a member.

But now with Freemasonry becoming more open and approachable, the UGLE website has a section on becoming a member, so individuals can apply and be pointed to a Lodge in their area.

[Drdubzz]

I've always been interested in the Masons and thought about joining, but haven't ever known any in person (that made it known anyway) and I'm hesitant to just walk up to a lodge and try to join off the street.

I'm also curious about the higher power requirement and what that really means in a practical sense

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by Drdubzz

I've always been interested in the Masons and thought about joining, but haven't ever known any in person (that made it known anyway) and I'm hesitant to just walk up to a lodge and try to join off the street.

I'm also curious about the higher power requirement and what that really means in a practical sense

Don’t be too concerned about the higher power, you are asked if you believe in a supreme being, you don’t have to elaborate.

If you are interested them make the approach, you will be made welcome, just remember as with most things, you only get out what you put in.

[East Bay Rider]

I was installed master of the other lodge I belong to tonight.
Originally I never planned to join the officer line of this lodge but that's just how it goes sometimes.
Here's hoping we have a productive year where we can continue to meet in person and do good works.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I was installed master of the other lodge I belong to tonight.
Originally I never planned to join the officer line of this lodge but that's just how it goes sometimes.
Here's hoping we have a productive year where we can continue to meet in person and do good works.

Congrats brother

[Blansky]

You don't have to wear those big buffalo hats with the horns on them do you.

Oh wait.....I might have confused you with that other group.

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by Blansky

You don't have to wear those big buffalo hats with the horns on them do you.

Oh wait.....I might have confused you with that other group.

Yeah, you are thinking of The Royal Order of Water Buffalo. I hope to be he Grand Poobah someday.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Yeah, you are thinking of The Royal Order of Water Buffalo. I hope to be he Grand Poobah someday.

Good luck.

I always worry that the amount of drinking that goes on at those meetings, people are constantly getting gored and losing an eye or something.

But maybe that's why I confuse your group with the Masonic one-eye.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I was installed master of the other lodge I belong to tonight.
Originally I never planned to join the officer line of this lodge but that's just how it goes sometimes.
Here's hoping we have a productive year where we can continue to meet in person and do good works.

Congratulations Bill, here’s to a productive year for you and your officers!

[R.bartlett]

Just livening this up.

I was initiated in 2002 in Newbury Berkshire Uk so I'm a UGLE mason! Became Master in 2012.

I relocated to Tenerife in the Canary Islands Spain in 2015. I was Master in 2019/20 and 2020/21

Currently Dep provincial DC for the Canarias under the warrant from the Grand Lodge of Espana

Fraternal greetings

Richard

[cop414]

Greetings Brother

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by R.bartlett

Just livening this up.

I was initiated in 2002 in Newbury Berkshire Uk so I'm a UGLE mason! Became Master in 2012.

I relocated to Tenerife in the Canary Islands Spain in 2015. I was Master in 2019/20 and 2020/21

Currently Dep provincial DC for the Canarias under the warrant from the Grand Lodge of Espana

Fraternal greetings

Richard

Welcome brother !

[chieftd]

Im not a Mason, but my father was for decades. He was a former Worshipful Master of his lodge. He passed away on 4 June and the lodge did a burial tribute for him with the lambskin cloth, pieces of evergreen, and poem and prayer. It was a nice send off. ��

[R.bartlett]

Originally Posted by chieftd

Im not a Mason, but my father was for decades. He was a former Worshipful Master of his lodge. He passed away on 4 June and the lodge did a burial tribute for him with the lambskin cloth, pieces of evergreen, and poem and prayer. It was a nice send off. ��

Respect to the departed merit.

[bayerische]

Brothers, Axel Gabriel Lejonhufvud, St Johannes logen.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Brothers, Axel Gabriel Lejonhufvud, St Johannes logen.

Hey brother

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by cop414

Hey brother

Vänligen och Broderligen

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by 2th Dr

As a Catholic, I would be excommunicated from the church. I'll stay Catholic.

I thought that was the case as well…


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[ct.matt]

Anyone here know lodges in San Francisco with young’ish people or at least a good amount of young people? Having a hard time getting through to lodges. The one I was referred to in San Bruno was very very old. I’m interested in becoming a mason but want a lodge that’s a great fit.

[East Bay Rider]

Just discovered this artist with masonic works. I have no affiliation, just thought his stuff was pretty cool.

https://ari-roussimoff.pixels.com/

https://roussimoff.com/