tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post5169139309546977652..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: Roundup of Vandalism and Damage to Masonic Halls During Week of ProtestsChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-88462320278057769332020-06-05T21:51:13.619-04:002020-06-05T21:51:13.619-04:00Let me add that sprinklering a building saves a ve...Let me add that sprinklering a building saves a very great deal on insurance, and having the old records in a university or other library facilitates their use by scholars. Also, attention to fire escapes and ramps is very helpful and a sign of consideration. Many lodge fire escapes are only useful to the agile. Lodges have been given considerable leeway in deference to their community role, but that should no longer be an excuse for not doing the right thing.Bro. Paul Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435030965629467739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-39331473702996590502020-06-05T14:50:32.928-04:002020-06-05T14:50:32.928-04:00My greatings and my sympathy to our course.
Bro At...My greatings and my sympathy to our course.<br />Bro Athanassios Mavris <br />Thessaloniki <br />Greece ATHANASSIOS MAVRIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837367230229039806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-77076793435768730062020-06-05T12:06:03.177-04:002020-06-05T12:06:03.177-04:00Bro. Hodapp,
Just a slight name correction - It&#...Bro. Hodapp,<br /><br />Just a slight name correction - It's Bro. David Harty, not Hardy who manages the Boston Masonic Building. christopher.d.rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772925405507085364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-89361712864180877352020-06-04T19:44:43.818-04:002020-06-04T19:44:43.818-04:00Quite apart from the vandalism of Masonic building...Quite apart from the vandalism of Masonic buildings and almost certain prospect of more vandalism, some words about the future of the buildings in a post virus are in order, based on meetings now going on about how to open office buildings: a simple need is for windows that open, since air circulation is vital. Many of our temples have windowless rooms or sealed windows. A second necessity is heating and ac systems that do not recirculate air but which pull in outside air and eject the old air, and which do this in hallways, stairways, and, importantly, elevators (which are called chambers of death in the industry). Bathrooms have to cope with the plume of virus created by flushing, and the elimination of hand controls since it is impossible to police everyone in using wipes, and door knobs ae out and doors need voice activation. There will be many changes to building codes. More ominously are the issues of enormous liability if anyone shows they contacted the virus in your building, as the insurance companies are trying to opt out but the liability lawyers are already out in force. A new heating/ac system, which I am involved with right now in one building, can run millions to get the needed hygiene. Then there is the issue of testing, since if one is tested, he can become infected an hour later: testing just before a meeting is necessary. The virus as we all know is highly contagious. Rooms on cruise ships being disinfected have had the virus present up to 37 days after last use. Wearing a mask snd gloves is only one very small step to safety, and the Masonic membership is in the age zone where infection is so often fatal. Small changing rooms, chambers of reflection, dining halls, foyers, are all likely cesspools of virus. This all calls for strong initiatives and leadership, if there is any. Bro. Paul Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435030965629467739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-90823052967611216242020-06-04T11:48:42.625-04:002020-06-04T11:48:42.625-04:00Thank You for the comprehensive round up of damage...Thank You for the comprehensive round up of damage to Masonic Buildings and Statues.<br /><br />Here's hoping that you won't have to repeat the sad exercise again.<br />WBro Rick Whitehead<br />Neiderrhein 892, GLBFiG, Dusseldorf.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271921101439640344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-67134856138532825682020-06-04T07:50:01.634-04:002020-06-04T07:50:01.634-04:00The Masonic Temple in Fort Wayne, Indiana had seve...The Masonic Temple in Fort Wayne, Indiana had several doors and windows broken. Rick Stemmlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639331404470294178noreply@blogger.com