tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post5771155404164797320..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: "I'm Fed Up With My Grand Lodge!" - UGLE's Internet No. 9659 and Other OptionsChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-17478760796795717662024-03-03T14:40:17.323-05:002024-03-03T14:40:17.323-05:00I have a query brother regarding this. How is the ...I have a query brother regarding this. How is the process of demit to Internet Lodge. Do I need to Apply first before resigning from my mother lodge? The reason is there are restrictions from my GL regarding Plural membership. I know this is an old post but hoping somebody can helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-33744082365401737362022-05-25T13:39:10.036-04:002022-05-25T13:39:10.036-04:00Would any Brother who established or assisted in e...Would any Brother who established or assisted in establishing the online Lodge contact me please (email below). I am interested in proposing a transition to the digital domain however, this has proven to be a challenging task.<br />Fraternally, <br />Bro. Vega<br />email: vega.vic2@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-4090037460111807572021-11-27T17:11:36.960-05:002021-11-27T17:11:36.960-05:00Well said, Brother Dave. I am with a service-herit...Well said, Brother Dave. I am with a service-heritage lodge "down under". Your values reflect ours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284316462360663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-59090246604083604872020-04-24T16:53:58.393-04:002020-04-24T16:53:58.393-04:00Also Endeavour Virtual Lodge in Australia. I belie...Also Endeavour Virtual Lodge in Australia. I believe their next meeting is verrry early Thursday morning from an American perspective. Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286369998808743533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-74884580989659011942019-03-26T11:39:47.407-04:002019-03-26T11:39:47.407-04:00Sou venerável mestre da loja Cavaleiros do Capibar...Sou venerável mestre da loja Cavaleiros do Capibaribe 3795 Gope/GOB Gostaria de me comunicar com irmãos de outros países e aprender um pouco mais sobre MAÇONARIA. <br />Frank Sinatra souza 33°<br />Veneravel MestreFrank Sinatra Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849428466328395765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-57771578526062784872016-10-26T16:40:16.794-04:002016-10-26T16:40:16.794-04:00Please check Holy Land Lodge No. 50 under the Gran...Please check Holy Land Lodge No. 50 under the Grand Lodge of Israel.<br /><br />http://www.mastermason.com/fmisrael/holyland.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556336263647712542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-31079927102687603412016-10-26T16:38:32.415-04:002016-10-26T16:38:32.415-04:00Please check the link herewith for a Regular Lodge...Please check the link herewith for a Regular Lodge NOT requiring residency in their jurisdiction;<br /><br />http://www.mastermason.com/fmisrael/holyland.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556336263647712542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-11589371202074098312016-07-07T16:31:24.200-04:002016-07-07T16:31:24.200-04:00I was initiated, passed, and raised in Goliath Lod...I was initiated, passed, and raised in Goliath Lodge #5595 UGLE. However, I am originally from Marblehead, Massachusetts, and my brother is a member of Philanthropic Lodge there. I wanted to join there so that I could have a US membership and be a member of the same Lodge my brother was.<br /><br />I use my English modes of recognition. I was told that a brother who is a joining member of a lodge in another jurisdiction should use the modes of recognition of his mother lodge, as it might be confusing to try to learn two (or more) sets. I do get a few stares when I use my UGLE 3rd Degree modes of recognition.<br /><br />W.Bro Chris Hansen, PM, Goliath Lodge #5595 UGLEChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534842755063770798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-59437703540146857682016-06-22T23:49:49.687-04:002016-06-22T23:49:49.687-04:00Just as a related aside, outside of the United Sta...Just as a related aside, outside of the United States, bear in mind that most lodges elsewhere do not provide aprons for visitors. So pack one of your own when visiting Masonically outside of the country.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-59517001745380440642016-06-22T23:29:32.978-04:002016-06-22T23:29:32.978-04:00My brother, there are those of us here in Georgia ...My brother, there are those of us here in Georgia who labor to keep the true light of Universal Freemasonry bright. Don't paint all of us with the same brush. We are as distressed as you are by recent events here.Dave2Gahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274246021110791718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-58931013963686613392016-06-21T15:45:11.524-04:002016-06-21T15:45:11.524-04:00Bro Bob, did you get any information? I too am a W...Bro Bob, did you get any information? I too am a WM in Indiana and am very interested in picking up a plural membership or two in case our GL drives itself into the ground..Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545218324745949758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-79812174696822100912016-03-29T08:44:29.595-04:002016-03-29T08:44:29.595-04:00Mr continental, is correct. One of the beautiful t...Mr continental, is correct. One of the beautiful things about Freemasonry is it's variety and universality which starts in the Craft lodge. As a proud American Mason I really enjoy being involved in Canadian and English jurisdictions of Freemasonry. The slight variations form an area of educational interest and amusement for all involved because we are all truly on the "Level". <br /><br />The rule of thumb on visiting a foreign jurisdiction is to normally do what you were taught to do as a Master <br />Mason in your home jurisdiction. The " well informed brethren" or Brother of the foreign jurisdiction you are visiting will be able to discern the legitimacy of your creditials. After checking with you Grand Secretary, if you intend to join or affiliate with a Lodge of a foreign jurisdiction, you will find out about all the minor, and sometimes UNIQUE, differences from your new well informed brethren through simple attendance.😀Thomas Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496528868148315705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-77022033530501857892016-03-28T09:59:32.083-04:002016-03-28T09:59:32.083-04:00Proper letters of introduction from your Grand Lod...Proper letters of introduction from your Grand Lodge Secretary takes care of a lot of this. Once on site brothers are more than happy to assist you in not looking totally foolish. In virtually all cases these differences are of minor consequence. Coming from a Lodge under the Scottish Constitution we have variations from Lodge to Lodge as there is quite a bit of flexibility allowed. Just come as you are brother.mrcontinentalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253429765442231588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-89944221845128396232016-03-27T23:57:53.381-04:002016-03-27T23:57:53.381-04:00The Grand Lodge has not taken an official stance a...The Grand Lodge has not taken an official stance at this point.<br /><br />We have homosexual members who are valued for their integrity, community contributions, and Masonic zeal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210297223240891437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-37599688721048667532016-03-26T12:00:07.728-04:002016-03-26T12:00:07.728-04:00Ric Carter, does the GL of NC have a stance on the...Ric Carter, does the GL of NC have a stance on the current issue at hand? I know the NC state legislature passed some unfortunate legislation around this topic.ChallengerDeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054004996578754973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-78323499313158943842016-03-26T11:57:07.470-04:002016-03-26T11:57:07.470-04:00I recently attended a festive board where a brothe...I recently attended a festive board where a brother gave a presentation about visiting England. He visited many lodges in England and Scotland. He mentioned that our modes of recognition are not quite the same in the U.S. as they are in the UGLE. I am sure these wouldn't be the only differences between the jurisdictions.<br /><br />If someone becomes a Joining Member of Internet Lodge #9659, how does he gain knowledge about the differences between the two jurisdictions?<br /><br />Are there any members of IL #9659 in Indiana? I would like to discuss this in person.<br /><br />Robert (Bob) M Plank WM<br />Naphtali #389<br />Center, INChallengerDeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054004996578754973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-7303758161967538272016-03-26T11:44:30.057-04:002016-03-26T11:44:30.057-04:00Thanks. Good to know.
Thanks. Good to know.<br />Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-70450896701288614622016-03-26T11:27:17.794-04:002016-03-26T11:27:17.794-04:00Grand Lodge of North Carolina AF & AM does not...Grand Lodge of North Carolina AF & AM does not require residency for affiliation. It also allows unlimited plural memberships. We further recognize and encourage visitation with virtually all Prince Hall jurisdictions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210297223240891437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-70311750999795197752016-03-26T06:03:54.051-04:002016-03-26T06:03:54.051-04:00Chris -- I will probably be taken severely to task...Chris -- I will probably be taken severely to task for not being "loyal" to Internet Lodge by posting my comments here about Lodge Ireland. So, I think it would be prudent to also post here what I said last night on Facebook about Internet Lodge. if you would, please allow this, as follows:<br /><br />I am a Past Master of Internet Lodge and I can tell you that it is worthwhile being a member of this lodge. So long as you belong to a lodge whose Grand Lodge is in amity with the United Grand Lodge of England, you may affiliate with our lodge as a "Joining Member." In US terms, that is a dual or plural membership. Let's say you are a Tennessee Mason wishing to visit California. If you become a Joining Member of Internet Lodge AND you demit from your lodge in Tennessee, you can visit California. (Here, I inserted into my comments a link to the lodge's website.)<br /><br />Our lodge meets 3x/year -- March, August, and October. Our annual meeting is always in Manchester and that is in March. Our other meetings are held around England and Wales and are picked by the incoming Master of the Lodge. We have members on every continent of the world (except Antarctica) and our meetings usually attract an attendance of 50+ Brothers. It truly is an incredible lodge.<br /><br />I hope my comments here are unnecessary, but you never know. Thanks!!<br /><br />Jimbosshogg357https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204062721293723331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-58294037890787767782016-03-26T01:30:24.805-04:002016-03-26T01:30:24.805-04:00Having been a member of 2000 to get its publicatio...Having been a member of 2000 to get its publications, I can attest to its very knowledgable members, and should add that no visit to Dublin is complete for masons than to the Irish grand lodge, which is centrally located in a fascinating building.<br /><br />I dont know what the status conferred by research lodges in general is - generally they require another membership. Recently the Research Lodge of Southern California has got up a good head of steam and vastly improved its publications.<br /><br />I wonder if a gay person affiliated with Internet Lodge will be able to attend Tennessee and Georgia lodges? But why would any sane person want to do so. Like visiting the local garbage dump.<br /><br />And let us hope that Georgia and Tennessee will be declared open territory by grand lodges like the District of Columbia.<br /><br />Friends, enough is enough with the southern racists. They aren't real masons. Let's not torture ourselves. Dump them and we will all sleep at night. I have masonic friends who have been insulted by them because of their color just in the last couple years. Military friends who have fought overseas. Can you imagine that. The sight of a grand officer from Georgia or Tennessee is enough to make anyone throw up. Send them some soiled white sheets. Don't let them drag all the rest of us and our fraternity into the sewer.Bro. Paul Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435030965629467739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-55477407681095069652016-03-25T23:23:02.942-04:002016-03-25T23:23:02.942-04:00Jim, I just posted information about Ireland 2000,...Jim, I just posted information about Ireland 2000, ad well as Castle Island #190 in Manitoba. I'll repost it here tonight.<br />Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-40224843052975415052016-03-25T23:09:12.857-04:002016-03-25T23:09:12.857-04:00Brother Chris -- I am a member of Internet Lodge a...Brother Chris -- I am a member of Internet Lodge and served as its Master in 2013-14. The information on how to join here is accurate. However, I have another option available. <br /><br />The Grand Lodge of Ireland has Lodge Ireland 2000, which is Ireland's answer to Internet Lodge. It meets 4x/year in Ireland and it moves around the country for it's meetings. It is a much smaller lodge in number of members than Internet Lodge. I am also a member of this lodge. <br /><br />It's URL is: http://ireland2000.org/<br /><br />Hope that helps.<br /><br />Jim Hogg, Floridabosshogg357https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204062721293723331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-76165986085665298592016-03-25T17:53:38.017-04:002016-03-25T17:53:38.017-04:00Brother Chris, I have some additional information ...Brother Chris, I have some additional information for my Tennessee Brothers. Once you have your Certification of Good Standing, you can apply to IL 9659 <a href="http://internet.lodge.org.uk/how-to-join" rel="nofollow">here</a>. The next Communication is in <a href="http://www.internet.lodge.org.uk/futuremeeting" rel="nofollow">August 2016</a> so there is plenty of time to get a Certificate of Good Standing and apply. Once you have become affiliated, you may demit your membership in the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. You will then be a card-carrying member of the United Grand Lodge of England, recognized the world round.<br /><br />What is more, I have been assured that if there is any blowback for a Tennessee Freemason who wishes to affiliate with IL9569 it will be handled promptly by the United Grand Lodge of England.Dennis Robert Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496929608117394387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-7896543273220965592016-03-25T12:43:06.061-04:002016-03-25T12:43:06.061-04:00Yes he can Yes he can Astonished Brotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963210407730876185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-24536509230846891742016-03-25T11:57:44.908-04:002016-03-25T11:57:44.908-04:00I belong to no other lodge/ GL but IL 9659/UGLE. I belong to no other lodge/ GL but IL 9659/UGLE. Raymond Sean Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598843764013005691noreply@blogger.com