tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post7635519393253464845..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: Baby Boom Retirees and FreemasonryChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-70668513785979109442016-06-03T12:51:57.535-04:002016-06-03T12:51:57.535-04:00it is possible that older prospects might be less ...it is possible that older prospects might be less sensitive to the various problems that the fraternity faces in terms of discrimination. The current issue of the Harvard alumni magazine comments on the university censor of male social clubs:<br /><br />One of the largest victory of the anti-final club and sexual-assault activism of the last few years might indeed be the widespread stigma that’s now associated with the all-male clubs. Fifty-nine percent of this year’s graduating seniors said they have an unfavorable opinion of final clubs, according to the Crimson’s annual senior survey. Just 23 percent said they had a favorable view. Whatever questions the social-club sanctions have raised about the role of the University in students’ lives, it’s difficult to find many public voices willing to defend the clubs.<br /><br />Bro. Paul Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435030965629467739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-66069634076069795422016-06-01T15:06:34.395-04:002016-06-01T15:06:34.395-04:00Makes plenty of sense. I'm 31, I'll be on ...Makes plenty of sense. I'm 31, I'll be on vacation next week and I always end up texting my coworkers shortly after I get up while on vacation to see what's going on while I sit bored at home. Ryan Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414248790619053685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-73180922024691102242016-05-31T15:08:23.890-04:002016-05-31T15:08:23.890-04:00Note:
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/1...Note:<br />http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/10/18/the-average-american-households-discretionary-inco.aspx<br /><br />Discretionary income for 65-74 age group is not that much lower than the 25-34 group. And the 55-64 is MUCH higher than Millennials, who routinely observe how cheap Masonry seems to them.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-66086417350388455302016-05-31T15:01:51.702-04:002016-05-31T15:01:51.702-04:00The issue I have encountered is that the dues beco...The issue I have encountered is that the dues become an issue when the older Brothers start drawing a fixed income and since they joined late in the game a life membership is very unlikely. This is unfortunate as these Brothers are typically highly dependable and anxious to get their hands dirty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651249378792001219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-49693404252297642602016-05-31T11:19:20.602-04:002016-05-31T11:19:20.602-04:00I disagree, it is a temporary solution, in 5-10 ye...I disagree, it is a temporary solution, in 5-10 years, the boomers will be gone and we will be exactly where we are now. The young people is where our focus should be.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828311898595910448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-81826372647510518422016-05-30T20:00:24.416-04:002016-05-30T20:00:24.416-04:00This is an excellent analysis of the situation. I ...This is an excellent analysis of the situation. I agree completely, that Boomers are a significant growth opportunity for the Craft.Mark Koltko-Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173090767545559729noreply@blogger.com