tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post8143335341954144685..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: Grand Lodge of Iowa's Master Builder ProgramChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-68155763247925402992011-05-16T12:15:51.454-04:002011-05-16T12:15:51.454-04:00The GL of Massachusetts has a very similar program...The GL of Massachusetts has a very similar program, but Iowa has given theirs an infinitely better name. It's a great program that really does "set the craft to work," even in Lodges which don't always do a good job of following through with new candidates. In Massachusetts it's called the "Masonic Rookie Award."A.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12117678093305478443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-37084819920822659352011-05-11T23:17:42.446-04:002011-05-11T23:17:42.446-04:00Allowed, with restrictions, in a growing number of...Allowed, with restrictions, in a growing number of jurisdictions.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-71839242482995700072011-05-11T22:56:41.892-04:002011-05-11T22:56:41.892-04:00Recruit a member?Recruit a member?JVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07786183643698917995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-67353359189522617162011-05-11T21:12:52.383-04:002011-05-11T21:12:52.383-04:00Brother Chris, Minnesota has a great program whic...Brother Chris, Minnesota has a great program which is quite similar called the Masonic Light Award Program. Complete 7 of 9 proficiencies, which in of themselves have a minimum of 10 objectives, and receive the award from the Grand Master. There are "trinkets involved, however the best thing about this program is that it sets the Craft to work in their Masonic education and leads them on a lifetime of enjoyment in Masonic research. Check it out at the following link. http://www.mn-masons.org/node/10579. Brothers of all recognized jurisdictions are welcome to participate.ATLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235492494156273870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-5145429905794955182011-05-11T21:08:45.772-04:002011-05-11T21:08:45.772-04:00Brother Chris. Minnesota has a similar program en...Brother Chris. Minnesota has a similar program entitled the Masonic Light Award Program. It is a comprehensive program that has several objectives within 9 categories; Masonic History, Contemporary Enlightenment, Ritual, Concordant Bodies, Computers and Masonic Forums, Philosophy and Masonic Symbolism, Lodge Administration, Leadership, and Masonic Mentoring. 7 of 9 proficiencies gets you the Masonic Light Award. There are some of the "trinkets" you mentioned, as well as esteem from the Brethren. But the most important part, it sets the Craft to work and starts Brothers on the path to lifelong Masonic Education. For more information, please go to the Grand Lodge of MN website and click on Masonic Education. - Brother Adam LangATLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235492494156273870noreply@blogger.com