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Monday, March 17, 2025

An Idiot and a Dummy At Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Indianapolis May 2-4




Christopher Hodapp

A couple of years ago, the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education posted a lineup of "The Three Books Every (       ) Mason Should Read," and they broke the lists down according to general subject matter – historical, ritualist, esoteric, philosophical, leadership, and so on. The very first category was for the 'Beginning Mason' and it was gratifying to see that the twin titles at the top of that list were Freemasons For Dummies and The Complete Idiot's Guide To Freemasonry.

I'm sure they listed mine first by alphabetizing authors' names.


This year's Midwest Conference on Masonic Education will be held in Indianapolis May 2nd-4th, and to kick off the event, Dr. S. Brent Morris and I will be presenting "An Idiot and Dummy Answer Anything You Want To Know About Freemasonry" on the evening of Friday, May 2nd. Our open forum lollapalooza will be held in conjunction with the Friday night dinner to be held at the famed Rathskeller German restaurant in the historic Indianapolis Athenaeum.


The conference itself will begin Saturday, May 3rd at the Indianapolis Masonic Temple, located at 525 N. Illinois Street, and the Embassy Suites at 110 West Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis will be the official conference hotel.

Other featured speakers at the Conference will include:
  • Dr. Heather K. Calloway, Executive Director of University Collections at Indiana University
  • Bro. Daniel Gardiner, PM of Helena Lodge No. 10 and Idaho Lodge No. 1
  • Bro. Adam Kendall, Editor of Heredom / AASR Research Society; 2024–2026 President of the Philalethes Society
The Masonic Library & Museum will be open during the conference.

The price of the Conference is $125 if you reserve before May 1st (or $140 during the event). Please note that a separate $20 ticket is required to attend Friday night's dinner, but that $20 ticket cost will be applied towards the cost of whatever food and drink you may order that night. Be aware that you must attend the dinner at The Rathskeller to receive the $20 credit toward your restaurant bill. Seating is limited, and tickets are non-refundable if you fail to attend for any reason.

To purchase tickets and to reserve hotel rooms, CLICK HERE.
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1 comment:

  1. JimMon Mar 17, 08:50:00 PM 2025

    Probably the two most influential aMasonic authors of this century.

    Their books' ironic titles pale to the amazing content they provide. I read both, and each had a significant impact on my Masonic journey. Yes, there are many amazing scholorly works available, but these two bring easy-to-read information that prospective, new, and seasoned Masons can all enjoy, appreciate, and learn from.

    Oh, and I had the pleasure of meeting Ill. Brother Morris in Spartanburg, SC, and I enjoyed his talk.

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