tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post4109093038579304085..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: Thanks to Plymouth-Kilwinning Lodge #149Christopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-18426534704345149082007-03-05T13:13:00.000-05:002007-03-05T13:13:00.000-05:00I wish I would have known you were all going to Pl...I wish I would have known you were all going to Plymouth I would have made the trip.<BR/><BR/>BillBill Hosler, PMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453537095270002784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-3901136133650738102007-03-05T07:21:00.000-05:002007-03-05T07:21:00.000-05:00Thank you.Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-91713251235823102792007-03-05T06:21:00.000-05:002007-03-05T06:21:00.000-05:00As regards this reference, I am talking about:- Th...As regards this reference, I am talking about:<BR/><BR/>- The turnout of close to 40 brethren at the meeting, of all ages, which I was told is a usual occurrence;<BR/><BR/>- The Master setting the lodge at ease after opening so everyone in the room can have a few minutes to meet and greet each other;<BR/><BR/>- The elimination of the reading of minutes;<BR/><BR/>- Money spent on charity;<BR/><BR/>- Money spent for the upkeep and appearance of the lodge itself, with an eye for how their lodge looks to a new candidate;<BR/><BR/>- Regular guest speakers for Masonic education...<BR/><BR/>In short, a good balance of Brotherly Love (friendship), Relief (charity and concern for their ill members) and Truth (Masonic education). <BR/><BR/>It seems to be working. They have an influx of new members, and good participation. Best sign of all? When the meeting ended, a dozen or so members remained more than an hour to keep enjoying each other's friendship. <BR/><BR/>I can't think of a better symbol of success.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-75875733391247850282007-03-05T00:35:00.000-05:002007-03-05T00:35:00.000-05:00a proper understanding of the true tenets of Freem...<I>a proper understanding of the true tenets of Freemasonry</I><BR/><BR/>Brother Hodapp, could you please elaborate on the true tenets of Freemasonry?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com