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Discussion group for the Fraternity "Freemasonry". (Moderated)
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Illinois FreeMasonry - Still the One
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I was just wondering if anyone is still using soc.fremasonry.org? I have been busy elsewhere; but, I thought that I should share with you the following post to see if we can get some of our old mojo back and start-up discussions here again.
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Our Grand Lodge formed up a committee of someone other than the lawful representatives of our individual Lodges in order to invent a “Vision and Mission Statement” for Illinois FreeMasonry and then impose it upon us to denote our purpose. And, you cannot get past the first six words of it without the Grand Lodge introducing in it the issue of Race which is abhorrent in Masonic discussion.... more »
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Lights out
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Brian (Mudge) is it going to be me or you that turns the light out as we leave?
============================== ========= MODERATOR'S COMMENT: [Heh. - Moderator Alan, still waiting to hear about a new server to move this to, but approving posts until then ]
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Panix Server
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Hello Doug/Group-
Are we ready to move this set-up to the PANIX Server? FYI: Illinois and Indiana Area Masons, Triluminar Lodge in Lansing is having multiple third degrees tomorrow night, Friday 5/18. 6PM Dinner 7PM Degrees. Currently the slate has me down for three parts. I plan to be there but as it happens, I will be taking the train and working downtown during the NATO Summit with my 7-Eleven Franchisees. I think that I will pack my bag with ground beef and raw boneless pork chops for the trip. I wonder how all of those all of those police doggies might handle it.... more »
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Illinois Masons Annual Communication in October
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Hello Brothers-
As so many of our participants are Illinois Masons, I thought that I should remind the group that proposals for change to be considered at our October session are due by May 31st. If anyone has by-law or constituional changes to put forth to the membership, speak up and I can help you to draft the alterations.... more »
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ADMINISTRIVIA: s.o.f. group status
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Dear s.o.f. readers,
After more than a decade of moderating s.o.f, the current moderation team
(Alan, Jack, and Greg) are all planning to call it quits. s.o.f. is a
low-traffic group, and much of the internet discussion of Freemasonry
is taking place in other fora. There are several options with respect... more »
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Mill Valley Masonic Hall
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I note that the 107-year-old Masonic Hall in downtown Mill Valley is now the new home of the iconic music venue, Sweetwater. According to this story at Jambands.com:
[link]
the Hall had been undergoing renovations for a year.... more »
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rose symbolism
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I'm not yet a freemason but am interested in rose symbolism
in freemasonry, amorc and rosicrucianism so follow up if
you know something about it or have some relevant links.
Some may also be interested in my blue rose vision
of Sept. 6, 1991 which is described on
[link]... more »
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Departed Master
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Dear Brethren,
I bring you the sad news from Old Olavians' Lodge No. 5758, UGLE, that our Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Richard Loom LGR, passed to the Grand Lodge above
on 9th December.
His funeral will be on this Friday, 30th December at 10:00am in Eltham Crematorium, London SE9 2AZ.
The Lodge will mourn the loss of its Master at its next regular meeting on... more »
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Christmas Greetings
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HGreetings to all brethren from the Valley of Ottawa. Trust you
are enjoying your day after Christmas called Boxing Day here in Canada.
Brian
The Builders #177 GL of Canada in the Province of Ontario
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Our latest book review
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" This is essential reading for anyone serious about understanding
Kipling and the Craft."
Please check out our latest book review has just gone live on
Bonisteel Masonic Library web site - Man and Mason - Rudyard Kipling.
By Richard Jaffa
“Man and Mason - Rudyard Kipling - This is essential reading for... more »
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