Masonic Secretary Book
Author: Kennedy Achille
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Published: 2013-08-15
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 9781490461885
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The Complete Lodge Secretary
Author: Gordon Hunt
Publisher: Lewis Masonic Pub Limited
Published: 2010-04-01
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780853183273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA practical and useful guide giving extensive information of all the duties and responsibilities for any Freemason taking on the important role of Secretary within a Lodge. The well-being of a Lodge largely depends upon its Secretary. He has a unique position in it, with multi-dimensional reflections. The Secretary undertakes almost continuous year-long responsibility amidst his numerous livelihood chores. In the past many Secretaries used to be permanent officers of the Lodges, with the benefits that an experienced Secretary would manage the affairs of the Lodge smoothly, but current thinking is that no one should serve for more than two years so that junior members can involve themselves in Lodge affairs. The newcomers to this office often lack experience and this book is written with this background in mind: to provide guidance on the one hand and to help introduce modern management tools on the other. Each major topic which needs some action on the part of the Secretary is given a chapter. Checklists of activities relevant to each chapter are appended at the end of the chapter with cells against each activity to mark the date on which the activity is completed. The general principles in this practical guide hold good for the side degrees as well, with only minor and contextual modifications.
Masonic Etiquette Today
Author: Graham Redman
Publisher: Lewis Masonic Pub
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780853182979
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book draws together a number of different topics covering Masonic conduct, so as to provide a comprehensive guide to Masonic behaviour inside and outside the Lodge. Topics covered include the complexities of the issues inside the lodge of dress, regalia, voting and elections, precedence, seating and saluting, procedures, visitors, ritual quirks, music, behaviour (and difficulties) and administrative matters. Issues outside the Lodge addressed where Masons need guidance such as correspondence, ties and other apparel and openness are also addressed. This book addresses the perennial need for Masons to have a straightforward and reliable guide to etiquette, written by a leading Mason.
Masonic Perspectives: The Thoughts of a Grand Secretary
Author: Thomas W. Jackson
Publisher: Plumbstone
Published: 2015-06-24
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9781603020206
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this thought-provoking selection of forty-four essays, eminent Freemason Thomas W. Jackson, Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, shares his viewpoints on many issues within and without the Masonic fraternity.
Masonic Lifeline
Author: Allen E. Roberts
Publisher:
Published: 1992-04-01
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780935633115
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSummary: This publication is designed to assist Masons in learning about leadership, planning, and goal setting through the use of exercises.
A Deserving Brother
Author: Mark A. Tabbert
Publisher:
Published: 2022
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780813947211
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Oxford Freemasons
Author: Joe Mordaunt Crook
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781851244676
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the past 200 years, many thousands of undergraduates have been initiated into membership of Apollo - the Masonic lodge of the University of Oxford. These have included such diverse figures as Oscar Wilde, Osbert Lancaster, Samuel Reynolds Hole, Cecil Rhodes, Edward, Prince of Wales and his brother Leopold, Charles Canning, Hugh Trevor-Roper, Godfrey Elton and Roger Makins.Drawing on archives held in the Bodleian Library, this book is the first serious attempt to set the story of Apollo in the context of Oxford life and learning as well as its wider social and political diaspora. From the devastating numbers lost in the First and Second World Wars, as well as those decorated for bravery, to the significant number of Olympians who were members of the lodge, it also charts the lodge's charitable work, its changes of location, social events and adaptation to twenty-first-century life in Oxford.Illustrated with archival material, portraits and Masonic treasures, this is history in a minor key, but a minor narrative with major implications, documenting the remarkable numbers of Oxford freemasons with distinguished careers in government, law, the army and the Church.
So You Want to Be a Freemason?
Author: Julian Rees
Publisher: Lewis Masonic Pub
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780853183259
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this book Julian Rees explains what a candidate for Masonic Initiation should know before he joins Freemasonry, but may be too afraid to ask! This essential guide explains in straightforward terms all the practicalities of becoming a Mason. Subjects covered include a detailed account of what you need to know before becoming a Freemason, what happens on the night of the initiation, and information on the world of Freemasonry. The book also contains a handy glossary of Masonic terms. This book is an essential read for anyone considering becoming a Freemason, anyone who has just joined Freemasonry and is unsure of all of the strict routines and procedures within the Craft, and also perhaps for established Freemasons who need a reminder about what it means to be a Freemason. Written by a leading high-profile freemason, this is a must have purchase for all prospective Freemasons throughout the country.
Look to the East! a Ritual of the First Three Degrees of Freemasonry
Author: Ralph P. Lester
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: 2014-03
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781497986268
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Meditations on Masonic Symbolism
Author: John R. Heisner
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2013-07
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781489552129
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMeditations on Masonic Symbolism is Master Mason John R. Heisman's reflective, scholarly exploration of the symbolism in the ritual of Freemasonry for Freemasons and non-Masons alike. While there is much to discover about the meaning of the hallmark Masonic symbols, there is nothing secret about Freemasonry's defining love for humanity. What Masonic symbols do reveal about the guiding purpose of a Masonic lodge is brought to light in Meditations on Masonic Symbolism, Master Mason John R. Heisman's reflective exploration of the symbolism in the ritual of Freemasonry that reveals how they illuminate ancient knowledge about mankind's relationship to God. A compilation of articles written for the author's Masonic Lodge, Blackmer Lodge No. 442, in his year as Master, Meditations on Masonic Symbolism sheds fascinating new light on Freemasonry for Freemasons and non-Masons alike about the workings of this worldwide and ancient fraternity. Often described as a secret society, owing to its use of certain symbols, the essays in Heisman's book help demystify Freemasonry for those who are interested in a deeper understanding of its mission. For instance, a variety of charities that are supported by Freemasonry and its millions of men and women are well known and easily recognizable. Children's hospitals are operated by Shriners throughout the world. Speech therapy centers, educational grants, eye care foundations, and homes for the aged are funded and operated by Scottish Rite Masons, Knights Templar, and Grand Lodges everywhere they are situated. Heisman's book explains Freemasonry as a fraternal organization with many groups, several of which are designed for boys and girls. All Masonic organizations have a charity and are devoted to the ideals of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Scholarly and philosophical, Meditations on Masonic Symbolism provides insight on recognizable Masonic symbols, such as the square and compass. From the significance of beauty in its architecture to the pillar of wisdom, each essay in this thoughtful collection reveals in detail the significance of the symbols and how they come together in this intricate and long contemplated belief system. In clear, accessible language, the book explains all manner of Freemasonry principles, including harmony, knowledge, brotherhood, unity, and more. While the rituals of the organization may only be attended by Freemasons, its lessons may be studied by anyone interested in subjects such as philosophy, comparative religion, liberal arts, and geometry. Meditations on Masonic Symbolism is a thought-provoking, elegant addition to any well-rounded library.
