Elections at the Breathitt Lodge #649 were an interesting experience. Not interesting in the way that elections are usually interesting… I mean there was no mudslinging or the typical grandstanding that you see in a typical government election. Still, quite an experience.
The morning had a little contention (but it was that sort of noble contention which we as Masons can tolerate). The evening installation was a public ceremony and my uncle came as a visitor which was pretty cool. I was also asked by the Worshipful Master if I would be interested in taking a larger role within the lodge by being appointed as the Marshal. That was very cool! I get to wear a fancy apron and a Jewel and everything. In the photo of the lodge officers for the incoming year, I’m the guy who couldn’t seem to figure out how to get the apron on straight…
Also, I turned in my application for the York Rite. As we have a Commandry here locally that will be quite easy (well, at least I won’t have to travel). And, I found out about a Scottish Rite event on Jan 5 in nearby Ashland, KY’s El Hasa Shriner’s Temple. So, within the next month I could be a 32° Scottish Rite Mason and beginning in February I can start my path down the York Rite to becoming a member of the Knight’s Templar.
I have to say that I am a little undecided about whether to do the Scottish Rite then jump right into York Rite. I’ve only been involved in Masonry for eight months, and a Master Mason for five. I still have so much to learn of the Blue Lodge that I wonder if it isn’t too soon to jump into any single appendant body, much less two. I dunno, but I guess I’d better decide quicky– if any Brethren have suggestions or comments please let me know your thoughts…
December 31, 2007 at 8:54 am |
Just thought you would like to know: Marshal has one L.
December 31, 2007 at 9:27 am |
Oops… Thanks!
January 2, 2008 at 12:48 am |
I am a newly raised Master Mason myself (June 2007) and the practice is to wait a year before deciding to advance further. As we all know there is so much to learn in the Blue Lodge that waiting a bit to soak it all up isn’t necessarily a bad thing! Although, I do wish I can immediately move up, I just seem to pick up a new book or read some other stuff which reminds me that I still have a lot to learn, before I feel comfortable moving on.
January 2, 2008 at 1:29 am |
Yep, waiting a year before moving into other bodies of Masonry is a great idea, IMHO. I just dunno if I have the patience!
The Blue Lodge has ALOT to offer and I realize more every time I go that there is so much more to learn.
Thanks for the comment, and congratulations on becoming a Master Mason.