Last night I visited my old Lodge where I served as Master back in 2003, Sutherland Lodge No. 174. I had come to talk to the Worshipful Master about some joint projects between our two Lodges, including an upcoming outdoor MM degree.
Prior to the meeting, I stood in front of the Lodge smoking a cigar and met a young man who was nervously rehearsing his EA catechism as he was going to be examined that evening. I asked if he needed some help and, saying yes, I then went about examining him carefully. Although he was somewhat nervous, he knew his work well and did an excellent job. As a WM, it was a delight to listen to a young EA who took his catechism seriously.
In talking with Sutherland's Master, he said there wasn't much work planned for the evening's communications, other than the EA examination. He also mentioned, he hadn't planned the Brother's FC degree yet. Since this was going to be one of the Brothers to be raised in our outdoor degree in April, I said to the WM, "Why wait?" Why not put on the degree tonight?, assuming the Brother passes his examination (which he did with flying colors). The Master thought this was a good idea. Consequently, he expedited the Lodge's business, held the EA examination, and set the Lodge at ease to prepare for the degree.
A Past District Deputy who happened to be visiting the Lodge that night sat in the East for the degree and I was asked to handle the SD duties. Frankly, the degree went off smoothly and we passed the Brother to FC in no time at all. Everyone enjoyed the degree and was impressed that we could put on a degree at the drop of a hat. It was definitely, "Freemasonry in Action" (as opposed to waiting weeks or months to get something done). It was a great night which will long be remembered in that Lodge.
Until next time.
All the Best,
Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
timb001@phmainstreet.com
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
http:/www.dunedin192.org/
Dunedin, FL, USA
"For the Good of the Order"
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