March 14, 2009 - MASONIC SCAVENGER HUNT

We held our first Masonic Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, the purpose of which was to provide Masonic Education pertaining to the Lodge itself. The Brothers were divided into teams and were sent off around the City of Dunedin following clues as provided by the Worshipful Master.

Among the sites visited by the Brothers were the sites of earlier homes of the Lodge, the Dunedin Cemetery, which is the resting place for the founding fathers of Dunedin Lodge as well as the City itself (a veritable "Who's Who" of the movers and shakers of Dunedin), and a sports complex named after a Dunedin Past Master (and Past Mayor).

The hunt ended at the home of the Lodge's Secretary Emeritus where the Brethren were treated to a cookout featuring brats and refreshment. Although the group was small, everyone enjoyed the hunt and could see the educational and social value associated with it.

This was an interesting experiment for us, and I think the participants found it worthwhile. It also makes me think about establishing a test or roadmap for Entered Apprentices initiated into our Lodge. I think it is very important that they understand there is more to Freemasonry than just their catechism practice; they need to understand how the Lodge was formed and its impact on the community. Perhaps we give them an assignment of finding a lot of the Masonic historical markers around our city. Such a test would, hopefully, give our people a better sense of our history, not just our Lodge, but our community and the fraternity overall.

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"