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Lawrence P. Kapitany Masonic Research Group Meeting

Clayton — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:11 +0000

Title: Lawrence P. Kapitany Masonic Research Group Meeting
Location: Charlotte Scottish Rite Masonic Temple
Link out: Click here
Description: Dedicated to Masonic Study and bringing more LIght into the Fraternity… This weeks discussion will feature the Scottish Rite’s 4th Degree (Secret Master).

“You must learn to work for the works sake, without desire of approbation or reward. Work and action have their own rewards. It is the duty of a man who seeks and accumulates greater knowledge to know and practice those ethical and moral principles which demonstrate Mans highest, and most noble nature.”
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Date: 2009-10-14
End Time: 9:00 PM

Wilkerson College Boot Camp for Wardens!

Clayton — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:10:14 +0000

SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Brad Hufeld — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:41:04 +0000

We had a great leadership conference in Winston-Salem this past weekend, a report will be given at stated. Members who attended were: Ed Becton, Brad Hufeld, David Hargett, Bob Erwin, Gilbert Bailey, James Cooper, Chris hall and Tim Berly. Thank you for your support and dedication to your Valley.

SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Brad Hufeld — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:54:08 +0000

July 31st and August 1st, this Friday and Saturday in Winston-Salem is The Summer Leadership Conference. Each Valley and its Personal Represenative and Secretary along with six other members will be attending.

This years attendee’s our- Ed Becton, Brad Hufeld, Bob Erwin, Tim Berly, Gilbert Bailey, James Cooper, Chris Hall and David Hargett.

Brent Morris on codes, ect…

Clayton — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:25:13 +0000

Check out these new videos from the Supreme Council! Codes, ect…

MASONIC MEMBERSHIP CARD

Clayton — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:43:20 +0000

I hold in my hand a little scrap of paper 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches in size. It is of no intrinsic worth, not a bond, not a check or receipt for valuables, yet it is my most prized possession. It is my membership in a Masonic Lodge.It tells me that I have entered into a spiritual kinship with my fellow Masons to practice charity in word and deed; to forgive and forget the faults of my brethren; to hush the tongues of scandal and innuendo; to care for the crippled, the hungry, and the sick, and to be fair and just to all mankind.It tells me that no matter where I may travel in the world, I am welcome to visit a place where good fellowship prevails among brothers and friends.It tells me that my loved ones, my home, and my household are under the protection of every member of this great Fraternity, who have sworn to protect and defend mine, as I have sworn to protect and defend theirs.It tells me that should I ever be overtaken by adversity or misfortune through no fault of my own, the hands of every Mason on the face of the earth will be stretched forth to assist me in my necessities.And finally it tells me that when my final exit from the stage of life has been made, there will be gathered around my lifeless body friends and brothers who will recall to mind my virtues, though they may be few, and will forget my faults, though they may be many.It tells me that and a great deal more, this little card, and makes me proud, yet humble, that I can possess this passport into a society of friends and brothers that are numbered in the millions.

SGIG Bill Brunk Gives Talk on Rosicrucians to Research Group

Clayton — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:18:55 +0000

Our August meeting marked the 2nd Anniversary of the “Lawrence P. Kapitany Masonic Research Group” with twenty-one in attendance. I wanted to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to Illustrious Brother Bill for the time and effort taken in traveling to Charlotte for this special occasion. You can click below for an audio file of the presentation by our Sovereign Grand Inspector General – William B. Brunk (a pdf file is also available for download). Opening remarks to the group introducing Dr. Brunk are by WB David Hargett. (Part 2 will be the question and answer session that followed – and will be posted at a later date.) We had refreshments after the meeting and a good time was had by all.

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PDF file for ROSICRUCIAN PAPER

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New Web Site – Treasures of North Carolina Masonry

Clayton — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:29:32 +0000

Check out this new site by Brother Walter Klein and the Grand Lodge of North Carolina Public Relations Committee. There are a lot of stories that would make excellent Masonic Education short talks for a Lodge meeting! Here’s a preview:

A man, a college, a lodgeall dedicated to future Masonic leaders. The man is Herbert Lloyd Wilkerson. The college is Wilkerson College.The lodge is Wilkerson College 760. Even Brother Wilkerson makes the mistake of viewing his career as Marine Major General as past. In fact, it forms the steel framework of his position today as leader among leaders. North Carolinians think of him as Commanding General of Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base. The military world relates him to combat in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, from CG of the Third Marine Division and CG of the III Marine Amphibious Force in the Far East. They know he led the NC Governors Commission for Military Affairs for ten years and as author of History of Military Lodges in Freemasonry. (continued…

… and thanks Walter!

Thoughts of Condolences

Clayton — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:33:24 +0000

I ran across this card (circa 1957) recently and I thought you might enjoy it.

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Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Dear Friend,

May we offer our condolences in this your Hour of Sorrow, by sharing with you that letter of our beloved Masonic Brother, Benjamin Franklin, who wrote his brother John’s bereaved widow:

A man is not completely born until he is dead.

Why then, should we grieve, that a new child is born among the immortals? We are spirits! That temporal bodies should be lent us, while they can afford us pleasure, assist us in making a living, or in acquiring knowledge, or in doing good to our fellow creatures, is a kind and benevolent act of God. When these physical bodies become unfit for these purposes, affording us pain instead of pleasure, becoming a burden instead of a blessing, it is equally kind and benevolent that God has provided a way by which we can vacate them.

Death is that way! Our friend and I were invited abroad on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was ready first, and he is gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him.

- Carolina Consistory A.A.S.R.

Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Clayton — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:40:22 +0000

The Master Craftsman Program is an exciting new by-mail correspondence course designed and administered by staff at the House of the Temple in Washington, DC under the guidance and leadership of the Supreme Council, 33° of the A. and A. Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction. Consisting of 6 lessons, it utilizes The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide by Arturo de Hoyos. The course fee of $35.00 includes all 6 lessons and materials, the Ritual Monitor and Guide, and a personalized certificate and lapel pin upon completion of the program. Your first shipment will include a welcome letter, the first quiz and return envelope, and a handsome folder in which to keep your work organized. Also included is Arturo de Hoyos` incomparable resource: The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide.

We have a limited number of Books, Tests available now for only $35 + $5 shipping = $40. Our shipment is due to arrive this week. Please call our office for more details.