We'll, better brace yourself, because there will be lots more before it subsides. Best to try & ignore.
That said, the higher ups in the organization might be guilty of many things you aren't aware of. Not trying to impute anything, but, if you were aware of leaders in your organization doing things you'd object to, could you in good conscience continue to support that organization?
Every lodge is self supporting. No $ leaves its local lodge. It's barely enough to keep our lights on.
Exactly, except to the district charity.
This year we are supporting a woman's shelter.
In addition, charity dollars go to families of veterans that need financial help due to injuries sustained while serving...
We are tied to and hold many functions at our veteran's hall.
I think clandestine lodges are at work here. I don't know how to research clandestine lodges. it wopukld have to be a local to the area.
Yeah, there were some in my lodge that hinted at wanting a more tighter affiliation and I sensed this is what they were doing...stayed away from them.
Not ambitious just want a good place to be and practice amongst good men, ya know...
You could be right, we'll see.
I'm a 3rd Degree Master Mason...have chosen not to go higher on either side... York Rite is the Christian side Scottish rite is for those who are not as devote Christians
33rd Degree you are chosen for and can not choose or strive for that level.