Blaine C. Clay Lodge # 14

    Larger than Five Committee stand up! We definitely in the building. Brothers Scoby, Davis, Wolfe, Williams, I ran across these posts and thought that I would share them with everyone and remind them of the fire we had coming in. Let’s capture that again and show these newer guys how to do it. I hope that yall don’t mind me sharing this and if we have any problems I will take them down. Also this piece might inspire others to join in as I think that I may put these up on the forum. Travel light brethren.

So Mote It Be

Bettering Yourself in Masonry.

Permalink by I Done Got It In Trouble Again!

Bros,

     I was talking to a brother I know through work the other day and he said that Blaine C. Clay was a lodge filled with unmanageable brothers under worse leadership. Is this true?

I know that one thing that binds us is the fact that most of us (on the web site) are new to the craft. However I know that we are some of the most forward thinkers in the lodge. Is the lodge in desperate need of a new direction? New leadership? Ya'll wanted this platform, let's hear it.

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Permalink Reply by D on February 16, 2009 at 12:39am

      Damn. Is the brother, or was he, a member of Blaine C. Clay? You know "Whence came he?" lol, but seriously I think our lodge can use more input from the craft. You have to give it to our W.M. - he's always asking does any brother have anything to bring to the floor. It seems to me brothers are either content or they're waiting to see how sincere we, new bros., are to the craft. By that I mean why are we still waiting for our aprons and committee assignments?

Permalink Reply by I Done Got It In Trouble Again! On February 16, 2009 at 2:11pm

     I totally hear you Bro. D. This "Bruh" that I talked to has been traveling since 1997, I think, and I spent hours with him talking about Freemasonry today as a whole. He is a bro from military lodges which apply military standards and a MUCH NEEDED CODE OF CONDUCT. His main complaint was the fact that we, or at least the most visual elements of our lodge, are seen as whore mongerers in the community. Can we really dispute that? Or maybe the better question is should we accept what we all know to be true?

He wondered what our community service programs consisted of. He wondered how often the craft put on classes for the new brothers. He also told me how some Masons approached him without knowing proper "Masonic Etiquette".

I would like to think that we are probably one of the most diverse and driven bunch of professional men that BCC has had on a line for some time. With that being said, boredom leads to discontinuance. Bros I would hate to lose the zeal and the fire that I have for the craft over this. I think we have to change the game, not conform to the old ways

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Reply by I Done Got It In Trouble Again! On February 17, 2009 at 7:25pm

Brother Wolfe,

I think you may have misunderstood what I was trying to say. Are better yet maybe I didn't make myself clear. It is far from me to pass judgment on anyone in a personal situation. However, you sound like you might be in a hypocritical situation. Here's a quick review:

     The open Bible signifies that we should regulate our conduct according to its teachings because it is the rule and guide of our faith and is a symbol of man's acknowledgment of his relation to Deity. The Square is a symbol of morality, truthfulness and honesty. To "act on the square" is to act honestly. The Compass signifies the propitious use of action and is a symbol of restraint, skill and knowledge.

How can you honestly think that some brothers aren't really concerned with the most basic teachings of Masonry?

I guess one of the things that you may disagree with is the fact that you think that I am bashing Blaine C Clay. That isn't what I am saying at all. I am proud to have been accepted into the Brotherhood that is Blaine C. Clay and irregardless of what others may think; I am only looking to modernize the lodge while keeping the legacy intact.

Also I am not concerned with what other lodges are doing at this point. All I am trying to stress is that we can do a lot MORE besides clubbin and drinking.

With all due respect Bro. Wolfe, a lot of people "light up" with jewels and shirts, but how many are truly standing on the Square?

Permalink Reply by I Done Got It In Trouble Again! On February 17, 2009 at 10:50pm

Bro D,

Here's that etiquette link we spoke of.

http://forum.mastermason.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2225

Permalink Reply by Derrick on February 18, 2009 at 9:01pm

Brothers, Brothers, Brothers,

I see you, I feel you, and I hear you. Sooooo much of what you guys have said and seen is so true. I can't believe that we (the new brothers of the craft) are coming into this lodge discussing issues that should have been handled a long time ago. I do believe that W.M. is making an effort but he cannot make this thing work by himself. Bro D you are so right about us waiting on aprons and committee assignments. It is no need for us to still be waiting on our aprons after being raised back in Dec. Bro Troy, man, man, man, you are so deep and TRUE. One thing that you said stood out so much was that no one is trying to put down BCC lodge and I know I will never do that but a change is needed in Sooooo many aspects of this lodge. I don't see nothing wrong with clubbin and drinking and I know you don't either but all I am saying is that if we can make it an effort after every meeting to go to the club than we can make an even bigger effort to have those after school programs (1) ONE day a week with those trouble young brothers in the community. One more thing, I think we should do just what you said and that is to modernize the lodge while keeping the legacy intact. We (our line) can this but it has to be on a continuous basis. I have already started to do this with getting those guys setup to paint the lodge and now trying to get this computer for the lodge. Just that effort from us and a few more brothers we will do this. Man, Man, Man, yall brothers are so deep and that's why I love yall man, Al Green said "Let's stay together" so let’s do that. I have to apologize for my distance from you guys but I have been going through a little something but don't worry God's got me. Before I go please so let that boredom lead to discontinuance. We need each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MEETINGS FOR ENLIGHTENMENT

Brothers,

     I just wanted to remind you of our commitment to grow together in Masonry. Last Saturday we reaffirmed something that we decided the Saturday before, which is remedial study sessions. Let us remember Bros. that we have a long way to go in Masonry and a lot of work ahead of us in our lodge, let’s not slack on the only portion that is now in our control.

To start this off I recommend that we study blue house symbolism this weekend. It would be best that everyone read this so that we are all on the same page. Attached are a couple e books that may help on the subject.

Attachments:

 Masonic bluebook.pdf, 148 KB Delete

 Prince Hall Facts.pdf, 365 KB Delete

Permalink Reply by WOLFE. On April 15, 2009 at 12:34pm

I Agree With You Bro,

Time>?

Permalink Reply by I Done Got It In Trouble Again! On April 16, 2009 at 9:47pm

I think that we should start holding the meetings around noon to 2pm. That way it isn't too early or too late. Agree?

Permalink Reply by WOLFE. On April 17, 2009 at 2:52am

I agree

Permalink Reply by I Done Got It In Trouble Again! On April 17, 2009 at 10:18pm

That's what's up. Hopefully I will see you fellas tomorrow at 1200.

Permalink Reply by Derrick on August 7, 2009 at 1:20am

Greetings'

      Troy I must say this is some very interesting facts about prince hall that I didn’t know but as always thinks for the knowledge...