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• Freemasonry in India Is Growing February 5, 2012
  The Grand Master of India reports that, while membership in some countries may be slipping, India is seeing new gains.From the Times of India, "Old Secret Society Finds Future in Youth":"Writer Dan Brown certainly created a flutter about Freemasons, but what's encouraging is that membership in India is growing while many other countries a […]
  Chris Hodapp
• Perspectives on American Freemasonry and Fraternalism: Saturday, April 28, 2012 February 3, 2012
  Registration is now open for the April 28 symposium at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library in Lexington, Massachusetts. The symposium seeks to present the newest research on American fraternal groups from the past through the present day. By 1900, over 250 American fraternal groups existed, numbering six million members. The study of their activitie […]
  Chris Hodapp
• Northeast Masonic Symposium 4/14 Albany, NY February 3, 2012
  The Northeast Masonic Symposium will take place April 14th, 2012 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York, sponsored by St. Georges Lodge No. 6. I'll be speaking that day, along with Dr. Roger M. Firestone, Terry L. Tilton and Richard Friedman. Tickets are $50, and include lunch and a cocktail reception.For more information see the symposium website at […]
  Chris Hodapp
• George Washington: Zombie February 3, 2012
  William Thornton is best known for his winning design for the U.S. Capitol, building in Washington DC. As a part of his design, he envisioned a special burial niche for the body of George Washington. But Thornton was trained in Edinburgh, Scotland as a doctor, and when George Washington died in December 1799, Thornton had bigger plans than just putting the P […]
  Chris Hodapp
• January Poll: Feast of St. John January 31, 2012
  Question: Does your lodge celebrate the Feast of St. John?Yes - 124 (43%) No - 159 (56%)Total votes: 283Poll closed. […]
  Chris Hodapp