Scottish Rite Panel
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- Virginia Research Lodge No. 1777 held a panel discussion during the 2024 Scottish Rite Conference in Richmond. The participants answered several questions about the craft, it was a very lively discussion. Here are the questions: • Is an observant Lodge similar to a Research Lodge and in what way? • What can Lodges do to increase retention of new members? • Andrew Hammer in his book, "Observing the Craft", suggests that appendant bodies draw member's focus away from the Blue Lodge. Is this true, and if the Blue Lodges offered more Masonic Education, would members still want to join appendant bodies? • Andrew Hammer also said Masonic youth groups are a distraction, that Masonic Lodges should be solely focused on improving Masons, not helping youth. Agree or disagree? • Should we require a mandatory delay before a candidate may submit a petition, to ensure he is a suitable candidate for membership? • Should a Lodge determine what a candidate is seeking from your Lodge, and if it is not a good match, should we make every effort to find a different Lodge for him that is a better fit? • How can Lodges and Grand Lodges recruit new members without actually recruiting? • Should Lodges require a dress code for attending meetings?
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- 09/28/2024