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Post by whistler on Feb 10, 2008 6:26:33 GMT
Wonder if it is time to introduce younger people to the upper decision making area of the craft. Our wise old folk in the East, and those who seem to hold so much power over the direction we take - are just that Old and Wise. With some 2 Generations between 60 and say 90, the old energy from those are just that "Old Energy", and doesn't work with younger folk. Those younger folk are just as wise in fact many know much more then the older folk ever will. How can those Old energy people lead and attract all the young people we would like to benefit from the craft. Younger folk who don't need to know many of the ways of doing things the way old folk do, for them they become but care givers for the elderly Freemasons. Our secret mysteries are safe they will always be there - Those secrets need to be passed on in the way that younger folk work. Gone are the days of "We have always done it this way" Wonder how many Old Energy Folk were given just that in an answer to a question and for their whole Masonic Life that has been the answer for them. The debates and question we see on or forums prove that younger minds are looking at the craft... It would be nice to have more younger minds high up in the craft looking back at them
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Post by corab on Feb 10, 2008 12:47:19 GMT
Too right, Whistler, and it's exactly what is happening in our Federation.
Last year, when the body responsible for Craft masony in our Federation reached the end of its 3-year term, our ranks were filled with some refreshingly young blood, and it does make a difference.
Not so much as in "Shove over, oldie; let's do this the cool way", but as in a beautiful coming together of masonic and life experience and skills from across the range of ages -- respect governing all.
We have a body where masons from all ranks and ages can voice their concerns, share their ideas, and get involved into the nitty gritty of Craft administration. We have a platform where that body holds itself accountable to the entire Federation, and where the membership can and does make policy decisions.
I would wholeheartedly recommend it to other masonic bodies -- it works.
With frat. love, and h.g.w.,
Cora
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Post by wayseer on Feb 10, 2008 22:49:37 GMT
I made comment on this aspect on another Masonic forum only to be howled down and drowned in a chorus righteous indignation.
Quite frankly, these 'old stages' are killing the Fraternity - and GL is the worst after years of cronyism and nepotism guaranteeing that nothing will change. Young people can smell the odour of rank and damp and decay 100 yards from the entrance.
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Post by maat on Feb 10, 2008 23:28:46 GMT
No righteous indignation from me.... seen what can happen.
People (the oldies) usually do what they think is right, so who is going to tell a more senior Bro that they are not right and that their mental/physical capacites are becoming somewhat eroded because of age?
I think more inclusive decision making forums are a good way to go.
Maat
PS - I'm an oldie
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Post by Mikepm on Feb 11, 2008 1:21:23 GMT
A good call Whistler, as long as the right brothers are chosen, or put their selfs foward, and not, certain bretheren who shall we say, would jump at any Opportunity of climbing the 'Pole' Regards, Mike.
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