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Post by whistler on Feb 12, 2006 21:56:20 GMT
It also isn't necessarily a year. just until they become FC's
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Post by corab on Feb 12, 2006 22:02:44 GMT
Not given any work to do? I'm due to deliver my first PoA next meeting! ;D
Cora
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Post by whistler on Feb 12, 2006 23:04:34 GMT
Not given any work to do? I'm due to deliver my first PoA next meeting! ;D Cora Cora, Your lot is a bit tougher then ours If it doesn't give away things you shouldn't . / What is the subject of your P.O.A.
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Post by corab on Feb 12, 2006 23:08:17 GMT
Your lot is a bit tougher then ours If it doesn't give away things you shouldn't Not quite sure what you mean? Nothing major - just telling them a bit on how I experienced the ceremony, how I felt afterwards, and what changes I noticed ... just a personal report really. And I'm looking forward to it, too:-) Cora
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Post by maat on Feb 12, 2006 23:18:27 GMT
Congratulations and Welcome Cora. I couldn't wait to get in this morning to see how you went. Enjoy!
Much Love Maat
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Post by whistler on Feb 13, 2006 0:22:21 GMT
Your lot is a bit tougher then ours If it doesn't give away things you shouldn't Not quite sure what you mean? Nothing major - just telling them a bit on how I experienced the ceremony, how I felt afterwards, and what changes I noticed ... just a personal report really. And I'm looking forward to it, too:-) Cora Cora, by a bit tougher than our lodge, I mean we don't require EA's to go any work in Open Lodge. As Far as P.O.A. is concerned - we would use the expression "Piece Of Architecture" for a worthy talk usually of some depth and usually by a Senior Mason. So in Open Lodges we can have talks, and P.O.A. depending on the subject, and Presenter - Just because an EA can't speak in Open Lodge doesn't mean Life is easy - as they are expected to work and contribute in classes and discussion groups... just not in open Lodge Arohanui Bro Cora
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Post by waynecowley on Feb 13, 2006 8:57:20 GMT
Many congratulations from me too Cora
Wayne
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Post by Midlander on Feb 13, 2006 10:58:56 GMT
Hearty good wishes and congratulations from me also Bro. Cora, (have never heard anyone at LDH call each other 'Sister').
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Post by corab on Feb 13, 2006 13:52:00 GMT
Cora, by a bit tougher than our lodge, I mean we don't require EA's to go any work in Open Lodge. As Far as P.O.A. is concerned - we would use the expression "Piece Of Architecture" for a worthy talk usually of some depth and usually by a Senior Mason. So in Open Lodges we can have talks, and P.O.A. depending on the subject, and Presenter - Just because an EA can't speak in Open Lodge doesn't mean Life is easy - as they are expected to work and contribute in classes and discussion groups... just not in open Lodge Oh I see, thanks for clarifying that Whistler. Our IPM did an interesting PoA after my ceremony - gave me a chance to calm my mind somewhat and get a taste of regular proceedings - which are all wildly confusing at first but you get the hang of it quickly enough*G* Cheers, Cora
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Post by corab on Feb 13, 2006 13:54:31 GMT
Congratulations and Welcome Cora. I couldn't wait to get in this morning to see how you went. Enjoy! Ah, was waiting for you to reply - thanks for your well-wishes and putting some of the others up to it as well *LOL* It's going to be months until I settle down, I know that already ... I go about smiling like an idiot at the moment, but funnily enough my mind is working sufficiently to take the challenge presented on 'the other forum'*G* Yep - back in top form. ;D Love, Cora
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Post by ingo on Feb 13, 2006 20:06:51 GMT
Cora No, my lodge does not belong to LDH. The Grand Orient de Luxembourg (GOL) - www.gol.lu - is a small and independent order with 9 co-masonic and 1 male-only lodge. I did not mean the "Grand" Orient (this is Paris (LDH) for you and Luxemburg (GOL) for me) but the orient of your lodge, that means the town where the lodge has its seat....
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Post by corab on Feb 13, 2006 20:12:16 GMT
I did not mean the "Grand" Orient (this is Paris (LDH) for you and Luxemburg (GOL) for me) but the orient of your lodge, that means the town where the lodge has its seat.... Oh ... *LOL* so THAT's what they meant on my Affirmation form ..! My Lodge meets at Headquarters in Surbiton, on the outskirts of London. Takes about 1.5 hours for me to get there, although Saturday someone was smiling on me - engineering works between Guildford and Woking, so I had a direct connection ;D Cora
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Post by maat on Feb 13, 2006 22:55:01 GMT
my mind is working sufficiently to take the challenge presented on 'the other forum'*G* I don't get time to visit other Fora - please enlighten me. Whatever it is - my money is on you. Maat
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Post by corab on Feb 13, 2006 23:25:21 GMT
I don't get time to visit other Fora - please enlighten me. Whatever it is - my money is on you. Well -- 50-50 so far; the Bro. has presented me with an interesting question to ponder. People got a bit steamed up under their collar over the fact the Co-Masonic Lodges will in general welcome any regular Freemason (convinced of their regularity etc) in their midst - the Bro. in question felt that was 'encouraging the Regular Brn. to break their Obligation'. I pointed out the rule of self-responsibility which I firmly believe in, and he countered with an example of an employee committing breach of contract by providing services to another company - contravention of non-competition clause. He did, however, NOT know that I'm a legal professional specialising in Company, Contract & Employment Law! ;D The discussion will continue - he's made some very good points worthy of consideration. HGW, Cora
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Post by taylorsman on Feb 14, 2006 0:13:46 GMT
Bro. Cora , in the past on this Forum I have had a run in with the person you refer to and who thankfully no longer posts here. Although you are "Learned in the Law", I would urge you to be cautious with regard thereto.
Personally I feel his arguments are specious, and I am pleased to read that Co-Masonry will extend the Hand of Friendship to another Freemason whatever body their affiliation, asking only the normal Proofs that they are what they claim to be. I also agree with you that it is matter of individual personal conscience as to which a person considers to be the Higher Moral Imperative should conflict exist between an Obligation sworn and a course of action to be taken in particular circumstances and I am not here to pass judgement on another in this regard. The expression "First unto thine own self be True" comes to mind.
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Post by corab on Feb 14, 2006 12:25:28 GMT
Bro. Cora , in the past on this Forum I have had a run in with the person you refer to and who thankfully no longer posts here. Although you are "Learned in the Law", I would urge you to be cautious with regard thereto. Can you clarify why, please? If there's anything I need to know in approaching this and similar situations, please do share - if you can. Thanks, Cora
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Post by taylorsman on Feb 14, 2006 13:14:49 GMT
Cora. I have sent you a PM on this.
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Post by ingo on Feb 15, 2006 15:19:05 GMT
Taylorsman wrote: ...and I am pleased to read that Co-Masonry will extend the Hand of Friendship to another Freemason whatever body their affiliation, asking only the normal Proofs that they are what they claim to be. Ingo: Steve, that is so! In Germany it is the same. All brethren and sisters are welcome, either if they are co-masonic, male-only or women-only.
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Post by ceejay64 on Feb 16, 2006 2:31:40 GMT
Bro Cora, Congratulations and Welcome! HGW, Ceejay
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Post by squirebentley on Feb 17, 2006 4:44:31 GMT
I am very happy for you Cora. Best regards.
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