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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 0:02:11 GMT
Post by corab on Apr 12, 2008 0:02:11 GMT
I have some exciting news I'd like to share with you -- I have just petitioned a Mark Lodge. The RWMM said she'll take it to council next week, so I guess I'll just sit tight and wait to hear.
Keep y'all posted! ;D
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 6:24:09 GMT
Post by leonardo on Apr 12, 2008 6:24:09 GMT
That is exciting news. Please do indeed keep us informed.
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 8:35:28 GMT
Post by corab on Apr 12, 2008 8:35:28 GMT
That is exciting news. Please do indeed keep us informed. Count on it, Bro:. ;D
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 13:49:16 GMT
Post by reprobatus on Apr 12, 2008 13:49:16 GMT
I have some exciting news I'd like to share with you -- I have just petitioned a Mark Lodge. The RWMM said she'll take it to council next week, so I guess I'll just sit tight and wait to hear. Congratulations, Bro. Cora, I have a feeling you will really enjoy the Mark degree. Do I take it then that in LDH you have a separate structure of Mark lodges, as we do in UGLE (but which is not the case in some other jurisdictions, e.g. GL of Scotland)? S&F, R.
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 16:14:40 GMT
Post by corab on Apr 12, 2008 16:14:40 GMT
Congratulations, Bro. Cora, I have a feeling you will really enjoy the Mark degree. Thanks Bro:. -- so do I. It's strange how it's crept up on me, really. As Bro:. Steve will confirm I was in no way inclined to do this; quite the contrary really ... but the Powers That Be have an interesting way of making you realise where you're supposed to go and what you're supposed to next. I think if I'd ignored it any longer they'd probably have dropped a keystone before my feet. ;D Nope. It is obviously a different rite, but both the York and Scottish Rite are administered by one and the same body: the Supreme Council. Initiatory continuity in AASR from 1-33 is a landmark for us. There's no absolute certainty yet, but I've been advised to keep a certain ;Ddate in October free in my diary ...
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reprobatus
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 18:27:17 GMT
Post by reprobatus on Apr 12, 2008 18:27:17 GMT
Nope. It is obviously a different rite, but both the York and Scottish Rite are administered by one and the same body: the Supreme Council. Initiatory continuity in AASR from 1-33 is a landmark for us. Thanks for the info, Cora. I have to say that strikes me as a more sensible and logical way of organising things, although the patchwork collection of different orders we have in English masculine masonry has a certain anarchic charm of its own :-) Incidentally, when I said "UGLE" in my post above, I was using it incorrectly as shorthand for "mainstream masculine masonry in England" - the UGLE has no jurisdiction over Mark masonry. R.
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 20:21:51 GMT
Post by corab on Apr 12, 2008 20:21:51 GMT
Nope. It is obviously a different rite, but both the York and Scottish Rite are administered by one and the same body: the Supreme Council. Initiatory continuity in AASR from 1-33 is a landmark for us. Thanks for the info, Cora. I have to say that strikes me as a more sensible and logical way of organising things, although the patchwork collection of different orders we have in English masculine masonry has a certain anarchic charm of its own :-) My pleasure. I would have to agree -- it means, for example, that you can put sensible controls in place. To explain that: we have statutory minimums of times which must have elapsed before you can progress:- - From EA to MM: a minimum of 12 months, then
- a minimum of 9 months from date of raising until you can apply for Mark, then
- a minimum of 6 months from date of advancement before you can apply for RAM;
- a minimum of 18 months from date of raising before you can apply for HRA, and
- a minimum of 12 months from date of exaltation before you can apply for KT.
We must remain in good standing with a Craft lodge in order to apply to Mark; remain in good standing with a Mark lodge in order to apply to HRA, and remain in good standing with an HRA Chapter in order to apply to KT -- reflective of the naturally progressive tendency of both York and Scottish Rite, to which similar principles apply. You may be able to climb 3 rungs at once, but with the 1st and 2nd forming the basis ... you catch my drift, I think? Understood -- I know it has its own GL. S&F, Cora
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Mark
Apr 12, 2008 20:41:27 GMT
Post by leonardo on Apr 12, 2008 20:41:27 GMT
What a wonderful, informative this thread is. October, eh? I'll be awaiting in anticipation of further news
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 11:22:07 GMT
Post by Tom Accuosti on Apr 13, 2008 11:22:07 GMT
My pleasure. I would have to agree -- it means, for example, that you can put sensible controls in place. To explain that: we have statutory minimums of times which must have elapsed before you can progress:- - From EA to MM: a minimum of 12 months, then
- a minimum of 9 months from date of raising until you can apply for Mark, then
- a minimum of 6 months from date of advancement before you can apply for RAM;
- a minimum of 18 months from date of raising before you can apply for HRA, and
- a minimum of 12 months from date of exaltation before you can apply for KT.
We must remain in good standing with a Craft lodge in order to apply to Mark; remain in good standing with a Mark lodge in order to apply to HRA, and remain in good standing with an HRA Chapter in order to apply to KT -- reflective of the naturally progressive tendency of both York and Scottish Rite, to which similar principles apply. You may be able to climb 3 rungs at once, but with the 1st and 2nd forming the basis ... you catch my drift, I think? What? That's crazy! Why, you'd hardly get anybody to commit that much time into the Craft! Only the really, really dedicated Masons would be willing to put up with a schedule like that! Oh. Er...
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 11:51:16 GMT
Post by lauderdale on Apr 13, 2008 11:51:16 GMT
Actually Bro Tom, it works rather well. Candidates are not rushed into each Degree or Order, understanding of the Degrees and their Moral Lessons is better and it discourages the "tick box" mentality of wanting to collect the set just for that reason alone to be a "Badge Collector".
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 12:21:46 GMT
Post by Tom Accuosti on Apr 13, 2008 12:21:46 GMT
Actually Bro Tom, it works rather well. Candidates are not rushed into each Degree or Order, understanding of the Degrees and their Moral Lessons is better and it discourages the "tick box" mentality of wanting to collect the set just for that reason alone to be a "Badge Collector". Actually, before I joined, this was exactly my impression of the fraternity. I had a few surprises in my first year.
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 17:40:02 GMT
Post by imakegarb on Apr 13, 2008 17:40:02 GMT
Congrats Bro. Cora. Looks like you and I will receive the Mark at about the same time
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 17:44:08 GMT
Post by leonardo on Apr 13, 2008 17:44:08 GMT
Congrats Bro. Cora. Looks like you and I will receive the Mark at about the same time Congratulations to you too, Bro Karen!
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 19:33:44 GMT
Post by imakegarb on Apr 13, 2008 19:33:44 GMT
Thank you!! ;D
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 20:24:45 GMT
Post by corab on Apr 13, 2008 20:24:45 GMT
My pleasure. I would have to agree -- it means, for example, that you can put sensible controls in place. To explain that: we have statutory minimums of times which must have elapsed before you can progress:- - From EA to MM: a minimum of 12 months, then
- a minimum of 9 months from date of raising until you can apply for Mark, then
- a minimum of 6 months from date of advancement before you can apply for RAM;
- a minimum of 18 months from date of raising before you can apply for HRA, and
- a minimum of 12 months from date of exaltation before you can apply for KT.
We must remain in good standing with a Craft lodge in order to apply to Mark; remain in good standing with a Mark lodge in order to apply to HRA, and remain in good standing with an HRA Chapter in order to apply to KT -- reflective of the naturally progressive tendency of both York and Scottish Rite, to which similar principles apply. You may be able to climb 3 rungs at once, but with the 1st and 2nd forming the basis ... you catch my drift, I think? What? That's crazy! Why, you'd hardly get anybody to commit that much time into the Craft! Only the really, really dedicated Masons would be willing to put up with a schedule like that! Oh. Er... *LOL* Point well made Bro:. ;D
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 20:26:17 GMT
Post by corab on Apr 13, 2008 20:26:17 GMT
Congrats Bro. Cora. Looks like you and I will receive the Mark at about the same time Why am I so not surprised at that ...?
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Mark
Apr 13, 2008 21:18:05 GMT
Post by maximus on Apr 13, 2008 21:18:05 GMT
Congratulations to the both of you!
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Mark
Apr 14, 2008 0:01:43 GMT
Post by maat on Apr 14, 2008 0:01:43 GMT
Congratulations Girls! You will even more to think about now... Love Maat
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Mark
Apr 14, 2008 7:50:17 GMT
Post by Tamrin on Apr 14, 2008 7:50:17 GMT
Mark well
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Mark
Apr 14, 2008 7:59:28 GMT
Post by waynecowley on Apr 14, 2008 7:59:28 GMT
Cora - as posted elsewhere this is excellent news. I am sure that you will enjoy the Mark degree as it is a lovely one when done well
Karen - great news about you too. Congratulations
Wayne
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