Please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Grant Gates, and Gabriel Jagush this week as we sit down with our special guest, Worshipful Master-elect of Arlington Lodge #438, Brother Corey Harris. Brother Corey is getting ready to be installed in the east in a few days and we wanted to pick his brain for a bit. What does Corey want to get done this year? What is the history of Arlington #438? Who are those guys wearing the weird(er) hats at the Scottish Rite dinners? What sound awakens the slumbering Sam Gibbins? All this and more, this week!
The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks!
00:00:35 - Host & Guest Introductions
00:04:15 - Masonic News
00:08:12 - Discussion Question: What non-princippal, non-progressive line officership do you want to see take a bigger role in your lodge?
00:18:43 - Episode Content: Fraternal Spotlight - Corey Harris
01:34:28 - Upcoming Events
01:37:36 - Closing Thoughts
01:39:32 - Fraternal Quote of the Week
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Please join us for our newest "Fraternal Spotlight" episode. Brothers Rhit Moore, Grant Gates, and Gabriel Jagush sit down to chat with Right Worshipful Brother Brad Billings, 2017 District Deputy Grand Master, Masonic District #64B of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas! In this episode, we get to know Brother Brad a little better, and we ask him a lot of questions. From his Blue Lodge experiences, to who his influences are, to the whole "Scottish Rite vs York Rite" discussion (and why there shouldn't be a "vs" in there), to obscure invitational bodies, there's a lot to cover. We will definitely have to have Brad back for Round 2. Maybe Rounds 3 & 4, too. What's Brad been up to lately? What's the deal with chartering bodies? What do we need to do right now in order to survive & thrive as a fraternity? What's the deal with the super-exclusive invitationals? How should one best tackle the search for additional light? All this, and more, in this episode.
This is one of our longest episodes, so we have omitted news & events for the sake of time. Thank you for understanding.
The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks!
00:02:24 - Listener/Discussion Questions
00:02:32 - How do you feel about lodges going dark for the summer?
00:05:02 - What do you think about formal evaluations for officers?
00:07:42 - What books are on y'all's nightstands right now?
00:11:25 - Episode Content: Fraternal Spotlight with Brother Brad Billings
01:50:26 - Brad's Personal Definition of Masonry & Closing Thoughts
01:56:31 - 148 Contact Info
01:57:06 - Fraternal Quote of the Week
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The dreaded DUES discussion. Please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Grant Gates, and Gabriel Jagush as they sit with special guest, Brother Matt Fisher. When it comes to keeping lodges financially happy, it often seems like something is going sideways - what's up with that? Is your lodge financially healthy? What can you do to get yourselves stable, and then fortified after reaching stability? Is there a need for a "lodge exit plan?" Let's talk about that. This week's episode skips news/events in favor of content length.
The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks!
00:02:28 - Listener Question: Can I join the Widow's Sons in Texas?
00:03:17 - Discussion Question: How to deal with long commutes to Lodge?
00:10:15 - Discussion Question: Other that your Bible/VSL, what has been the most important book to your Masonic experience?
00:18:41 - Episode Content: Dues, Dues, Dues
01:34:48 - Closing Thoughts
01:39:01 - Fraternal Quote of the Week
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Installations are coming up! Let's talk about that! Are you ready for one of the biggest events of your lodge's year? How do you make it go smoothly? Has Gabe actually read the Monitor or is he just playing along? How many times will Grant talk about Star Trek this week? Find out all this and more, this week. Please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Grant Gates, and Gabriel Jagush, as they discuss officer installations.
The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks!
00:00:35 - Host Introduction
00:01:06 - Masonic News
00:06:06 - Listener/Discussion Question: How do we present change to the lodge in a healthy way?
00:13:12 - Episode Subject: Officer Installations
01:11:01 - Masonic Events
01:15:02 - Contact Info
01:15:24 - Closing Thoughts
01:17:36 - Fraternal Quote of the Week
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Prior to the beginning of this episode, we will play a short obituary for our friend and Brother, Paul Solomon, followed by a silent 12-count.
Please join us this week as Brothers Rhit Moore, Grant Gates, and Gabriel Jagush discuss the Four Cardinal Virtues.
The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thank you.
00:00:00 Obituary for Brother Paul Solomon
00:02:50 Regular Episode Start
00:04:41 News
00:08:27 Listener/Discussion Question: Protecting Your Lodge's Finances
00:14:37 Listener/Discussion Question: Businesses Using Masonic Emblems
00:19:46 Episode Content: The Four Cardinal Virtues
00:25:56 Episode Content: Temperance
00:37:47 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & the Cardinal Virtues
00:39:22 Fortitude
00:52:07 Prudence
01:04:59 Justice
01:18:01 Upcoming Events
01:23:27 Contact Info
01:23:50 Weekly Fraternal Quote
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