Visting Lodges outsite your area

I would have to say, I went to a Lodge in Georgia and saw the actual 1st degree work and a normal business meeting and I was very impressed with some of the differences between the state of South Carolina and the State of Georgia.

It left me to wonder if differences in work and rituals from state to state and country to country. What is the true integrity of the work. Who decides to make changes in the work overtime and why?

To answer my question I just looked at the different denominations in religion and the interpretations of the Holy Bible. Different denominations but same religion. Let's say I enjoyed one state's interpretation better than another. What can I do to bring change to my state?

These are just thoughts, When you see things that look to be better in interpretation and help benefit the craft as a whole, how would you go about making change? The answer would be the Grand Lodge but how?

Thought I would write this brainstorming question on how the craft can open up and make improvements over time. Changes from fund raising to ritual work ect ect.

Paying Dues

Picture above was at the Scottish Rite Center/Lodge in Nassau Bahamas
Top of the Year and the rent must be paid. A discussion was talked about at an instructional meeting and something that I would like to stress to all the brothers out there.

During these economic hard times we as brothers need to followup with the responsibility to call other brothers to ensure their welfare is ok Don't be too quick on marking members MPD when it comes to dues.

There was a case where a brother had Alstheimers and was not capable of paying them. No one knew that he had this condition with out calling.

If you have the extra time and money help a brother or just call one that you haven't heard from in a while.

Until next time... Been pretty much studying the whole process of things in the watchful steward position. The more I watch the more amazed I am with Freemasonry.