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Page Two THE NORTH CAROLINA MASON April, 1988 “THE NORTH CAROLINA MASON” (DSPS 598-260) is published quarterly by The Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of North Carolina, 2921 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, N. C. 27608. Second—class postage paid at Oxford, N. C. 27565. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE NORTH CAROLINA MASO Oxford Orphanage Printing Department, Oxford North Carolina 27565 BOARD OF PUBLIC A TION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MASON G. PAUL WAGONER H. LLOYD WILKERSON SAM A. HENNIS, JR. WILLIAM E. FULMER Published quarterly by The Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of North Carolina Successor to “The Orphans Friend and Masonic Journal.” News items, pictures, inquiries, comments and other correspondence should be addressed to: C. Bruce Hunter, Acting Editor Oxford Orphanage Printing Department Oxford, North Carolina 27565 There is no charge for printing pictures. Pictures should be made in black and white. Good quality pictures are essential for suitable reproduction. We reserve the right to reject any picture not suitable for use in The North Carolina Mason. Pictures accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be returned to the sender upon request. address changes should be addressed to: THE NORTH CAROLINA MASON Oxford Orphanage Printing Department Oxford, North Carolina 27565 Each member of a North Carolina lodge is entitled to a free subscription to The North Carolina Mason. If you know a North Carolina Member who is not receiving the paper, please send his name, his complete address (with zip code), and the name of his lodge to the above address. OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF NORTH CAROLINA M.'.W.'.EddieP. Slilest, C.L. (584) Grand Master Box A, Apex 27502 R.’.W.'.L. R. Thomas, Jr.+, C.L. (568) Deputy Grand Master P. 0. 1467, New Bern 28560 R.’.W.'.Jerry G. Tartt, (542) Senior Grand Warden P. 0. Box 366, Greensboro 27402 R.-.W.-.Bunn T. Phillips, Jr.f, C.L. (495) Junior Grand Warder 310 Lumyer Rd., Rockingham 28379 M.'.W.'.Sam A. Hennis, Jr.* C.L. (322) Grand Treasurer Drawer 711, Mount Airy 27030 R. .W. .Robert P. Dudleyt, (202) Grand Secretary P. 0. Box 6506, Raleigh 27628 W. .Lester P. Martin, Jr.t, (134) Senior Grand Deacon P. O. Box 822, Mocksville 27028 W.'.Willett R. Tillettf, C.L. (521) Junior Grand Deacon P. O. Box 473, Manteo 27954 W.-.Ray Norrist, (259) Gran&Marshal 312 Woodland Trail, Hendersonville 28739 W.'.Richard G. Mooret, (544) Grand Steward Rt. 2, Box 666, Denver 28037 W. .William B. Brunkf, C.L. (40) Grand Steward 8504 Bournemouth Dr., Raleigh 27609 W. .Marvin D. Wilson (694) Grand Tyler 31-H Ruths Lane, Greensboro 27407 W.'.Harvey B. Johnson (584) Grand Chaplain 3771 Tangle Ln., Winston-Salem 27106 W. .Tommy L. Jonest, (746) . Asst. Grand Chaplain 700 S. Holden Rd., Greensboro 27420 W.'.Reynold S. Davenportt, C.L. (680) Grand Historian P. O. Box 578, Plymouth 27962 W..Edwin R. Toddf, C.L. (700) Grand Lecturer 1515 Maryland Ave., Charlotte 28209 W.'.H. Lloyd Wilkersont, (680) Grand Orator 102 Shoreham Dr., Jacksonville 28-540 W.-.Otto Neustadtf, (40) Judge Advocate 412 0 Camelot Dr., Apt. A-3, Raleigh 27609 Masonic Quiz — Who Is This Man and What Is He Doing? Regular readers of the North Carolina Mason will recognize this man. Anyone who doesn’t know him just might see him during the month of April. Until then, we invite our readers to ponder these questions: 1. Who is this man? 4. Where is he doing it? 2. What is his connection with North Carolina Masonry? 5. Is he likely to do it again? 3. What is he doing? Grand Master’s Message (Continued from Page One) limited “out-reach” we permit ourselves. It is also reflected in our support, through voluntary contributions, of our two Homes. Yet, I am convinced that if we can engender PRIDE in our Masonic Membership, we will go a long way in creating a positive image before non-Masons, as well as ourselves. Remember the five points? Pride in Personal relationships, in Ritual, in Investments of time and money in Masonic and Charitable activities, in Dedication to the principles of Masonry, and in Encouragement of each other in his Masonic life. If you can’t remember these five points, then remember the five points of fellowship . . . and don’t just recite the words, but change the words into action ... live the five points. Only then will Freemasonry assume its rightful position as a strong moral force in the world. I believe that those who became involved in our Bicentennial Celebration caught the spirit of “Pride in Masonic Membership” and if we can reinforce this experience and pass it on to others, the tenets of our fraternity will be transmitted on to our children and our children’s children pure and unimpaired. Some people ascribe great wisdom to their leaders . . . Grand Masters included. I’m reminded of a story. An arrogant youth wanted to test the wisdom of an older leader, the wise man of his tribe. He hid a rock in his hand and held them out to the wise old man and asked, “Old Man, what have I here?” The Wise One pointed to one of his hands and said, “a rock.” The young man was angered at the correctness of the answer and was determined to make a fool of the Wise One. He decided to return with a bird in his hand. Again, he would ask, Old Man, what have I here?” and if he answered, “a bird,” he would ask, “is the bird alive or is it dead?” If the Old Man said it was alive, he would snap its head with his fingers and show him a dead bird. If he said it was dead, he would open his hand and let it fly away. He came before the Old Man with the bird in his hand and said, “Old Man, what have I here?” The Wise One replied, “a bird.” He asked, “Is the bird alive or is it dead?” The Old Man said, “It is as you wish!” My brothers, I have here in my hand the Fraternity of Freemasonry. What is the State of the Craft? IT IS AS YOU WISH! Proposed Amendments To The Code (Continued from Page One) CHAPTER 36-A COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LODGE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES REG. 36 A-01. The Committee on Subordinate Lodge Special Activities shall consist of three members to be nominated by the Board of General Purposes and elected by the Grand Lodge as follows: [33-01 (3P); 33-07; 33-17]. 1. Each member of the committee shall be a Past Master of a subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction well versed in the law of this Grand Lodge and in the usages and customs of the Craft and shall be experienced in handling business matters pertaining to subordinate lodges. 2. The first members elected to the committee shall serve as follows: One for three years, one for two years and one for one year; at each annual communication the Board of General Purposes shall nominate one qualified Brother to serve for three years. The Committee shall elect its chairman. 3. In the event of a vacancy on the committee by death or for any other cause the Grand Master shall fill the vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term. REG. 36 A-02. The committee shall meet upon call of the Grand Master or Chairman and its business may be transacted by correspondence. REG. 36 A-03. A quorum shall consist of two members. REG. 36 A-04. The duties, powers, and authority of the Subordinate Lodge Special Activities Committee shall be: 1. To investigate any matter, subject or thing pertaining to fund-raising activities by subordinate lodges. Such investigation may be made by one or more members of the committee, but the report should be made by at least a majority of the committee. 2. To adopt from time to time such rules as may be necessary to govern fund-raising activities as provided in Reg. 95-48 (2). 3. To report to the Grand Master and to the Grand Lodge all the facts pertinent to any inquiry or investigation with recommendations as the committee may deem proper. 4. To consider and act upon all applications of lodges or brethren in connection with or relating to fund-raising activities as provided in Reg. 95-48 (2). 5. To call for and examine any record, book, or account of any subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction which may be the object of or within the scope of its investigation; to order and require the attendance of any Masonic witness, as may be necessary or advisable to the proper discharge of its duties. All the powers and authority set forth in this paragraph are to be exercised under the direction of the Grand Master. REG. 36 A-05. The members of the committee shall be reimbursed by the Grand Lodge for any reasonable expense incurred in the performance of their duties, but no member shall receive compensation for his services (Reg. 33-13). Amend Reg. 49-03 (11) to read as follows: REG. 49-03 (11). The holding or sponsoring by a lodge of lotteries, raffles, games of chance, gambling, or any activity which would discredit Masonry, is prohibited notwithstanding the proceeds may be contributed to charitable objects. [49-04 (1); 97-02 (31, 34)]. Amend Reg. 49-03 (16) to read as follows: REG. 49-03 (16). No lodge shall permit the use of its hall or meeting place or other rooms or space in the same building over which it has control to be used for lotteries, raffles, gambling, games of chance, dances, card parties, or for any purpose which would discredit Masonry. [97-02 (34)]. Amend Reg. 97-02 (34) to read as follows: REG. 97-02 (34). To use or allow the use of lodge room for lotteries, raffles, games of chance, card parties, dances, gambling, or other purposes which would discredit Masonry or would be a violation of Regulation 49-03 (16). [49-03 (11)]. Amend Reg. 97.01 by adding Paragraph 6 to read as follows: REG. 97.01. 6. Ihis chapter covers both individual brethren and Masonic bodies in this jurisdiction; and the so-called collateral bodies or other organizations in North Carolina whose membership is dependent upon or related to Masonic membership or which are likely to be regarded as Masonic organizations in the public mind as well as individual Masons, within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, are enjoined and required to respect the purposes of this regulation. (NOTE: If the above proposed amendment is adopted similiar wording, in bold type, in Reg. 97-02 (31) becomes automatically deleted.) Amend Reg. 97-02 (31) to read as follows: REG. 97-02 (31). To conduct, promote, participate in, profit by, aid or assist, in the name of or in behalf of Masonry, in any lottery, game of chance, raffle, or other gaming device, or any activity by any name, whether or not permitted by public authority. This subdivision covers both individual brethren and Masonic bodies in this jurisdiction; and the so-called collateral bodies or other organizations in North Carolina whose membership is dependent upon or related to Masonic membership or which are likely to be regarded as Masonic organizations in the public mind as well as individual Masons, within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, Gleanings From Lodge Newsletters Excelsior Lodge No. 261 is now meeting in their new building, and Master David Carriker has named his program “A Year of Renewal.” He invites all members to come by and renew acquaintances with their brothers. To make it easier for inactive members to attend lodge meetings, the Master has announced a special dinner meeting on February 29th. Part of the program is a presentation by the Masonic Education Committee to remind the members of everything they need to know to attend their own lodge or visit another. A follow-up from Derita Lodge No. 715: apparently their Ham Day was a big success and was enjoyed by all participants — with the possible exception of the pig who supplied the ham. ***** We quote the following words from Master Jerry Abernathy of Mint Hill Lodge No. 742: “The Secretary has informed me that we have a good supply of 1988 dues cards in stock. If you haven’t done so, please order yours from him as soon as possible. We would hate to run out before everyone got theirs this year.” Raleigh Lodge No. 500 reminds us that “one of a Mason’s most important commitments is to live in public what he vows in private.” King Solomon Lodge No. 704 has just published their 1988 Register. It lists the lodge’s mailing address, officers’ names and phone numbers, names of committee members, addresses for all members, and other useful information. It’s a very handy booklet. ***** In an admirable show of brotherhood, the members of St. John’s Lodge No. 13 (Kenansville) recently offered visits and calls of prayers for a member and his wife who were recovering from a traffic accident. That’s an excellent example of Masonry in action. Derita Lodge No. 715 has upgraded their Trestleboard from a postcard sized publication to a four page letter size newsletter. After reading the January issue, we see why they need that much space to communicate their lodge news. Our congratulations to a very active lodge. New Officers were installed recently at Shallotte Lodge No. 727 A. F. & A. M. at Shallotte. Pictured left to right, are Frederick Mintz, Treasurer; Steve Marion Norris, Senior Warden; Cleo Hagan McCranie, Master; Frederick Alton Hickman, Junior Warden; Douglas Leo Causey, Secretary. Back row: Perry Harlee Sellers, Steward; John David Babson, Steward; Michael Eugene Potts, Tyler; Kimry Vivian Long, Junior Deacon; James Walton Marshall, Senior Deacon; and Bernard Francis Hanke, Chaplain. are enjoined and required to respect the purposes of this regulation. In addition to the power and authority contained in Chapter 66 of THE CODE, the Grand Master shall have the authority to direct the Judge Advocate to institute a Masonic Trial against any Master Mason within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge whom he believes, after investigation, to have been or is a party to the promoting of a lottery, a game of chance, or a raffle of any kind or character. Amend Reg. 60-12 to read as follows: REG. 60-12. It is a Masonic offense for any Brother or any lodge to issue or be voluntarily a party to the issuing or to the circulation of a chain letter, in the name of or in behalf of Masonry, containing (1) a promise of a personal reward or gain, (2) a threat of any nature, or (3) a solicitation of any kind. Upon conviction of the Brother, the maximum penalty shall be suspension for not less than three years for the first offense; and for any succeeding offense the penalty shall be named by the Trial Commission under the Trial Code. If a lodge be guilty, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than one hundred dollars or the arrest of its charter. [97-02 (51)]. Amend Reg. 21-01 (1) by adding subsection “F” to read as follows: REG. 21-01 (1). F. When changing any Grand Lodge dues, fees, or assessments. Amend Reg. 60-05 by deleting the entire regulation and substituting the following to make Reg. 60-05 to read as follows: REG. 60-05. No member of a lodge in North Carolina shall hold active or regular membership, or the equivalent thereof, in any other lodge, either within or without the state. Dual or plural membership is prohibited. Honorary membership as described in Reg. 89-01 is not prohibited. [83-01; 89-01; 97-02 (42)]. Amend Reg. 83-01 to read as follows: REG. 83-01. A member of a North Carolina Lodge while retaining such membership shall not hold active or regular membership, or the equivalent thereof, in any other lodge, either within or without the state. Dual or plural membership is prohibited. Honorary membership as described in Reg. 89-01 is permitted. [60-05; 97-02 (49)]. If Regulations 60-05 and 83-01 are adopted, all members holding dual memberships as of the date of the adoption of these two proposed amendments shall be entitled to retain their dual membership but shall not transfer either of the two memberships. REG. 51-02. A lodge shall hold at least one stated communication each calendar month; except, however, if a quorum of at least of seven (7) members are not present because of inclement weather, or other acts of God, then that stated communication may be cancelled for that month and the Grand Secretary notified of that action; however, it may provide in its by-laws for the omission of any of all stated communications during either or all of the months of June, July and August and those falling on legal holidays except, however, in the event the stated communication, as named in the by-laws of a lodge at which the officers should be elected as required by Regulation 62-01, shall fall on a legal holiday then the lodge shall hold that stated communication on the day following such legal holiday, except Sunday. Amend Regulation 49-03 (10) as follows: REG. 49-03 (10). OBSOLETE. Amend Regulation 97-02 (25) as follows: REG. 97-02 (25). OBSOLETE. Amend Regulation 97-02 (47) as follows: REG. 97-02 (47). OBSOLETE. Amend Reg. 97-02 (48) to read as follows: 48. To manufacture or sell a Masonic emblem (square and compasses) for use on a commercial vehicle or on business premises; or to use the same thereon. [97-02 (45)].
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