The official blog of Bill Hosler, PM
In an effort to clarify the rebranding Shriners Hospitals for Children The Public Relations Department of Shriners International sent out the following email today ( June 4, 2020) to the membership: Dear Nobles, Our great Fraternity has seen many changes in our nearly 150-year history, from world wars to the rise of industry and technology. Our […]
For 98 years Shriners have provided care for children care for 1.4 million children starting with orthopedic needs later expanding to children suffering burn care cleft pallets and speech therapy for children all over the world. Since it;s inception the “Hospitals for crippled children” became Shriners Hospitals for children” now the to move forward with […]
As I said recently on the podcast Meet, Act and Part Freemasonry doesn’t just survive during times of adversity, it THRIVES!. This terrible virus has affected us in so many ways, from the loss of a loved one to the loss of one’s livelihood. No matter what happens it is easy to say none […]
The Grand Master of Oklahoma, Most Worshipful Brother Bobby J. Peters, has issued a new edict addressing during the pandemic within the jurisdiction of Oklahoma. The edict that stated meetings will be held on the Entered Apprentice degree only. and meetings are to be held for necessary business only. No degree work, district […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has began the process to slowly open the state of Texas and lift many of the restrictions on businesses and groups put in place to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus pandemic Grand Master of Texas Masons Paul D. Underwood has amended his previous edict to suspend Masonic labors within […]
With the outbreak of The Covid-19 virus organized Freemasonry’s labors in person have pretty much came to a standstill all over the world. Zoom meetings and Webex “meet-ups” are the new way Masons are spreading The cement” of brotherly love until the present danger passes. Since area majority of our membership fits the “most vulnerable” […]
In an email today Imperial Potentate Jeff Siwder announced the cancellation of the 2020 Imperial session in Kansas City, Missouri due to the Covid 19 virus, The email reads: Dear Nobles, Based on data and opinions of public health experts and community officials, Shriners International has cancelled its 2020 Imperial Session, scheduled for July 2020, […]
My latest piece entitled “The 50 Year Member – Masonry: A Cut Above has been posted on the Midnight Freemasons website. If you like it I hope you will share it with your friends and Brethren. I’m not sure if anyone has noticed but I have been away from the keyboard for a while. The […]
The Meet, Act and Part-Episode 9-Steven L. Harrison33 degree FMLR Illustrious Brother Steven L Harrison, author of “Freemasonry crosses the Mississippi”, “Tales from the Craft” and “Freemasons at Oak Island” is our guest this week. Steve talks with Greg, Todd, and Darin about the Ray V. Denslow and his impact upon Freemasonry, Masonic Education, and […]
Several years ago the “Not just a man, a Mason” campaign took the Masonic world by storm as a fresh and innovative way for Masonic lodges and Grand Lodges to gain the attention of non-Masons and peek their interests in our Fraternity. The campaign, originally conceived and funded by The Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction […]