From the East
Brethren, we are diligently working to increase our numbers. But, we need your help. We have many wonderful candidates and we are looking for brethren to assist them in becoming good Masons. If you can coach, do so. If you can mentor, do so. But, one of the most important things we can do is to introduce ourselves to them personally and professionally.
We do not join Freemasonry for economic reasons. We come to learn, to subdue our passions and to improve ourselves in Freemasonry. But, how many times do we grow ourselves spiritually; one or two times a day, or even once a week? We execute business transactions numerous times a day. We still have choice as to who we conduct business with. I encourage every brother to reach out in their business transactions to other brothers. Who does what? I personally have, on several occasions conducted a transaction, only to find out later a brother, sometimes in my own Lodge, does exactly the same thing!!!! How annoying is that? For me, it is about a code of conduct that we share. We must encourage others to share that code of conduct and reward those who do.
Nothing successful happens without some effort. We must conspire to succeed. Make a conscience effort to frequent Mason owned businesses or to hire Masons. We can only prosper if we band together and spend some time with one another. Get active, or lament your loss. Either way, you choose. But, the consequences of your decisions are exactly that. So, come to lodge, introduce yourself as a friend, brother, and a professional. Spend time with your brothers, and tell them what your usual vocation is and find out what their vocation is. Let the fraternity prosper and strengthen.
Adam I. Brodofsky
Worshipful Master 2009
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