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FREEMASONRY And/ Or MASON And/ Or MASONS And/ Or SHRINERS And/ Or SHRINER and the Search Results Page
This document is made available through the declassification efforts and research of John Greenewald, Jr., creator of: The Black Vault The Black Vault is the largest online Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) document clearinghouse in the world. The research efforts here are responsible for the declassification of hundreds of thousands of pages released by the U.S. Government & Military. Discover the Truth at: http://www.theblackvault.com NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755-6000 FOIA Case: 85473A 30 September 20 16 JOHN GREENEWALD Dear Mr. Greenewald: This responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of 15 September 2016 for lntellipedia entries on FREEMASON andjor FREEMASONRY and/ or MASON and/ or MASONS and/ or SHRINERS and/ or SHRINER and the search results page. As stated in our initial response letter, dated 19 September 2016, your request was assigned Case Number 854 73. For purposes of this request and based on the information you provided in your letter, you are considered an "all other" requester. As such, you are allowed 2 hours of search and the duplication of 100 pages at no cost. There are no assessable fees for this request. A copy of your request is enclosed. Your request has been processed under the FOIA. For your information, NSA provides a service of common concem for the Intelligence Community (IC) by serving as the executive agent for lntelink. As such, NSA provides technical services that enable users to access and share information with peers and stakeholders across the IC and DoD. Intellipedia pages are living documents that may be originated by any user organization, and any user organization may contribute to or edit pages after their origination. -
2011 Commission Report
2011 Commission Report BAJA CALIFORNIA The two groups representing the Grand Lodge of Baja California have now worked out an agreement that has unified them again into one regular Grand Lodge. The leaders of the two groups have signed the agreement, and have assured it will be ratified by both groups. The Grand Lodge of Baja California has now satisfied the standards for recognition. BULGARIA There continues to be no progress in the unification of Freemasonry in Bulgaria. Since they have previously been determined to meet the standards for recognition, there is no interest on the part of the United Grand Lodge of Bulgaria in entering discussions with the Grand Lodge AF&AM of Bulgaria, either for unification or for establishing a treaty to share the jurisdiction. Both of these Grand Lodges appear to practice regular Masonry, and both were of the same origin until they split in 2001. This Commission has urged the two Grand Lodges to resolve their differences for the past seven years to no avail; therefore this issue will not be addressed again until the brethren in Bulgaria reach some type of agreement. CYPRUS The United Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Cyprus have reached an accord whereby they will both share the jurisdiction of Cyprus, and have established fraternal relations among themselves. The Grand Lodge of Cyprus therefore now meets all the standards for recognition. CZECH REPUBLIC The Grand Lodge of the Czech Republic informed us that an irregular body calling itself the Czech National Grand Lodge was recently created by a group of dissident members who defected and formed this new organization. -
Cuban Antifascism and the Spanish Civil War: Transnational Activism, Networks, and Solidarity in the 1930S
Cuban Antifascism and the Spanish Civil War: Transnational Activism, Networks, and Solidarity in the 1930s Ariel Mae Lambe Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2014 © 2014 Ariel Mae Lambe All rights reserved ABSTRACT Cuban Antifascism and the Spanish Civil War: Transnational Activism, Networks, and Solidarity in the 1930s Ariel Mae Lambe This dissertation shows that during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) diverse Cubans organized to support the Spanish Second Republic, overcoming differences to coalesce around a movement they defined as antifascism. Hundreds of Cuban volunteers—more than from any other Latin American country—traveled to Spain to fight for the Republic in both the International Brigades and the regular Republican forces, to provide medical care, and to serve in other support roles; children, women, and men back home worked together to raise substantial monetary and material aid for Spanish children during the war; and longstanding groups on the island including black associations, Freemasons, anarchists, and the Communist Party leveraged organizational and publishing resources to raise awareness, garner support, fund, and otherwise assist the cause. The dissertation studies Cuban antifascist individuals, campaigns, organizations, and networks operating transnationally to help the Spanish Republic, contextualizing these efforts in Cuba’s internal struggles of the 1930s. It argues that both transnational solidarity and domestic concerns defined Cuban antifascism. First, Cubans confronting crises of democracy at home and in Spain believed fascism threatened them directly. Citing examples in Ethiopia, China, Europe, and Latin America, Cuban antifascists—like many others—feared a worldwide menace posed by fascism’s spread. -
Lodge Leadership & Management Aka The
Lodge Leadership & Management aka The Masters' & Wardens' Handbook Table of Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Be A Leader ................................................................................................................................... 2 Planning a Great Lodge Year ........................................................................................................ 11 Conducting a Good Lodge Meeting .............................................................................................. 19 Financial Planning and Budgeting ................................................................................................ 24 Lodge Budget Worksheet ......................................................................................................... 28 Examining Visitors ....................................................................................................................... 29 Focus on Fellowship..................................................................................................................... 30 New Member Orientation............................................................................................................ 35 Communications from the Lodge ................................................................................................. 38 Internet Presence – The Electronic Frontier ................................................................................ -
Volume 43, Issue 1 (1967)
OFFICIAT ORGAN OF THE GRAND TODGE OF THE PHITIP?INES MW Wilmarth, assis"-- r; Grand Lodge Com- rnitteo members and Social Welfare Administration Employees, distributed Christmas bagongs f,o in' digent families of lvlanila, Dec. 21, 1966. The food nackages made Christmas happi,er for X50 families. vot. xr.t[ JANUARY No. I 1967 tlre - P vor. xurt JANUARY No. I 795' ?ublirhrd monrhly by rlro Crbtrrow, lnc. il drr hrrrrst of tb Gnnd lodgo of tho ?lrflippirr .r laa0 5rn trr:olino, tldL Rxorrnd rr lrcord clrt3 tn il m.tL, .t rto ftLrdt ?d Offic. on Juno 16, 1162. SuLccription Rrlcr ?3.0O r ycrr in thc ?hilippincs. Forcign3 US $1.30 r you. - P.35 a copy in the Philippiner. Foreign: US $0.15 . copy. r.* STAFF, THE CABLEIOW OFFICERS, THE CABIETOW, INC. 'TAAGAZINE RAYMOND E. WIL/VIARTH i W RAYMOND E. WILJT ARTH Chairmrn Edirot TAACARIO C. NAVIA VieChairman wB NESTOR]O B. ,TiEIOCOTON Managing Editor JUAN c. NABONG, JR" Sccrctcry WB OSCAR t. FUNG ALFREDO ORTIZ Advertiring t Circutation Manager frcarurcr NESTORTO B. T EIOCOTON CONTRIBUTOR5: Burinecs Manager WB JUAN c. NASONG, JR. DTRECTOn! WB ALFREDO ORTIZ wvB ,r/rACARlo c. NAVIA JOSE E. RACETA WB JOSE E. RACEIA OSCAR L FUNG IN THIS ISSUE Page GRAND MASIER'S MESSAGE I EDITORIAL 2 3 UNITY AMONG MEN . Rev. Fr. David J. Clay 5 TIME IO TAKE STOCK . New Zealand Craftsman 7 RTWARD AND RESPONSIBILIIY . ...... MW Seiafin L. Teves, PGM 9 TRAVEL lN FOREIGN COUNTRIIS . WB Rodolfo O. Velasco, PM II REASON, CONSCIENCE, DUTY . R\U Jcseph Schon, SG,V r3 ALL ABOUT ECUMENISM ...... -
The History of Freemasonry in Quebec, There Has Been Traced Some Forty Lodges Holding Under Or Emanating from This Grand Lodge
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Shown on the Next Two Pages Is Our “Petition for the Degrees,”
OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ALAN W. ADKINS, P.G.M. Grand Secretary 4115 NINE MILE ROAD RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23223-4926 Dear Interested Individual: Shown on the next two pages is our “Petition for the Degrees,” which is to be completed in its entirety by a man interested in membership, who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, a resident of Virginia for the past twelve months, and who has had two Masons in good standing sign his petition. Along with the two-page petition is a “Disclosure and Authorization For Consumer Reports” form that gives the Grand Lodge of Virginia the right to perform a background check on you. Upon their completion, the petition and authorization form will need to be submitted to a local Lodge, along with the Lodge’s required fees for a petition and background check. When printing out the petition, please print it on two sides, if at all possible. Please note that documents with sensitive personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers and birth date must be stored securely, electronic versions shall be password protected, and must be encrypted when electronically (e-mailed) transmitted. The usual process that follows is that your petition for degrees will be presented to the Lodge at its next meeting. The background check will be done and the final report is sent to you. A committee composed of three members of the Lodge will meet with you to answer any questions that you or your family may have concerning our Fraternity. -
August 25–27, 2013
NOVEMBER u DECEMBER 2013 106th Biennial Session August 25–27, 2013 Ill. Hugh W. Gill III, Grand Herald and SGIG in Kansas, calls upon the audience to remember those Brethren who were called from labor to refreshment during the biennium. San Felipe del Story of the Morro,Prisoners p. 22of VOL. CXXI NUMBER 6 Editor-in-Chief Ronald A. Seale, 33° Managing Editor S. Brent Morris, 33°, GC 8 106th Biennial Publications Committee Session William J. Mollere, 33°, Chairman Ill. Frank Loui, 33°, SGIG in Robert F. Hannon, 33° California (r.), presents a $1 Charles N. Kaufman, 33° million check to Lt. Grand William G. Sizemore, 33°, GC Commander James D. Cole, 33°, SGIG in Virginia (l.), on creative director behalf of the Valley of Los Elizabeth A. W. McCarthy Angeles, Calif. Photography: Ill. James N. Busby, 33° Media production manager Valley of Charleston, W. Va. Jeri E. Walker ARTICLES TheScottish Rite Journal (ISSN 1076–8572) is published bimonthly by the Supreme Council, 33°, Forward March! Walker Scottish Rite Clinic’s New Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 2013 Vesper Service Message Home: University & Clinic Officials Southern Jurisdiction, USA. W. Kenneth Lyons, Jr. ................ Break Ground in St. Louis The views expressed in theJournal (formerly 3 titled The New Age Magazine, 1903–1989) do not Sherri Mistretta ...................21 necessarily reflect those of the Supreme Council From the Rubbish of the Temple or its officers. TheScottish Rite Journal® holds a Christopher K. Mahaney .............6 Prisoners of San Felipe del Morro registered trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Luis A. -
2017 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication Proceedings
2017 PROCEEDINGS The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. Minnesota Robert L. Darling, Grand Master Link to interactive index page 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. of MINNESOTA 11501 Masonic Home Drive Bloomington, MN 55437-3699 952-948-6700 800-245-6050 952-948-6710 Fax E-Mail:[email protected] www.mn-masons.org 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 3 ROBERT L. DARLING GRAND MASTER 4 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA BIOGRAPHY GRAND MASTER ROBERT L. DARLING Robert L. Darling, “Bob”, was born on February 17, 1956 in Mattoon, Illinois. His parents were Russell D. and Theresa D. Darling. They lived in Greenup, Illinois. The family moved from Greenup to Decatur, Illinois and then to Maroa, Illinois where he attended the Maroa Elementary and Maroa-Forsyth High School. After graduating from the high school in mid-year, Bob enrolled and attended Illinois State University located in Normal, Illinois. In December 1976, he graduated with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology. Bob has worked for numerous companies including Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, Illinois; Baldwin Associates, Clinton, Illinois; Schrock Cabinets/An Electrolux Company, Arthur, Illinois, Electrolux Home Products, St. Cloud, Minnesota. He is currently employed with the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA Enforcement as a Safety Investigator Principal, and has worked there since 2003. Bob has been a Master Mason for 29 years. He was initiated on November 23, 1987; passed to a Fellowcraft on December 12, 1987; and was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on January 9, 1988 by Maroa Lodge No. -
SECRETS and OATHS Freemasonry in Finnish Society and Public Record 1756–1996
SUMMARY SECRETS AND OATHS Freemasonry in Finnish Society and Public Record 1756–1996 Freemasonry, as defined in this work, is the teaching of a way of life based upon traditions found within the ancient builder’s guilds. As a prerequisite for membership it requires a belief in Deity and strives to provide spiritual building elements for men who are interested in self-development. Freemasonry uses old ceremonies and rituals as a means of teaching and attempts to maintain their effectiveness by keeping them secret. Builder’s guilds or operative lodges with a mixed membership consisting of both professional builders and other individuals have existed with certainty within the British Isles from the year 1600. Developing from these communities were the speculative lodges in which discussions were held regarding subjects relating to the building profession as well as issues relating to man’s develop- ment and at the same time endeavoring to practice charitable work. In 1717 a Grand Lodge was founded in London which sanctioned a Presbyterian priest, Father James Anderson, to undertake the task of preparing a constitution based on rules, regulations and ethical guidelines of the ancient building guilds. The Anderson Constitution was published in 1723 though the backing of theology doctor Theofilus Desagulier, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of London. This created the basic concept of a moral-philosophical architecture on which to build. Since 1686 Freemasonry has off and on been accused and deemed respon- sible for conspiracies and plots against governments as well as being anti-Christ and hostile to the church. We can say that already at its birth, the cradle of Freemasonry was rocked hard. -
List of Freemasons from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia Jump To: Navigation , Search
List of Freemasons From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Part of a series on Masonic youth organizations Freemasonry DeMolay • A.J.E.F. • Job's Daughters International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Core articles Views of Masonry Freemasonry • Grand Lodge • Masonic • Lodge • Anti-Masonry • Anti-Masonic Party • Masonic Lodge Officers • Grand Master • Prince Hall Anti-Freemason Exhibition • Freemasonry • Regular Masonic jurisdictions • Opposition to Freemasonry within • Christianity • Continental Freemasonry Suppression of Freemasonry • History Masonic conspiracy theories • History of Freemasonry • Liberté chérie • Papal ban of Freemasonry • Taxil hoax • Masonic manuscripts • People and places Masonic bodies Masonic Temple • James Anderson • Masonic Albert Mackey • Albert Pike • Prince Hall • Masonic bodies • York Rite • Order of Mark Master John the Evangelist • John the Baptist • Masons • Holy Royal Arch • Royal Arch Masonry • William Schaw • Elizabeth Aldworth • List of Cryptic Masonry • Knights Templar • Red Cross of Freemasons • Lodge Mother Kilwinning • Constantine • Freemasons' Hall, London • House of the Temple • Scottish Rite • Knight Kadosh • The Shrine • Royal Solomon's Temple • Detroit Masonic Temple • List of Order of Jesters • Tall Cedars of Lebanon • The Grotto • Masonic buildings Societas Rosicruciana • Grand College of Rites • Other related articles Swedish Rite • Order of St. Thomas of Acon • Royal Great Architect of the Universe • Square and Compasses Order of Scotland • Order of Knight Masons • Research • Pigpen cipher • Lodge • Corks Eye of Providence • Hiram Abiff • Masonic groups for women Sprig of Acacia • Masonic Landmarks • Women and Freemasonry • Order of the Amaranth • Pike's Morals and Dogma • Propaganda Due • Dermott's Order of the Eastern Star • Co-Freemasonry • DeMolay • Ahiman Rezon • A.J.E.F. -
The Grand York Rite of Freemasonry of Wyoming
The Grand York Rite Of Freemasonry Of Wyoming 2019-2020 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS PANDEMIC YEAR September 19, 2020 Casper, Wyoming The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE WYOMING YORK RITE PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Casper, Wyoming- September 19, 2020 To: The Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Wyoming, the Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Wyoming, the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Wyoming, Officers, and members of the York Rite Bodies of Wyoming; We have the Wyoming York Rite Perpetual Membership Program monies in Bonds with First Interstate Bank. These bonds guarantee a return of at least 5% per year for seven years and possibly for 20 years beginning in 2013. With the help of T. Mark Mickelson, we finally got the IRS and Bank issues resolved which were holding up the funds for dispersal. I was able to pay the full 5% for the previous three years to each of the constituent bodies with Life members. Even with all the problems and issues during this time we still had members with enough faith in the program to take out new Life Memberships and we grew the account by several thousand dollars. We paid out a total of $6,914.50 to all the bodies for the three years owed. I am personally very happy to have all the issues with this resolved and again I thank T.