November 21, 2012November 21, 2012

InvocationInvocation

Pledge of Pledge of AllegianceAllegiance

Honor the Texas flag; Honor the Texas flag;

I pledge allegiance to thee, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,Texas,

one state under God, one state under God,

one and indivisible.one and indivisible.

Trestle Board...Trestle Board...NO STATED MEETING THIS MONTHNO STATED MEETING THIS MONTH(Have a Happy Thanksgiving)(Have a Happy Thanksgiving)

Next Wednesday - Square & CompassesNext Wednesday - Square & CompassesNext Thursday Night – Family DinnerNext Thursday Night – Family DinnerFisherman's – 6:00 PM (Social Hour)Fisherman's – 6:00 PM (Social Hour)10.95 all inclusive (except sodas)10.95 all inclusive (except sodas)Rodney Brown – 956-592-5299Rodney Brown – 956-592-5299

December Stated – FRIDAY 12/28December Stated – FRIDAY 12/28

Grand Master's WeekendGrand Master's WeekendWalter Rogers, Grand Master (PI 33)Walter Rogers, Grand Master (PI 33)Friday& Saturday, January 18 & 19Friday& Saturday, January 18 & 19South Padre IslandSouth Padre IslandPI Cornerstone – 2:00 PM Friday, 1/18PI Cornerstone – 2:00 PM Friday, 1/18Banquet – 6:00 (7:00) PM Friday, 1/18Banquet – 6:00 (7:00) PM Friday, 1/18Conference – 9:00 AM Saturday, 1/19Conference – 9:00 AM Saturday, 1/19Get your tickets NOW!Get your tickets NOW!

What Has What Has Masonry Done Masonry Done for the Worldfor the World

From a Brochure Published by theFrom a Brochure Published by theMasonic Service Association of North AmericaMasonic Service Association of North America(Originally from the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma)(Originally from the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma)

IndividualismIndividualismDemocracyDemocracyHuman RightsHuman RightsRights of WorkersRights of WorkersArts and ArchitectureArts and ArchitecturePublic EducationPublic EducationHealthHealth

Individualism...Individualism...What We take for grantedWhat We take for granted

Began with Stone Masons in 1230 Began with Stone Masons in 1230 AD AD

Ordered by the ChurchOrdered by the ChurchShave their Beards & Cut Hair ShortShave their Beards & Cut Hair Short

The Masons insisted on the right The Masons insisted on the right to dress as they wished and...to dress as they wished and...The Church ultimately gave inThe Church ultimately gave in

Democracy...Democracy...Masonic Lodges Were the First Masonic Lodges Were the First ModelsModels

By-laws and Election of LeadersBy-laws and Election of Leaders

From Europe to the United StatesFrom Europe to the United States

Washington, Franklin, Revere, etc.Washington, Franklin, Revere, etc.

New Nation and Bill of RightsNew Nation and Bill of Rights

Democracy as We Know It TodayDemocracy as We Know It Today

Human Rights...Human Rights...Was Based on Wealth & Social Was Based on Wealth & Social PositionPosition

Division by ClassesDivision by ClassesEven Different LawsEven Different LawsEach Class Exploited Those Below ItEach Class Exploited Those Below ItChurch Seating By ClassChurch Seating By Class

All Men Are Equal in the LodgeAll Men Are Equal in the LodgeEuropean Royals & Servants TogetherEuropean Royals & Servants TogetherScience, Musicians, Merchants, Science, Musicians, Merchants, ActorsActors

Rights of Workers...Rights of Workers...Workday Was Sunrise to SunsetWorkday Was Sunrise to Sunset

Even Longer with Gas LightsEven Longer with Gas LightsMasonry Taught Three Eight-Hour PartsMasonry Taught Three Eight-Hour Parts

Eight Hours for WorkEight Hours for WorkEight Hours for Service to God & OthersEight Hours for Service to God & OthersEight Hours for Rest & RelaxationEight Hours for Rest & Relaxation

Albert Pike – Exploitation is ImmoralAlbert Pike – Exploitation is ImmoralEmployees Should Be Well Housed & FedEmployees Should Be Well Housed & FedWages Should Not Be Lowest PossibleWages Should Not Be Lowest Possible

Arts and Architecture...Arts and Architecture...Rebuilding of London after FireRebuilding of London after Fire

Sir Christopher Wren – Grand MasterSir Christopher Wren – Grand Master

Music – Mozart, Haydn, Sibelius, Music – Mozart, Haydn, Sibelius, Sousa, Gilbert & Sullivan, etc.Sousa, Gilbert & Sullivan, etc.Literature – War & Peace, Man Literature – War & Peace, Man Who Would Be King, Poetry of Who Would Be King, Poetry of Robert BurnsRobert BurnsMasonic Themes – Star WarsMasonic Themes – Star Wars

Public Education...Public Education...Operative MasonryOperative Masonry

One of Few Trades Requiring LiteracyOne of Few Trades Requiring LiteracyApprenticeship Taught Reading & Apprenticeship Taught Reading & Writing As Well as Arithmetic and Writing As Well as Arithmetic and GeometryGeometry

Masons Helped Establish Public Masons Helped Establish Public SchoolsSchools

GM DeWitt Clinton – New York SchoolsGM DeWitt Clinton – New York SchoolsMirabeau Lamar - Texas SchoolsMirabeau Lamar - Texas SchoolsLand Grant Colleges/UniversitiesLand Grant Colleges/Universities

Health...Health...Middle Ages – Protection For Middle Ages – Protection For FamiliesFamiliesUnited States – HospitalsUnited States – Hospitals

Many Started by MasonsMany Started by MasonsMany Still Funded by Masons Many Still Funded by Masons Children's HospitalsChildren's Hospitals

Scottish Rite in DallasScottish Rite in Dallas

Shrine Burn HospitalsShrine Burn Hospitals

FreemasonryFreemasonryis more thanis more thana fraternity...a fraternity...

FreemasonryFreemasonryis more thanis more thana way of life...a way of life...

FreemasonryFreemasonryis a is a

commitmentcommitmentto the future!to the future!

PleasePleaseDon't ForgetDon't Forget

the Kitty!the Kitty!