Saturday, January 24, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
"This is Texas" photography contest
From the Grand Lodge of Texas History Committee:
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Announcing the "This is Texas" photography contest, organized by the Texas History Committee of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Get out that new digital camera that you got for Christmas, or dust off your trusty old 35mm - it's time to take some photos of TEXAS as you see it.
Images of TEXAS mean something different to all of us; to me, it's the piney woods of East Texas where the trees are so close together you have to study it for 30 minutes to figure out how you are going to get through - and also, the coastal plains down around Raisin, Texas, where my family has maintained a ranch since 1853.
The Texas History Committee wants to know... How does Texas look to you? We invite you to send us your favorite photos of Texas - winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, and winners and "honorable mention" photos will be posted in the Texas History Section of the Grand Lodge website, along with information on each Texas Masonic photographer.
Here's how to enter:
* Photos should reflect the theme "This is be Texas" - they may include scenery, buildings, people or wildlife... or any combination. Pictures that relate to the Masonic Fraternity are encouraged, but Masonic reference is not necessary, and carries no weight in the judging.
* Photos may have been taken anytime during the past 3 years, and should be in electronic .jpg format, and no larger than 2MB in file size. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PRINTS - we do not have the resources to scan them for you. Images must meet a minimum technical criteria of focus, UNLESS out of focus portions are used as a component of the photo or in an artistic manner (a blurred car to show movement, or background out of focus to highlight the in-focus subject, for example).
Photographic talent also includes "Photoshop" processes (what we used to call "darkroom skills") so YES, you may electronically alter your photos.
Send your photos to: ke5r@tx.rr.com
Be sure to put "Texas Photo Contest" in the subject line. You may enter up to THREE photos. Send only one photo per email, and be sure to give a complete description of the photo, where and when it was taken, the camera used, and the photographer's name and lodge. Detailed stories to accompany each photo are ENCOURAGED.
The cut-off date is 1 Sept. 09 - all photos must be in by that time.
Judges for this contest include W:. Don Comedy (Grand Photographer); Bro. Jerry Smith (Past Grand Photographer); Bro. J. Darrell Kirkley (professional videographer and photographer); Bro. Loyd Addy (Webmaster) of the Texas History Committee, and Bro. Dick Brown (Chairman) of the Texas History Committee.
Questions or comments? Please contact ke5r@tx.rr.com - start working on your entry photo NOw ... and watch the Grand Lodge Texas History section for more news!
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Announcing the "This is Texas" photography contest, organized by the Texas History Committee of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Get out that new digital camera that you got for Christmas, or dust off your trusty old 35mm - it's time to take some photos of TEXAS as you see it.
Images of TEXAS mean something different to all of us; to me, it's the piney woods of East Texas where the trees are so close together you have to study it for 30 minutes to figure out how you are going to get through - and also, the coastal plains down around Raisin, Texas, where my family has maintained a ranch since 1853.
The Texas History Committee wants to know... How does Texas look to you? We invite you to send us your favorite photos of Texas - winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, and winners and "honorable mention" photos will be posted in the Texas History Section of the Grand Lodge website, along with information on each Texas Masonic photographer.
Here's how to enter:
* Photos should reflect the theme "This is be Texas" - they may include scenery, buildings, people or wildlife... or any combination. Pictures that relate to the Masonic Fraternity are encouraged, but Masonic reference is not necessary, and carries no weight in the judging.
* Photos may have been taken anytime during the past 3 years, and should be in electronic .jpg format, and no larger than 2MB in file size. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PRINTS - we do not have the resources to scan them for you. Images must meet a minimum technical criteria of focus, UNLESS out of focus portions are used as a component of the photo or in an artistic manner (a blurred car to show movement, or background out of focus to highlight the in-focus subject, for example).
Photographic talent also includes "Photoshop" processes (what we used to call "darkroom skills") so YES, you may electronically alter your photos.
Send your photos to: ke5r@tx.rr.com
Be sure to put "Texas Photo Contest" in the subject line. You may enter up to THREE photos. Send only one photo per email, and be sure to give a complete description of the photo, where and when it was taken, the camera used, and the photographer's name and lodge. Detailed stories to accompany each photo are ENCOURAGED.
The cut-off date is 1 Sept. 09 - all photos must be in by that time.
Judges for this contest include W:. Don Comedy (Grand Photographer); Bro. Jerry Smith (Past Grand Photographer); Bro. J. Darrell Kirkley (professional videographer and photographer); Bro. Loyd Addy (Webmaster) of the Texas History Committee, and Bro. Dick Brown (Chairman) of the Texas History Committee.
Questions or comments? Please contact ke5r@tx.rr.com - start working on your entry photo NOw ... and watch the Grand Lodge Texas History section for more news!
A Warm Masonic Tale
A tale of Masonic men surrounding a campfire in the Old West, at night, discussing the Fraternity and its teachings. One old man listened patiently, and finally spoke up:
"I can tell you more bout Masonry in a little example than some of the great Masonic philosophers can in books. Everybody stand up, and gather in a circle around the campfire ."
They did that.
"Now, everybody hold hands with the man next to him."
They did that, too.
"Now, what do you See looking ahead ?"
"The face of a brother through the flames."
"What do you Feel in front of you?"
" The warmth of the fire, and the comfort it brings on a cool night."
" What do you Feel at your side?"
"The warm hand of a brother."
"OK. Now drop the hands, and turn around."
They do so.
"Now what do you See, looking ahead?"
"Complete darkness."
"What do you Feel, looking ahead?"
"A sense of loneliness, of being alienated".
"What do you Feel at your side?"
"Nothing at all."
"What do you Feel on your backside?"
"The warmth of the fire."
"So it Is with Masonry," said the old man.
"In Masonic gatherings, you can feel the warmth of Masonic interaction, you can see the face of a Brother through the light Masonry brings to you, and you can always feel the warm hand of your Masonic Brother.
When you turn away from Masonry, and are out in the world , you see darkness, feel alienated and alone, and do not feel the warm hand of your Masonic Brother. But Masonry, and the warmth and light it brings, are just a turn away from you."
--Author Unknown
"I can tell you more bout Masonry in a little example than some of the great Masonic philosophers can in books. Everybody stand up, and gather in a circle around the campfire ."
They did that.
"Now, everybody hold hands with the man next to him."
They did that, too.
"Now, what do you See looking ahead ?"
"The face of a brother through the flames."
"What do you Feel in front of you?"
" The warmth of the fire, and the comfort it brings on a cool night."
" What do you Feel at your side?"
"The warm hand of a brother."
"OK. Now drop the hands, and turn around."
They do so.
"Now what do you See, looking ahead?"
"Complete darkness."
"What do you Feel, looking ahead?"
"A sense of loneliness, of being alienated".
"What do you Feel at your side?"
"Nothing at all."
"What do you Feel on your backside?"
"The warmth of the fire."
"So it Is with Masonry," said the old man.
"In Masonic gatherings, you can feel the warmth of Masonic interaction, you can see the face of a Brother through the light Masonry brings to you, and you can always feel the warm hand of your Masonic Brother.
When you turn away from Masonry, and are out in the world , you see darkness, feel alienated and alone, and do not feel the warm hand of your Masonic Brother. But Masonry, and the warmth and light it brings, are just a turn away from you."
--Author Unknown
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Brotherly Communications
Hello Brothers!
I want to take this time to reintroduce the Julian Feild Lodge #908 AF&AM Blog Page.
This is a place open to all of us that gives us a way to share with each other articles/questions/musings/thoughts for the good of Masonry and the further development of Brotherly Love.
Please feel free to post ANYTHING that is on your mind and to comment on those posted by others. HOWEVER, please keep in mind that this is a PUBLIC forum and any PRIVATE matters should be sent through our GROUP PAGE (that is restricted to members only).
For Membership to either group, please contact us HERE with your information.
THANKS AND HAPPY POSTING!!
I want to take this time to reintroduce the Julian Feild Lodge #908 AF&AM Blog Page.
This is a place open to all of us that gives us a way to share with each other articles/questions/musings/thoughts for the good of Masonry and the further development of Brotherly Love.
Please feel free to post ANYTHING that is on your mind and to comment on those posted by others. HOWEVER, please keep in mind that this is a PUBLIC forum and any PRIVATE matters should be sent through our GROUP PAGE (that is restricted to members only).
For Membership to either group, please contact us HERE with your information.
THANKS AND HAPPY POSTING!!
Floor School
We had a great floor school last night! Thanks to everyone who attended!
We accomplished a lot and were able to rotate through the chairs, giving each other the chance to learn/grow in the various Stations and Places throughout the Lodge.
Just a reminder that there will not be a Floor school next Tue but the following Tues is our Stated Meeting. Let's try to have a full house, if you know of a Brother who has not been able to attend Lodge recently, give them a call and see if there is any way we can assist them.
Also, don't forget, this next stated meeting will be the first night of cooking from Brother Mike Perrin's wife, Rita, and I understand that we will all be in for a treat!
I look Forward to seeing you all there!
We accomplished a lot and were able to rotate through the chairs, giving each other the chance to learn/grow in the various Stations and Places throughout the Lodge.
Just a reminder that there will not be a Floor school next Tue but the following Tues is our Stated Meeting. Let's try to have a full house, if you know of a Brother who has not been able to attend Lodge recently, give them a call and see if there is any way we can assist them.
Also, don't forget, this next stated meeting will be the first night of cooking from Brother Mike Perrin's wife, Rita, and I understand that we will all be in for a treat!
I look Forward to seeing you all there!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
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