January 16, 2013January 16, 2013

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.

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Trestle Board...Trestle Board...

Next Wednesday - Square & Next Wednesday - Square & CompassesCompasses

January 18 & 19, (Friday & Saturday)January 18 & 19, (Friday & Saturday)

January 24 – 4January 24 – 4thth Thursday Stated Thursday Stated MeetingMeeting

January 31 – 5th Thursday SocialJanuary 31 – 5th Thursday Social

Grand Master's WeekendGrand Master's WeekendPI Cornerstone – PI Cornerstone – 1:301:30 PM, Friday, 1/18 PM, Friday, 1/18South Padre Island – Isla Grand HotelSouth Padre Island – Isla Grand HotelBanquet – (6:00) 7:00 PM Friday, 1/18Banquet – (6:00) 7:00 PM Friday, 1/18Mexican Buffet - Open To All - $35 perMexican Buffet - Open To All - $35 per

Conference – 9:00 AM Saturday, 1/19Conference – 9:00 AM Saturday, 1/19Master Masons ONLY – No ChargeMaster Masons ONLY – No Charge

Wind Down Cruise & Dinner - $50 perWind Down Cruise & Dinner - $50 per

Today's Presentation...Today's Presentation...

Pietre-Stones Review of FreemasonryPietre-Stones Review of Freemasonry

Heredom – Scottish Rite, Southern Juris.Heredom – Scottish Rite, Southern Juris.Historian – G. Washington Masonic Mem.Historian – G. Washington Masonic Mem.

Gary Kerkin, Past Grand LecturerGary Kerkin, Past Grand LecturerGrand Lodge of New ZealandGrand Lodge of New Zealand

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ObligationsObligationsof aof a

FreemasonFreemason

From Where...From Where...Degree conferralsDegree conferrals

ObligationsObligationsConferrals and/or LecturesConferrals and/or LecturesWorking ToolsWorking ToolsChargesChargesApron (and VSL) presentation(s)Apron (and VSL) presentation(s)

ConscienceConscience

EA Degree...EA Degree...Keep Secrets - ObligationKeep Secrets - Obligation

Lesson of Charity – NE CornerLesson of Charity – NE Corner

Working ToolsWorking Tools

Use Time WiselyUse Time Wisely

Ignore the trappings of ordinary Ignore the trappings of ordinary lifelife

EA Lecture...EA Lecture...Four Cardinal VirtuesFour Cardinal Virtues

TemperenceTemperenceFortitudeFortitudePrudencePrudenceJusticeJustice

EA Charge...EA Charge...Duties Duties

God God NeighborNeighborOurselvesOurselves

Civil ObedienceCivil ObedienceEducationEducationImageImage

FC Degree...FC Degree...Additions at AltarAdditions at Altar

Abide by rulesAbide by rulesRespond to summonsRespond to summonsBe trustworthyBe trustworthy

Working ToolsWorking ToolsHonor GodHonor GodTreat others equallyTreat others equallyDeal fairly – 'on the square'Deal fairly – 'on the square'

FC Charge...FC Charge...Conform to the principles of the Conform to the principles of the OrderOrderPractice virtuePractice virtueSupport & maintain laws of the CraftSupport & maintain laws of the CraftNeither aggravate nor palliate Neither aggravate nor palliate offensesoffenses

Judge with candorJudge with candorAdmonish with friendshipAdmonish with friendshipReprehend with justiceReprehend with justice

MM Degree...MM Degree...Additions at AltarAdditions at Altar

Personal dealings with Brothers & Personal dealings with Brothers & othersothersAmplify previous commitmentsAmplify previous commitments

Working ToolsWorking ToolsBrotherly loveBrotherly loveAffectionAffection

Dramatizes characterDramatizes character

Five Points of Five Points of Fellowship...Fellowship...

AssistanceAssistance

SupplicationSupplication

ConfidentialityConfidentiality

FriendshipFriendship

CounselCounsel

MM Charge...MM Charge...Correct errors of othersCorrect errors of othersGuard others against infidelityGuard others against infidelityInculcate universal benevolenceInculcate universal benevolenceBe a good exampleBe a good exampleProtect the landmarksProtect the landmarksMaintain customsMaintain customsEnforce the tenetsEnforce the tenets

Apron...Apron...

Keep It Clean!Keep It Clean!

What Are What Are A Mason's A Mason's

Obligations?Obligations?

To Conduct HimselfTo Conduct Himselfas if he neededas if he needed

NO RulesNO Rules

PleasePleaseRemember Remember

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