tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post3079563642280645338..comments2007-12-14T12:33:26.941-05:00M.M.M. from the North Eastern Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-8180938322495069962007-12-14T12:33:00.000-05:002007-12-14T12:33:00.000-05:00<I>but I have managed to formulate a real and objective answer based on facts to the ultimate question of human existence. </I><BR/><BR/>Is it "42"?Tom Accuostihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07005315193581153959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-28372519090079302182007-12-14T06:45:00.000-05:002007-12-14T06:45:00.000-05:00Hi, my name is Timothy Tang and I have just completed the book, "Real answers to The Meaning of Life and finding Happiness". <BR/><BR/>Many people feel that the interpretation to The Meaning of Life question is too subjective to have any definite objective answer but I have managed to formulate a real and objective answer based on facts to the ultimate question of human existence. <BR/><BR/>The book also sheds light on a new understanding of emotions such as Anger, Desire, Fear, Guilt, Temptation and Love.<BR/><BR/>I have made a blog that introduces the book. Do check it out. <BR/><BR/>http://ultimatemeaningoflife.blogspot.comTimothyTanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582287260263399604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-76506953581400960592007-12-07T20:52:00.000-05:002007-12-07T20:52:00.000-05:00Thanks Brothers Tom and Lee it will be a great year.From the North Eastern Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-14402287000754719502007-12-07T16:10:00.000-05:002007-12-07T16:10:00.000-05:00I guess we can take this plunge together. I also will be up for Junior Warden this year after having taken over for our Senior Deacon for most of the year.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to you. I enjoy your blog.leecourseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203223797888337299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-39247261480109450482007-12-06T14:24:00.000-05:002007-12-06T14:24:00.000-05:00<I>"maybe we should send "the kid" to the seminar and move him to the South next year"</I><BR/><BR/>... as we go from a dead level to a living Junior Warden...<BR/><BR/>Congrats and best of luck. <BR/>Yes, this kind of thing does happen, and much more frequently than in the "old days", or so I hear. <BR/><BR/>But I'm sure that you'll do fine. Just make sure that your Stewards have enough food for the brethren, and start learning the SW parts in case he misses a night.<BR/><BR/>Think of it as training. Watch the WM, and make a point of asking him to show you what's involved in presiding over a lodge. <BR/><BR/>And in your (heh!) spare time, start reading over the degrees; you'll probably have to do the EA in the fall.Tom Accuostihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07005315193581153959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-81657732781059083382007-12-06T11:41:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:41:00.000-05:00Obrigado Brother,<BR/>I appreciate your supportive words. I think the way your lodge is run is very interesting and quite well thought out. If the first thing you are in charge of is the money you will know first hand how hard it is to set and keep a budget and use that knowledge for the rest of your leadership career. Very smart indeed!From the North Eastern Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-71445591708071773622007-12-06T10:37:00.000-05:002007-12-06T10:37:00.000-05:00If you are elected Junior Warden, I'm sure you'll do a good job.<BR/>Im my Portuguese Lodge, Mestre Affonso Domingues, # 5, which works in the first Three degrees of the Scottish Rite, the "succession line " is larger and the young Master Mason serves 5 years in 5 different jobs before he is elected Worshipful Master. <BR/>First year - Treasurer (Yeah! We trust the young fellow to take care of our money!)<BR/>Second Year - Secretary<BR/>Third year - Master of Ceremonies, that, in Scotissh Rite, is responsable for all "floor work" (a kimd of Deacon in Webb Rite?). It is , in Scottish Rite, an important job, because he is responsible for the rythm of all ritual Work, and all Degrees:<BR/>Fourth year - Junior Warden (in Scotissh Rite, the officer responsible fot the EA's formation)<BR/>Fifth year - Senior Warden (responsible for the Fellowcrafsmen formation).<BR/>Sixth year - Worshipful Master.<BR/>When a Master Mason gets to Tje Master's Chair, he has a dolid experience in different Lodge jobs. He is fully prepared to leadership.<BR/>But my Lodge is halthy and mature.<BR/>In the past, when we had problems and had few young Masters, we did not hesitate in advancing them faster. With the help of all the Brethen, they made their jobs and the Lodge grew and got balanced.<BR/>The important thing is that each Lodge be capable of building its own project. Once that's done, the Lodge identity is established and all the problems (there are always problems) are solved. <BR/>Go for it! I'm sure you'll be a fine Junor Warden, then a competent Senior Warden and, in due time, a fantastic Worshipful Master!Rui Bandeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822463325489356150noreply@blogger.com