October 14, 2009
Masonic Society Semi-Annual Meeting Indianapolis 10/24
Semi-Annual Meeting, Indianapolis
Starts 9 AM Eastern Time and concludes after the Banquet
Indiana Freemasons' Hall, 525 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Indiana
• Charles Marlowe, Grand Master of Indiana - Keynote Address
• Jeffrey Naylor – The Gentleman Mason
• Mark Tabbert – The George Washington Masonic Memorial and electronic records for researchers
• Roger VanGorden – All Masonry is Local
• Jose Diaz – Notes on teaching the Craft: The Millennials’ view of American Freemasonry
• George Haynes – Working the Plan: Lodge Models and Model Lodges
• Christopher Hodapp – Reviving a failing lodge, and a discussion regarding the coming “Dan Brown Effect” on the fraternity
Other presentations are in the works. If you wish to make a presentation please contact Jay Hochberg as soon as possible at articles@themasonicsociety.com
Plus, tours of the 100-year-old Indiana Freemasons’ Hall and the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral, the largest of its kind in the world.
Event Registration: $65, includes luncheon and banquet. Both members of the Society and non-members are welcome to register and attend. Be sure to invite the brethren of your lodge! Your Lady or Other Guest may attend the conference and banquet for an additional $65 per person.
To make reservations, see the official Semi-Annual meeting webpage.
Please make reservations as soon as possible!
July 27, 2009
July 28, 2009 Meeting
Under the Constitution of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Indiana, F. & A. M.
M. W. Bro. Charles F. Marlowe, GRAND MASTER
Third Quarterly Stated Communication
of
LODGE VITRUVIAN No. 767
Free and Accepted Masons
Under Dispensation 8 August 2001 - Chartered 21 May 2002
Constituted 17 August 2002
W. Bro. Kenneth W. Davis, MASTER
Dear Sir and Brother,
As a member of this Lodge, you are hereby summoned to attend the Stated Communication of Lodge Vitruvian No. 767, F. & A. M., holden in the Hall of Broad Ripple Lodge No. 643 F. & A. M., located at 1716 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, opening on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. precisely. Please notify me if unable to attend.
By command of the Master,
Nathan C. Brindle, P.M.
Secretary
Tuxedo or Summer Tuxedo, Regalia and White Gloves for Members, Tuxedo, Summer Tuxedo, or Business Attire for Visitors.
Next Stated Meeting: Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Speaker Notes for 28 July 2009
WBro. Jim Dillman, JW, will present a paper outlining differences in proficiency requirements across various jurisdictions.
Festive Board to follow the meeting
at the Capri Restaurant
2602 Ruth Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana
(Keystone Avenue between 71st and 75th Streets)
Due to the nature of our Masonic presentation,
the Festive Board will be tyled.
Each attendee will be responsible to the Restaurant for the cost of his meal and drinks. Please drink responsibly.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Stated Meeting and Annual Election of Officers
Opening at 7:00 PM, Festive Board to follow
Masonic speaker to be announced
Secretary's Notes
As ever, if you know of any Brother Masons who would like to become affiliated with us in our "great and good work", or of any gentlemen who would like to take the Degrees of Masonry in our Lodge, "this is the hour and this is the place." Your secretary will be pleased to supply you with the appropriate petitions and information.
Nathan C. Brindle, P.M., Secretary
Lodge Vitruvian No. 767, F. & A. M.
Indianapolis, Indiana
http://www.vitruvian.org ______________
Vitruvians and The Masonic Society
The brethren of Lodge Vitruvian No. 767 are an eclectic gathering of Masons. But we all share a love of Masonic learning, combined with the proper helping of social and gastronomic activities.
Thus, it is hardly surprising to discover that the Masonic Society has more than a few Vitruvians working in its trenches. Roger VanGorden, PGM is the president of the Society; Nathan Brindle, PM is the Secretary/Treasurer; Chris Hodapp, PM is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Masonic Society; James Dillman, PM is on the Board of Directors; Jeff Naylor, PM, and Eric Schmitz, PM are both Founding Fellows. And the Summer 2009 issue of the Journal features an article by WM Kenneth Davis, taken from his paper presented in April on the subject of Ulysses' character Leopold Bloom and Freemasonry.
July 29, 2007
July Vitruvian Hubub
Lodge Vitruvian had an outstanding one-two punch over the last few days.On Saturday, we initiated a new Brother at Schofield House, the tavern where Indiana Freemasonry was first organized in 1818. Schofield House is located in beautiful Madison, Indiana, and it has been restored and maintained by the Grand Lodge of Indiana since the 1970's.
Tuesday evening was our stated meeting and quarterly Festive Board, and we were honored by a visit from a delegation from Michigan: MWB:.Richard H. Sands, PGM of the Grand Lodge of Michigan; and from Golden Rule Lodge No. 159 in Ann Arbor were WB:. Robert L. Murphy, PM, Secretary; WB:.Raymond L. (Ray) Holcomb, PM, Senior Warden; and William B. (Bill) Krebaum, Tiler. I had the great pleasure of meeting most of these brethren at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Evansville earlier this year, and they made the trek down to see just what we're up to at Vitruvian.
Our Worshipful Master Phillipe Garver received deliver of our special, imported Lodge Vitruvian firing glasses, so we could at long last provide "good fire" with our ceremonial toasts at the always outstanding Capri Restaurant.
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If there was any indigestion to be had, it came from the guest speaker, a certain Dummy who spoke about Masonic sights and landmarks from his research trips to Washington D.C. for Solomon's Builders.
July 10, 2007
Brother Ruthman In Terre Haute Tribune Star
Vitruvian member Brother Alex Ruthman appeared in a recent article about the Terre Haute Masonic Temple.
Take a look at: http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_190233125.html
June 30, 2007
"vitruvian" Sock Puppet Warning
I was recently contacted by a couple of brethren who expressed some alarm over the internet postings of someone who claimed to be a member of Lodge Vitruvian. Apparently, he was argumentative, abusive and not exactly the sort of Mason we hope to cultivate here.
I was tipped off again this past week that he was attempting to sign up for a forum using his masquerade, so I passed along a note to him to cease claiming membership. Don't know whose sock puppet he is, but he was writing under the name of "Kevin Landers" and provided a non-existent phone number.
His email is branch_adepts@hotmail.com and the header for his email gives the humble name, "Modern Messiah."
Indeed.
Here is his erudite missive:
A Mystic Future. A Future of Prophecy. A Chosen Brotherhood.And exactly what do you think it is, you mean to me? Are you not he who instructs dummies? You can do your watered down work where you are my brother.
Ignorant brother fibbers of the craft, can gather around spewing sympathy for the tales spoken out of the mouths of our 33rd's.
What are they going to do when their light goes down?, when the river is over run as high as a wave when their lives are on the ground, other then tremble, None of them can even hold a Candle up to you Bro. Chris, digest that thought, hypocrits won't see us, they never have but soon they will, it's time, our time now.
We don't wan't you or them and we don't need you or them, dim little lights, forgive me brother for saying so.
We are the chosen ones, the ones who will deliver the message, A message of hope for those who chose to hear it and a warning for those who do not.
So all of you who come in our name, should know, it won't take many numbers to expose you.
Impliment your little lodge Bro. Chris and know that what you think is a start is still part of the end and it will end to, good luck with Indianapolis, we'll be there soon also.
Whew. I'm nervous.
And armed.
So's the Missus.
And she rarely misses.
February 21, 2007
Vitruvian Named Philalethes 1st VP
At the annual Philalethes Society Feast and Forum in Washington DC last week, it was announced that our MWBro. Roger S. VanGorden, Past Grand Master of Indiana, was elected 1st Vice President of the Society. Roger has been writing the back page "Through Masonic Windows" column of the magazine since last summer. Congratulations, Roger!
In case you missed it, the paper "Laudable Pursuit" that was presented two years ago at Vitruvian's quarterly festive board and written in part by Wbros. Brindle, Hodapp, Naylor and Schmitz (among others, known collectively as the Knights of the North) appeared in the October and December 2006 issues of the Philalethes Magazine.
January 25, 2007
Robert Burns Night
A hearty thanks to all who joined us for Vitruvian's second Robert Burns Night at the Snooty Fox in Nora. A fine dinner of beef and tatties was served (again we spinelessly forwent the haggis), followed by the traditional readings of the Bard's poems and songs, and the occasional bawdy Scottish tale - all delivered in the finest Hoosier-tinged Scots' brogue.
Our Newest Member
Welcome to our newest brother, Alex Ruthman! Brother Ruthman was voted on at Vitruvian's January meeting, after visiting us on a regular basis throughout last year. Alex earned his Ph.D. in Music Education last May from Oakland University in Michigan and is a member of the faculty of Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He has taught courses in music education, music technology, creativity-based music theory, and performing arts experiences for elementary educators. An active researcher and writer, Alex specializes in secondary general music methods, , arts integration, and music education technology.
December 16, 2006
I Give Ye Worshipful Brother Garver
It is my happy duty to report to the lodge that Worshipful Brother Phillip A. Garver was successfully inducted to the Oriental Chair at today's convocation of Past Masters. Many thanks to the Past Masters who came out this morning and assisted with this degree.
My thanks also go to the Past Masters of Broad Ripple Lodge No. 643 who allowed us to share the day with their Worshipful Master-elect Mark A. Haworth. It has been my distinct privilege to have known both of these men since their initiation in their respective lodges, and today was made that much more special for that reason. I am proud and honored to call both of these men my friends, my brothers, and my Masters.
As per our custom, the officers of Lodge Vitruvian will be installed at the beginning of our Stated Meeting on January 23rd.