Take a look at: http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_190233125.html

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.

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.

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.

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.

Academia Lodge No. 847 (San Francisco, California)
Lux Lodge No. 846 (San Diego, CA)
Esoterika lodge No. 316 (Seattle, WA)
St. Alban's Lodge No. 1455 (College Station, TX)
Templum Sion Lodge, U.D. (Manitoba)

The paper was first presented a year ago at Lodge Vitruvian. Several of the authors are Vitruvians, including Wbros. Nathan Brindle, Jeff Naylor, Eric Schmitz and myself. Since then, there has been an incredible response to this paper all across the country, as a point of discussion for lodges and Masonic education groups. It is gratifying to know that ideas that were tried and incubated in our lodge have caught on elsewhere.

For those who have asked, the Knights of the North website is being redesigned, and we are pursuing other projects as well. In the meantime, you will find many of the Knights writing for Wbro. Stephen Dafoe's outstanding Masonic Magazine.

Speaking of the Philalethes, bravo to MWbro. Roger S. VanGorden, Vitruvian member and Past Grand Master of Indiana, as both the second vice-president of the Society, as well as the new author of the "Through Masonic Windows" back page column of the Philalethes magazine. We Indiana Masons seem to be everywhere these days...

We will be responsible for the 2nd section of the Entered Apprentice degree, so we need our members in all chairs for the closing. In addition, all of our members who are capable of performing the lectures of the EA degree should let me know. I do not believe that the Grand Lecturer will require us to do them in their entirety, but one never knows.

This is considered a called meeting, so please notify the Secretary if you are unable to attend. Otherwise, we'll be counting on your presence.

Ted has a new home for Bugsport. Obviously, we members of Lodge Vitruvian approve.

I am honored to report that our lodge's newest member by affiliation is Wbro. James Dillman, Past Master of Major General John A. Logan Masonic Lodge No. 575 in Indianapolis. Jim is one of the most accomplished, talented and well-traveled Masons in the state, and his services are in constant demand for degrees. More important, Jim is a good friend and an outstanding Mason, and we are privileged to welcome him as our newest member.

Tyson Johnston, star of the Grand Lodge of Indiana's video and a member of Calvin Prather Lodge No. 717 made his first visit to Vitruvian as well.

As always, dinner at Capri was outstanding. Arturo and his talented, friendly and very efficient crew always do an excellent job for us, and his restaurant just keeps getting more beautiful with each new addition and expansion. I can't recommend it enough.

Most important, last night we held our elections, and I want to congratulate Brother Phillip A. Garver on his election as the fourth Worshipful Master of Lodge Vitruvian. He is an endlessly fascinating man with an impressive and extensive background in religion, philosophy, history and initiatic societies, and we are all looking forward to the coming year working under his leadership.

Congratulations also to Wbro. Dale Adams, PM on moving to the SW position, and to Wbro. W. Keith Stiner, PM, our new JW. Wbro. Timothy R. Brinkmeyer, PM, will be our Chaplain. I will be loitering in the Treasurer's chair, and Wbro. Nathan Brindle, PM, will remain in the Secretary's position.

On a personal note, as I said at last night's meeting, I thank all of you for the opportunity to serve as Vitruvian's Master for two years. It is interesting to note that had it not been for my association with this lodge, the events of the last four years of my Masonic life would have been very different, and undoubtedly I would not have had the chance to write a certain book. I value the friendships I have made in this lodge, and I am proud to be associated with each of you.

The influence of this little lodge literally worldwide is beyond comprehension for me. I commonly receive notes from all over the Masonic world asking about some of our practices, customs and vision for masonry's future. Visitors come from all over to see what we are doing.

No, we are not taking the world by storm with hordes of new members joining us. In fact, they are NOT joining us - they are doing something far more important. They are taking what they see us doing back to their own lodges and making changes there. They propose what others in their own lodges may believe to be radical, and saying "I've seen it work at Vitruvian." Brethren, that is a greater success than if we packed our lodge with new members. What we do here is indeed spreading. Our mission is succeeding. And for my money, that's something of which we can all be proud.

So thank all of you for your support. I am very much looking forward to the coming year, and beyond.