I'm Back!!

I haven't been active on this site in some time because of my busy time with school, Masons, and work.

Bro. Barry E. Newell

Traveling Templar - 04MAR2017

edwmax wrote:

Welcome back. ... Our forum discussions have been slower and with less excitement ... cooler heads now ...

So tell us what you've been doing.

In Masonry I've been busy as hell. Last November, I joined the Royal Order of Scotland. In December I installed as Worshipful Master of my Lodge (first repeat in 98-years). This winter/spring I joined the Allied Masonic Degrees while attending Masonic Week outside of DC. At this event I also joined the Order of the Corks and Order of Bath. At the Grand York Rite of Idaho I was initiated into the Knights of the York Cross of Honor. I've taken over as Secretary of my Chapel of the Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon. I am on the Hospitality Committee for the 2015 United Grand Imperial Council that will be held in Seattle. I've continued up the Grand lines in the York Rite. I will serve as the 2014-2015 Grand Orator for my Grand Lodge.

I'm heading into my last Semester at College and will soon start applying for my graduate programs.

This last January I ended my service in the Army National Guard. I was at 12-years, but because of my back injuries I couldn't re-enlist. I am now going through the "awesome" process of getting my disability from the VA.

Edited by KSigMason - August/08/2014 at 3:02am

Bro. Barry E. Newell

Traveling Templar - 04MAR2017

All I can say is WOW!

PM Alhambra #322 F&AM
West Covina #446 F&AM
Pasadena Valley AASR
Al Malaikah Shrine AAONMS
Cinema Grotto, MOVPER
GC Aben Zoar, Order of Alhambra

And an update to my addiction:

Marshal/PM, Oriental Lodge #60 (ID)

Secretary/PM, Idaho Lodge of Research

Sr. Warden, Idaho City Historical Lodge

Capt. of the Host and Past High Priest, Boise Chapter #3, RAM

Past M:. E:. President, Idaho Order of the High Priesthood

R:.E:. Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter of RAM of ID

Deputy Master and Past Illustrious Master, Idaho Council #1, R&SM

Steward, Idaho Order of the Silver Trowel

Ill:. Grand Conductor of the Council of the Grand Council of R&SM of ID

Standard Bearer and Past Commander, Idaho Commandery #1, KT

Em:. Grand Warder of the Grand Commandery of KT of ID

Sentinel, Idaho Chapter, Knights Preceptor

Right Honorable Keeper of the Bath Mat of the Masonic Order of the Bath (USA)

Chancellor, Tri-Valley College #178, York Rite College (ID)

Past Patron, Adah Chapter #8, OES (ID)

Guard of the Temple (32°), Boise Chapter of Rose Croix, AASR (ID)

Sentinel, St. Michael's Conclave, RCC (ID)

Director of Ceremonies, Clontarf Council #69 (WA)

Secretary, Tahoma Chapel #3, St. Thomas of Acon (WA)

Secretary, Intermountain Chapel #27, St. Thomas of Acon (ID)

Orator, Idaho Priory #13, KYCH (ID)

Vice Chieftain, Clan Davison, Royal Order of Scotland (ID)

Frater (IV°) Wyoming College, SRICF

Member in the Grand College of Rites, Masonic Society, AMD (DC), Ye Antient Order of the Corks (USA), Masonic Order of Athelstan (WA), and Shriners (ID).

Edited by KSigMason - May/21/2016 at 3:13am

Bro. Barry E. Newell

Traveling Templar - 04MAR2017

Impressive addiction.

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Past Matron New Hope Ch. #117 OES
PWHP Palm Shrine No.32 now Alchor #27 WSOJ
Y.B.Y.S.A.I.A.

As Brother Ben F. said
"In Wine there is Wisdom
In Beer there is Freedom
In Water there is Bacteria"
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Wow! You've been more than "busy." I would say that's an understatement. Congrats on all your achievements.

North Hills Lodge, #716,PM
Allegheny RAM,#217,PHP
Allegheny Council,#38,PTIM
Allegheny Commandery #35
Knight Masons,Gateway To The West Council #5
AASR,Valley of Pgh.
Syria Shrine
Islam Grotto