How do I get out?
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Topic: How do I get out?
Posted By: ebojones
Subject: How do I get out?
Date Posted: February/23/2015 at 2:08pm
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I need direction on how to get out of Royal Arch Masonry without disturbing my Blue Lodge affiliation, as well as my OES relationship. I have been reading the constitution, but haven't found the procedure on getting out. I also have looked in Mackey's Jurisprudence for guidance. Now I am here. Please give me guidance. ------------- Getting better everyday !!!! Pride of Coolidge #282 MWPHGLOT Brighter and Brighter!!!! |
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Posted By: Merv S
Date Posted: February/23/2015 at 5:50pm
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I can't speak for Texas,but would suggest that you approach your Chapter Scribe E who would know the protocol. Recently, I tendered my wriiten resignation to my RA Chapter[ I have health issues] and had no problem at all. IMO your resignation will have no impact on either your Craft or OES status. It is not necessary to explain your reasons, but you may feel obliged to do so. If there any contentious circumstances then it probably would be wise not to make mention of them. You might wish to return to RA Freemasonry some time in the future, so burning bridges may not be a wise option! Fraternally, Merv ------------- Merv Sprague MM Thespian Lodge 268 UGLQ RAC No 43 SGRACQ Celer et Audax I. 10/3/2008 P. 14/7/2008 R. 11/8/2008 |
Posted By: ebojones
Date Posted: February/23/2015 at 5:58pm
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Great input. I don't care to burn bridges. Just get out ------------- Getting better everyday !!!! Pride of Coolidge #282 MWPHGLOT Brighter and Brighter!!!! |
Posted By: Adept?
Date Posted: February/23/2015 at 7:54pm
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Didn't you just get in? ------------- "It is humanity that creates god, and men think that god has made them in his image, because they make him in theirs." |
Posted By: Nero
Date Posted: February/24/2015 at 11:58am
| Just like any other body , you demit . |
Posted By: log cabin Bill
Date Posted: February/24/2015 at 1:44pm
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In most jurisdidctions, if you do not pay your dues you are then suspended for non payment of dues. Then, at some future time if you wanted to become active again all you would have to do is apply to be re-instated by the payment of the current year's dues. That may be the best way so as to not "burn any bridges behind you." ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Caution1010
Date Posted: February/24/2015 at 1:51pm
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Is your problem with that one chapter, or is it an issue with the Holy Royal Arch Masonry? ------------- I: 10/1/10 P: 12/3/10 R: 12/31/10 PHA-AL "You can't trust those fellow-crafts...buncha rogues and murderers!" |
Posted By: NobleShabba
Date Posted: February/25/2015 at 6:53am
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In a previous thread, the OP expressed some dissatisfaction in his experience versus the other brothers going through. Brothers take note, this is a great way to lose membership... ------------- ---------------------- DISCLAIMER: These are my comments, and mine alone - they do not necessarily apply to any group to which I belong! |
Posted By: ebojones
Date Posted: February/25/2015 at 10:42am
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Not quite following what you are saying Nobleshabba ------------- Getting better everyday !!!! Pride of Coolidge #282 MWPHGLOT Brighter and Brighter!!!! |
Posted By: NobleShabba
Date Posted: February/26/2015 at 6:22pm
The OP (original poster, meaning you) expressed some dissatisfaction in another thread (being empty handed after the degree work etc)
A general reminder to the brothers, that the work is not done just because the degree work is completed. Some amount of follow up is good to ensure membership retention. ------------- ---------------------- DISCLAIMER: These are my comments, and mine alone - they do not necessarily apply to any group to which I belong! |
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