A recent visit (press invitation), to this Grand Masonic Lodge, to get information about the upcoming 7th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, yielded the most gracious organization of "Men In Black", I have encountered. More than just a Non- Profit that serves the community- at - large, these Distinguished Gentlemen are in the business of making men better. Their immaculately sharp appearance, and authoritative demeanor is both ; indicative of power, and leadership. Using "Robert's Rules of Order", to govern their structured , professional level meetings, belies the kind hearts underneath the Suits, and Regalia. This rare look, that I was privileged to only partially witness, put a new respect to their Craft, that is built on the teachings of the Holy Bible, and is symbolic of the keepers of the realm of purity. Though I was not able to photograph actual rituals, the presence of The King James Version
of the Good Book, open, on the Altar assured me that the negative hearsay about Masonic
Orders, is just jealous gossip. These Men are Real! Their cause is just, and their ideals are true
to the heart, and representative of compassion! Contact them, if you truly want to be a part of their mission, of loving kindness, and feel the spirit of being your brother's keeper.
R. W. Chandler
freelance writer