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New Member Discussion Forum on NMJ Website
WHY A DISCUSSION FORUM? HOW TO ACCESS

We are launching an exciting and oft-requested feature for NMJ members. You told us you want a place to connect. A place to continue discussions after events like last night's Livestream or after seeing degrees. 

To help meet that request, we are launching a new member-only discussion forum on our website. Scroll down to see how it looks. 

WHERE DO I FIND THE FORUM?
The forum is in the member center on the NMJ website. You need to register as a member for access. 

ALREADY REGISTERED ON THE WEBSITE?
Just log in, and your will see "Forum" the member center drop-down menu. Click and you’re in.

NOT REGISTERED ON THE WEBSITE? IT'S 1-2-3
1. If you haven’t registered, click on the member center and create your single-sign-on account.

2. When you do, you will have full access to the member center. "Forum" will be in the member center drop-down menu.

3. Click "Forum" and you're in. It’s that easy.

Here at Supreme Council we are listening and we will continue try hard to provide the programs and services you ask for. We’ll keep it up! 

Now let's get together and connect on the forum! 
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​Member Center, please. I want in on the Forum!

How Fraternalism Transforms Character- from Supreme Council

Not Just a Man. A Mason.
The Inaugural Event in an Educational Series Exploring Masonic Values in Everyday Life

Join Brothers Ill. John Sullivan, 33°, Valley of Worcester (MA) and Ill. William "Sandy" Karstens, 33°, Valley of Burlington (VT) who are leading the discussion in a spirit of sharing and Brotherhood, as we discuss the power our values have to transform. 

The event is free and is open to all Freemasons.

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Click here to Watch Video


New candidates can be taken in at the stated meeting throughout the year so they can view these degrees. We will culminate the year with our Fall Reunion in October.
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This is the link for the Northern Light
https://scottishritenmj.org/members-center/the-northern-light
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I have long advocated for a digital presence of every Lodge, whether it be Local or Grand, on the internet. This article gives an in-depth view of the pros, cons, benefits, and short-comings to such a presence.

Enjoy

Freemasonry: The Digital Challenge


Ever wonder why the Stairs are Winding and not straight?  Do you want to know the true meaning of the Cornerstone?  These answers and more can be found in this month's educational paper...
Behind The Symbol
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"Masonry exists to make more Masons"!  Well, we can't do that if we don't "...give them proper instruction"...
Give Them Proper Instruction
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With me struggling to re-learn Illinois ritual over Wisconsin ritual for an upcoming 1st Degree, I thought, this would make for a good topic this month:
ritual_differences.doc
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Brethren, There is always room for one more member, you just need to know how to educate the perspective member:
short_talk_bulletin-enlightening_the_profane.doc
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With most lodges doing voting and installations within the next couple of months, I felt our incoming dais officers may benefit from this Short Talk from 1928, still applicable today:
Making Interesting Meetings --
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Are you a Mason??  Would you like to become a Masonic Geocacher??  

To learn more, visit https://scottishrite.org/brothers-in-the-community/masonic-geocaching-society/

If you wish to become a Masonic Geocacher, contact Bro. Lee Katz at Varofharken@gmail.com
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Visit the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library for a great expansion on Masonic and Scottish Rite History:
http://www.srmml.org


masonic_misconceptions.docx
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spirit_of_masonry.doc
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Valley of Peoria
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
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Phone: (309)676-4472