On the program with me includes:

• The Most Worshipful, The Grand Master of Indiana, Charles Marlowe, who will be delivering the keynote address
• Mark Tabbert — The George Washington Masonic Memorial and electronic records for researchers
• M.W. Roger VanGorden — All Masonry is Local
• Jose Diaz — Notes on teaching the Craft: The Millennials’ View of American Freemasonry
• Chris Hodapp — Reviving a failing lodge
• Chris will also lead a discussion on the ‘Dan Brown Effect’ on the fraternity

I will, of course, be speaking on the subject of The Gentleman Mason.  I’m still tweaking the speech, but I’ve had it largely finished for quite some time.  I’ve given a number of speeches to Masonic audiences during my time in the craft, but this is the first one for many years.  It’s also going to be something of an unusual speech that I hope and believe you’ll enjoy.

Registration for the event — which is open to everyone — is required and will cost $65 per person, which includes admission to the meeting, the luncheon and banquet afterward.  Visit the Society’s website (linked above) for more information and to make your reservations.

Dexter Rings is a custom manufacturer of Masonic rings, among many other things, based in Kent, England.  Dexter does a full line of completely custom rings, cufflinks, pendants and charms, signet rings and just about any kind of jewelery you can imagine.  Prices for Masonic rings start at around $340 for silver, and they will do rings in yellow gold, white gold, red gold, titanium and even platinum.  The photos of the work on their site appears to be quite impressive.

My thanks go to Brother Greg Starr for bringing The Masonic Society and Dexter Rings together.  Just mention your TMS membership number.  If you aren’t a member of TMS, just visit our website for information.

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If you’re a full member of The Masonic Society, please visit the Society’s message board for further information on how to apply.  If you’re NOT a member, please visit the Society’s website for information on how to become one.