The Question
The cement which binds a lodge together is the regular meetings of its members. For the first time ever, in our recent history, we have been unable to meet. We have taken part in a long, dangerous and compulsory experiment. For the first time in our long history we have had to submit Our Craft to life support by placing it in an artificially induced coma and keeping its life breath of meetings flowing by using the artificial ventilator of the video get-together. With the advent of vaccines, we are faced with the risky business of arousing this slumbering giant. Because of the losses by death, resignation, and some decline of interest, there is a real danger that the habit of monthly Masonry in our lodges will crumble and fail. We need to do something, but what?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement and what, in your opinion, will the new reality look like?
The Rules
1200 – 1500 word essay of original thought (no more)
Double spaced, 12 pt font.
Name, Lodge Name and Number with title on front cover of essay
If using quotations please identify the sources.
<author> <date of resource> <title> <publication house>
The Dates
Entries will be received after December 30th, 2021 until January 31st, 2022
Winners will be announced March 1st, 2022
The Prizes
Prizes of quality Masonic Books will be awarded to the First, Second and Third place papers. All entries will be eligible for a discount of $50 in the registration fees for the Ashlar College Educational Program.
Good Luck
All entries to cfoxon@shaw.ca
Chris Foxon, Dean Ashlar College