On Saturday March 22, 2014 MacArthur Lodge had their annual installation of Office Bearers. In the morning, Pusan Lodge held breakfast and a meeting at the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison. In the afternoon the installation was held at Commiskey’s. Bro George was installed as WM and it was the biggest turnout they’ve ever had. … More Mac Installation
Last weekend I attended a meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star in Yongsan. I visited Elect Lady of the East Chapter #54, Prince Hall Affiliated Washington and Jurisdiciton. The Order of the Eastern Star is a Freemasonry-related fraternal organization open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by Boston, Massachusetts … More Order of the Eastern Star
On April 5th the State of Washington and Jurisdiction 40th Annual Far East District Session for the Order of Eastern Star hosted an event where people came out to represent their different organizations wearing their paraphernalia. The members of Han Yang came out wearing their polos. There was the usual good music playing with some … More Rep Your Org
At a recent meeting something came in the mail for me from African Lodge #459 under the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Massachusetts. African Lodge #459 is the oldest Prince Hall lodge in the world, from Boston Massachusetts where Prince Hall himself was master. Last year I wrote an … More Prince Hall Mason
For the past few months I have done extensive research on the topic that is Prince Hall Freemasonry. Is it legitimate? Why doesn’t everyone recognize it? What barriers exist for visitation? These are all questions that, up until coming to Korea, had never crossed my mind. I was informed about Prince Hall on the night … More Regarding Brother Hall
On May 5th, A couple of friends and I attended the 2nd annual “Mardi Gras in May”, put on by the Order of the Eastern Star. For this event we traveled to USAG Humphrey’s which isn’t too far outside Pyeongtaek. The food was really great. I love mozza sticks but I don’t eat them often … More Mardi Gras in May
There was an event on Yongsan Garrison Friday night for fraternities and sororities that are masonic in nature. RWM Pete and I caught wind of it just by chance a couple days before while we were driving to McDonald’s and this woman was on the radio was advertising it. The event was put on by … More ROK Yo Frat
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