From the Salon

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Within every edifice there is a room of equal stature to the lodge room itself, though few are aware of its important stature. Hidden behind a wall of dining room chairs, institutional styled serving ware, and a Norman Rockwell styled feast, rests what was at one time where most of the lodge business took place. Votes not by hand or by ‘nay, but in conversation and deep and intimate discussion.

That room of antiquity, hidden in plain site, is the lounge, or in more eloquent parlance, the Salon.

So, in memory of the august room that once held the most august of meetings, introducing at FmI the Salon, a place for all things masculine, and every bit as important.

What we plan for in this new category is a cross section of Men’s issues, the types of discussion you might expect amongst your closest friends on topics that are (or may soon be) of interest or importance to you. From the easy fix on the car to which cigar goes best with which brandy. As family is of the utmost importance to every Mason their role in our discussion will play an integral part in what goes on in the Salon, as will issues of health, relationships, and well being.

What issues are on your mind? This is your Salon, pull up a chair, lets talk.

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Greg Stewart

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A devoted student of the Western Mystery Traditions, Greg is a firm believer in the Masonic connections to the Hermetic traditions of antiquity, its evolution through the ages and into its present configuration as the antecedent to all contemporary esoteric and occult traditions. He is a self-called searcher for that which was lost, a Hermetic Hermit and a believer in “that which is above is so too below.” Read more about Greg Stewart.

5 Comments

  1. Interesting that freemasoninformation.com has created a ‘Salon’ as I am currently converting a newly vacated bedroom into my own Salon. A space of my own, where I might speak freely when brothers visit, decorate according to my own tastes and where I can sit and say “ahhhh!’. Now if only I could talk my wife into letting me light up a cigar in there.

    I look forward to future topics in this category.

    Marc – FC

  2. Hello bretheren, I am a MM from Indiana, and am in need of some assistance. My lodge is going through some transition right now and things are fine. What I am asking about is how to get more active involvement within the lodge. How can I get some of the brothers to come back? What are different types of fellowship that can drive guys back? Also, with floods of petitions coming in, and degree work presenting itself always, how can we take time to do other Masonic Education work?

    Fraternally Yours,

    Br. Matthew Backus
    Indiana Harbor Lodge 686, F&AM

  3. I’m certain your WM is struggling with the same questions. Perhaps open a discourse with him and get his thoughts. He will likely be relieved that someone else shares his concern and will welcome your assistance.

    In my opinion, communication is key. Are the absent brothers receiving regular summons and newsletters? If they see what they are missing, they may be more apt to attend. Are phone calls being made to encourage participation?

    Personally, at my lodge, the only thing missing is a liquor license. If we had a social lounge like the KofC’s or the Legions do, members would have a social gathering place to congregate during their free time and we would have a revenue stream.

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