Meet, Act and Part

Greg, Roger, and Darin have a candid discussion with Cameron T. Mayers, from the Grand Jurisdiction of Mississippi, about his place in Masonic History in that Grand Jurisdiction, challenges he's faced, and his passion for Freemasonry and Fraternalism.

MWB Roger VanGorden is back! He joins Greg and Darin to give his own observations regarding the previous Episode (EPISODE 71 - THE MASONIC EXPERIENCE).

Greg and Darin discuss potential ideas that they want to implement to help elevate the masonic experience for membership as they bring in new members from a lodge that is consolidating with theirs.

Greg, Roger and Darin discuss Darin's Article (https://meetactandpart.com/aiandfreemasonry/) and debate if AI is going to benefit Freemasonry and mankind; or if it will end up becoming something more sinister. All this and more in another exciting episode of Meet, Act, and Part.

Greg and Darin are joined by Lucas Minton. RWB Lucas Minton is currently serving as the Senior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Arkansas F&AM. He is by his own account: The Rock 'N' Roll GSW. We discuss Masonic Mentors, the history of Masonry in Arkansas, Masonic Education, and much more in this episode.

Roger and Darin welcome MWB Derik L. Hockett. Derik is the current Grandmaster, presiding over the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas, AF&AM. We discuss topics regarding the Masonic Experience in Kansas, The upcoming Kansas Masonic-Con and much more!

Greg, Roger, and Darin welcome James Buckhorn, current president of the MCME, and Chad Kopenski, a past president of the MCME, to discuss this year's conference. https://www.mcme1949.org/ Submit blog articles for publication on our blog here: secil970afam@gmail.com

Greg and Darin interview Steve Harrison regarding his new book: An Imperfect Storm (https://tinyurl.com/Morgan-Book). Steve breaks down the Morgan affair and details how his new book is part Masonic Book, part true crime story.

Russ Charvonia, Past Grandmaster of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of California, joins Greg, Roger, and Darin to discuss his efforts to promote civility. Buy Russ's book here: https://civilityambassadors.org/product/the-civility-mosaic-how-anyone-can-use-the-principles-of-freemasonry-to-repair-our-world/ Buy Russ's children's book here: https://civilityambassadors.org/product/ayisha-for-presiden...

Greg, Darin, and Roger discuss our friend and brother, Bill Hosler's Masonic Legacy, as well as hear from Bill himself through the use of audio from previous episodes.

Roger VanGorden joins Bill, Darin and Greg as a regular host on Meet, Act, and Part. We discuss the current initiatives of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ and what the future might hold.

Greg and Darin catch up with MWB Roger VanGorden to discuss his role with the Masonic Renewal Committee and the latest Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America.

Greg, Bill, and Darin discuss the impact of Social Media on Freemasonry, along with its benefits and drawbacks.

Greg and Darin discuss the relationship of Magick and Freemasonry, and if Freemasonry is a magickal system.

Greg, Bill, and Darin discuss dressing for your lodge events and if it matters what you wear. Chock filled with references to a bygone era of Television, mild profanity, and lots of humor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_shot_J.R.%3F https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_and_Son

Bill and Darin discuss the Grotto with Special Guests, Prophets Marty Kwilosz and Vance Martin. Marty is a Charter member and Past Monarch of CHI-ILL Grotto. He also serves as an appointed officer in El Jaala and Aliabad Grottoes. Within the realm of Grotto, Prophet Kwilosz is also the Secretary of the Illinois State Grotto Association and International Secretary for Mokanna’s Cigar Aficionados. V...

WB Jon D. Hinthorne (Joined Masonry in 2015 & Past Master Delta Lodge 2019-2022) and WB Toby Reed (Joined Masonry in 1981 & Past Master of Palestine Lodge (Now Wm. Sutton Lodge) 1990, 2003, 2004.) from the Grand Jurisdiction of Massachusetts join Greg, Bill and Darin to discuss Project Delta. Project Delta has an objective of providing comfort kits (small bags containing stuffed animals) to first...

Bill, Greg, and Darin discuss why they've been on hiatus for a few months.

Greg, Bill, and Darin welcome Dave Kelm, Oriental Guide, and Membership Chair for ANSAR Shriners in Springfield Illinois to the program. We discuss the Shrine and membership issues facing it and other Masonic bodies, Bill shares a very heartwarming story, Darin asks a forbidden question, and much more!

Greg, Bill, and Darin discuss ideas about how to retain and grow membership for your lodge or appendant bodies that are struggling.

Greg and Darin review their Masonic Year of 2022 and some of the challenges ahead for them in 2023.

Greg, Bill, and Darin talk to MPC Monty Glover, Grandmaster of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International about Cryptic Masonry (https://www.crypticmasons.org/), the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (https://www.cmmrf.org/), growing up in Central Illinois, Hawaiian Freemasonry and other topics.

Greg, Bill, and Darin talk to Derik Hockett, the Junior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas, about Freemasonry in Kansas, Kansas Masonic-con, Strategic Planning at the Grand Lodge Level, and much more.

Greg, Bill, and Darin talk about the state of Freemasonry with Mark. St. Cyr, Freemason and guest Contributor to the Midnight Freemasons blog.

Greg, Bill, and Darin talk with the Membership Committee Chairman of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, Bro. Mike Burnham and one of the District Membership Representatives for District Six of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, Bro. Victor Magus, about their role in bringing in new membership into their Grand Lodge as well as much more.