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THREE TYPES OF MASONS

William McElligott — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:13:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

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A MASONIC BILL OF RIGHTS

William McElligott — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:32:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MBBFMN in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

Discusses the rights we as Masons should enjoy.

AIRING DIRTY LAUNDRY

William McElligott — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:48:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MBBFMN in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

Discusses why it is necessary to discuss the problems of the day.

IF THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN, HOW DO WE FIX IT?

William McElligott — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:47:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

Discusses available alternatives.

"It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to
plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage
than the creation of a new system. For the initiator has the
enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old
institution and merely lukewarm defenders in those who
would gain by the new ones."

- Machiavelli, "The Prince" (1513)

MASONIC SOVEREIGNTY

William McElligott — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:47:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

Discusses the problem of fraternal tolerance.

"Tolerance: The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others."
- TheFreeDictionary.com

SEEKING THE TRUTH

William McElligott — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:46:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"The road to truth is rarely without bumps and bends."
- Bryce's Law

Discusses the need for seeking the truth ("Further Light").

TWO DIRTY WORDS

William McElligott — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:31:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"It's now time for all of us--those who supported the merger and those who opposed it--to pull together for the benefit of the company."
- Carly Fiorina
President of Hewlett-Packard Co. in 1999

Discusses the concepts of Masonic Lodge "mergers" and "consolidations."

LODGE OFFICER MEETINGS

William McElligott — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:23:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"The best surprise is no surprise."
- old adage

Discusses the necessity for Lodge Officer Meetings and how they can help your officers turn
from reactive to proactive management.

GRAND MESSAGES

William McElligott — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:54:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

Discusses Grand Master messages, in particular a good one from the Grand Master
of Iowa, M:.W:.Donald E. Mosier.

THE AVERAGE AGE OF LODGE MEMBERS

William McElligott — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol

Discusses the monitoring of the average age of Lodge members. Is it going up or down?

LET THE BEGGING BEGIN

William McElligott — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:14:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"When if comes to fundraisers, be careful not to go to the well too often."
- Bryce's Law

Questions if Masonic fund raising activities are getting out of hand.

HOW DO WE TEACH FREEMASONRY?

William McElligott — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:55:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2008 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"An educated Mason is a dedicated Mason."

Discusses the need for devising an effective program for Masonic Education.

THE NECESSITY OF LODGE AUDITS

William McElligott — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:30:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2007 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"The audit is an essential part of the checks and balances in the Lodge."
- Bryce's Law

Discusses how to conduct a Lodge Audit.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Clement Clarke Moore

William McElligott — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:20:00 GMT

Merry Christmas from me

PROACTIVE VS. REACTIVE MANAGEMENT

William McElligott — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:38:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2007 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"Beware of your 'firefighters,' they are probably your chief arsonists."
- Bryce's Law

Describes the differences between the two styles of management.

WRITING A PRESS RELEASE

William McElligott — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:03:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2007 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"We write to communicate, not to put people to sleep."
- Bryce's Law

Describes how to write a press release.

DOES THE FRATERNITY HAVE AN IDENTITY CRISIS?

William McElligott — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:32:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2007 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

Ralph: "If any of the Racoons ever get sick, it'll be my responsibility to go and visit them."

Alice: "Oh, that is a very important responsibility, Ralph. You better start now and find out what the visiting hours are at Bellevue."

- The Honeymooners

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William McElligott — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:22:00 GMT

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ENEMIES LIST

William McElligott — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:56:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2007 by T im Bryce. All rights reserved.

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."
- Sun-tzu, Chinese general & military strategist (-400 BC)

Discusses the problem of being Masonically blacklisted.

KEEPING TRACK OF ATTENDANCE

William McElligott — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:01:00 GMT

From W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS in Palm Harbor, Florida - timb001@phmainstreet.com
Copyright © 2007 by Tim Bryce. All rights reserved.

"There is little point in producing information if nobody is going to act on it."
- Bryce's Law

Discusses the benefits of tracking attendance at Lodge functions.