Rocky Mountain Mason EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Ben Williams
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From the Editor W
elcome to Volume II, Issue II, of the Rocky Mountain Mason. Thank your for taking time to read this issue cover to cover. We have some great content, with contributions from three Past Grand Masters, a Right Eminent Past Grand Commander of Knights Templar, various Grand Officers, and Brothers who diligently pick up the pen in service to the Craft.
We try to blend an interesting mix of material for you, to cover the diverse backgrounds and interests that comprise our Fraternity. We have a good amount of history (see, for example, M.W.Bro John Palmer’s article discussing the many supposed origins of the Speculative Craft, Pg. 8, or the History of Longitude by the Editor, Pg. 52), philosophy (Nigel Jackson’s article re. the Sacred heart and the Uncreated Logos, Pg. 14), entertainment (Masonic Cartoon page 30), current events (Delta Commandery No. 34 Celebrates 100 Years, Pg. 70) and opinion (What Should We Do With Embezzlers? Pg. 64).
We continue to solicit your input, photos, and contributions. We now have a permanent address at: 6104 S Taft Way Littleton, CO 80127
Please feel free to write to us and share your Masonic journey with your Brothers. Or you can email me at ben@rockymountainmason. com. Please also consider supporting our advertisers. We’re still fairly new; these Brothers have done a lot to support us. We’d like to return the favor by showing them advertising in the Rocky Mountain Mason pays off. It’s not just a quality publication to showcase your brand. It’s an efficacious way to reach discerning Brethren seeking quality in product and design. We’re pleased to report that we’ll be upgrading our website in the coming months, so check us out online. And you can follow us on facebook – we have more than 5,500 followers today, and we’re growing fast! Just search for the Rocky Mountain Mason on facebook, and “like” us. Our posts will then show up in your facebook news feed. Lastly, if you like what you read here, please tell a friend about this magazine! Share these pages with those seeking more light in masonry. And ask them to subscribe. It’s our honor to do this magazine, but we need your support. With best wishes for the coming season, sincerely and fraternally,
Ben Williams Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Rocky Mountain Mason
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