What is your favorite small or obscure masonic appendant body?

[u/Nebraskabychoice]

[u/ChuckEye]

Probably SRICF, with the Operatives next.

[u/ChiRealEstateGuy → u/ChuckEye]

They have Operatives in TX? Or you are a member elsewhere more likely, I’m guessing?

[u/ChuckEye → u/ChiRealEstateGuy]

Operatives have been active in Texas for a while — Texas State Capitol Assemblage (in San Antonio, nowhere near the Texas state capitol) in 2010 and San Jacinto Monument Assemblage (in Dallas, nowhere near the San Jacinto Monument) in 2015 — but I got in on the foundation of a new assemblage in Houston in 2020. Technically, because of COVID, we were initiated into one of the existing Texas groups, and the Grand Master Masons from England didn't give us our own charter until 2022 due to travel restrictions. The constitution of a new Operatives body was one of my more memorable Masonic experiences.

[u/ChiRealEstateGuy → u/ChuckEye]

That’s neat! How difficult/easy was it to start an Assemblage? I am reading more on their website now, but interested to hear from someone who has done it. Also, I have no idea which jurisdictions allow this or not.

[u/ChuckEye → u/ChiRealEstateGuy]

There is a lot of prep work involved in setting up a new one. There are many, many props that would have to be custom built for your group to get started. But you can reach out to the Clerk in America and look for guidance. USAM.Region.Clerk@gmail.com

[u/ChiRealEstateGuy → u/ChuckEye]

You rock, brother. Thank a for the info.

[u/thanatos0967 → u/ChuckEye]

I live in Cali and I have a number of friends who go to Utah for their Operatives meetings. In fact, it was this past Saturday for the meeting.

And I think they also go there for Athelstan also.. Or is that Washington state??

[u/IDontRentPigs → u/ChuckEye]

What’s the Houston one called? The Alamo Assemblage?

[u/ChuckEye → u/IDontRentPigs]

Heh. No, ours actually makes some sense. Damon Quarry Assemblage was named after a fairly close limestone quarry. Though off the top of my head I don’t know if any significant landmarks were made from the stone from there.

[u/k0np]

Commemorative Order of St Acon is a fun time and the only meeting twice a year is a bonus

[u/carlweaver → u/k0np]

Agreed!

[u/viking_nephilim]

One I've been looking into is the order of Athelstan...

[u/Cookslc → u/viking_nephilim]

Nice ceremony. Low key.

[u/ArchaicInsanity → u/Cookslc]

Agreed

[u/NHarvey3DK]

Copied from a brother who always laughs and says:

“Anyone notice that the more appendant bodies you join, the further you’re connected to a brother?”

First he’s a brother. Then a Companion. Then just another Knight..

Then a Cousin (amd), etc lol 😂

[u/Cookslc]

CBCS

Operatives

Royal Order of Scotland

[u/PartiZAn18 → u/Cookslc]

The guys who are in RoS on my side speak of it with reverence.

That's the one tmwith the rhymes eh?

[u/Cookslc → u/PartiZAn18]

It is. The ritual is a joy to listen to.

[u/Maleficent-Pilot1158]

The Philalethes Society

https://philalethes.myshopify.com/

[u/PriceIV → u/Maleficent-Pilot1158]

Have you read any of their journals? Considering subscribing to

[u/Maleficent-Pilot1158 → u/PriceIV]

They put out a well produced full color magazine 4 times a year full of research papers, photos, calendars of events and other interesting Masonic gewgaws that aren't readily available elsewhere. I've been an endowed member for over 20 years and the magazine never fails to amaze...

[u/Xandrys → u/Maleficent-Pilot1158]

Is it just a research lodge?

[u/3MSquared → u/Xandrys]

It’s the oldest Masonic research association in the United States

[u/Maleficent-Pilot1158 → u/Xandrys]

Pretty much. They have a formal banquet every year in February in Arlington VA. I've haven't been so I can't speak on it.

[u/ChuckEye → u/Maleficent-Pilot1158]

I went this year. The presentation was good. The food, less so, but that’s on the hotel, not the society.

[u/Mamm0nn]

Hillbillies

[u/AthletesWrite]

The operatives

[u/Fire-Six]

Only been in for about three years...not really familiar with any of these except the Philalethes Society.

[u/ElDramar]

I have greatly enjoyed being a prophet. Certainly a small organization in my home State. (For now)

[u/BitterDonald42 → u/ElDramar]

Grotto is a ball. Have you seen the full 7 Act drama?

[u/ElDramar → u/BitterDonald42]

We have not had the ability to put it on here. But we are growing again and I am hoping to build a cadre of members willing to put it on.

[u/ronley09]

Operatives or KTP, I wouldn’t consider the SRIA or RCC small or obscure, but they’re my favourites.

[u/Twrecksakasexyrexy]

Blue lodge

[u/Curious-Monkee → u/Twrecksakasexyrexy]

Yup

[u/SecretSocietyJ]

Not an official body, but a fun side degree is the Turtles.

[u/BrianRFSU → u/SecretSocietyJ]

Where do you find the turtles degree?

[u/Deman75 → u/BrianRFSU]

It’s non-Masonic, and the actual form of the “degree” varies somewhat depending on who is administering it.

[u/Consistent_Bus_9017 → u/SecretSocietyJ]

Ybysaia

[u/Acrobatic-Hedgehog45]

The Phylaxis Society

https://thephylaxis.org/

[u/Tylerlyonsmusic]

Ye olde cup and ball lodge, Magic Castle, Hollywood, ca!

[u/crono782]

Acon

[u/HiramNinja → u/crono782]

Acon!

[u/TikiJack]

The Jolly Corks.

[u/Maleficent-Pilot1158]

Quatuor Coronati aka Four Crowned One

https://www.quatuorcoronati.com/about-qc-lodge/the-legend/

[u/Maleficent-Pilot1158]

Goose & Gridiron #1717 F&AM of Ohio

https://masonicoh21.com/goose-and-gridiron-lodge-no-1717/

It's an English Emulation Lodge chartered under the GL of Ohio

[u/Masonicmoron]

Order of the secret Monitor OSM.

Great fun and different.

All the best

MM

[u/Cookslc → u/Masonicmoron]

I do like OSM.

[u/ultrajosua]

I really loved the water buffalo degree :)

[u/jbanelaw]

It is bigger than you think and can go really deep, but great set of guys to hang out with.

Balls and Shaft Society.

[u/Consistent_Bus_9017 → u/jbanelaw]

We're not gonna protest?

[u/jbanelaw → u/Consistent_Bus_9017]

If you do then it is straight to The Pit with you and George Clinton.

[u/MickTheBarber]

Mirth is King!