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Showing posts with label welcome. Show all posts

We Had to Ask Him...

by Midnight Freemason Contributor
Robert H. Johnson



I first heard from Ken JP Stuczynski when he came on board the Masonic Speakers Association. He had a handful of amazing topics to offer and has an incredible resume in both the technology sector as well as within Freemasonry. His writing style is his own and I have to say I quite enjoy what he does. Brother Darin Lahners asked me, "Do you think he would say, yes if we asked him?" There was only one way to know.

We asked. He said, "Yes." And we're so happy to bring Brother Stuczynki aboard. I know you'll all love his writing and get some great insights from him. His official bio is below. Thank you, Ken!

"Bro. Ken JP Stuczynski is a member of West Seneca Lodge No.1111 and recently served as Master of Ken-Ton Lodge No.1186. As webmaster for NYMasons.Org, he is on the Communications and Technology Committees for the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. He is also a Royal Arch Mason and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, serving his second term as Sovereign Prince of Palmoni Council in the Valley of Buffalo, NMJ. He also coordinates a Downtown Square Club monthly lunch in Buffalo, NY. He and his wife served as Patron and Matron of Pond Chapter No.853 Order of the Eastern Star and considered himself a “Masonic Feminist”.

As a masonic speaker throughout New York State, he has also given presentations at town hall meetings regarding the use of technology in the Craft. His numerous Empire State Mason articles have been republished in Arizona and New Jersey. To aid in his outreach on these topics, he authored “Webmastering the Craft: Fraternity in a Digital World”, available worldwide in softcover and eBook.

Having lifelong interests far and wide across philosophy, world religions, and all the natural sciences, his degree is in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and a minor In Psychology. He has written articles and essays on the topics of science and religion, culture and politics, business and economics, technology and futurism, as well as various aspects of social psychology. Usually, with interdisciplinary contexts, many of these focus on the ideals of intellectual honesty and tolerance in all forms. Having edited and contributed to Books of Transactions by the Western New York Lodge of Research of which he is a member, he plans to formally publish some of his larger works, starting with the upcoming book, “Contemplations on Astronomy”, and a special Masonic edition will contain his “Astronomical Tour of the Lodge”.

He runs his primary business, Kentropolis Internet, from home where he lives with his wife and plenty of pets. In addition to various community service projects, he teaches Tai Chi to veterans at the VA Recovery Center. He is also an independent interfaith minister with hospital chaplain credentials who does weddings, funerals, memorials, and other services. His personal project is the “Earth 2 Mouth” program which connects farms, volunteers, and soup kitchens. He also enjoys carpentry and keeps bees with his daughter at an organic farm in East Otto, NY."


Welcome Travis Simpkins!

by Midnight Freemason Contributor
Robert H. Johnson


Today is the day! Friday! But more importantly, the Midnight Freemasons is proud to announce that Bro. Travis Simpkins, world renowned artist is joining the Midnight Freemasons as a regular contributor.

I joke often that, "You know you've made it when Travis decides to draw you." He's a very talented young Mason with a lot to give. Travis has written two very excellent articles and a third is on the way. His points of view are wonderful and he has a great amount of expertise and knowledge to share. Please take a moment and congratulate our newest contributor. His bio is below. Make sure to follow him on social media as well!

Travis Simpkins is a freelance artist with clients throughout the United States and Europe. He currently works on projects for the Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ in Lexington, Massachusetts. He also serves as a portrait artist for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Grand Lodge of New Jersey and other jurisdictions across North America. Bro. Simpkins is a member of Morning Star Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is a 32° Mason in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ- Valleys of Worcester and Boston. He is also a member of Eureka Royal Arch Chapter, Hiram Council of Royal & Select Master Masons and Worcester County Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar. You can visit his website http://www.artcrimeillustrated.com and check out his great work!

~RHJ


Lucky Number Thirteen

Bro. Jason at the House of the Temple
Not a year ago, I was approached by a couple of Brothers from Virginia about a new venture in Masonic entertainment / education, one of whom was Bro. Jason Richards. Richards is from Acacia Lodge in Clifton Virginia. He and the other Brother (Jon Ruark) wanted to start another podcast/vidcast. Since then, Jason and I have grown close due to our weekly interactions on the YouTube live show "The Masonic Roundtable" which is a weekly show much like the view. You can read more about it in an earlier blog post.

Jason writes for his own blog cleverly titled "The Two Foot Ruler - Masonry in Plain Language" and it is fantastic. Jason recently wrote a guest piece for us right here on The Midnight Freemasons and it received thousands of hits. You can read it here. Last week, I was avidly looking for more contributors that would write regularly for us here and Bro. Jason sent me a message on Facebook.

Without delaying this exciting news any further, I am so happy and excited to announce that Brother Jason Richards is the latest to join the Midnight Freemasons as a regular contributor. I know you will all enjoy his down to earth, yet profound writings on our craft.

Here is his bio;

Bro. Jason Richards is the Senior Deacon of Acacia Lodge No. 16 in Clifton, Virginia, and a member of both The Patriot Lodge No. 1957 and Fauquier Royal Arch Chapter No. 25 in Fairfax, Virginia. He is the sole author of the Masonic weblog The 2-Foot Ruler: Masonry in Plain Language, and is a co-host on the weekly YouTube show and podcast The Masonic Roundtable. He lives in Virginia with his wife, cats, and ever-expanding collection of bow ties.

Welcome aboard Brother Jason Richards!

~RJ et al

The Tenth....

by Midnight Freemason Contributor
Bro. Robert Johnson 32°

The Midnight Freemasons Blog page has grown by leaps and bounds. At this time we would like to announce the eleventh regular contributor to the Midnight Freemasons. Brother Bill Hosler, PM was made a Master Mason in 2002 in Three Rivers Lodge #733 in Indiana. He served them as Master in 2007 and became a member of the internet committee for Indiana's Grand Lodge. 
Bill is currently a member of Roff Lodge #169 in Roff Oklahoma and Lebanon Lodge #837 in Frisco,Texas. Bill is also a member of the Valley of Fort Wayne Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Indiana. A typical active Freemason, Bill also served as the High Priest of Fort Wayne's Chapter of the York Rite #19 and was commander of of the Fort Wayne Commandery #4 of the Knight Templar. During all this he also served as the webmaster and magazine editor for the Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Welcome Brother Bill!!




~RHJ