I too continue to pay dues to two Lodges that I've moved away from, one that I'll probably never be able to attend again. For sentimental reasons, and I think for your reason No. 1.
As for your reason No. 2, I've got some thoughts, and I'll be back here with them. But Melinda says dinner is served!
Your reason No. 2, when I first moved to Lewis Co. from Snohomish it was quite a lot of culture shock as well. It took me quite a bit of time to decide which Lodge to join, and then a couple of years just sitting on the sidelines, absorbing how Masonry was different here from what it was there.
I too continue to pay dues to two Lodges that I've moved away from, one that I'll probably never be able to attend again. For sentimental reasons, and I think for your reason No. 1.
As for your reason No. 2, I've got some thoughts, and I'll be back here with them. But Melinda says dinner is served!
Your reason No. 2, when I first moved to Lewis Co. from Snohomish it was quite a lot of culture shock as well. It took me quite a bit of time to decide which Lodge to join, and then a couple of years just sitting on the sidelines, absorbing how Masonry was different here from what it was there.
But in time it began to feel like home.