Lectures, Seminars, & other Educational Programs
2010
JAN 13 – Seminar: “Laudable Pursuit: A 21st Century Response to Dwight Smith” by the Knights of the North
JAN 27 – Seminar: “Masonic Development Course: I”
by R:. W:. James M. Kipler, Bro. Nathan A. Shoff,
Bro. Frederick G. Clark II, and Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
FEB 10 – Seminar: “Masonic Development Course: II”
by R:. W:. James M. Kipler, Bro. Nathan A. Shoff,
Bro. Frederick G. Clark II, and Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
MAR 10 – Seminar: “Masonic Development Course: III”
by R:. W:. James M. Kipler, Bro. Nathan A. Shoff, and Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
APR 14 – Lecture: A Response to “Can a Buddhist Become a Mason?” Bro. Todd A. Michalak
APR 28 – Lecture: “A Walk About the Lodge” by Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
MAY 12 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 3rd Degree Tracing Board” by W:. J. C. Litwin
MAY 26 – Lecture: “Janusian Masonry” by W:. J. C. Litwin
JUN 23 – Lecture: “The Influence of Greek Philosophy on Freemasonry” by W:. Nathan A. Shoff
JUL 28– Lecture: “Hermeticsm, Alchemy, and the Craft” by W:. J. C. Litwin
AUG 25 – Trivia Night: “Masonic Jeopardy!” hosted by W:. Nathan A. Shoff
SEP 8 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 1st Degree Tracing Board” by Bro. Frederick G. Clark II
SEP 22 – Concert: “Traditional Masonic Music: Re-creation and Re-invention” by Bro. Burton G. Royce and Bro. Dennis J. McMullen
OCT 16 – Field Trip: “Tour of Masonic Buffalo” led by W:. Nathan A. Shoff
NOV 10 – Lecture: “Influence of the School of Chartres” by Bro. Ryan S. Bonnett
NOV 24 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 2nd Degree Tracing Board” by Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
2009
JAN 28 – Seminar: “Masonic Etiquette & Protocol” by R:. W:. James M. Kipler
MAR 11 – Seminar: “1st & 2nd Degree Tracing Boards” by Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
APR 8 – Lecture: “An Ideal Candidate?” by Bro. Ryan S. Bonnett
APR 22 – Trivia Night: “Masonic Jeopardy!” hosted by W:. J. C. Litwin, contestants: R:. W:. Steven L. Morgan, Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale (champion), Bro. Gus Campbell
MAY 27 – Lecture: “Vitruvius” written by W:. Richard Num, presented by the Master of Harmonie Lodge
JUL 8 – Lecture: “Pillars of Wisdom, Strength, & Beauty” by W:. J. C. Litwin
JUN 24 – Debate Night: “The Templar Connection – Fact or Fiction?” Bro. Nathan A. Shoff (fiction - champion) versus Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale (fact)
JUL 22 – Lecture: “Masonic Etiquette & Protocol” by R:. W:. James M. Kipler
SEP 23 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 1st Degree Tracing Board” by W:. J. C. Litwin
OCT 14 – Lecture: “The Evolution of Self Through Masonry: The Quest for the Perfect Ashlar”
by Bro. Frederick G. Clark, II
OCT 28 – Seminar: “Squaring the Stone: Personal Development Course” by Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
NOV 25 – Lecture: “The Pyramid System of Masonic Learning” by W:. J. C. Litwin
DEC 9 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 2nd Degree Tracing Board” by Bro. Nathan A. Shoff
2008
JAN 23 – Seminar: “Advanced Lodge Walkabout” by W:. J. C. Litwin
MAR 12 – Seminar: “Papers, Presentations, and Primary Sources” by W:. J. C. Litwin
APR 23 – Lecture: “Lesser Known Masonic Founding Fathers” Bro. John P. Balk
JUN 25 – Lecture: “The 47th Problem of Euclid” by W:. J. C. Litwin
SEP 10 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 1st Degree Tracing Board” by W:. J. C. Litwin
OCT 8 – Lecture: “The Life & Times of Bro. Harry Houdini” by Bro. Frederick G. Clark, II
OCT 21 – Lecture: “Symbolism of the 2nd Degree Tracing Board” by W:. J. C. Litwin
OCT 22 – Lecture: “The Lost Symbol of Masonry” by Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale
NOV 26 – Lecture: “Hiram Abiff: Man & Myth” by Bro. Nathan A. Shoff
DEC 10 – Lecture: “Charles Coward, the Count of Auschwitz” written by Bro. Christopher Tiplady, presented by the Master of Harmonie Lodge
2007
JAN 24 – Seminar: “Introduction to the “History, Mythology, & Philosophy of Freemasonry”
by Bro. J. C. Litwin
MAR 14 – Seminar: “Symbolism of the 1st Degree Tracing Board” by Bro. J. C. Litwin
JUN 27 – Seminar: “Symbolism of the 3rd Degree Tracing Board” by Bro. J. C. Litwin
JUL 25 – Lecture: “The Morgan Affair” by Bro. J. C. Litwin
SEP 12 – Lecture: “Alias Ashmole, Magus of Freemasonry” by Bro. John P. Balk
OCT 10 – Seminar: “Symbolism of the 2nd Degree Tracing Board” By Bro. J. C. Litwin
NOV 28 – Lecture: “The Ancient Landmarks: Our Indefinite Boundaries” by Bro. Nathan A. Shoff
