| Exciting things are happening at the Dwight L. Smith Lodge of Research! |
A new program, headed by the Dwight L. Smith Lodge of Research, will start in the new year. This new program, “Further Light in Indiana” will provide an opportunity for Masons around the state to present and share their education pieces. Starting today, any Master Mason in the state can apply to present their work at a quarterly online meeting. These meetings will showcase Masonic Education presentations on a variety of topics and interests. Brothers are encouraged to send their presentations, talks and papers on any Masonically-related concepts. Talks about Masonic history, symbology, experiences with brothers. This is open to all Masons. If your talk is tailored to a tyled lodge event, and is accepted, we will look to have you as a speaker at an in-person Lodge of Research meeting. |
| To submit your work, please send: 1. An abstract: a paragraph or two summarizing your paper or presentation 2. Your original paper, talk, video, or presentation. 3. Your name, lodge name and number, and contact information4. A short biography (Optional.) to the following email: [email protected] |
| Further Light in Indiana Zoom meetings will be held at 7pm EST on the following dates: February 12, 2025 May 13, 2025 August 11, 2025 November 13, 2025 Zoom Details: Join Zoom Meeting https://scottishrite.zoom.us/j/85757611479?pwd=peR9nqMnfaTd6NLq5boiL9hOdBo71e.1 Meeting ID: 857 5761 1479 Passcode: MM3579 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,85757611479#,,,,*654665#US (Chicago) +13092053325,,85757611479#,,,,*654665#US  QR code to Log into Meeting |
| That’s not all Brothers! If chosen to present, you will be named a Dwight L. Smith Orator and receive a lapel pin and certificate. Chosen speakers will also have the choice of being added to the upcoming Dwight L. Smith Orators website, which will serve as a resource for Indiana lodges to find Masonic speakers and educators for their meetings and events. Are you a Masonic educator with years of experience? Are you a new Mason that would like to share something about their journey? Would you like to start giving Masonic education but don’t know where to start? Send an email to [email protected] to get started! We look forward to all of your submissions! |