Building Global Ties
Today, more than ever, we are living in an increasingly interconnected world. The first two decades of the Millennium are marked by increases in travel, communication and technology that brings us together at the speed of light. Now more than ever, there exists a need for building ties within our global fraternity, creating research and education initiatives and demonstrating our commitment to service within communities. Lodges are embracing models to increasingly welcome visiting dignitaries and Brethren and encourage international affiliations and to contribute to the Craft’s global presence.
Building Ties
In a rapidly globalizing world it is essential that we see ourselves as uniquely interconnected. How can we engage members of the Craft to cement new ties overseas. How can we use technology to bring us all together at the speed of Light? Through Global Masonic Forum we are now initiating these engagements and dialogue since 2020
(image: Festive Board, London, 1722)
Education
Education and Research focus within and beyond our Degrees - it is the cultivation of a mind-set that sets the Craftsman apart. They are building blocks and living stones for a foundation for insight, leadership and community involvement.
(image: Frontispiece, 1776 G Nicoll, England)
Service & Charity
How can we bring what we learn into doing good for communities - not only at home but in the international Quarries? How can we support underserved and underrepresented communities in ways that are sustainable and impactful for current and future generations?
(Image: Victorian engraving of Eddystone Lighthouse in Rough Seas; 19th century.)
PM Columbia Lodge No 1190, F&AM NY, Columbia received its dispensation as the first Academic Lodge in the State of New York and one of the founding members of John Philip Sousa Lodge No 1192, W∴Joynes is Comp. Ancient Chapter. No 1, R.A.M, Columbian Council No. 1 and SK Morton Commandery No 4 in New York. He has served on GLNY Committees for the Finland Centennial and Committee for Academic Lodges. Since 2018, W∴Joynes initiates Lodge-to-Lodge events with Brethren in France, UK, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Austria, Brazil, Paraguay, and is developing events in Sweden, Finland, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Serbia, India and Japan.
Serving international organizations since 1986, W∴Joynes is recipient of the Fulbright and US Public Diplomacy Awards in Asia. He is Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (1830), the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain (1872) and is a sculptor trained in our operative working tools under Jean Jules Cardot (Chev. L.H.) in France,
