Iowa Conference of Masonic Education
February 10 and 11, 2012
Iowa Masonic Library and Museum
The Masons of Iowa are invited to attend the Iowa Conference of Masonic Education at the Iowa Masonic Library, 813 First Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids on February 10 and 11, 2012.
The scheduled presenters are:
Brother Cliff Porter – “The Secret Psychology of Freemasonry: The hidden psychological system within the rituals and forms of a lodge that creates a system of self-development and allows for improved interpersonal communication.”
Brother Chad Simpson - Symbolism of the 3rd Degree
Brother Thomas Wilkerson – Military Lodges
Brother George Harrison – Masonic Symbolism Course and Iowa Academy of Masonic Knowledge
Brother Jons Olsson – Square and Compass Beats Rifles and Cannon
Brother Ryan Brodersen – The Temple of Solomon
The schedule for the conference is:
Friday, February 10
1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Tours of the Iowa Masonic Library and Museums, 813 1st Ave SE 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Social time at the Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite, 616 A Ave NE 6:00 P.M.
Dinner followed by a presentation by Brother Cliff Porter
“The Form of a Lodge: Creating a Fulfilling Lodge Experience”
Saturday, February 11
7:30 A.M. to 8:45 A.M. Conference registration
9:00 A.M. Conference begins with a welcome from MW Jerry L. Levay
12:00 to 12:45 Lunch
1:00 P.M. Presentations resume
4:00 P.M. Conference concludes
Masonic author Brother Cliff Porter from Colorado Springs, Colorado, will be the feature speaker. His most recent book is “The Secret Psychology of Freemasonry: Alchemy, Gnosis, and the Science of the Craft.”
Brother Gerald Underwood, a member of Enlightenment Lodge No. 198 at Colorado Springs , gives this review on Amazon.com: “A prolific author and Masonic philosopher, The Secret Psychology of Freemasonry is quite possibly the most comprehensive work ever written on the Ancient Craft. Integrating subconscious communications, personality archetypes, Craft symbolism, and enlightenment philosophy into ancient mystical traditions, Cliff Porter exemplifies the true purpose of Masonry – that of a transformative art.
Undaunted by Anti-Masonic criticism, Porter offers no apology for Masonry’s culture of secrecy instead he propounds the sublime purpose (and historical necessity) of silence. Whether you are a newly made apprentice or a seasoned Past Master, Porter’s insightful perspectives on Masonry’s symbols, and traditions is of great benefit for those in search of truth.”
Registration for the Conference is $15.00 which includes lunch on Saturday. If you plan to attend the dinner and speaker on Friday evening the meal is $10.00. Space is limited so the first 150 Brothers who register will be permitted to attend. When the 150 threshold is reached your name will be put on a waiting list. Attendance will be confirmed 10 days prior to the Conference. Those who do not confirm their attendance will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list and those on the top added to the attendees.
Thanks to the Masonic Charitable Educational Corporation for underwriting the balance of the cost of the Conference.
Fraternally,
JERRY L. LEVAY
Grand Master of Masons in Iowa
