The 2012 Symposium of the Masonic Restoration Foundation

30.05.2012

The 2012 Symposium of the Masonic Restoration Foundation

August 23–26, Oakland, California

A thought-provoking weekend exploring the Traditional Observance lodge model. Hear informative presentiations by experienced Masonic leaders on creating T.O. lodges, holding agapes and table lodges, promoting the initiatic experience, and deepening the educational mission of the lodge.

Schedule
•Conference begins Thursday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. with Registration and Welcoming Social
•Sessions for Friday and Saturday begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.
•Lodge meetings for Friday and Saturday start at 6:30 p.m. and are followed by dinner
•Concludes on Sunday, August 26th at 2:30 p.m. with the Closing Session

Host Lodge
This year’s symposium is hosted by Academia Lodge № 847, California's oldest Traditional Observance lodge. Academia Lodge was constituted in 2004, and has provided a strong program of Masonic education to Freemasons of Northern California ever since. One of the fundamentals of Academia Lodge is our monthly celebration of Lodges of Instruction, in which original Masonic papers and reflections are shared in a candle-lit tiled setting, and then discussed during the formal agape dinner following. Attendees of the MRF Symposium will have an opportunity to experience this essential aspect of the Traditional Observance lodge model. [Learn more about Academia Lodge and its seven guiding priciples.]

Host Facility
The Oakland Scottish Rite has kindly provided the setting for our conference. Attendees will enjoy the beautiful architecture of one of California’s finest traditional Masonic buildings.

Registration Cost
The cost is $175 per person, excluding flight and hotel. The fee includes all meals and refreshments.

Lodging & Attractions
The conference’s official hotel is the Executive Inn in Oakland. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Temple. Registrants should mention the Scottish Rite for a discount.
Another good hotel option is the Marriott at Oakland City Center (5 minute taxi ride from the Temple).
For those who would like to venture outside the Temple for meals and refreshment, there are two excellent lakefront restaurants nearby; the Lake Chalet across the street, and the historic Terrace Room one block away.
 

More information and registration at: Academia Lodge #847 - Free & Accepted Masons of California