The Square & Compass Podcast

S&C Information Video: "Don't Be Afraid to Fail" W. Bro. Tom Nitschke

In this S&C Clip, W. Master of William O. Ware Lodge of Research advices Masons on how to proceed with Masonic Education within their Lodges.
Square & Compass was proud to speak with two Brethren (including the W. Master) of William O. Ware Lodge of Research (Kentucky).
You can learn more about the Lodge of Research at: https://williamowarelodgeofresearch.com/!
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

S&C Episode Sixty-Three: R. W. Bros. Nitschke & Kemble of the William O. Ware Masonic Research Lodge

In this S&C Episode, Square & Compass was proud to speak with two Brethren (including the W. Master) of William O. Ware Lodge of Research (Kentucky).
You can learn more about the Lodge of Research at: https://williamowarelodgeofresearch.com/!
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Please forgive the late upload.

S&C Information Video: Postage Stamps = A Masonic Opportunity

Traditional mail holds in the hearts of many a special place; the stamp used to send traditional mail presents a Masonic opportunity.
If any readers know of any Masonic postage stamps, please write it in in the comments! You can find the full article on medium.com, at: https://adamson-cameron.medium.com/masonic-postage-stamps-a-masonic-opportunity-93df3e9d771e
Sources include: John Warren Reynolds and Louis N. Jansurik, “Freemasons on Canadian Postage Stamps with comments on conducting Masonic research in Ontario” (2003) (ResearchGate)
https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/about-us/financial-reports/2019-annual-report/story-of-2019.page
https://www.fictionletters.com/post/2018-12-07-94-of-people-love-getting-letters-in-the-mail
https://www.inverse.com/article/47822-millennials-still-like-getting-snail-mail-because-it-makes-them-feel-special
www.picturepostage.ca
Article:
2021 marks for both the beautiful Windsor Masonic Temple and Harmony Masonic Lodge (which meets at the Windsor Masonic Temple) 100 years of community service and Brotherhood.
To commemorate these milestones, this author used Canada Post’s “Picture Postage Program” to commission stamps featuring (respectively) the Windsor Masonic Temple’s Iconic Façade and Harmony Masonic Lodge’s Official Logo.
Although not “official” Canadian postage, they are legal stamps and usable as postage (for mail within Canada).
This author also contacted Canada Post, and requested the issuance of an official stamp commemorating the Windsor Masonic Temple’s centennial year.
Pursuant to a January 2021 correspondence, the Canada Post Stamp Advisory Committee will “review [the request] for the 2022 Stamp Program...”
Subsequently, this author began searching for examples of Masonic postage stamps. John Warren Reynolds and Louis N. Jansurik, were excellent resources.
Stamps Featuring Prominent Figures Who Were Freemasons Canada Post has issued many stamps featuring prominent Canadian figures who were Freemasons, including Prime Ministers and other prominent figures.
Many jurisdictions outside of Canada issued postage featuring prominent figures who were Freemasons, such as Bro. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (recently deceased), Bro. Sir. Winston Churchill, and numerous American Presidents and Statesmen, to name a few. It is always wonderful to see Masonic Brethren recognized (via stamps or any other way); it is unfortunate that none of these stamps directly reference Freemasonry.
For stamps directly referencing Freemasonry, the author found two Canadian examples.
1 - A 47 cent stamp, issued 19 September 2001, featuring the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine (Shriners) emblem; and
2 - A 52 cent denomination stamp issued 7 Aug 2007 (via the Canada Post “Picture Postage Program”) featuring Most Worshipful Bro. Allan John Petrisor.
The lack of Canadian stamps directly referencing Freemasonry represents a significant lost Masonic opportunity. Other jurisdictions (Cuba, Dominica, France, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and St. Kitts among others) have issued Masonic stamps, many featuring the Square & Compasses
While modern communication often takes place electronically, classic (“snail”) mail still represents for many Canadians an important mode of communication.
In 2019, Canada Post delivered 7.9 billion units of mail.
Every unit represents an opportunity; an opportunity to send (from coast-to-coast-to-coast) a piece of mail featuring a stamp with an official Masonic symbol.
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While it may seem old fashioned, for many Canadians the sending and receiving of traditional mail represents a special ceremony.
“In a Gallup poll taken a couple of years ago, 94% of respondents said that they love receiving a physical letter in the mail from someone they know" Not only does getting a letter in the mail make people happy, but just the thought of checking the mail is something that 41% of Americans look forward to doing! …
The feeling you get after opening the mailbox and finding a personal letter addressed to you among all of the junk mail and bills is something that we need more of, not less!”
Another report found:
“that millennials, Gen X, and Boomers all reported similar levels of satisfaction with the Postal Service, and 75 percent of millennials said that it’s still nice to receive personal mail and that it makes them feel “special.” [emphasis added].
While many Lodge Secretaries (author included) rely heavily on e-mail for member communication, an increase in the use of physical mail (with corresponding Masonic stamps) could help increase attendance at and interest in Lodge.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

S&C Episode Sixty-Two: Prof. Andrea de Paiva, founder NeuroAU & Professor of Neurology/Built Spaces

Square & Compass was honoured to speak with Prof. Andrea de Paiva, founder of NeuroAU and Professor at two Brazil Universities, examining the connections between our neurology and architecture/built-spaces.
You can learn more about NeuroAU at: https://www.neuroau.com/
Pleasure to speak with someone from South America.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

S&C Information Video: Primitive vs. Learned Memories with Prof. Andrea de Paiva of NeuroAU

In this S&C Clip, Prof. Andrea de Paiva discusses Primitive vs. Learned Memories, and how this conflict affects our response to architecture and built spaces.
Square & Compass was honoured to speak with Prof. Andrea de Paiva, founder of NeuroAU and Professor at two Brazil Universities, teaching the connections between our neurology and architecture/built-spaces.
You can learn more about NeuroAU at: https://www.neuroau.com/.
Full audio released tomorrow, and full video released Apr 11th, 2021.
Pleasure to speak with someone from South America. All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

S&C Episode Sixty-One: Research Scientist Varoujan Gorjian (NASA JPL)

In this S&C Episode, it was a pleasure speaking with Varoujan Gorijian, a research scientist with NASA JPL. We spoke about JPL in general, as well as his amazing work with the Spitzer Space Telescope.
You can learn more information about this telescope at the website below: https://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

Wednesday Information Video: NASA's Great Observatories Program

In this S&C Preview, learn about NASA's Great Observatories Program! Science/Tech and life-long learning are important parts of the Masonic Journey! In this S&C Episode, it was a pleasure speaking with Varoujan Gorijian, a research scientist with NASA JPL.
We spoke about JPL in general, as well as his amazing work with the Spitzer Space Telescope.
You can learn more information about this telescope at the website below: https://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/
FULL EPISODE (audio) to be released on Apr 1st, 2021!
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

S&C Episode: W. Bro. Rob Moore Zion Masonic Lodge No. 1

W. Bro. Rob Moore is the W. Master of Zion Lodge No. 1, which meets at the beautiful Detroit Masonic Temple.
He is also the Executive Director of the Detroit Masonic Temple Archive and Chief Docent of the Detroit Masonic Temple.
You can find more information about the Detroit Masonic Temple at: https://www.themasonic.com/building_tours.php or 1-313-832-7100. You can also learn more about Zion Lodge at: https://www.zion1764.com/
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

Wednesday Information Video (May 25th Preview): Learn About Zion Masonic Lodge No. 1

In this Wednesday Information Video, learn about the amazing and historical Zion Lodge No. 1, from the Detroit Masonic Temple!
Full interview to be released on Audio Platforms Mar 25th, 2021 and YouTube Mar 28th, 2021!
You can find more information about the Detroit Masonic Temple at: https://www.themasonic.com/building_tours.php or 1-313-832-7100. You can also learn more about Zion Lodge at: https://www.zion1764.com/
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

S&C Episode Fifty - Nine: Masonic International Order of Rainbow for Girls Fort Assembly No. 26

In this S&C Episode, Square & Compass was honoured to speak with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls Fort Assembly No. 26! Youth groups are a vital part of our Masonic Order, and the Rainbow Girls are a vital part of the Windsor Masonic Temple family!
You can learn more about our episode's sponsor-Masonic Supply Shop-at https://masonicsupply.ca/.
Thank you Masonic Supply Shop for your support! You can learn more about Rainbow at: http://www.canadaiorg.org/
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.