MASONIC SHOOTERS , Hiram's Rangers

[Books OToole]

For this weekend; the Headquarters for Hiram's Rangers will be in the wall-tent just east of Grizzle Bear's cabin at the KVC range.

We hope to initated some new members at the NCOWS 2-gun Reginal at Garnett, KS. May 4-6.

Michael "Books" Tatham, MM
Raytown Lodge # 391 (founded 1870)
Hiram's Rangers # 3

[Trap]

  All you Rangers out there need to be wearing your badges to shoots so people (Masons) will ask to be included. If you haven't ordered a badge yet ??    There should be some paperwork comming in for new members. We have rangers in 10 states, the roster should be growing in those areas.

[Trap]

  Hiram's Rangers will be inducting new members at the Fort Des Moines Rangers Shoot , June 1-3 , Aprox. 15 mi. south of Des Moines IA.

[Trap]

   There is going to be a good turnout of Rangers at the NCOWS National Shoot, June 20-23 in central KY. If your'e in that area it would be a great time to become a ranger, and join the most true to history WAS group out there at a reduced introductory rate at the Natl. Shoot. PM me for details.  Meet on the level.    jt

[Wrangler Rich]

BTT

Trap, I still am waiting on my badge #10.  I called and Starpacker said it should be soon.

Thanks.



wr

[Trap]

   It will be worth the wait.     jt

[Vernon/IN]

Trap is correct, the wait is worth it.  I have my HR badge after an eight week wait.  You will not regret ordering yours.

Vernon

[Books OToole]

I am wearing mine as I have an intiation to do at the lodge tonight.  I always get comments and questions when I show up in my authentic 19th century attire.  Our lodge is quite casual so showing up in black pants, white shirt, black silk tie, black & white herring bone tweed vest and black frock coat makes quite a statement.

Books
Raytown Lodge # 391 (founded 1871)
Hiram's Rangers C-3

[Trap]

  Vernon , Do you have capability to post a photo of your badge here?

[Vernon/IN]

Trap,

I'll see what I can do.  I should be able to have something in the next day or two.

Vernon

[Vernon/IN]

Trap,

Sorry it took so long, I'll post a better picture when I get a chance to shoot one.

Vernon

[Dr. Bob]

Howdy Vernon,

Thanks for putting the picture up!!  At the NCOWS Nationals this past week, we added 6 new Rangers.   Great shoot, great folks, new friends, old friends, lots of talking and good eating!! 

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Someday, I hope ...

[Trap]

   Rangers, if you have any spare time to read, here are a few good books that are worth your time. The Hiram Key and The Book Of Hiram, by Knight & Lomas. Rosslyn, Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail by Wallace-Murphy & Hopkins. Also I am a little mystified as to why there are not more Rangers being brought in to our ranks.? I know that when I have spoken to many of you there was interest from Brothers who you knew, If there is some problem let me know by PM. I can call you if you want , just let me know.   Meet On The Level,   jt

[Varmint]

    Also I am a little mystified as to why there are not more Rangers being brought in to our ranks.? I know that when I have spoken to many of you there was interest from Brothers who you knew, If there is some problem let me know by PM. I can call you if you want , just let me know.   Meet On The Level,   jt

Frankly I think it would be a lot of fun but I don't attend the blue lodge enough to justify in my mind another membership in another Masonic based club.  Of course I have four children at home still so I don't have much time.  Some of my brothers belong to about a dozen different lodges, appendant bodies, and clubs and seem to be active in all of them.  I don't know how they do it.   Personally, I'm still trying to get my stuff together to actually do some CAS!!  I do think it is great that youall have come up with a way to bring the brotherhood of the craft and CAS together.  I know in some of the reenacting circles they have been able to have something similar and it adds a neat element to the hobby.

[Lawful Larry]

I too have had a problem with time management.  I have been involved in the Brotherhood since '77.  I was stationed in Japan and joined Kokusai Lodge #15 and enjoyed the fellowship.  I never demited from my home lodge when I retired from the Air Force and this created a problem.  During one of my last moves, the lodge got my address mixed up and we had a disconnect.  When I finally got in touch with them, they told me I would have to reaply and be voted on to become a member in good standing again.  This was how I was treated after being a member in good standing of this lodge for 25 years.  Well to make a long story short, I was hurt, disgusted, and left the lodge. 

I am now trying to get in touch with them again so I can demit and affiliate with a local lodge in my community.  This is like trying to apply for disability through the social security office.  I am so (expletive deleted) mad and discusted with this problem that I have just given up.   

[Trap]

  Rangers. I need a volunteer, our web-master is going to step down soon and I am not computer savy enough to take it over. I do have all the material on a disk , so hopefully it would be not too difficult to take over. Any volunteers? PM or call me at 620 256 5866. Meet on the Level.   jt

[Bull Schmitt]

Trap,

Sent ya a PM.

[Trap]

  It looks like Bull Schmitt will be our newest Ranger AND the new webmaster. Watch here for any changes. Also a big Thanks to Lou Held for the design and construction of the original web site. Meet on the Level.    jt

[Will Blastem]

Welcome and Congratulations, Bull