Originally Posted by travelman357 (Post 1541058)

I know that not many folks are going to be open to answering this question but, I'll ask it anyway. What is the intake process like for BGLO's?

Originally Posted by travelman357 (Post 1541058)

I know that not many folks are going to be open to answering this question but, I'll ask it anyway. What is the intake process like for BGLO's?

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1541078)

When you get to the point where you receive an application, you'll know.

Originally Posted by travelman357 (Post 1541058)

I know that not many folks are going to be open to answering this question but, I'll ask it anyway. What is the intake process like for BGLO's?

Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1541092)

why can't I PM you? :(

Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1541094)

If I tell you, I'll have to kill you. But I will say this, from what I have heard it is very similar to the intake process for the masons right down to the lines, numbers, crossing jackets, etc.

Originally Posted by BlueNYC2 (Post 1541145)

hol on....u're a Mason, i'm assuming by the travelman357 sn...PHA at that...so, you should already have a pretty good idea of what its gonna be like. i'll say this this...no 2 processes are alike. and why didnt you just bump one of you're old threads about the nphc orgs and just add this question in there?

Originally Posted by Little32 (Post 1541276)

Hey, why don't you tell us what the Mason initiation process is like in detail, and then we can tell you where there is overlap. (Of course, I expect that the fraternity members would have more to say about the overlap than sorority members.)

Originally Posted by Little32 (Post 1541276)

Hey, why don't you tell us what the Mason initiation process is like in detail, and then we can tell you where there is overlap. (Of course, I expect that the fraternity members would have more to say about the overlap than sorority members.)

Originally Posted by OOhsoflyDELTA#9 (Post 1541503)

exactly....


mine involved a circle of fire, 9 pineapple, and a rusty nail...it was brutal..:eek::(

if you're unwilling to share the initation process of the Masons then why would you think a member of a BGLO would on the net or elsewhere tell some random username anything, be for real....:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by travelman357 (Post 1541595)

Come on Ma! I could understand if I were asking for secrets but I'm not. I'm just looking for insights. Insights don't betray the fidelity one has for their organization. Oh, and I'm not trying to expose anyone either so, Relax. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by MaryAmanda (Post 1541600)

Regardless, it's still taboo. It's not the sort of thing you're supposed to ask questions about, let alone on a public forum.

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1541607)

I'm curious as to how travelman got information about becoming a Mason and Shriner prior to doing it.....

Originally Posted by travelman357 (Post 1541652)

I could answer that question if I knew exactly what you meant by, "information". Are we talking general info, or deep ritual which by the way, I would never attempt to attain from any person or persons, under dishonorable means? Now, if there is no such thing as general info concerning greek intake processes, and if it is truly matter of security, then I understand.

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1541654)

Come on man, you know what I mean.

If you want to be a member of a BGLO, then all the "general information" you need is on our national websites. Or, you can ask a member in person. It's that simple.

Since you're a Mason, I find it very hard to believe that you don't have ANY fraternity members in your life that you can ask these questions of.

"Ask one to be one" doesn't just apply to Masonry.

Originally Posted by travelman357 (Post 1541650)

Taboo? Says who? Yoy can't tell people that they can't ask questions. If you feel a question is inappropriate just don't answer it. There's no need to be hostile. :)

Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1541706)

*insert banging head against a wall icon*

Originally Posted by MysticCat (Post 1541758)

At your service:


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Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1541655)

I feel like you've already been given all the advice you need on this matter. It's actually starting to be insulting.

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1541654)

Come on man, you know what I mean.

If you want to be a member of a BGLO, then all the "general information" you need is on our national websites. Or, you can ask a member in person. It's that simple.

Since you're a Mason, I find it very hard to believe that you don't have ANY fraternity members in your life that you can ask these questions of.

"Ask one to be one" doesn't just apply to Masonry.

Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1541094)

If I tell you, I'll have to kill you. But I will say this, from what I have heard it is very similar to the intake process for the masons right down to the lines, numbers, crossing jackets, etc.

Originally Posted by 357Nupe (Post 1542060)

The two are nothing alike, first Masons don't do an intake process, it is not pledging either, we have no crossing jackets (you haven't crossed anything), line numbers, or line names. Not fussing at you Ladygreek just clearing things up. If you are a Mason (Prince Hall only, the others don't count, yes I meant to offend, get right or get gone) and experienced these things then you were brought in WRONG. Masonry does not concern itself with such matters those are a Greek thing and to truly experience it one should become Greek. Having experienced both there are gentle similarities but overall they are different creatures all together.

Back to the subject, Square everything you need to proceed into a BGLO is in your lodge but if you think you can figure it out before you get in you are wasting your time before you became a Mason you were in the dark the same thing exist for Greekdom. Safe travels to you.