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I hope that this isn't out of line but thequestion is what is the difference between community service and public service?? and also one more thing what are the masons?? My moms friend is a mason and I never got a chance to ask her because she is so busy, so I thought that I would ask yall. I have never heard of it until my mom said that her friend was and I also talk to this friend often but havent had the chance of askin her. I hope Im not out of line and if you could help a sista out. Thanks
Peace and One!
Queencece

I'm sure someone else can explain this better--Public service and community service essentially mean the same thing, but public service as a term is ususally used in conjuction with government affairs. For example, the mayor or other elected officals are considered "public servants" or the government may make a "public service" announcement or provide a "public serivce" like fire prevention, water treatment plants and the like for the "good" of the community or public. Community service is more likely done by groups or individuals in the private sector. What we do in Zeta we consider service to the community, i.e. community service and call it such.

Secondly, I am not a member of these groups, so cannot provide any information that is qualified but to say that I think Masons are men only. If your mom's friend is female, she probably is a member of Order of the Eastern Star, not PHA or SRA Mason.

Best,
Shela

I dont know whether she is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, but my mom could be wrong when she said Mason...so thanks for the information you did give me...I really appreciate it...and maybe I'll just ask my mom's friend what the deal is....Thanks though.
Peace and One!
Queencece