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Measured Expectations: The Challenges of Today's Freemasonry Kindle Edition

by Michael R. Poll (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Named Grand Lodge of Illinois "Book of the Year" for 2017! This down to Earth book by Michael R. Poll provides suggestions and advice on dealing with Lodge and Scottish Rite issues such as Masonic law, Lodge operation, visitors, poor degrees, meals, officer roles, poor attendance, Masonic philosophy & history, the future of Freemasonry, and so much more. Written in an easy to read style with the goal of providing the new or seasoned Mason with useful information to help make their Lodge experience of greater value.
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Michael R. Poll (1954 - present) is the owner of Cornerstone Book Publishers and current editor of the Journal of The Masonic Society. He is a Fellow and Past President of The Masonic Society, a Fellow of the Philalethes Society, a Fellow of the Maine Lodge of Research, Member of the Society of Blue Friars, and Full Member of the Texas Lodge of Research.A New York Times Bestselling writer and publisher, he is a prolific writer, editor, and publisher of Masonic and esoteric books. He is also the host of the YouTube channel "New Orleans Scottish Rite College." As time permits, he travels and speaks on the history of Freemasonry, with a particular focus on the early history of the Scottish Rite. He was born in New Orleans, LA and lives a peaceful life with his wife and two sons.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074XL4CZK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cornerstone Book Publishers (August 17, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1766 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Michael R. Poll (1954 - present) is the owner of Cornerstone Book Publishers. He is a Fellow and Past President of The Masonic Society, a Fellow of the Philalethes Society, a Fellow of the Maine Lodge of Research and a Full Member of the Texas Lodge of Research.

A New York Times Bestselling writer and publisher, he is a prolific writer, editor and publisher of Masonic and esoteric books. As time permits, he travels and speaks on the history of Freemasonry, with a particular focus on the early history of the Scottish Rite.

He lives in New Orleans, LA with his wife and two sons.

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Krishae Humphries
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
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I ordered this book because I had heard it reviewed on the "Whence Came You" Podcast and sounded pretty good. I have found it to be a very good book, straight to the point, and in easy terms to understand. It's a great book for anyone but especially any Freemason.
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Bill Hosler,PM
5.0 out of 5 stars Great primer!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
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This book is great book to present to a newly raised Master Mason. Sadly Masons rarely receive the proper instructions they will need to be a successful member of the Fraternity.

I feel this book will be the perfect cornerstone for a young man to start his Masonic education. It explains the fundamentals of the Fraternity, being a lodge officer, a primer on Masonic law and a good introduction into symbolism.
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Andrew D. Oxford
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid Information
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018
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I like the fact that there is a lot of good practical advice in this book that many Masons will find useful. A few times it gets a little preachy without offering a specific remedy, and starts to sound vague, as if the author is reaching for a concept but not quite nailing it down. In any case anyone interested in Masonic Education should read this book. It will get you thinking, and that's the real point behind it!
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Phil Mc K
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all Mason’s - especially those considering being an officer.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
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Very easy read and incredibly thought provoking information. I could not put this down!
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Scott D.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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This is a fantastic read. I was skeptical as many of the topics have been covered ad naseum but WB Poll takes a fresh approach and thoroughly explains the items in a way that both a new a seasoned Masonic reader will enjoy.

Scott Dueball
State Education Officer
Grand Lodge of Illinois
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Give a measured read for best results.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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I'm just at the halfway point of the book. But the collection of papers by Brother Poll are very thought provoking. There are 2 things that become clear to a reader. It's obvious that he's been a Brother Mason for a long time. Also that he's put in alot of research & reflection about the Craft.
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Steven Lowe
1.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t measure up to expectations….
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
With a title like “Measured Expectations,” I expected to read about the challenges facing modern Freemasonry and Masonic lodges in general. I was looking for a quantifiable overview of the challenges facing an aging fraternity, dwindling membership, modern relevance, and how millennial and new members in general could still find meaningful, positive influences in an antiquated fraternity that is stuck in historical rear-facing business operations. What I found was an easy to read book that may be good for general knowledge and minor lessons of lodge etiquette and formalities. Unfortunately, very disappointing to a Brother seeking answers to our vexing challenges. Why Scottish Rite is included in this book is a mystery. If this is truly a beginners book on the Craft, appendant bodies have little place in that subject matter.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2017
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An easy read. It clearly spells out what we need to be doing to keep our membership active.
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