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ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE PHYLAXIS SOCIETY
THE PHYLAXIS SOCIETY is an international organization of Prince Hall Freemasons who seek more light and who have light to impart. The Society provides a universal center and bond of union for Prince Hall Freemasons everywhere who desire to pursue the study of Prince Hall Masonry, receive light and disperse light. The Society will in no way interfere with the legislative and ritualistic affairs of any Masonic body.
The word PHYLAXIS is pronounced fi lak sis. Phyl is Greek for tribe, clan, race, and is a kin to the Greek word 'phyein' which means to bring forth — more to be. The PHYLAXIS means to guard and preserve. Symbolically we interpret it as to bring forth more light in Masonry, and to guard the Prince Hall Fraternity against its enemies using the truth to preserve our Masonic heritage.
THE PHYLAXIS SOCIETY was designed to create a bond of union for All Masonic writers and to educate Universal Freemasonry to Prince Hall Freemasonry.
The Society has become the leader in its field: To encourage Prince Hall Masonic Study and endeavour to stimulate the writing of accurate and interesting Masonic articles for our own publication. In this manner it will foster the close, human relationship that is the ideal of Freemasonry.
QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Any Regular Master Mason may become a member of the Phylaxis Society, and thus may participate in all the Society's activities. He must be a member in good standing of a regularly constituted Masonic Lodge.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
- Regular Member: Regular Master Mason in good standing.
- Fellows: Regular members and subscribers who have been honored by the Society for their outstanding service to the Society and to Prince Hall Masonry, and done original research.
ACTIVITIES OF THE PHYLAXIS SOCIETY
The PHYLAXIS Magazine.
One of the finest publications in all of Freemasonry. A magazine the members will find interesting and informative Masonic reading. The members will also receive information about current Masonic research projects and are provided with an opportunity to make contribution(s) to the magazine.Notes, Queries and Information of Masonic Interest.
Space will be devoted in each issue of the PHYLAXIS magazine to special Masonic studies, Masonic curios, items of special interest concerning Masonic history, biography, etc., and other unusual Masonic data as listed, with the request that members of the Society who have additional information on any of these topics communicate with the members who presented the original item. This leads to many valuable and interesting personal contacts and often to lasting friendships.Certificate of Literature.
Each year the member who writes the article judged to be a Masterpiece, published in the PHYLAXIS magazine during the yea, is awarded the "Certificate of Literature." This award not only encourages better writing, but will add incentive to more research into Prince Hall Masonry.Ira S. Holder, Sr., F.P.S. Certificate of Literature
awarded to those who write "Masterpieces" on Prince Hall Freemasonry, and are not members of the Prince Hall fraternity.Jno. G. Lewis, Jr., F.P.S. Medal of Excellence
awarded annually to the most outstanding Master Mason in Prince Hall Freemasonry.Dr. Charles H. Wesley, F.P.S. Medal of History
awarded annually for the best written article on Prince Hall Masonic History.Lux e Tenebris Research Chapter,
a unique chapter that researches all aspects of Freemasonry and publishes its transaction of papers written by, and critiqued by its members.Phylaxis Masonic Hall of Fame,
which honors all "regular" Freemasons of the past who have contributed outstanding service to Prince Hall Freemasonry.BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
In a "nutshell" here are the benefits of Membership in the Society:- Receipt of all material published by the Society, including the PHYLAXIS magazine, (there will be no advertising allowed).
- The privilege of participating in the work of the Society.
- An opportunity to correspond and exchange ideas and material with Masonic students throughout the world.
- An opportunity to publish the results of your personal Masonic research and study.
- An opportunity to find answers to your questions.
- Opportunity to become one of a rare group of 15 (Fellows).
OUR FELLOWS (Actual & Honorary)
The PHYLAXIS Society has numbered among its Fellows some of the most outstanding students and thinkers within Freemasonry. These will be the brethren who have built the PHYLAXIS Society
to the highest status of Prince Hall Masonic usefulness. Honorary Fellows are awarded to those who have contributed time to the Society.HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
Membership and subscribership by written application, which must have the recommendation of a member of the PHYLAXIS Society in good standing, and forwarded to the Financial Secretary. Upon receipt your application will be voted on by the Executive Committee. (Subscribers needs no recommendation but must complete application.)
It is your responsibility to keep the Financial Secretary informed of all address changes.
