Obtaining the Secrets of a Freemason Technical Instructions

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1 Obtaining the Secrets of a Freemason Technical Instructions Andrew DeMedeiros Bradford Powers Ryan Ferguson 1

2 Table of Contents Specifications... 4 Safety Precautions... 5 Equipment & Materials... 5 The Instructions... 6 Table of Figures Figure 1 ~ Museum of Fine Arts MBTA Stop... 6 Figure 2 ~ Board the train bound for Lechmere... 6 Figure 3 ~ Exit train at Boylston stop... 7 Figure 4 ~ Exit to Boston Common... 7 Figure 5 ~ The Boston Masonic Lodge... 8 Figure 6 ~ Use caution when crossing the street... 8 Figure 7 ~ The great seal... 9 Figure 8 ~ Enter the lodge through the main entrance... 9 Figure 9 ~ The main lobby Figure 10 ~ Use the right elevator Figure 11 ~ Exit at the 5th floor Figure 12 ~ Follow your conductor Figure 13 ~ The room of reflection Figure 14 ~ Your seat in the room of reflection Table of Appendices Appendix A: MBTA Subway Map Appendix B: Peer Reviews Appendix C: Gannt Chart

3 Gain may be temporary and uncertain; but ever while you live, expense is constant and certain: and it is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel. ~ Benjamin Franklin Objective Are you in darkness and in search of light? Embark with us upon this epic journey in which we shall finally discover the true secrets of Freemasonry. For years this fraternal organization has bestowed its secrets upon the most worthy of men, today those secrets will be obtained by you! 3

4 Specifications Freemasons Established: Approximately 1400 A.D. Worldwide Members: 5 million Massachusetts Members: 40,000 Massachusetts Lodges: 240 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Location: 186 Tremont Street Boston, MA Phone:

5 Safety Precautions Caution: The writers of these instructions in are in no way liable for any injury or death that may result in the use of these instructions. Freemasons have been known to kidnap or torture non-freemasons in search of their secrets. Use common sense at all times, carrying a bar of soap is recommended to fend off the masons. Caution: When riding the MBTA, be aware of your surroundings. If you notice anything suspicious notify the MBTA Police immediately. Remember: See something, say something. Equipment & Materials You will need the following equipment to complete your journey. Train fare and/or Charlie Card. MBTA subway map. (see appendix A) Visitor pass for Freemason Lodge 5

6 The Instructions Step 1: To begin the journey, make your way to the nearest MBTA Green line T stop. Refer to Appendix A for a map of the MBTA subway system. Figure 1 ~ Museum of Fine Arts MBTA Stop Step 2: Board the train, and find a comfortable seat. Be certain the train is heading in the correct location by use of the overhead LED displays. Figure 2 ~ Board the train bound for Lechmere 6

7 Step 3: Exit the train at the Boylston stop. Caution: Do not exit a moving train. Figure 3 ~ Exit train at Boylston stop Step 4: Proceed up the stairs and out the doors of the subway station. Turn left facing Tremont Street. Figure 4 ~ Exit to Boston Common 7

8 Step 5: Across the street is the Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Freemasonry. Figure 5 ~ The Boston Masonic Lodge Step 6: Carefully cross the street. Caution: Make sure the street crossing indicator is lit. Figure 6 ~ Use caution when crossing the street 8

9 Step 7: After crossing the street, the great seal of the Massachusetts Grand Lodge is visible. Figure 7 ~ The great seal Step 8: Enter the grand lodge on the corner of Tremont and Boylston Figure 8 ~ Enter the lodge through the main entrance 9

10 Step 9: Enter the main lobby. Ask the security guard for your visitor pass. Figure 9 ~ The main lobby Step 10: Proceed to the right elevator (the left one is a trap you will be locked in it for eternity) Figure 10 ~ Use the right elevator 10

11 Step 11: Take the right elevator to the 5 th floor. Figure 11 ~ Exit at the 5th floor Step 12: Proceed to the end of the hall with your conductor. Where you will be blind folded and led through the initiation. Figure 12 ~ Follow your conductor 11

12 Step 13: You have just entered the temple of reflection. You will only see a single flame from a candle and a quiver. Figure 13 ~ The room of reflection Step 14: Here you will begin your journey into the world of the freemason. Figure 14 ~ Your seat in the room of reflection 12

13 Appendix A: MBTA Subway Map MBTA Subway Map The Freemason lodge is located just near the Boylston T-stop on the Green line. 13

14 Peer Review form Appendix B: Peer Reviews Andrew DeMedeiros Team member name: Percent Allocated (include yourself) Percent Allocated (exclude yourself) Andrew DeMedeiros 33.33% - Ryan Ferguson 33.33% 50% Bradford Powers 33.33% 50% Totals: 100% 100% Comments: Each of my peers did a phenomenal job on the technical instructions assignment. Together we collected all needed data and then split up in our own directions to tackle the portion best suited to us. Mr. Ferguson showed an amazing amount of work ethic while working on our project. All items were submitted to the team on time and in the best quality possible. Mr. Powers also preformed his duties. Mr. Powers knowledge of the Microsoft office suite is second to none. In all I have been very please by having the opportunity to work with these two individuals, and I look forward to other opportunities in the future. 14

15 Peer Review form Bradford Powers Team member name: Percent Allocated (include yourself) Percent Allocated (exclude yourself) Andrew DeMedeiros 33.33% 50% Ryan Ferguson 33.33% 50% Bradford Powers 33.33% - Totals: 100% 100% Comments: Working with my teammates of this project was a very pleasurable experience. Both Andrew and Ryan were pleasant, productive, and overall a joy to work with. Andrew came up with the idea for the instructions and the format of the write up. He also took many of the photographs. Ryan helped with the photographs and took care of formatting and writing the details of the instructions. 15

16 Peer Review form Ryan Ferguson Team member name: Percent Allocated (include yourself) Percent Allocated (exclude yourself) Andrew DeMedeiros 33.33% 50% Ryan Ferguson 33.33% - Bradford Powers 33.33% 50% Totals: 100% 100% Comments: It was a pleasure working with my peers during this project. Everyone did their part and in the end everything came together well. Mr. DeMedeiros put lots of effort into his work and submitted everything to us on time. Mr. Powers was always on top of his work and was self motivated to complete his assignments. I look forward to working with them in the future. 16

17 Appendix C - Gannt Chart 17