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Masonic Brotherhood of the
Blue Forget Me Not
The MBBFMN was formed by the late Right Worshipful Brother
Allen E. Roberts, of the most respected masonic authors and researchers of the
20th century. Shortly before his death in 1997 he turned the MBBFMN over to his
son, Brother Ken Roberts, to continue operating it just as he had done since its
formation.
For lists of those who have been awarded the Masonic Brotherhood of
The Blue Forget-Me-Not, see
Alphbetical list
Chronological list
If anyone has any questions about the MBBFMN, or wants to
nominate someone to receive this award (please read the standards below), please
contact any of the following brethren:
Brother Ken Roberts
kenroberts@goanchor.com
Brother Paul M. Bessel paulb'at'bessel.org
Brother Robert Davis gsrite@sbcglobal.net
Brother Leon Zeldis
lzeldis@netvision.net.il
The following information about the MBBFMN was provided
by Chris Dains, and was originally written by Allen E. Roberts:
The Masonic Brotherhood
of The Blue Forget-Me-Not
by Allen E. Roberts,
FPS
An Explanation
The Masonic Brotherhood of The Blue Forget-Me-Not was officially formed
on January 1, 1972. It was the outgrowth of many years of discussions
among prominent and concerned Masonic educators and writers.
These men were concerned about the lack of recognition of those Masons
who were devoting their lives and resources to Masonic education and
writing. It appeared, rightly or wrongly, that the plaudits of the
leadership of the Craft were reserved for the many Masonic ritualists.
Others appeared to be ignored.
The Society of Blue Friars honors one Masonic author each year, others
have to wait. Masonic educators, as a whole, are ignored. Yet these Master
Masons are the men who are keeping the body of Freemasonry alive and
vital. They deserve to be honored in some manner by the Craft. The
Masonic Brotherhood of The Blue Forget-Me-Not is attempting to give
them the recognition to which they are so richly entitled.
The recipient is judged by a Team of Masonic writers and educators
before he is chosen for membership in the Brotherhood. His
dedication to the whole of Freemasonry and his fellowman determines his
qualifications. This Award cannot be purchased. His name must be presented
by a member of the Brotherhood, then pass a unanimous ballot of the
membership commission.
There are no fees or dues paid by the recipient. In every sense,
membership in the Brotherhood is an Award for unselfish service to
Freemasonry and mankind.
The certificate, stationery, and pin were designed by Allen E. Roberts,
the Secretary, who also (previous to his death) absorbs the expenses of
the Brotherhood. He does it because he pictures the structure, or
Body, of Freemasonry this way:
Ritual = Skelton (or
framework)
Symbolism = Heart and brains
Benevolence =
Soul
Philosophy = Bloodstream
Jurisprudence =
Muscles
History = Flesh (or binder)
The ritual, while important, consists of but one-sixth of
the whole. Every part of this Body must be nourished or it will be
crippled. The Body, as a whole, has what the world has always needed, and
what it still needs today. BUT, it must be a whole, uncrippled,
Body. This is what is far too often overlooked
Freemasonry doesn’t need to change. Its belief in the
Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God cannot be improved upon.
What we must do is to treat the Body as we should. Then, once again,
Freemasonry will be a vital and important force in our communities and the
world.
That is why we consider The Brotherhood of The Blue
Forget-Me-Not as an important association within the body of
Freemasonry.
Errol Feldman provided the following information:
The
Brotherhood was founded to recognize those Freemasons who have worked
primarily in the field of Masonic education. This includes writing and the
many other facets that bring light to those who might otherwise be left in
darkness. Those few selected are teachers who have helped members of the
Craft become dedicated Master Masons. Only recipients who are deemed
worthy leaders in this field by the membership commission of the
Brotherhood are selected for this Award. It cannot be solicited, nor can
it be purchased. The blue forget-me-not has been chosen as a symbol of
Masonic dedication, courage and fidelity. This symbol was born in the face
of Nazi persecution of Freemasonry under the Hitler regime. Although the
dictator ordered thousands of Freemasons murdered, tortured and
incarcerated, those who would not renounce the Craft and its teachings
continued to practice Freemasonry in secret. So they might know one
another, a little flower was selected as their emblem. Against
overwhelming odds these men, a scant handful, kept the light of
Freemasonry burning throughout Nazi darkness. We are proud to perpetuate a
remembrance of this unselfish dedication. This is not a degree; it is not
a political award; there will never be a plea for a greater membership.
There are no dues and fees to be paid by anyone. It is in every sense an
award for service to Freemasonry and thus to our fellow man. Because of
its non-political objective, and because its only members are workers in
and for the Craft, many consider it the greatest honor one can receive in
Freemasonry.
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