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The More Things Change… The more they stay the same. The Northern Light will continue to be The Northern Light! With almost 300 submissions, we had a lot to choose from, and one thing is certain: there is no lack of creativity among our members. The suggestions ranged from the clever (The Compass, EnLIGHTenment, The Rite Way, The Eagle’s Lair), to the practical (The Path Forward, The Double Eagle, Beacon of Brotherhood) to the esoteric (The Royal Secret, The Mystic, Fiat Lux, The Torchbearer, Diogenes’ Lantern), just to name a few. We also had our share of traditionalists who were not in favor of changing a name which has stood the test of time. Some of our members made precisely that argument for leaving the name alone. Others were in the camp of If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Our most empassioned plea, however, came from Brother Robert Siebold, MSA, Valley of the Hudson, who wrote: The Northern Light reflects a tradition of great Masonic insight and information. It has a legacy that has stood the test of time. The magazine provides a look back, a snapshot of where we
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are presently and most importantly where we are headed as Scottish Rite Masons. I truly consider this publication one of the finest within our Masonic circles. In a world where so many things are changing around us, it’s nice to have something you can always count on that is evolving for the better but at the same time staying the same. The name is solid. Brother Siebold’s words so perfectly capture the mission of The Northern Light: To remember our past, record our present, and chart a course for our future—all the while evolving to meet the needs of our members. From the editorial staff, a heartfelt thank you to all of you who took the time to submit your recommendations. If space had permitted, we would have listed them all. Your creativity and passion made the choice a difficult one. Congratulations to Brother Seibold. As our winner, you will receive a $500 credit to TheMasonicMarketplace.com
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