Short Talk Bulletin
Published by the Masonic Service Association since 1923
Recent Episodes
Oct. 27, 2026
Sir Alexander Fleming V79N9
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Robert Morris, Manchester Lodge, MA, and is brought to us by Bro David Asherman, Freeport #23, ME. An active Mason in London, Bro Fleming changed medicine forever as the discoverer of penicillin. As a result of his tenacious work, many hundreds of thousands of lives were saved. Here is some of his story. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.
Oct. 22, 2026
Attracting Masonic Leaders V56N10
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Houston Brian, PGM - AK, and is brought to us by WBro Zachary Cote, WM - Freeport #23, Freeport ME. This Short Talk was adapted from a paper presented by MW Bro Brian at the 1969 Southwestern Conference on Masonic Education. With our population increasing rapidly, it would seem that membership in Masonry would also be increasing steadily. However, in most grand jurisdictions, we find year after year an alarming loss in memb
Oct. 19, 2026
A Focus On Freemasonry V63N4
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Herbert A. Ronin, PGM - NE, and is brought to us by WBro Bernard Mulholland, PM - Deering #183, Portland ME. It has been adapted from a paper, “A Sketch of Freemasonry,” which Most Worshipful Brother Ronin prepared for the Scottish Rite several years ago. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.
Oct. 15, 2026
Members Were Present V43N9
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by WBro Bernard Mulholland, PM - Deering #183, Portland ME. The summer recess is over. Secretaries are busy again, keeping the minutes of meetings up-to-date. For each communication they will put a number in the blank space of the sentence that forms our title, or make note of the register that lists those in attendance. Why is this important? Here we find an excellent answer to that questi
Oct. 12, 2026
Lodge Inspection V36N3
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by VW Bro Ambrose Dawson, DER 14th ME. Every Grand Lodge has some system of Lodge inspection or instruction, and these systems are known by many names. In this season of inspections (my own Lodge inspection is coming up soon), may we recognize and appreciate the work of Lodge and District officers who exemplify this work. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your
Oct. 8, 2026
Highest Hills And Lowest Vales V59N5
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Keith Arrington, Past Assistant Grand Librarian, GL - IA, and is brought to us by Bro Kyle Kemph, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Tradition has it that in ancient times, Masons met on the highest hill and in the lowest vales to secure privacy. The tradition alone has been sufficient to stir the imaginations of modern Masons, with the result that Masonic meetings have been held in many “strange and weird places.” We thank Brother Arri