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Grindstone Mission Statement The Grindstone is a historic Shasta County tradition made up of men dedicated to the history and development of Shasta County, and to handling all the problems of government—internal, national and global—through erudite discussion on the relevant issues of the time (and of all time) amongst a brotherhood of peers while enjoying some of the finer things in life. Grindstone Motto Logos - Philos - Arete Reason - Brotherhood - Excellence c•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••d Grindstone Rituals and Traditions Membership: Grindstoners - Full membership in the Grindstone requires that you have been tokened. Initiates - Former prospects who have passed the initial membership requirements and have been given a mission to earn their token. The initial requirements include: being invited by a Sponsor as well as attending three regular meetings; having your Sponsor recommend you for Initiation to members of Gamma Sigma; passing the Gamma Sigma Inquisition which will include questions about the meaning of Grindstone symbols, why you wish to become a member, and why you believe yourself worthy of membership. If a Prospect is not recommended by his Sponsor for, or does not pass, Initiation after the three introductory meetings, he will no longer be welcomed to the Grindstone as a Prospect. Sponsor - A member who chooses to invite a Prospect to the Grindstone. A Sponsor is expected to vouch for the character, and be accountable for the conduct of, the Prospect. The Prospect should be introduced to Grindstone members at each meeting by their Sponsor. The Sponsor should request permission to invite their Prospect back, and be prepared to give an account as to why he thinks the Prospect should be considered for membership. The Sponsor should prepare the Prospect to be able to meet criteria for becoming an Initiate. Prospects - Potential members who are men of good character and are interested in becoming a member, and who must be invited and sponsored by Guests - People invited to visit the Grindstone who either do not qualify for membership or have no current intention of joining. Examples would Gemstones - The wives and fiancés of members of the Grindstone. Automatic membership will be granted once their husband or fiancé is tokened. Future functions to be devised by Gamma Sigma will include joint meetings between Grindstoners and Gemstoners. Gemstoners will be encouraged to plan their own functions in order to get to know each other. Feeding the Kitty - While dues are not currently required, all members and initiates are encouraged to feed the kitty $5 when attending the Grindstone in order to help defray operating costs. Token challenging - if two or more Grindstoners find themselves at a drinking establishment, a Grindstoner can challenge the other(s) as to whether they have their token on their person. If the challengee does not, then he owes the challenger a beverage of his choice. However, it is wise to not challenge frivolously, for if the challengee does have his token then the challenger must buy the challengee a beverage. Woe to the Grindstoner who challenges another while not having his own token in his possession! Such an act should be reported to Gamma Sigma immediately for deliberation as to what proper penalty shall be meted out! For those of you who were given the small, antique token, remember that the new larger and more convenient to carry tokens are available for $10 at the Grindstone store (a good investment indeed). Member Number - Below you will find a list of all tokened members by chronological order, duly numbered from 1 to our most recent tokenee at 70. From this time forward, all members will be expected to know their "number", their number shall be interchangeable with their name for all Grindstone communication purposes. A standing "number challenge" rule will also be in effect that mirrors the token challenge (i.e., "Grindstoner, what is your number? "). Tokened List By Date Tokened (sponsoring member) : Name•••••••••••Date Tokened
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