The Philosophic Lodge of Research started off 2012 with a bang, the first meeting combining an excellent presentation by W.B. John Forlenza-Bailey, the presentation of Past Master's jewel and certificate to WB Chuck 2.0 Landau, the election of a new candidate as an Associate member, and the accomplishment of his lecture brought W.B. John the honor of being elected a Research member and Junior Warden of PLR this evening. All Officers were duly installed by R.W.B. Carl Ek, and several more papers were reported to be in process for another active year od education and research.