So while cyberloafing is definitely a trend, it is debatable whether itâs a threat. Based on the findings of Limâs research thus far, as an a inevitable aspect of modern working life rather than being a drain on productivity cyberloafing may actually produce more benefits than might initially appear.
In response to this, the AOUW was founded by John Upchurch, a Mason, as a Fraternal Benefit Society. Each member was assessed a small fee and upon the death of a member, his family would receive a death benefit, usually on the order of about $500 - $2,000.
In early Masonry, the feast day of St. John the Baptist was always celebrated by the Craft. In fact, the first public Grand Lodge  the Grand Lodge of England  was born on St. John the Baptists day, June 24, in 1717 in London. Thereafter, the Grand Lodge of England sponsored great annual celebrations of this day for many years. Eventually the feast of St. John the Evangelist became important as well and many Lodges and Grand Lodges moved the beginning of their Masonic year from June 24 to December 27. We can only assume that the proximity of December 27 to the beginning of the calendar year made it expedient to do so.