March 2007 Newsletter
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007Fraternal Greetings from the East
Greetings Brethren, I hope that you are all well. Our Fellowcraft Inspection went very well. I was really proud of all our officers for their hard work. Brother Jack Harless, SD and Brother Michael Perry, SS did outstanding work with the Lecture and Charge, respectively. All the extra practice that we did paid off. It was n ice to see so many of our Past Masters in Lodge and I thank them for their help before and after the inspection. The dinner before lodge was very good.
We will be doing the EA Degree on march 8, 2007 on one candidate and maybe two EA Degree candidates on March 22, 2007. This is a very busy month with the Grand Masters Reception being held on March 17th and the Grand Master’s Class (one-day) on March 31st.
Thank you to all the brethren who have been busy turning in petitions. This is the way we grow and strengthen the Lodge. Brethren, if you know of a good man and think that he would make a good Mason, don’t be afraid to tell him so, and give him a petition. Then, follow up with him to make sure that he turns it in. Remember our motto to take a good man and make him better.
Something to think about: have you uppdated your will? Do you have a will? Come back to Lodge and support your Officers. I hope to see you soon. Thanks to all who are sending in extra money to help support our Lodge. Check the list. Is your name on it?
News from the Temple Board
The lodge inspection and the York Rite Reunion is over, so now we can get back to work with keeping this building in shape. The new lights have provided the lounge, the dining hall and the kitchen with “more light in masonry” for the knife and fork degree.
If weather permits, we will sponsor a work-day on Saturday, March 24th. Check with the WM if you are interested.
From the Secretary’s Desk
The Lodge books and records have been inspected. The financial records have been reviewed. The ritual work has been validated and the inspection has been passed.
If you are due a service award for 25, 50 or more years of membership, let the secretary or the WM know.
We will also accept donations for the support of the Lodge.
Brethren, keep us posted on address changes and health problems. Your Lodge is here to support you. Let us know your needs.
From the LEO
Fact of the Day: Today marks the death in 1746 of Charles Radclyffe. Radclyffe was a staunch Jacobite and fervent Freemason. He founded the first Masonic lodge in mainland Europe, in Paris, and is said to have originated “Scottish Rite” Freemasonry. he met his end after being arrested in 1745 as he tried to join up with Charles’ invading army. He was beheaded at the Tower of London. Read more Masonic history at www.heritage.scotsman.com.
In Memory
Gerald Beckworth Sanders, Sr.
DOB: 09/05/1913 Died: 02/22/2007
EA 04-11-1966 * FC 05-15-1966 * MM 06-27-1966
40 years a member He rests from his labors
Carl K. Ray
DOB: 04/04/1924 Died: 03/03/2007
EA 01-21-1957 * FC 03-18-1957 * MM 10-07-1957
49 years a member He rests from his labors
Joke for the Month
Q: How many Masons does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Three. One to screw it in, one to read the minutes from the previous light bulb replacement, and one to sit on the sidelines and complain that this wasn’t the way they used to screw in light bulbs.