July 2003 Newsletter

 

 

Words from the East.....

 

 

 

The May 26th meeting was well attended. After opening and conducting business. Brother Jim Lee was examined by Brother Barry Tucker for his proficiency on the 3rd degree. His examination was ruled satisfactory and he was presented his proficiency card and his copy of the code. Congratulations, Brother Jim!

Brother Randy Williams  was presented a "Master's Award" for his work on the chef's crew and for organizing our "Kans for Kids" drop off. Please remember to bring your aluminum cans to the lodge. Even if you have a monthly "pick up", we still encourage you to bring them , so the charities will benefit.

Brother Ken Hartman gave  a  presentation  n  of Dr. Eddie Stiles' "What is Freemasonry?". He gave this talk in 1980 to a Raleigh Lion's Club luncheon. The contents were to help us all answer the public's questions about our fraternity. Amazingly, the public, thirteen years later, have the same questions. We must be prepared to give good answers. We must give answers, which will encourage good men to desire to be a part of our brotherhood

When visiting the lodge these days, you may see activity downstairs. The building and grounds committee, headed by Brother Greg Ray has begun the process of the installation and wiring of the separate downstairs heating and air conditioning. Offer them words of encouragement when you see them. The process will take some time. Remember, the only way to finish something is to begin it!.

 At our June 9th meeting Brother Randy Williams turned in over a hundred dollars from the sale of aluminum cans. Also at the June 9th meeting, we passed two "Resolutions of Respect" to be presented to the families of two of our departed brothers. Brother J.W. Kelly was called home on June 1st and Brother Earl Weaver on June 6th. Our sympathy to both of these families.

Brother Monty Smothers reported that August 23rd is the date for our lodge reunion. The location was not firmed up but most likely will be at an area park. We will soon be making preparations for our annual past Masters dinner. Every past Master will receive a separate personal invitation and an RSVP will be requested. Plans are to have this event on Saturday evening, separate from a stated communication. More soon. Good work has been done and there is plenty more to do. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your 2003 Master and thank you for your individual participation.

 

FRATERNALLY,

 

RONNIE