I would like to commend Bro. Jim Batty for the excellent job he did in planning and organizing the Hemet Christmas Parade. Most of the groups were represented in addition to a contingent from El Bekal Shrine. We also need to thank his wife, Jennifer, who was at his side the entire way. Thanks, also, to those who attended the meetings and helped to make the parade a success for Masonry.

My role as Head Candidates' Coach requires that I pass on all Candidates before they can advance to their next Degree. When your Coach thinks you are ready, he should contact me. We would like to schedule the Degree work far enough ahead that it can be published in the Trestleboard, thereby boosting attendance at these Degrees.

Brethren, we need to boost attendance at our Scholarship Potlucks! Now that the holidays are over, please try to come. This is our only manner of raising scholarship funds. Thanks!