Dear Brethren,
July is here and summer is in full swing. The days are longer and hotter and the children are out of school for the summer. As we relax at the end of these hot days and reflect on our blessings, please let us also remember our responsibilities as Masons to our communities and also let us remember the examples of our predecessors and emulate them so our future brothers may look to our efforts and services similarly.
July is the month we present the Scholarship Awards to the chosen students and although this is an important event, I will stick to casual attire for the day. Hawaiian Shirts will still be the norm for the stated meetings only. Please remember brethren, heat or no, formal attire only for the degrees with the usual exceptions.
As this is the month of vacations, we have several fun events planned. I am hoping this article can reach you early so we can get in a final reminder of the July 3rd event at Woodley Park, Section 1 at noon. Brother Sheldon Mowry has an exciting day planned for us.
Due to city cutbacks, we will be unable to obtain bussing for events as in the past and since 3 other lodges in the valley were also doing the same event, the Dodger game will be cancelled.
The Hollywood Bowl event planned by Brother Mark Thie has secured a whole section for us. The event will be featuring, “Looney Tunes” music and fireworks. Tickets are only $ 27.00. We park away from the Bowl and shuttle in to avoid the parking mess that occurs with the popular shows.
Another movie night is planned for the 18th led once again by Worshipful Rudy Bauer. Look to our website at HollywoodLodge. org for more info if you miss the Stated meeting.
For the birthday of our Nation, the after-dinner entertainment for July is to be turned into a service project in honor of our troops fighting abroad. A number of bulk items will be purchased and we will be making care packages to send to our soldiers. These packages will be sent to our local military representatives who will forward them on to the most needed areas. If you have ,or are inclined to purchase, any of the items listed below, we will be able to make additional packages. Please remember to consider individual size items only. Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Lotion, Baby wipes, Travel games, AA batteries, Cookies, Candies, Hot cocoa packets, Apple cider packets, Ziplock bags to fill
Fraternally,
Arthur Melendez
Master