March 2008

FROM THE EAST.....

At our February Stated Meeting Mr. Ian VanKirk Sayer and Mr. Earl William Sutherland were elected to receive the three degrees of Masonry in this Lodge. With more younger men joining, things are really looking up. They will be receiving their First Degree on March 24th. All Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Masons PLEASE make every effort to attend and welcome our new members.

Our St. Patrick's Day Dinner is not solely just for the Irish, even though it is "their day" they are willing to share their luck with the rest of us. The most important requirement is to put on a bit of GREEN and join the group, "be Irish for the night". Your Lodge is open to all of you to make any suggestions or give us ideas that you may have for the betterment of the Lodge. If you should need a special diet when coming to our dinners, please let us know when making your reservations. We ask that you make them early enough so we have adequate time to prepare them. There are two reasons for reservations. First, that we prepare enough for everyone, and secondly that we don't overbuy and waste food. Last but not least, your meal is free with a reservation.

Let us all pay particular attention to the Calendar of Events that will appear monthly in the trestleboard and mark your calendars as a reminder to attend the special events.

It would be remiss of me if I didn't conclude this article to state that Shirley and I thank each and every one of you for your wonderful assistance in making my Installation such a memorable one. Again many thanks.

Fraternally,
Don Johnstone, P.M.
Worshipful Master

Hello Ladies:.....

What a fun filled evening we had in February when the ladies had an opportunity to get together to play Bingo while the men held their Stated Meeting. We spent such an enjoyable time together getting to know each other even more than we have in the past. What a great idea it was to get the women more involved in the Masonic Order by allowing them to sit briefly at the beginning of the monthly stated meetings. It makes us feel we are a small part of this worthy organization.

It is my intention to keep you informed as to the future plans for the ladies on Stated Meeting Nights. Please feel free to contact me if you have any suggestions. For March we plan to play Bingo again. Hope to see more and more of you as the year progresses.

Shirley Johnstone, Master's Wife

Secretary's Corner.....

Brethren:

We have 41 members that have not paid their dues for 2008, 11 of which have not paid for 2007. Dues are due on January 1st. Please pay your dues as soon as you can. If you have financial difficulties or health problems that make it impossible for you to pay your dues please let me know.

Fraternally, Wayne Torgerson, P.M., Secretary

A MEMORIAL TO OUR BROTHERS

Soft and safe to thee, my brother,
be thy resting place!
Fragrant be the acacia sprig
that there shall flourish!
Until another time, dear Brother,
until then, farewell.

Arthur Edwin Johnson
Born November 7, 1916. Raised November 25, 1958 in Heritage Lodge No. 764. Called from labor December 18, 2006. A Mason for 48 years.

David Eugene Horton
Born March 2, 1915. Raised June 14, 1956 in Southland Lodge No. 618. Called from labor February 4, 2008. A Mason for 51 years.