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FROM THE EAST:

Brethren and Ladies,

 I hope everyone has had a delightful month and this allergy season has not been to impairing for anyone.  We have several things to look forward this month as we will be conducting an open format Masonic information night on Monday the 26^th of May.  This will a very interesting night for all Masons (1^st  ° through 3^rd°) and all Masons are encouraged to partake, we will be having snacks and refreshments for all attendees.  Please e-mail me if you wish to attend or participate in presenting any personal finding or anecdote you would like to share.  We have several candidates in the midst of taking their next step in our ancient craft and we are ready for them when the time comes.  Once more I will take this opportunity to thank all those Brothers who work so diligently to make our Masonic world go round, you know who you are.   

On the Square,
Ricardo Villalvazo, Master.

FROM THE WEST:

Brethren and Ladies,

On the Level,
Chad Snyder, Senior Warden.

FROM THE SOUTH:

Brethren and Ladies,

Masonry teaches us to apply the moral and ethical teachings of our own personal political, ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs and backgrounds in our daily lives. It is unique and separate from religion, politics and culture or ethnicity in that Masonry does not tell us what those teachings are, or should be. Masonry tells us that - whatever the teachings are - we should practice them, and reminds us that we already know full well HOW to do so. Our rules and procedures are so constructed as to insure that our members are of good morals, worthy of trust, respect and friendship. These qualities are already inculcated into our personalities before we gain admission. Masonry does not teach us how to be good, we have learned that long before we knocked on the door. Masonry places us in situations and environments where we find new opportunities to exercise that goodness that already resides within each of us. The friendships and associations we form in Masonry cause us to compete in discovering just how good we can become. The fraternity encourages us to constantly reevaluate our ethics and morals, and form that rough ashler into that perfect ashler that is at the core of the spirit our Creator placed within us.

Vision Statement for 2010:

Our Lodge is a place where we as men of our fraternity meet to improve ourselves and help make the world a better place.  We lead by example and give back to our communities.  We support numerous Masonic philanthropies and invest in our children, our neighborhood, our society and our future.

We are men from all walks of life.  Our fraternity transcends religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences.  We respect each others’ opinions and strive to grow and develop as human beings and useful members of our society.

We practice a lifestyle based on honor, integrity, compassion, trust, ethics and knowledge.  We believe that by practicing our Masonic values and involving our families we can make our society a better place and honor our fraternity.

By the Plumb,
Kevin Morris, Junior Warden.

LOOKING FORWARD TO JUNE 2008:

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