Archibald W. Lyon
Worshipful Master
This outline program of the Worshipful Master's plan of activity for 1984 is published for the information of all concerned. May it be a guide for the personal calendars of all members and friends of Alexandria-Washington Lodge for the year ahead. Since all earthly pursuits are vain, changes and adjustments will doubtless occur, but we hope that each such will be for the better.
Fraternally,
Archibald W. Lyon
Worshipful Master
| January | 05 | Officers Planning Meeting |
| 08 | Masonic Church Service, Districts 1A and 1B, at First Christian Church | |
| 12 | Rededication | |
| 26 | Masonic Education | |
| February | 09 | A-W Lodge 201st Masonic Birthday |
| 13-15 | Grand Lodge, Richmond | |
| 20 |
George Washington Birthday Commemoration 9 a.m. Wreath baying at the Tomb; 4 p.m. Lodge; 6 p.m. Dinner (with the ladies); 7 p.m. Special Program in the Auditorium |
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| 23 | Receive MW Bro Ralph J. Wimmer, GM of Masons in Va. | |
| March | 08 | Receive DDGM; Grand Lodge Reports |
| 22 | Special Program - Wives and Widows Appreciation | |
| April | 06-07 | Hiram Wood School |
| 12 | York Rite Night | |
| 22 | Easter. Knight Templar Services at GWMNM | |
| 26 | Shrine Night | |
| May | 04-05 | To Philadelphia - Elkins Lodge No.646 |
| 10 | Transportation Night, Special Program | |
| 24 | Wardens Night | |
| 25-27 | Beverly Lodge visit here | |
| June | 09 | Lodge Picnic |
| 14 | Flag Day. Patriotic Night, National Sojourners | |
| 28 | Scottish Rite Night | |
| July | 12 | National Defense. Armed Forces Night |
| 26 | Founders Night | |
| 28 | Bus Outing to Masonic Home | |
| August | 05-08 | Southwest Masonic School at VPI |
| 09 | Stated | |
| 23 | Stated | |
| September | 13 | Past Masters Night |
| 27 | Youth Night | |
| October | 11 | Citizenship Night |
| 20 | Ladies Night - Dinner and Program Out | |
| 25 | Table Lodge | |
| November | 08 | Thanks to God |
| 22 | Thanksgiving - No Lodge | |
| December | 13 | Reports; Memorials |
| 14 | Wreath Laying at Mount Vernon | |
| 20 | Elections | |
| 27 | Installation |
Special Notes:
Alexandria-Washington Chapter, International Order of DeMolay, meets at 5 p.m. each second and fourth Saturday at the Memorial. Show your support by attendance at least twice during the course of the year.
YOUR Lodge - entering a third century of Masonic Service in Alexandria
This is the theme for the year 1984. May each one of us rededicate our personal lives accordingly.
Freemasonry, around whose altars the Christian, the Hebrew, the Moslem, the Brahmin, the followers of Confucius and Zoroaster can assemble as brethren and unite in prayer to the one Supreme Architect who is above all as their Deity, must needs leave it to each of its initiates to look for the foundation of his faith and hope, to the written sacred volumes of his own religion. For itself, it finds those truths definite enough which are written by the finger of the G. A. 0. T. U. upon the heart of man, and on the pages of the book of nature.
The Freemason believes that God has arranged this glorious but perplexing world with a purpose, and on a plan. He holds that every man sent upon this earth, and especially every man of superior capacity, has a duty to perform, a mission to fulfill; that every great and good man possesses some portion of God's truth which he must proclaim to the world, and which must bear fruit in his own bosom. In a true and simple sense, he believes all the pure, wise, and intellectual to be inspired, and to be so for the instruction, advancement and elevation of mankind.
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity, for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against all enemies.