It seems like such a short time ago that you bestowed upon me the great honor of serving as Worshipful Master of this grand historical Lodge. In just a few short weeks I must turn the gavel over to my successor. It has been a year that I will long remember and one of the richest and most rewarding experiences of my life. I hope that we can all look back as brothers and say it was a good year. I want to thank the officers and brethren of the lodge for their total support, especially RW Godfrey Pierpoint Runaldue our Secretary for his patients and support, Brother Jack Canard our Junior Warden for all of his extra hard work in support of my programs, and a special thanks to Wor. Brother Hugh Smith for his transportation support and for his fellowship during the many miles we traveled together. I also want to express my appreciation to my wife Doris and all of the Ladies of the Lodge for all their support and assistance given to me to help me make this year a success.
On Saturday the 1st, we will have our final "Blood Drive" collection day for this year. This is a most worthy program and I hope each of you who can give blood will turn out and do so.
On Friday the 14th, at 8:45 am, a joint wreath laying ceremony will be held at George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon. We will lay our wreath and be accompanied by Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 and Washington Lodge No. 21 from New York. All Brethren and family are invited to attend this ceremony.
On Sunday the 16th, we will have a "Family Christmas Party" in the Memorial Dinning Room for "Kids of all ages." Please come and bring the youngsters. Also, I request that each of the men bring a small gift for a man and the ladies bring a gift for a Lady. Santa will have gifts for the youngsters.
I wish all a happy and safe holiday season; sincerely and fraternally,
Wardell H. Thomas
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 12/01/1990 | 8:00 am | COMMUNITY BLOOD PROGRAM - "Blood Drive" at the GWMNM. Breakfast served following blood donation |
| Sun 12/09/1990 | 7:00 pm | REHEARSAL FOR JONES POINT CORNERSTONE LAYING CEREMONY - To be held in the Alex-Wash Lodge Room |
| Mon 12/10/1990 | 7:00 pm 7:30 pm |
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - School in degree work and catechism BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S MEETING - Lodge Office |
| Tue 12/11/1990 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the FC & MM Degrees |
| Thu 12/13/1990 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - Annual Reports, Election of Officers, Close Lodge of Sorrow, and Masonic Birthday recognition |
| Fri 12/14/1990 | 8:30 am 10:00 am |
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY - Washington's tomb at Mt. Vernon Refreshments at Collingwood |
| Sat 12/15/1990 | 10:00 am | STATED COMMUNICATION - A. Douglas Smith Lodge of Research #1949. Meeting in the North Lodge Room, GWMNM |
| Sun 12/16/1990 | 2:00 pm | LODGE FAMILIES CHRISTMAS PARTY - Memorial Dining Room. Bring a gift - see comments opposite page |
| Wed 12/26/1990 | 7:00 pm | REHEARSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - Auditorium, GWMNM |
| Thu 12/27/1990 | 7:30 pm | OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 1991 - Ceremony in Auditorium, GWMNM. Family and guests are cordially invited |