My Brethren:
I am indeed humbled by having now assumed this high station of authority held by the father of our country. I pray that the Supreme Architect of the Universe will enable me to conduct the operations of the lodge with effectiveness and I may discharge my duties to your satisfaction. Again, I assure you that I am determined, to the utmost of my power, to execute the trust which you have reposed in me.
Many thanks are extended to the Installation Officers, members of the I Martha Washington Chapter, Order of the Easter Star and members of this lodge that made our Installation a success. It was a pleasure to work with these devoted members of the craft.
January will begin with the reception of the Grand Master of Virginia. Most Wor. Brother Dean will present Donald M. Robey with his 25 year veteran's emblem. Please take part in this event to show your support for Most Wor. Robey in his many accomplishments throughout the last 25 years he has served our craft.
On January 28, we will have a madrigal group sing music from the renaissance period. Ladies and friends are welcome to attend this meeting and will be invited into the lodge room for the concert. Refreshments with the ladies will follow the performance. Please bring a dish to share for this occasion.
Again, I want to thank everyone for expressing their support for the up coming Masonic year. I am sure we will have many successful events as we all work for the cause of strengthening and cultivating America's foremost Masonic lodge, following the foot steps of our founding Worshipful Master, the illustrious Brother George Washington.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Claude H. Harris, Jr.
Worshipful Master
FROM THE CONSTITUTIONS OF FREEMASONRY: Every brother must attend all meetings, whether stated or emergent, when duly summoned unless he can offer to the Master and Wardens such plea of necessity for his absence as the said laws and regulations admit.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 01/06/1993 | 7:00 pm | Archives Committee Meeting, Lodge Room. |
| Sun 01/10/1993 | 7:00 pm | Trustees Committee Meeting, Lodge Room. |
| Mon 01/11/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the EA and FC Degrees. Masonic Vignette: The Marquis de La Fayette by Bro. Harold S. Colen. |
| Thu 01/14/1993 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - Receive the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. Open the Lodge of Sorrow. Rededication Program. |
| Mon 01/18/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the MM Degree. Masonic Vignette: The Morgan Affair by Bro. Lester C. Parks, Jr. |
| Thu 01/28/1993 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - Grand Lodge Resolutions by Rt. Wor. Walter S. Downs. Masonic Birthdays. Music Program by Opera Americana. Ladies and friends are invited to partake in this event. Please bring a dish to share for refreshments following the meeting. |
| Fri 01/29/1993 | 7:30 pm | The Masters' and Wardens' Association meeting to be held in the Alexandria-Washington Lodge Room. |
STATED COMMUNICATIONS - held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month except Thanksgiving; the observance of George Washington's birthday; and the Installation of Officers on Saint John's Day, December 27.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - conducted every Sunday at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted in the Trest1eboard. The school will cover work in all degrees and catechisms and all members of the Masonic Community are encouraged to attend.
YOUTH MEETINGS AT GWMNM - Alexandria-Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets the first and third Monday at 7:00pm in the North Lodge Room; Bethel No. 21, I.O.J.D. meets the first and third Wednesday at 7:00pm in the North Lodge Room.