My Brethren:
On August 12, we will have Family Night with Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120. This will again be an occasion to bring our families and friends together to share in Masonic fellowship. We will open in the North Lodge Room and receive Wor. William H. Consla our District Education Officer. After closing lodge, Wor. Bro. Consla will speak on the historic ties between the Washington and Jackson lodges. Following his presentation, we will have refreshments including homemade ice cream and fresh watermelons. Remember, family and friends are welcome and should arrive by 8:30pm for the program in the lodge.
On August 26, we will receive an official visit from the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. Most Wor. George R. Adams, Grand Master, has honored this lodge in accepting our invitation and the entire Grand Lodge line will enter by formal procession for this event. Most Wor. Brother Adams will present an address concerning our lodge's historic role within the District of Columbia. Please attend and support our sister Grand Lodge, as we play tribute to our Masonic heritage in the nation's capital.
With over eleven candidates working in the various degrees and more on the way, we will continue to have degree work throughout the rest of the year. Brethren, please attend the called meetings, as it helps support our candidates during this precious time when they need inspiration from informed brethren. If you would like to instruct or become a mentor, please see our Junior Deacon and personally involve yourself in the lodges activities. It will be appreciated.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Claude H. Harris, Jr.
Worshipful Master
August 10, 1793 - Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick, US Surgeon General and Worshipful Master of the Alexandria Lodge No. 22, informed Washington that Yellow Fever was breaking out in Philadelphia and strongly advised him to move the family back to Mount Vernon. Martha did not want to go, but finally left with the children on September 22, 1793 just after the fever started spreading throughout the cit)' and the water was believed to be contaminated. Washington would follow later.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 08/04/1993 | 7:00 pm | Archives Committee Meeting. |
| Thu 08/12/1993 | 7:30 pm 8:30 pm |
STATED COMMUNICATION - Family Night with Andrew Jackson Lodge. Official visit of the District Education Officer. (North Lodge Room) Family and friends are invited to the program. |
| Mon 08/16/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the FC & MM degrees. Masonic Vignette: A Key of the Bastille by Bro. Mark W. Underwood. |
| Sat 08/21/1993 | 9:30 am | Visiting Lodge - New England Lodge No.4, Worthington, Ohio. |
| Mon 08/23/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the EA & FC degrees. |
| Thu 08/26/1993 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - Official visit of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. Most Wor. George R. Adams, Grand Master, guest speaker. Masonic Birthdays. |
| Sat 08/28/1993 | 6:00 pm | Alexandria Scottish Rite Blue Lodge Night. Tickets are required for dinner. MM Degree will begin at 7:00pm. |
| Mon 08/30/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the EA & FC degrees. |
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.