My Brethren:
As September arrives, our lodge will again commence a very active agenda and we will continue this type of schedule through the rest of the year.
At our first stated meeting on the ninth, we will have an official visit from Potomac Lodge, who will bring the Washington gavel, Federal Lodge, who will bring their historic jewels and Fredericksburg Lodge, who will bring the Washington bible. Our lodge will exhibit the Washington trowel and working tools used at the Capitol 200 years ago this month. This will be the first time that these implements have been assembled in one place for many years and Most Worshipful Marvin Fowler speak on our historic relationship.
On Saturday, September 18, our lodge has been requested to participate in the ceremonies for the U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Celebration as conducted by the Grand Lodge F.A.A.M. of the District of Columbia. The events to take place are as follows:
| 7:30 am | Prayer Service Church of the Reformation 222 East Capitol |
| 9:00 am | Street Special Communication of Grand Lodge Russell Senate Office Bldg. Caucus Rm. SR-325 |
| 11:00 am | Cornerstone Ceremony East Front of the U.S. Capitol Building |
All brethren that would like to attend please contact me for ticket information and seating configurations, as there are special arrangements to follow and additional events in addition to the above schedule.
At our second stated meeting on September 23, we will have Wardens' Night. Our Wardens have arranged for Rt. Wor. James B. Wilkinson, the Grand Senior Warden as the guest speaker. Please attend and support the Wardens as they preside in the Oriental Chair.
Please find attached to our bulletin this month an insert concerning changes to our lodge by-laws. One deals with a simple name change from Souvenir Stand to Gift Shop and the other is a new resolution presenting the lodge scholarship program. Please read these changes carefully, as they will be acted upon at our second stated meeting in September.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Claude H. Harris, Jr.
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 09/01/1993 | 7:30 pm | Visiting Lodge - Harmony Lodge No. 17 from the District of Columbia. |
| Mon 09/08/1993 | 7:30 pm | Masonic District 1A Ritual School - Held at Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120 in the G.W.M.N.M. North Room. |
| Thu 09/09/1993 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - Official visit from Potomac, Federal and Fredericksburg lodges. Most Wor. Marvin Fowler guest speaker. |
| Sat 09/11/1993 | 12:00 pm | Visiting Lodge - Monitor No. 197 from Hampton, Virginia. |
| Mon 09/13/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the EA & FC degrees. |
| Tue 09/14/1993 | 7:00 pm | Trustees Meeting. |
| Sat 09/18/1993 through Sun 09/19/1993 |
US Capitol Bicentennial Weekend. | |
| Mon 09/20/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the FC & MM degrees. |
| Thu 09/23/1993 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - Wardens' Night with Rt. Wor. James B. Wilkinson, guest speaker. |
| Sat 09/25/1993 | 1:00 pm | Visiting Lodge - W.K. Bray Lodge No. 410 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| Mon 09/27/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the MM degree. |
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.