My Brethren:
At our first Stated Communication, we will be having a tree planting ceremony. In accordance with the Master's Plan and for the symbolic significance of the scheduled topic of Hope, we will plant an Acacia tree on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
Our second Stated Communication purposely coincides with the planned topic of Charity from the Master's Plan with the St. John the Baptist Day Celebration. Our District Blood Coordinator, Brother Ed Richberg, will have a short talk on the charity of giving blood. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24, at Gadsby's Tavern. (See the Lodge Trestleboard for additional information.) We will open Lodge; process to Christ Church with Knight Templars from various Commandries; enjoy a charity sermon; present a charitable contribution to the City of Alexandria for the poor; and recess back to Gadsby's Tavern for dinner and masonic toasts. Tickets will be sold at a cost of $20 to help offset the cost of the dinner and the function. Space will be limited, so get your tickets early from the Lodge officers.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We need volunteers to help host guests traveling from afar for Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10. Our friends from Liberty Lodge of Beverly, Massachusetts, will be here for their bi-annual visit and to enjoy the fellowship of the Lodge Picnic-Reunion. Your help to provide housing for these as well as guests from other sister lodges will be greatly appreciated. Please call myself or Rt. Wor. Bro. Bob Swiger (703-683-6971) if you are able to assist.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Mark W. Underwood
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 06/01/1996 | 10:30 am | VISITING LODGE: Colonial-Kane Lodge No. 55 from New Jersey |
| Mon 06/03/1996 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: EA |
| Sat 06/08/1996 | 10:45 am | ALEXANDRIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL: Child ID Program (Volunteers Needed: Call the Worshipful Master) |
| Sun 06/09/1996 | 10:45 am | ALEXANDRIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL: Child ID Program (Volunteers Needed: Call the Worshipful Master) |
| Mon 06/10/1996 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: FC |
| Thu 06/13/1996 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Hope |
| Sat 06/15/1996 | 6:00 pm | VISITING LODGE: Dalton Lodge No. 105 from Georgia |
| Sun 06/16/1996 | FATHER'S DAY: No Lodge Ritual School | |
| Mon 06/17/1996 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: MM |
| Thu 06/20/1996 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: MM |
| Sat 06/22/1996 | 1:00 pm | VISITING LODGE: Ivy Lodge No. 397 from Pennsylvania |
| Mon 06/24/1996 | 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:45 pm |
STATED COMMUNICATION: Charity The Saint John the Baptist Day Celebration: Lodge opens at Gadsy's Tavern Procession to Christ Church Charity Sermon by Associate Rector Steven Wilson Gift of Charity presentation Dinner and Masonic Toasts; District Blood Coordinator Close Lodge |
| Sun 06/30/1996 | 7:00 pm | OFFICERS' MEETING (Lodge Ritual School canceled) |
TRANSPORTATION - Contact our Chairman, Brother Terry L. Gigure (703-360-6177) whenever you need a ride to Lodge events. Brother Gigure will be happy to try and assist you in your transportation needs.
BLOOD - Contact our Chairman, Brother Robert C. Tidwell (703-250-3216) whenever you or someone you encourage gives blood or platelets. What better charity than to give the gift that can save lives.
SICK - Contact our Chairman, Rt. Wor. Bro. Godfrey P. Runaldue (703-960-1614) regarding any sick and distressed brethren. We wish the following brethren a speedy recovery: Wor. John R. Ranck, Sr.
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.
CALLED COMMUNICATIONS - first Monday of each month (Work and Instruction on the first degree of Masonry); second Monday of each month (Work and Instruction on the Second Degree of Masonry); third Monday of each month (Work and Instruction on the Third Degree of Masonry). Unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - Conducted every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard. All members of Alexandria-Washington Lodge and 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 p.m. in the North Lodge Room; Bethel No. 22, I.O.J.D. meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the North Lodge Room.
CATECHISM INSTRUCTION - Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 7 p.m. in the Lodge Room.