I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of the members of the Masonic community who took part in making my installation ceremony on December 27, 1996 a great evening.
We will have a variety of educational and enriching programs in February. I hope you will join me and the officers in our lodge during this busy month.
This year we celebrate the birth of our Illustrious Brother George Washington on his actual birthday. Our celebration will include a wreath laying by our lodge and other lodges at Mt. Vernon; a reception at Collingwood; the official visit to our lodge of Most Wor. Alan Wayne Adkins, our Grand Master; a banquet in the dining room of traditional eighteenth century cuisine; and entertainment in the auditorium will be provided by Historic Scenarios Unlimited of Winchester, Va. We will all be transported back to 1797. I am sure you will enjoy the day. Our first stated communication will feature Wor. Frank Dunaway speaking about the masonic working tool, The Trowel. His discussion will include its symbolism and meaning. Our second stated communication will feature Wor. Kirk MacNulty. He will speak to us about the symbols used in masonic tracing boards and their meaning.
The first ritual school this year for Masonic District lA will be held at Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120. All lodge officers and any brethren wishing to become more proficient in ritual are encouraged to attend.
Tickets for the annual George Washington Banquet and entertainment will be available from any of the lodge officers starting in early February. Please bring your ladies and friends to a most enjoyable evening.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Walter L. Margeson
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 02/03/1997 | 7:00 pm | Called Communication: EA |
| Mon 02/10/1997 | 7:00 pm | Called Communication: FC |
| Tue 02/11/1997 | 7:00 pm | Official Visit: Henry Knox Field #349 |
| Thu 02/13/1997 | 7:30 pm | Stated Communication: Program: The Trowel - WM Frank R. Dunaway, speaker |
| Mon 02/17/1997 | 7:00 pm | Called Communication: MM |
| Sat 02/22/1997 |
George Washington Birthday Celebration 8:30 am Wreath Laying at Mount Vernon 9:30 am Refreshments 4:00 pm Lodge opens. Receive Grand Master of Virginia 6:15 pm Banquet (ticket required) 7:45 pm Entertainment |
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| Mon 02/24/1997 | 7:00 pm | Lodge Study Group - Lodge Office |
| Thu 02/27/1997 | 7:30 pm | Alexandria-Washington Lodge Ritual School |
UPCOMING EVENTS: 4 Mar - Official visit to Macon Ware Lodge #192
15 Mar - Area Leadership Conference - Scottish Rite Temple
28 Mar - Official visit to Kemper Lodge #64
TRANSPORTATION: Contact Chainnan, Bro. Terry L. Gigure (703) 360-6177 whenever you need a ride to Lodge events. He is happy to try to assist you.
BLOOD: Contact Chairman, Bro. Robert C. Tidwell (703) 250-3216 whenever you or someone you encourage gives blood or platelets. Please give so that you can help save lives.
SICK: Contact Chairman, Rt. Wor. Bro. Godfrey P. Runaldue (703) 960-1614 regarding any sick and distressed brethren.
STATED COMMUNICATIONS: Held on the second and fourth Thunday 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: the first Monday of each month will be an EA Called Communication; second Monday will be a FC Called Communication; third Monday will be a MM Called Communication. Unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL: Conducted every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. unless noted in the Trestleboard. All members of Alexandria-Washington Lodge and the Masonic Community are encouraged to attend. (Wor. Bro. High S. Smith, Lodge Instructor of Work)
YOUTH MEETINGS AT GWMNM: Alexandria-Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets the first and third Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the North Lodge Room; Bethel No. 22, I.O.J.D. meets the first and third Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the North Lodge Room.
CATECHISM INSTRUCTION: Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 7:00 p.m. in the Lodge Room.