On Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 p.m., there will be a reception for our "special ladies" in GWMNM west dining room. All Brethren and their ladies are welcome to attend.
On Tuesday, November 4, we will make our traditional Official Visit to Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 in Fredericksburg, VA. We will present Most Wor. Alan Wayne Adkins, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia., with a portrait of himself sitting in the Washington chair in our Lodge Replica Room. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
At our only stated communication this month, Boo. John David Melius will speak on The Cornerstone Ritual and the Search for the US Capitol Cornerstone.
The Annual Grand Lodge Communication will be held at the Hyatt Hotel in Richmond, VA. I encourage you to attend and participate.
Our Pennsylvania Brethren from William L. Elkins Lodge No. 646 and their ladies joined us Saturday, October 18, for our annual Ladies' Night Celebration. It was a delightful evening. Twelve of our "special ladies" attended. I would like to thank you for making it a memorable evening for them.
The Finance Committee will continue to meet to seek solutions for the financial issues of the our lodge. All Brethren are welcome to attend these meetings.
Happy Thanksgivings!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Walter L. Margeson
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/03/1997 | 7:00 pm | Called Communication: FC |
| Tue 11/04/1997 | 7:30 pm | Official Visit: Fredericksburg Lodge #4 |
| Mon 11/10/1997 through Wed 11/12/1997 |
Grand Lodge Communication: Richmond, VA | |
| Thu 11/13/1997 | 7:30 pm | Stated Communication: Past Masters Night. Program: The Cornerstone Ritual & the Search for the US Capitol Cornerstone. Speaker, Bro. John David Melius. Masonic Birthdays |
| Sat 11/15/1997 | 1:00 pm | Lodge Visiting: Jephthah Lodge #222. G/L of MD |
| Mon 11/17/1997 | 7:00 pm | Distict 1A Ritual School: Andrew Jackson Lodge #120 |
| Tue 11/18/1997 | 7:00 pm | Distict 1A Ritual School: Andrew Jackson Lodge #120 |
IN MEMORIAM: Allan L. Dennis September 22, 1997. May he Rest in Peace.
UPCOMING EVENTS: GW Wreath Laying: 14 Dec.
Election of Officers: 18 Dec.
Installation of Officers: 27 Dec.
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: Sunday's and Monday's at 7:00 p.m. in the Lodge Room.