Thank you for the special trust and confidence you had in me by allowing me to serve as Worshipful Master for the Masonic year 5997. I appreciate the help of the officers and members who contributed long hours of hard work. It is a great honor and privilege to have served the Brethren of Alexandria Washington No. 22.
Our "Special Ladies" reception was a great success and enjoyed by all attendees.
At our first and only stated communication in December, I will address the lodge and briefly discuss my year. I will close out the year with the Lodge Annual Reports, Election of Officers, Lodge of Sorrow, and Memorial Service.
On Sunday, December 14, we will gather at Mount Vernon to observe the 198th anniversary of the death of Wor. Bro. George Washington. Most Wor. Albert Hugh Tignor, Jr., Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, will be attendance and assisting us in this event. A11 Brethren and their ladies are welcome to attend.
Our Installation of Officers for the upcoming Masonic year will be open to the public and held on December 27th, Saint John the Evengelist Day. I encourage you to attend and support next year's officers.
Happy Holidays!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Walter L. Margeson
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 12/01/1997 | 7:00 pm | Called Communication: FC/MM |
| Mon 12/08/1997 | 7:00 pm | Called Communication: MM |
| Thu 12/11/1997 | 7:30 pm | Stated Communication: Masonic Birthdays. Annual Reports. Election of Officers. Memorial Service. Close Lodge of Sorrow |
| Sun 12/14/1997 | 8:15 am 8:30 am 9:30 am |
Commemorate Death of Wor. Bro. G. Washington: Assemble at Entrance to Mt. Vernon Wreath Laying at Tomb Reception at Collingswood |
| Thu 12/18/1997 | 7:30 pm | Installation Rehearsal: GWMNM Auditorium |
| Sat 12/27/1997 | 7:30 pm | Public Installation of Officers(1998): GWMNM Auditorium |
IN MEMORIAM: Wor. Hugh S. Smith October 23, 1997. May he Rest in Peace.
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.
 PHILIP JOHN HAYS Senior Warden and the officers and members of ALEXANDRIA-WASHINGTON LODGE No. 22 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons request the honor of your presence at their Installation of Officers for the Masonic year 5998. The public ceremony will be conducted on Saturday, December 27, 1997 At 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria, Virginia. Black-Tie Optional Reception to follow in the Memorial Assembly Hall. |