My Brethren:
I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the trust and confidence you have reposed in me by electing me Master for 1998. It is an honor and privilege to serve our gentle craft from the East.
I would ask each of you to come and support your Lodge by attending as many Stated and Called Communications as you can throughout the year.
At our first Stated Communication, January 8, we will open the Lodge of Sorrow and I will be delivering an address that will outline this year's theme, "A Temple of Living Stones."
We will be making two Official Visits in January. The first to Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349 on Tuesday, January 13, at 7:30 p.m. and A. Douglas Smith Lodge of Research No. 1949 on Saturday, January 31, at 10:00 a.m. It would be great to have a large Alexandria-Washington contingent at these events.
Rt. Wor. John David Denton, DDGM will be making his Official Visit to Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 at our second Stated Communication Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. We will also be celebrating masonic birthdays at this meeting.
Most Wor. Albert Hugh Tignor, Jr., Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, will be making his Official Visit to Masonic Districts 1A & 1B on Saturday, January 24, at the Scottish Rite Temple. This visit is open to ladies and guest. Tickets are $10 for a steak dinner. If you would like to attend, please contact me for tickets.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Philip J. Hays
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 01/05/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: EA |
| Tue 01/06/1998 | 7:00 pm | TRUSTEE'S MEETING |
| Thu 01/08/1998 | 7:00 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: A Temple of Living Stones |
| Mon 01/12/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: MM |
| Tue 01/13/1998 | 7:30 pm | OFFICIAL VISIT: Henry Knox Field No. 349 |
| Mon 01/19/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: MM |
| Tue 01/20/1998 | 7:00 pm | ARCHIVES MEETING |
| Thu 01/22/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Masonic Birthdays Official Visit of Rt. Wor. John David Denton, DDGM |
| Sat 01/24/1998 | 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm |
OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE GRAND MASTER TO MASONIC DISTRICTS 1A & 1B (Scottish Rite Temple) Reception Dinner (Tickets $10) Entertainment (All events are open to ladies and guests) |
| Mon 01/26/1998 | 7:30 pm | OFFICER'S MEETING |
| Wed 01/28/1998 | 7:00 pm | DISTRICT RITUAL SCHOOL: Host to be determined |
| Thu 01/29/1998 | 7:00 pm | MASTERS AND WARDENS ASSOCIATION: Springfield No. 217 |
| Sat 01/31/1998 | 10:00 am | OFFICIAL VISIT: A. Douglas Smith Lodge of Research No.1949 |
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, Wor. Frank R. Dunaway (703-548-0318) regarding any sick and distressed brethren.
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