My Brethren:
Exciting things are happening at your lodge and I encourage those of you who have not attended lodge recently to join us as we continue to explore this year's theme, "A Temple of Living Stones."
At each Stated Communication our Lodge Archivist, Wor. Mark W. Underwood, is presenting several items from the Archives for exhibition. His short presentations have proved to be popular and provides a good opportunity to learn about our vast artifacts and their Masonic and historical significance.
At our first Stated Communication, March 12, Worshipful Robert T. Reitz will be presenting a program entitled "The Sprig of Acacia." Wor. Bro. Reitz is a Past Master of Patmos Lodge No. 70, Ellicott City, Maryland and is currently serving as Worshipful Master of Waverly Lodge No. 152, Cockeysville, Maryland. We will also be considering nominations for recommendation for appointment to the office of District Deputy Grand Master and an alternate for 1999.
On Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., we will be making an Official Visit to Kemper-Macon Ware Lodge No. 64. This will be our first visit to this lodge since Kemper Lodge No. 64 and Macon Ware Lodge No. 192 merged earlier this year. Come out and support this new lodge in Falls Church.
I am pleased that my father, Rev. Bro. John C. Hays, will travel from Ohio to speak to us on the topic of "Devotion to Deity" at our second Stated Communication, March 26th. He has served in the ministry for 40 years and is a member of Grove City Lodge No. 689, Grove City, Ohio.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Philip J. Hays
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 03/02/1998 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: EA |
| Mon 03/09/1998 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: FC |
| Thu 03/12/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: The Sprig of Acacia |
| Sat 03/14/1998 | 1:00 pm | AREA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple |
| Mon 03/16/1998 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: MM |
| Tue 03/24/1998 | 7:30 pm | OFFICIAL VISIT: Kemper-Macon Ware Lodge No. 64 |
| Wed 03/25/1998 | 7:00 pm | DISTRICT RITUAL SCHOOL: Kemper-Macon Ware Lodge No. 64 |
| Thu 03/26/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Devotion to Deity Masonic Birthdays |
| Mon 03/30/1998 | 7:00 pm | OFFICERS MEETING |
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