My Brethren:
This month marks the 150th Anniversary of the Cornerstone Laying of the Washington Monument. To commemorate this event, Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 will assist the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Washington Monument on Saturday, July 18. The reenactment will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument. You will not want to miss this event. Each Grand Jurisdiction in the United States will be represented.
In light of this celebration, Most Worshipful Stewart Wilson Miner, Past Grand Master of Virginia in 1974 and the current Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, will be sharing a talk on The Washington Monument 1848-1998, at our first Stated Communication, July 9.
There are still several seats available for our Official Visit to Liberty Lodge in Beverly, Massachusetts on August 14-16. On the morning of August 14, we will take a bus to Beverly and return the evening of August 16. The cost is $75 per person and lodging will be provided by the members of Liberty Lodge. If you would like to join this trip, please contact Wor. Wardell Thomas at (703) 765-4649. For those going, there will be an organizational meeting Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lodge.
It being the 222nd Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Rt. Wor. John Price "Jack" Riddell will speak on Patriotism at our second Stated Communication, July 23.
The Lodge Picnic will be Sunday, July 26, from 1-4 p.m. at the Alexandria U. S. Coast Guard Station (7323 Telegraph Road, Alexandria). This year's Picnic will be held jointly with Andrew Jackson Lodge and will feature food, fun, and games for all ages. There is a large playground for children, so bring your entire family, friends, and neighbors.
To the anonymous member who generously established a Widow's Fund for the Lodge, I would like to take this opportunity to express the Lodge's appreciation. This fund is designed to take care of the personal needs of our widows. If you wish to make contributions to this fund, contact our Widow's Committee Chairman, Wor. Wardell Thomas.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Philip J. Hays
Worshipful Master
Insert Text: PICNIC
Who: Members, Families, and Friends of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 and Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120
What: Food, Fun, and Games for all ages!
When: Sunday, July 26, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Alexandria Coast Guard Station - 7323 Telegraph Road - (4.4 miles South of the Beltway)
Why: Fellowship with our Brethren.
Food and Beverages will be provided, Please bring a desert to share!
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 07/06/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: EA |
| Thu 07/09/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Washington Monument 1848-1998 |
| Sat 07/18/1998 | 9:30 am 7:30 pm |
SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT Reenactment of the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Sylvan Theater at the Washington Monument Sesquicentennial Banquet Sheraton National Hotel (Tickets $75 in advance) |
| Sun 07/19/1998 | 2:00 pm | LIBERTY LODGE VISITATION MEETING |
| Mon 07/20/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: FC |
| Tue 07/21/1998 | 7:00 pm | TRUSTEES MEETING |
| Wed 07/22/1998 | 7:00 pm | DISTRICT RITUAL SCHOOL: Kemper-Macon Ware Lodge No. 64 |
| Thu 07/23/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Patriotism |
| Sun 07/26/1998 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | LODGE PICNIC: Alexandria Coast Guard Station |
| Mon 07/27/1998 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: MM |
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