My Brethren:
At our first Stated Communication September 10, Most Wor. Donald Maynard Robey, Past Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 1987, and Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 in 1975, will speak on the topic of the Origin of the Naming of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
Regretfully, I have accepted the resignation of our Senior Warden, Joel Scott Armstrong due to increased vocational obligations. In consequence, elections will be held for the office of Senior Warden and any subsequent vacant offices at our first Stated Communication on September 24. The new officers will be installed following the elections.
We will celebrate Ladies Night with Wm. L. Elkins Lodge No. 646 from Philadelphia on September 19 (Please see enclosed invitation.). A hospitality suite will open at 1:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Eisenhower to welcome our guests. Dinner will begin at 7:00 pm at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial with entertainment to follow in the Keystone State Auditorium. This will be a fun filled evening that you will not want to miss. Tickets are $20 per person and are available from any officer.
I have designated our second Stated Communication on September 24, Wardens' Night. Right Wor. George Harry Chapin, Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, will be speaking on the 1999 Grand Master's Program. Come out and support your Wardens' as they conduct the business of your Lodge.
Please read the resolution to the By-Laws and Standing Resolutions in the insert that was proposed at the August 20, Stated Communication. We will ballot on this resolution at our Second Communication on September 24.
NOTICE: We will be hosting Constitutional Lodge No. 294, Beverley, England, from October 6-10. Many of our guests will need to be hosted during this period. If you can open your home to these fine Brethren, please call Wor. Philip J. Hays at (703) 329-3028. You will not want to miss this opportunity to share with these Brethren and their wives from England. There will be a meeting for all hosts at 2:00 September 13, in the Lodge Room.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Philip J. Hays
Worshipful Master
Resolution to the Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 "By-Laws and Standing Resolutions" offered at the August 27, 1998, Stated Communication to be balloted upon at the September 24, 1998 Stated Communication.
RESOLUTION NO. 10
ENDOWMENT FUND
There shall be established an Endowment Fund, which shall consist of monies appropriated by the Lodge; as well as other bequest, grants, and gifts; and interest and dividends earned thereon.
The purpose of the Endowment Fund shall be to support the general operation of the Lodge.
No expenditure shall be made from the Endowment Fund until a base amount of $100,000 has been obtained. Monies will be provided to the Lodge from Endowment Fund income only.
... Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
To Bushrod Washington, January 15, 1783
August 13, 1998
Wor. Philip John Hays
Worshipful Master
Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22
Worshipful Master:
It is with sincere regret and apology that I must tender my resignation from the office of Senior Warden of the Alexandria-Washington Lodge, effective immediately. This decision comes after much personal anguish and debate, and mindful of the awkward position in which such action places yourself, the other line officers, and the Lodge as a whole.
This decision has been necessitated by the increasing demands of my job, and in no way should be taken as a reflection upon your able leadership or the qualifications of any of our other officers. It is a matter of managing my personal schedule and competing commitments, rather than any mark of dissatisfaction with the Lodge or its workings.
However, it is not my intention to simply resign my office and disappear from my Lodge. My current situation necessitates a substantial decrease in the demands on my time, but not a complete severance of my fraternal ties. As you are aware, I have already passed off to our Junior Warden all of the materials and preparations that I have made for the coming year, and I am pleased to see that he has already surpassed my work and is progressing along very well. I look forward to working with you and the rest of the Lodge in the coming months and years.
Again, I thank you and the Lodge for the trust that you have bestowed in me, and thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Respectfully and fraternally,
Joel Scott Armstrong
Senior Warden
The English Are Coming!
The English Are Coming!
Official Visit of Constitutional Lodge No. 294 - Beverley, England
Tuesday, October 6, 1998 to Saturday, October 10, 1998
We are still in need of several host for those visiting from England. If you can open your home, please give Philip Hays a call at (703) 329-3028.
You are Cordially invited to join the officers of
Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22
and
Wm. L. Elkins Lodge No. 646
in celebrating
Ladies Night
Saturday, September 19, 1998
1 - 5:30 p.m. Hospitality Suite at
Holiday Inn Eisenhower
7:00 p.m. Dinner
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Dinning Room
8:00 p.m. Entertainment
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Keystone State Auditorium
Tickets $20 per person
Available from Lodge Officers
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 09/02/1998 | 7:00 pm | VISITING LODGE: Harmony Lodge No. 17 Washington, D.C. |
| Sun 09/06/1998 | LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL CANCELED | |
| Thu 09/10/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Origin of the Naming of the Grand Lodge of Virginia |
| Sun 09/13/2003 | 2:00 pm | CONSTITUTIONAL LODGE NO. 294 HOSTS' MEETING |
| Mon 09/14/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: EA/FC |
| Sat 09/19/1998 | 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm |
LADIES NIGHT WITH WM. L. ELKINS LODGE NO. 646 Hospitality Room Opens Holiday Inn Eisenhower Ave. Dinner (Ticket Required) George Washington Masonic National Memorial Entertainment Hospitality Room Open following Entertainment |
| Mon 09/21/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: FC |
| Wed 09/23/1998 | 7:00 pm | DISTRICT RITUAL SCHOOL: Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 |
| Thu 09/24/1998 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Wardens' Night 1999 Grand Master's Program |
| Sat 09/26/1998 | 12:30 pm | VISITING LODGE: Argus Lodge No. 545 Canfield, Ohio |
| Mon 09/28/1998 | 7:30 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: EA |
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