My Brethren:
In continuation of the Masonic theme for this year, our first meeting will be on the Grotto, an organization that I do not know much about but have always been interested in learning more.
February is the month that we again contemplate the birth of the first Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22. This is the 263rd anniversary of President and Worshipful Brother Washington's birth. We will again be laying a wreath at the tomb at Mount Vernon with refreshments to follow at Collingwood. Our Lodge has been observing this tradition for many, many years. We could compare ourselves to the United States Post Office…"Neither rain nor sleet nor cold of night will keep this courier from his appointed rounds" when it comes to this tradition. We will open Lodge at 4:00 p.m. to receive a representative of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Right Worshipful Clifford A. Parker, Grand Senior Warden. There will be entertainment for our ladies during the Lodge meeting. During dinner we will enjoy a presentation delivered by Mr. John Douglas Hall an historical re-enactor. Tickets may be purchased from any Lodge officer. Please make plans to attend this great memorable event.
Our second stated meeting will see Worshipful Sean O'Neal the District Education Officer presenting a program
Our Lodge Ritual School is one of the best that I have ever attended. If you are interested in assisting in the degree work or have thought about becoming an officer of the Lodge or would like to brush up on some of the Ritual work please plan on attending our school. The school is held at 7:00 p.m. every Sunday except when noted in the Trestleboard.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Terry L. Gigure
Worshipful Master
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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. Bro. Frank R. Dunaway (703) 548-0318 regarding any sick and distressed brethren.
| Day | Time | Activity |
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| Sat - 2/5/00 | 8:00 am | Masters & Wardens Breakfast: Kena Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. |
| Sun - 2/6/00 | Lodge Ritual School: Cancelled | |
| Thu - 2/10/00 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: The Grotto |
| Sun - 2/13/00 | 7:00 pm | Lodgge Ritual School: |
| Sat - 2/19/00 |
George Washington Birthday Celebration
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| Sun - 2/20/00 | Lodge Ritual School: Cancelled | |
| Thu 2/24/00 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: District Education Officer |
| Sun - 2/27/00 | Lodge Ritual School: Cancelled | |
| Mon - 2/28/00 | 7:00 pm |
District Ritual School: Henry Knox Field #349 |
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 will be an EA Called Communication; third Monday of each month will be a FC Called Communication, unless otherwise noted in the trestleboard.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - Conducted each Sunday evening at 7:00 pm Unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard.
YOUTH MEETINGS AT GWMNM - Alexandria-Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets the first and third Sunday at 2:00 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 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lodge Room unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard.