Thanks to all who participated in the Master Mason section of the Grand Master’s one-day conferral on Saturday, August 16. Congratulations particularly to Bro. Gary Williams and RW Chris Thompson, PDDGM, who both did a fantastic job with their respective parts in the East.
I received word in mid August that the Lodge of Low Vales that was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 2008 was canceled. Apparently, there was some new government regulation that was passed that restricts the presence of non-mining personnel within quarries and mines. A great shame, as it was always a fantastic event.
Our Stated Communication for the month of September will occur on the second Monday of this month (September 8, 2008) in accordance with our bylaws, due to Labor Day. Our scheduled speakers for the evening will be the District Instructor of Work, RW Larry Frye, PDDGM from Freedom Lodge No. 118 and our new District/Lodge Masonic Home Ambassador, our own Brother John McWilliams, who recently volunteered for this position.
The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, MW Edmund Cohen will be making his Official Visit (untiled) to District 2 in a dinner organized by the Master and Officers of Hamilton-Thompson Lodge No. 37. The date for this visit is Saturday, September 27, starting at 6:00 pm, located at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. Location details are in the Trestleboard on the next page. Tickets are available from the Officers of Olive Branch if you are interested in attending.
Finally, I’m putting together a list of all those Brethren who are interested in attending the Grand Annual Communication in Richmond in November. Please contact me at 703-669-6202 or via email at jstevens[at]patriot.net if you plan to attend as soon as possible.
I look forward to seeing you all in Lodge! With respect, I remain...
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Sincerely and Fraternally,
James M. Stevenson, PM |
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BROTHER GEORGE DEWEY HILL, JR.
60 Year Masonic Veteran
August 23, 1920 – August 3, 2008
Initiated: 5/19/1948 Passed: 7/2/1948 Raised: 7/19/1948
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Officers will return to tuxedos this month,
starting at our Stated Communication on September 8, 2008.
| Mon | Sep 1 | Labor Day – No business or work in the Degrees | |
| Mon | Sep 8 | 8:00 pm | Stated Communication
District Masonic Home Ambassador and District Instructor of Work Appoint Audit & Building Committees Menu: Meatballs Yorkshire Style Penne w/ Feta, Spinach & Pesto Homemade Berry Delight Pudding |
| Mon | Sep 15 | 7:00 pm | Master Mason Degree |
| Mon | Sep 22 | 7:30 pm | Entered Apprentice Degree |
| Thu | Sep 25 | 7:00 pm | District 2 Masters &
Wardens / Ritual School
Hamilton-Thompson Lodge No. 37, Purcellville, VA |
| Sat | Sep 27 | 6:00 pm | Official Visit of the Grand
Master
to District 2 (untiled) Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church 711 West Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132 |
Stated Communications are the 1st Monday of every month unless otherwise listed
| Mon | Oct 6 | 8:00 pm | Stated Communication
Wardens’ Night |
| Mon | Nov 3 | 8:00 pm | Stated Communication
Past Masters’ Night Reading of Grand Lodge Resolutions |
| Thu-Sat | Nov 6-8 | 230th
Grand Annual Communication of the
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Virginia Sheraton Richmond West Hotel 6624 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Reservations: http://www.grandlodgeofvirginia.org/ | |
| Mon | Dec 1 | 8:00 pm | Stated Communication
Year-end Business, Elections |
| TBD | December | TBD | Installation of Officers
for the 2009/6009 Masonic Year |
PLEASE NOTE that our Secretary will be sending out dues notices to the membership. Please exemplify the principles of the Craft by paying your dues promptly. Delaying payment only hurts your Lodge, its financial stability and future. Thank you!
