January 2008

 


 

Everett Lodge #137, Free and Accepted Masons of

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington

 

 

Welcome Brethren.

What you missed -  (December)

 

Another Petition for the degrees was read and passed to the investigation committee.

Great Christmas Party

Great New Years celebration.

 

 

Calendar in Brief:

Jan 14 – Stated

Jan 21 – FC Degree, Br. Novak

Jan 26 – Regional Work Shop

Jan 28 – EA Degree, Mr Irwin

What you might miss… if -  (February)

Feb 10 –  Officers Meeting, EMC

Feb 11 – Sweethearts Dinner. Social 6pm, Dinner 6:30 pm

Feb 11 – Stated

Feb 25 - Special

 

 

From the East

                 Greetings Brethren! There are many of you who I am sure that do not recognize my name. I became a Master Mason in 1991. My attendance at Lodge was always irregular to say the least. I joined the fraternity because I wanted to be part of something that was bigger than I was and I sat on the side lines waiting for that to happen. I was convinced that by paying dues and proving up that I would automatically become a positive influence in our committee. That just did not happen.

Two years ago a Brother convinced me to come back to Lodge and not only attend but to participate. I took a chair and although I was sure I was much too busy to become too involved, I started raising my hand to help. The more I participated the more people I met. The light went on. Our Fraternity offers a wealth of opportunities to participate in, from youth groups, maintaining our park, social events, putting on degrees, mentoring, a whole bunch of history buffs to argue with and should you identify a need, you will find brothers who will share your vision, if you lead the way. After all, the goal of Freemasons is to rise above the level of the mundane and take a leadership role.

If you have been thinking of coming back to Lodge, now is the time, you can never have too many Brothers.

Coming this month, WB Hernan’s Gala South of the Border New Years Celebration and potluck.

Stated meeting 12/14/08

Special 12/28/08- Conferral of the First Degree

We have been kicking around a lot of ideas for raising funds to boost our scholarship program. If you have experience with this kind of endeavor, we could use your help. Thanks.                 

                                                                  Fraternally, WM Michael Fenlin

 

 

Sunshine – Brother Orrie Reed . WB Orrie has not been feeling his sporty best.  Please take a moment, call and wish him a speedy recovery,

 

What’s new –  CHIPs Volunteers needed…. Contact

                                Work Party for the EMC

                                                The workshop held at the EMC on Jan 26th saw more than 70 Brothers and some of their Ladies gather to gain information and share fellowship.  Everyone finished the day glad that they came.  Thanks to the Everett Valley, Scottish Rite for being Sponsoring.  Thanks to the Grand Lodge Leadership Training Committee for coordinating.  If you have suggestions for additional or new sessions, please contact the Leadership Training Committee through the Grand Lodge Web Site at www.freemason-wa.org/Committees/committees.htm.

                                Wardens Competition has been reinstated! The winner from each district competes in Wenatchee

 

 

The Softer Side - 

 

The Broken Column  -  Thankfully, nothing to report this month.

 

Soap Box  - 

 

Classifieds: Buy/Sale/Trade

 

PS: Notes, articles, contributions can be submitted through the http://www.everett137.org/ web site, through the Master or Secretary, or sent to the Lodge through the Everett Masonic Center.