Abilene Lodge 559 and Coronavirus

Brethren,

Abilene 559 will suspend floor school for the remainder of March. As of today, we still intend to have our Stated Meeting on April 2, which will also be the official visit of our DDGM, Right Worshipful Pat Fenner.

Today, Grand Lodge of Texas cancelled most upcoming Grand Lodge events and issued guidelines corresponding to CDC recommendations, that group meetings not exceed 50 people. Since then, CDC has already lowered this number to groups of less than 10 people. As Masons, we have a responsibility to our Brothers and to the community, and should do nothing to place their, or our own, health at risk.

The Grand Lodge of Texas has not ordered the suspension of stated or called meetings, but it has offered a blanket dispensation for any lodges that choose not to meet during this time. We will continue to monitor recommendations from our Federal, State, and Local governments, as well as from Grand Lodge, to determine if any further action will be necessary.

Please wash your hands frequently, be safe, responsible, and respectful, and do not hesitate to contact any of your Brothers should you need anything at all!

Fraternally,

Jonathan Carroll

Worshipful Master, Abilene Lodge 559