by Jonathan Carroll | Mar 16, 2020 | Community, General News, Masonic News
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
by Jonathan Carroll | Mar 6, 2020 | Community, Masonic News
On behalf of Lawn Lodge #1230, I am forwarding the below invitation to their Festive Board. It should be a great experience!
2020 Big Country Masonic Festive Board
A true celebration of Brotherhood and conviviality
Saturday, March 21
The Beehive Restaurant Downtown Abilene
Dear Brother,
You are cordially invited to our 2020 Masonic Festive Board. Our guest speaker this year is Robert Marshall. Brother Marshall is a historian with degrees in History, Great Texts of the Western Tradition, and Museum Sciences. He is Deputy Director Kansas Lodge of Research, a Member of the Texas State Historical Association, Historic Waco Foundation, and researcher/writer for Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum Member of the Austin Scottish Rite Valley.
We will have our social hour starting at the Beehive Bar at 6:30 and we’ll open our Festive Board at 7:30. We had a fantastic time last year with Dr Jim Rumsey, Committee on Work, as our speaker and will continue the tradition of this year with a fun and entertaining social and educational program. Prime rib will be served this year and have expanded the dress code to include tuxedos.
We hope you will join us. I have attached a flyer with all the information. Please call me with your reservation as soon as possible.
Fiat Lux!
Preston Curry, P.M.
Chairman, Festive Board Committee
Lawn Lodge 1230
325-338-7427
pc@prestoncurry.com
by Jonathan Carroll | Jan 23, 2019 | Community, General News, Uncategorized
A note of sorrow: Bro Gifford “Cliff” White, a long-time member of Abilene Lodge 559, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. His family has requested a Masonic graveside service, and also that he have brother Masons serve as pallbearers.
Bro. White’s service will be 10:00am Friday, January 25 at North’s Memorial Chapel (242 Orange Street) with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Any who are able to assist, please contact Rick Trogdon at (325) 668-4724.
by Jonathan Carroll | Dec 6, 2018 | Community, Degrees, General News, Masonic News
This is a reminder that our Stated Meeting will be tonight at 7:30pm, with a meal at 6:30pm.
We will have a good bit of work to do:
– We are expecting to hear two proficiency examinations.
– The Finance Committee is expected to make a report.
– The Awards Committee will be presenting their recommendation for Our 2018 Community Builder Award.
– Our Thanksgiving Dinner was a success, but it is already time to begin planning for our Widow’s Banquet in February.
– We have also received a list of resolutions for the 2019 Grand Communication, which can be found on the Grand Lodge website. Please familiarize yourself with these so that they can be discussed.
There will be more, so please plan to attend!
by Jonathan Carroll | Oct 24, 2018 | Community, General News
Abilene Lodge 559 will be holding its Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 17 from 4pm-6pm. Letters and tickets to the dinner were sent out last week with some errors, so please note the correct date and time.
Anyone who would like is encouraged to use our new online payment portal to purchase their tickets. Simply go to abilene559.com/portal and select “Donate”. Tickets are $5 each, or $20 for 5.
Please plan on attending – all are welcome!
by Jonathan Carroll | Sep 28, 2018 | Community, General News
Tomorrow morning at 8:00am is our quarterly Adopt-a-Highway trash pickup. As usual, we will meet at the intersection of Buffalo Gap (FM 89) and Beltway S (FM 707), with safety vests and trash bags provided.
Hope to see you there!
