by Jonathan Carroll | Jun 3, 2020 | General News
We will be holding our June Stated meeting tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7:30pm. We will be conducting our annual Election of Officers at this time.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Grand Master Underwood has issued the following guidance:
We will NOT be serving dinner before the meeting.
We must keep a six-foot distance from other Masons.
Masons are strongly urged, but are not required, to wear face masks.
To maintain proper social distancing, Masons should not shake hands.
Please make your decisions based on respect, and overabundance of caution, towards your Brothers.
As well, a peaceful protest is scheduled to take place at 6:00pm tomorrow at E. Hwy 80 and Cockerell Street (near the MLK Bridge). I am unsure how this will affect traffic, but I would encourage you to avoid this route coming to and from Lodge.
by Jonathan Carroll | Mar 23, 2020 | General News, Masonic News
Grand Master Paul D. Underwood has ordered the cancellation of all stated and called meetings until further notice. Abilene Lodge 559 will NOT be holding our Stated Meeting on April 2. We will also cancel Floor School on Wednesday evenings until this order is rescinded.
PLEASE be safe, and do not hesitate to call on your Brothers if you need anything at all.
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 | Feb 19, 2020 | Degrees, General News
Abilene 559 will be conferring a Master Degree on Saturday, Feb 22 at 10:30am. Please join us at 10am for coffee and donuts!
by Jonathan Carroll | Feb 15, 2020 | General News, Uncategorized
Reminder that our annual Widow’s Banquet will be today from 2pm-4pm. Hope to see you all there!
by Jonathan Carroll | Feb 6, 2020 | General News
It’s cold outside, but we will be having our regular Stated Meeting at 7:30pm this evening, with meal at 6:30. Please everyone be safe, and if you are able to attend, we would be grateful for your presence.
