Abilene 559 will be honoring our friend and brother JB Cloud (PM) with the Golden Trowel Award tomorrow at 3pm at Abilene 559. Please come show your appreciation for everything he has done for our lodge and community!
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!
On Saturday, September 15 a representation of Grand Lodge will be opened at 9:00am at Ozona Lodge #747 (910 Avenue E, Ozona, TX 76943), to be followed by a funeral service at Ozona United Methodist Church (12 11th Street) at 10:00am. There will then be a graveside service, to include a Masonic Burial Service.
I will provide more information as I receive it.
We are saddened by the loss of RW Graham H. Childress, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas (1988), who passed away this morning, September 11, 2018. He was hard-working, civic-minded, and generous, an example to Masons everywhere. He made an indelible mark on the world and on Masonry through his tireless service to his fellow man.
“May all the influences of our Brother for good, that do survive him, be continually expanded and increased, to bless his fellow men.”
September will be a busy month with several activities to fit in around the West Texas Fair and Rodeo and Parade.
Upcoming activities at your Lodge.
Sept 5 – Called Meeting for an EA proficiency exam
Sept 6 – Stated Meeting, open on EA, with balloting and EA proficiency exam
Sept 8 – Coffee at AM Donuts, 1902 Grape (8am) – Officers and PMs requested, all invited.
Sept 14 – 559 Families and Guests Pancake Dinner (6pm) – More info soon!.
Sept 20 – FC Conferrals
Sept 29 Adopt a Highway Cleanup on FM 707, 8 AM
I hope all participate in the activities of your Lodge.
Upcoming activities at your Lodge.
July 25th, at 7 PM Called meeting. Open on Master’s degree to install Brother Ron Poston as Junior Steward.
August 2nd at 6:30 PM Dinner recognizing the Past Masters of Abilene Lodge No. 559,before the stated meeting. A collection will be taken for the purpose of supporting the Lamar medal and scholarship program this Masonic Year.
August 2nd at 7:30 PM Stated Meeting. Open on Master’s degree for official visit of RW Rodney Price DDGM.
Please participate in all the activities of your Lodge.