June Stated Meeting & Elections

by | 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.

All Meetings Cancelled

by | 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 We will also cancel Floor School on Wednesday evenings until this order is rescinded.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.

Abilene Lodge 559 and Coronavirus

by | 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

2020 Big Country Masonic Festive Board

by | 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