A MESSAGE FROM...
OUR WORSHIPFUL MASTER...
Brethren,
At our February Stated Meeting we had a significant increase in members present, however several members came to the Dinner, but didn't stay for the meeting. We had some new old faces, but our new old faces from last month weren't able to make it back this month. Our Committee Chairmen had positive reports for the most part. As you can see from your Digest we have under gone a change. The Digest will be a four-page newsletter to better get the information out to our members who cannot make the Stated Meeting but wish to know what is going on. As we improve our Digest the committees will begin posting their own news worthy items. If you would like to participate on one of the Committees or you have something of interest you would like to see in the newsletter, please let one of the Officers know.
We had our second Fish Bowl Drawing of the year. Brother John R. Walker's name was drawn, however Brother Walker was not present to win the $100 cash prize, so the $100 will roll over to the March Stated Meeting making the Fish Bowl Drawing worth $150. In our Stated Meeting Dinner Drawing Brother Bill Hubbard won the Grand Prize, which was a $50 Gift Certificate to Oak Court Mall. Other drawing winners were Elbert Martz who won a 6" Fillet Knife with holster, and Frank Cherry who won a gold pocket watch wall clock. Our Grand Prize for the March 7th Stated Meeting Dinner Drawing will be a $50 Gift Certificate to Target. Everyone who stayed for the Stated Meeting was able to put another ticket in the box for the Grand Prize Drawing in December. Don't forget, the more times you attend the Stated Meeting the more chances you will have to win.
In our continued efforts to get our spouses involved during 2002, the spouses will have a Recipe Swap at the next Stated Meeting. Each Lady will bring 3 of their favorite recipes to talk about and swap. Our Manicure/Pedicurist Speaker gave all our Ladies a manicure and answered all their questions concerning manicures and pedicures during the last Stated Meeting.
Faternally,
Tim Cook, WM
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| Annual Valentine Dinner
Our Annual Valentine's Dinner was held on Saturday, February 9th and was a huge success. We had a great turnout with over 72 guests in which to honor our Outstanding Lady Wilma Clement. Wilma has supported DeSoto Lodge and her husband Bob for over 50 years. The Worshipful Master presented a plaque to our Outstanding Lady along with a large box of candy. |
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| March Stated Meeting Dinner
Our Dinner Menu for next month is chili with an assortment of vegetables and deserts. The Ladies out did themselves at the February Dinner by putting on a spread fit for Kings. Needless to say there were no leftovers. If you would like to participate and bring something, please contact the Junior Warden Dennis Pope at 483-6111 or our First Lady Mary Cook at 681-0858.
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| February Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following members: Robert L. Reid, Amel C. Peterson, Jr.; Yorel H. Sneed, Walter F. Mullen, Daniel L. Dean and Danny R. Renshaw.
January belated Birthdays: Michael W. Young, Elbert E. Martz, Jack E. Downs, Wallace L. Adams and William C. Hammers. Guys, Happy belated Birthday! |
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| Sick and Deceased
Brother Bob Clement has been under the weather with a mini stroke. Be sure to keep Bob in your prayers. As for deceased brothers, we are learning almost daily of Brothers who have pasted on but have not been reported to the Lodge. If you know of a Brother who has died in the past few years please call the Secretary at 529-4025, so we can update our records and pass the news on to our members.
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| Spring Dinner Dance
Get your reservations now for the Spring Dinner Dance. That's right we will have a nice Dinner on Friday, March 22 followed by a Disk Jockey playing all the right songs for listening and dancing. Call now and let The Entertainment Committee know exactly what kind of music you would like to hear and dance to. Call Dennis Pope at 795-5008 or Greg Howard at 639-2678. |
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| Lodge Website & Email
Most of our members know we have a website, but for those who didn't you can go to www.desotolodge.com or .org for Lodge information and highlights. We are presently updating our database and we only have a few members email addresses. If you have an email address please let us know so you can be added to our email list. No we do not plan on bombarding you with emails or distributing your email address.
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| 2002 Dues
Are your Lodge Dues current? If not, please remit $20 today. We are trying desperately to update our database with current member’s information. If you receive a Dues Notice and a form please complete the form and return it with your check for your dues. If you have an email address, please send us an email with your current information and preferred email address. NO! we will not give out your personal information nor your email address!
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| DeSoto Lodge Calendars
You should have received your 2002 Calendar by now. Please take a minute to look at the events we have scheduled for 2002. Your Officers are trying very hard to make this one of the best years in recent history. Give them a chance; come to your Lodge, come to your events. If you have an idea for an event or suggestions about the Annual Picnic, please contact one of the Officers at 529-4025 or by email.
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| Calendar of Events
Craftsman Club will meet every Tuesday night at 7 PM for study and Ritual work.
| Thursday | February 21, 2002 | 7 PM | EA Degree |
| Tuesday | February 26, 2002 | 7 PM | MM Degree |
| Thursday | February 28, 2002 | 7 PM | FC Degree (2) |
| Thursday | March 7, 2002 | 7 PM | Stated Meeting |
| Wednesday | March 13, 2002 | 7 PM | Quarterly Officers Meeting |
| Friday | March 22, 2002 | 7 PM | Spring Dinner & Dance |
| | March 26, 27, 28 | | Grand Lodge |
| Thursday | April 4, 2002 | 7 PM | Stated Meeting |
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Your Masonic Lodge Needs To Know -
1) If you have a change of address.
2) When you or a close family member is ill or passes away.
(Please show this to your nearest relative)
3) If you desire a Masonic Burial. (by request only).
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| | 2002 Officers | |
| Worshipful Master | Timothy E. Cook, Sr. | worshipfulmaster@desotolodge.com |
| Senior Warden | Timothy E. Cook, Jr. | seniorwarden@desotolodge.com |
| Junior Warden | Dennis S. Pope | juniorwarden@desotolodge.com |
| Secretary | Elbert E. Martz | secretary@desotolodge.org |
| Treasurer | Donald D. Brown | treasurer@desotolodge.org |
| Chaplain | James R. Clement | chaplain@desotolodge.org |
| Senior Deacon | Francis C. Cherry | seniordeacon@desotolodge.org |
| Junior Deacon | Curtis R. Phillipy | juniorwarden@desotolodge.org |
| Senior Steward | Gregory L. Howard | unkdweg@aol.com |
| Junior Steward | Terry L. Landrum | tllandrum@mail.com |
| Tiler | Richard E. Martz | remartz@mail.com |
| 3 year Trustee | Earl E. Major | eemajor@mail.com |
| 2 year Trustee | James L. Nichols | ltnick@aol.com |
| 1 year Trustee | Richard Perkins | rperkcpa@aol.com |
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| Information | | info@desotolodge.com |
| Webmaster | | webmaster@desotolodge.com |
| Website addresses: | www.desotolodge.com | www.desotolodge.org |
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