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Greetings
Brethren,
How about these gas prices,it cost me to mow
my lawn as much as it does to go to work and home for one
day.
May 10th East
Gate hosted 30 brothers from other lodges, for an informative seminar
that was
presented by the Grand Master Donald E. Mosier, and Grand Secretary
William R.
Crawford. The forum was about how to mentor our newly proposed and new
brothers. Also a little history on membership totals over the years,
membership
highs, lows and what may have caused these. There were ideas and
thoughts of
how we as brothers and lodges may help correct the lows and retain our
memberships.
At the May 14th
stated meeting we read one invitation to petition for the three Masonic
ritual
degrees at East Gate. His name is Alec Palmitier whose father Brother
Dave
Palmitier is a member of East Gate. He is to be voted on at the stated
meeting
on June 11th If he is voted on and accepted to take the
degrees, his
first will be on June 18th one week after stated. That is
why his
degrees on the billfold cut out on front of this newsletter says
tentative.
Brad Vonk had completed his 3rd degree on the May 7th
and
will be back at the June 11th stated to prove up on his
proficiency
and sign the by laws.
Also at the May stated.
There has been interest from our brothers to purchase shirts with the
East Gate
Masonic emblem. A committee was formed and will check out style, colors
and
prices, and will report back. I feel this is a good way to advertise
our lodge.
Past Master Tim Crewes has
been elected as one of the trustees for the lodge. He will take Jack
Lyons
position that had resigned. Congratulations Tim!
The Masons and Eastern Star
joint memorial service on May 20th was a fine tribute to our
departed brothers and sisters. Our thanks to everyone who helped, to
the
officers of both bodies and special thanks to Kathy Hatfield who gave
the
address and to brother Gene Hatfield for the benediction.
The Alter of the lodge for
the past month has been draped for the passing of two brothers.
Sick brothers: Brother
George Mincks. He is at Valley View on Guthrie, room # 16 recovering.
He is
feeling well. If you go visit on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday make the
visit
after
Sunday June 22nd
is East Gate Masons and Eastern Star joint potluck picnic at
Thursday June 26th
East Gate golf fellowship night at Rolling
Hills Golf Course
Prices at course: Par 3
walking nine $10.00, 18 holes $15.00. With cart, par 3 or par 4
nine
holes $18.00, 18 holes $25.00.
You don’t have to play, come
and watch. Come out enjoy some good fellowship!
The DQ is not the only thing
to do on Wednesday night. See you at the lodge.
“Friendship opens many
doors, each with a different view, but none could be more welcome than
the door
that leads to you.”
Fraternally
yours,
Alvin Martindale
Worshipful
Master
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of our Brothers who were
recently called by the Great Architect of the Universe whom we ask to grant our Brothers a place of Honor in the Grand Lodge Above.
Please remember
our Brothers
that are Ill and or
recovering from an Illness:
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