FdL Lodge #26 has been active in the first quarter of 2009.On January 19th, we traveled to Beaver Dam to capture the long lost Traveling Gavel.
We were treated to a fine catered meal of Chicken & Beef Tips. The hospitality of the Lodge was commendable. We then were further entertained by their annual Installation of Officer Program. A picture and an article was printed in the Masonic Journal, disclosing the amusing story of how the District 10 Gavel was lost for a year and the activity surrounding it's recovery. Check out the February Journal for that. Or. If you have Internet access, the Journal is viewable online at: http://www.wisc-freemasonry.org/wmj/WMJ_Feb_2009.PDF
On February 3rd, we delivered the Gavel to the Sheboygan Lodge #11. The hospitality of our fellow lodges was again displayed, as Sheboygan Lodge enjoyed a very fine meal after their meeting. The FdL Brothers there that night were also given a tour of the lodge building. If you have never been through the Sheboygan Lodge building, you ought to make a point of seeing it. It is a landmark and is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishing. It marvelous combination of luxury & comfort.
Prior to my being Master of the lodge here, I didn't visit other lodges much. Man, I have missed a lot. The hospitality of our fellow brothers; the fraternity; the eye-opening opportunity to learn how other lodges perform the rituals, and even the trip there and back in a car full of brothers is enjoyable.
Please keep an ear open and your eye on our lodge's website: http://lodge26.com for the latest news on what we have planned.
On March 19th, Pat Storrs came and oversaw our "School-of-Instruction". 11 FdL Lodge brothers were in attendance that night, as we went through the 2nd section of the Master Mason Degree. It was a fun evening and our district lecturer had fine comments about our lodge. Some of the comments in his report on the evening are:
"Fond du Lac #26's 2009 officer corps does a near flawless opening. They know the work well enough to be now concentrating on unison movements and voice inflections. In their Master Mason Drama... The ruffians are excellent. A candidate here would easily comprehend the story being told and receive a meaningful and memorable degree."
On top of all this, we have been enjoying Brother Kreis' brief talking points at each meeting on topics such as Masonic History, and Symbolism.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on April 2nd. Especially if you have not been to a meeting in a while, please come. Meetings are entertaining and there is excellent social time afterward.
On April 3rd - Several of us are pooling to the District 10 Meeting in Port Washington
They have a Fish Dinner from 5-7, followed by the meeting. Wives are invited.
If interested in going, call me at 924-0886
April 11th @ N.EW. Masonic Center in Green Bay is a Masonic Education Seminar, Sponsored by Grand Lodge. There are a few of us going to that as well. If interested, please call me at 924-0886. Registration Deadline is Wed., April 1
May 7th, FdL Lodge is planning on having our regular stated meeting outdoors, at a secret location. I am reluctant to publish it here. If interested, please call me at 924-0886.
Everyone is strongly encouraged to come. Our plan is to have a barbecue afterward.
This is shaking out to be an excellent time. The rain date will be May 21.
Fraternally Yours,
Jay Worth
Worshipful Master
Fond du Lac Lodge #26