Brethren,
With the continued political unrest and warring nations around the world, I am thankful every day for where we live and the life that comes with it. The ability to sit in a lodge room with men such as yourselves makes the world easier to cope with.
As we turn the calendar on another winter and look forward to the spring and summer that will inevitably follow, we are reminded that for us, as Masons, we are about to get very busy. This month we will be receiving the travelling gavel from Russell Lodge and delivering it to Prince of Wales Lodge on March 27. As always, a goodly number of Masons will be expected and appreciated. The district has represented very well this year for visitation as well as the gavel and I expect Acacia to continue in that representation.
There will be several official visits from our DD, R.W. Abraham Garcia, in the district as well as a plethora of installations. My goal is to attend all of them that I am able and welcome any brother that would like to accompany me.
This month, we are going to start a new tradition of having an Irish stew for the festive board at this month’s meeting that always seems to fall near or on St. Patrick’s Day. Our festive board this month will be at 6:30pm. As the cost of food does not seem to be decreasing, we are asking for a nominal fee of $10 per person to offset the cost of the food. Please notify me or our secretary of your intent to attend and how many attendees you expect so we have enough food.
S&F,
Derek Brook
WM Acacia 561