Brethren,
As another year closes, I can honestly say, as much as I was waiting for the days for my 3-year tenure to be ended, I will miss representing Acacia Lodge as the Master. I have had some meetings where I was not fully on my game and some others that felt magical. I would just like to say from the bottom of my heart that you have all made my journey in the east memorable and a learning experience. I believe it has made me better and a better man for the experience.
I know I leave the lodge in very capable hands with the in-coming officers for the next masonic year, and it will be my pleasure to continue to serve where needed. I look forward to mentoring the younger officers as my way of paying forward what R.W. Bro. Roberts, V.W. Bro. Learning, and Bro. Kidd did to prepare me for the chair.
The Eastern Tour will attend our installation this month, which is an honour for our lodge. Let’s have an impressive installation led by R.W. Bro. Roberts and his team.
Let’s continue to welcome new members to Acacia, as it is key to the success of the craft that we all continue to grow our membership.
Congratulations to all the newly elected and appointed officers for the upcoming year!
S&F,
Derek Brook
Worshipful Master
Acacia Lodge #561