Brethren,
Another year is quickly winding down, and I would like to say how happy I am with the progress we have made in a few areas. We welcomed a brand-new mason this year, had another affiliate to Acacia from Haiti via New York and this month we will be voting on an affiliation for a brother from UGLE.
This month we will be holding our election of officers on our regular meeting night and then Bro. Secretary will be stepping into the east for step-up night at our emergent meeting. I will attend the district meeting on our emergent night.
We had a perfect number plus to carry the travelling gavel to Prince of Wales Lodge after a substantial delegation of brethren from Russell Lodge presented the gavel to us.
I would just like to send a huge appreciation to the brethren for not making me feel like I was old hat in the lodge after serving in my third year in the east. The buy-in and effort from everyone was very much appreciated.
Unfortunately, we lost a brother this year via a demit and his absence was noticeable as he is a friend and mentor to me.
Installation season will be upon us in a few short weeks, and I welcome as many as can join me to visit as many as we can as a group.
Let’s finish the year strong!
S&F, Derek Brook
WM Acacia 561