Henry Lodge #57 A.F. & A.M.
eTrestleboard and Calendar
July, 2003
Brethren,
As I write you this month I can’t help but focus on those swift sands of time --- almost 7 months have passed since you honored me by placing the gavel in my hand and I was shocked to see some white space emerging on the Long Range Calendar. Join with me during the next 5 months to conclude another great year for Henry Lodge! Speaking of time --- June has come and gone too quickly! We began the month with your SW, Wor. Russ Williams, in the East for an outstanding Masonic Family program. Then we attended a delightful dinner program at Kena Shrine Center planned by our DDGM, RW Wayne Grindle to officially receive our GM to District 4. Next we celebrated St. John the Baptist Day by both attending church and jointly conducting a Table Lodge with Concord Lodge No. 307. Over 60 brethren attended the Table Lodge including the Grand JD, RW George Dungan, Jr. ,and the Grand Tiler, Wor. William Turner. The summer solstice (June 21st at 3:10 pm) scientifically signaled the beginning of summer --- and hopefully an end to our usually wet weather Summer brings opportunities for family and re-creation as will our July – August programs at Henry Lodge. July will find us supporting the City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade with our CHILD ID Booth, attending a Baseball Game and celebrating our Nation’s 227th anniversary as part of our July Stated’s Happy Birthday USA program. August will feature Peach Night and our annual Lodge Picnic. Bring the family and enjoy our summer programs! Special congrats to our Rainbow (see below).
See you in lodge!
Harry
Worshipful Master
Fairfax
Assembly No. 3—Rainbow Girls Excel 
Our very own Fairfax Assembly No. 3 “walked away” with a record setting number awards and recognitions during last June’s Grand Assembly in Richmond including Assembly of the Year! The Masonic Outstanding Youth Award for Rainbow girls in Virginia was presented by the Grand Master to Rose Whitmoyer. Ritual award winners included: Heather Bowles, Krystal Groves, Amanda Johnson, Monica Cawley, Abby Wood, Rose Whitmoyer, and Cassie Dominicis. Rainbow Scholarship Award Winners included: Andrea McDaniel and Krystal Groves. Other honors are shown below:
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Fairfax Assembly’s Grand Officers |
Grand Representatives |
Grand Flag Bearers |
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Grand Charity Grand Recorder Grand Drill Leader Grand Patriotis Grand Musician Grand Choir Director |
Krystal Groves Mary Hutt Andrea McDaniel Amanda Johnson Gina Costanzo Heather Bowles |
Arkansas Canada Germany Illinois & South Carolina Italy Massachusetts & New Mexico Nevada & Pennsylvania |
Edith Hutt Amanda Johnson Gina Costanzo Rose Whitmoyer Heather Bowles Monica Cawley Abigayle Wood |
American Flag Eastern Star Flag Christian Flag Virginia Flag Masonic Flag |
Cassie Dominicis Amy Breeden Melissa Thorpe Susanna Stephenson Taylor Conve |
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Around The Quarry
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„Child ID On July 4th, Henry Lodge will once again perform its CHILD ID service at the City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade. This service project draws public attention to the good works of both our Lodge and our Fraternity, but, more importantly, provides a vital community service for families. Join us at Fire Station No. 3 from 8:30 to noon and, if you have them, wear your Henry Lodge hat and shirt. This is always a rewarding event —– and we can use your help for some or all of the time. See you on the 4th!!! |
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„Masonic Home of Virginia (MAHOVA) Support Our 2003 Henry 57 goal is to achieve 100% participation in our MAHOVA giving. All Lodge members are asked to consider giving a penny per day ($3.65) or more to our Masonic Home. But since every dollar counts, even $1 will make a difference and help us achieve our goal of 100% Lodge participation. Send your contribution to the Lodge Secretary using the form mailed in the Trestleboard. |
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„Happy Birthday USA Masonic Family Dinner Program All members of the Henry Lodge Masonic family (Masons, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls and DeMolay) are invited to join the Worshipful Master for a Happy Birthday USA celebration on Tuesday, 8 July. A dinner will be served at 7:00 pm, followed by the opening of our Stated Meeting at 7:30 pm and immediately calling off for a Building the Flag Ceremony performed by Light Horse Harry Lee Camp of the National Sojourners, Inc. All who attend will receive a flag and a copy of Our Freedom’s Documents. |
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„Grounds Care Volunteers The lodge lawn is green, growing and needs mowing! If you can help to maintain our grounds, please volunteer for by placing your name on the weekly mowing roster posted in the lodge Social Hall or call the WM. Special thanks to those Brethren who have already stepped forward to help!
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„Julianne Canaday Memorial Scholarship
Now is the time for eligible youth who are a member of a District 4 Masonic youth organization to apply for a Canaday Scholarship. Contact our JW, Bro. Dallas Brumback for details!
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◄The GM is shown recognizing Lady Annie Whitney, one of the many Masonic widows present at the District 4 reception for the GM at Kena. Lady Ann, the wife of our late Brother Marvin E. Whitney, a D.C. Mason, was the guest of Wor. Ralph Smith |
| Following the GMs Official District 4 reception at Kena, the WMs joined our DDGM, RW Wayne Grindle for a lighter moment. Shown (L to R): Wor. Payne (Acacia); Wor. Solomon (Herndon); RW Grindle; Wor. Harry; Wor. McAndrews (Manasseh); and Wor. Brooks (Mt. Carmel). ► |
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◄Concord No. 307 Master, Wor. Stephen Brundage (right), and Wor. Harry (left) welcome the Grand Lodge Officers to the Table Lodge including: the Grand JD, RW George Dungan, Jr. and the Grand Tiler, Wor. William Turner (wearing his Hero of ‘76 uniform). |
| Congratulating our Table Lodge speaker, Bro. Chaplain Brigadier General Richard L. Stinson, National Chaplain of National Sojourners, Inc. are (L to R): Wor. Harry, RW Wayne Grindle (DDGM—District 4), and Wor. Stephen Brudage (Concord 307). ► |
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July 2003
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3 -Acacia 16 Stated-Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg, Initiation & Elections 7:30p |
4 CHILD ID @ Fairfax 4th of July Parade—8:30a |
5 -Masonic Family Outing - Cannons Baseball Game & Fireworks—7pm |
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NOTE: Dinner will be served beginning at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Stated Communication. A $10.00 donation to defray costs is suggested. Plan on joining us for good food and great fellowship! |
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7 -LFC DeMolay Stated @ H57 — 7:30p -Herndon 264 Stated |
8 -Happy B-Day USA Dinner—7:00p-Henry 57 Stated & Masonic Family Patriotic Program —7:30p - Mt. Carmel 133 Stated |
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10 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Pledge Mtg — 7:00p |
11 -Manasseh 182 Stated |
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13 -Fairfax Assembly No. 3, IORG—69th Installation of Officers—5 pm at H57 |
14 -Hay Market 313 Stated |
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16 -District School @ Manasseh 182 — 7:30p |
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21 -Herndon 264 Stated |
22 -Called Communication—MM Catechism — 7:30p-Mt. Carmel 133 Stated |
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31 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Advisory Board Meeting & Pot Luck—7:00p |
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2003 Long Range Planning Calendar
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August 2003 1 - Manasseh Stated 3 - 5 Reid Simmons Academy 4 – Herndon Stated 7 – Acacia Stated - arrival of Traveling Trowel 9 - Acacia delivers Traveling Trowel to Barboursville 11 - Hay Market Stated 12 - HL57 Stated / Wardens Night / DEO OV 12 – Mt. Carmel Stated 18 – Herndon Stated 19 - Lite Nite #3 20 - District School 23 - H57 / Cobbdale Picnic 26 - H57 PEACH Night/Canaday Scholarship Presentation 26 – Mt. Carmel Stated
September 2003 1 - Herndon Stated 4 – Acacia Stated 6– HL57 Officers Meeting @ 9am 6 - No Host Dinner Out #3 5 - Manasseh Stated 8 - Hay Market Stated 9 - HL57 Stated / Homecoming/Bring A Mason Night (Meet in original Lodge Room of Old City Hall) 9 – Mt. Carmel Stated 11—Patriot’s Day 11 – Patriot’s Day Flag Ceremony & Ice Cream Social 13 – SLOT 13 – Hope Chapter Steak Dinner 15 - Herndon Stated 17 - District School 20 – Multi-District Education Program at Kena Shrine Ctr 21 – Fall Fishing Trip 23 – Mt. Carmel State
October 2003 2 – Acacia Stated 3 - Manasseh Stated 4 – HL57 Officers Meeting @ 9am 6 – Herndon Stated MAHAVA OV 11 - Founders Day Program @ Masonic Home 11 - Fairfax Harvest Day Child ID 12 – Mt. Carmel Stated 13 - Hay Market Stated 14 – Mt. Carmel Stated 14 - HL57 Stated /MAHOVA OV & FOUNDERS DAY PRGM 15 - District School 17 – 20th Degree Practice @ Henry Lodge 20 – Herndon Stated 21 - Lite Nite #4 24 – 20th Degree Practice @ Scottish Rite 25 – 20th Degree 25 - No Host Dinner Out #4 28 – Mt. Carmel Stated TBD - Scottish Rite 20th Degree Practice |
November 2003 3 – Herndon Stated 6 – Acacia Stated 7- Manasseh State 8 - Catered Dinner 10 - Hay Market Stated 11– Mt. Carmel Stated 11– Veteran's Day 11 - HL57 Stated /Military Recognition Night Program 13—15 - Grand Lodge Annual Communication 17 – Herndon Stated 19 - District School 25 – Mt. Carmel Stated 27—Thanksgiving
December 2003 1 – Herndon Stated 4 – Acacia Stated 5 - Manasseh State 6 – Officers Meeting 8 - Hay Market Stated 9 – Mt. Carmel Stated 9 - HL57 Stated /Elections & Closed Installation 15 – Herndon Stated 19—20 – Hanukkah 23 – Mt. Carmel Stated 25 – Christmas |
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Grand Master’s Proclamation Masonic Recognition Day The 1st Wednesday of every month shall be observed as Masonic Recognition Day --- on that day all Masons are requested to wear Masonic apparel such as hats, shirts, jackets, belts, etc. |
