Henry Lodge #57 A.F. & A.M.
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May, 2003

Brethren,
Another exciting month has passed! On the 8th of April we were honored to welcome MW Frederick Garrison Martin, III, our Grand Master, to our Lodge. Over 70 Brothers filled our sidelines to warmly receive the Grand Master and hear his address following a delicious dinner prepared by Hope Chapter. My heartfelt thanks to the following for making this event a success: Fonda Wise, Hazel Cross, Faye Pollard, Sue Neal, Ginny Conrad, Suzi Fowler, Joe Hyer, Doris Campbell, Margaret Graybill, Lee Hyer, Margaret Fredericks, Louisa Williams, Wor. Ralph Smith, Wor. Bobby Campbell, Bro. J. D. Powers, the Officers of Henry Lodge and the Rainbow Girls! MW Martin used the occasion to present a Grand Lodge Diploma for completion of all three catechisms to Bro. Donald S. Lee and a Life Membership In Perpetuity to Wor. Robert B. Williams.
Special thanks to Bro. Clesson McDonald for chairing the Bring A Friend Night Program on April 1st.
At our May 13th Stated we will honor our Past Masters. Five good reasons to attend: (1) RW Bill Sheads will be sitting in the East and Past Masters will be filling the Chairs; (2) we will officially receive and hear from our DIW, RW Ed Ray; (3) all Master Masons will jointly renew their obligation; (4) a steak dinner will be served at 6:30 pm; and (5) abundant opportunity for great fellowship!
See you in lodge!
Harry
Worshipful Master
Habitat for Humanity Community Outreach Project
As part of our Community Outreach, Henry Lodge will support the local Habitat for Humanity community project on Stevenson Street in Fairfax. Volunteers are requested to meet at the Lodge at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 10th, and then proceed to the job site. We expect to be installing molding and or painting. All necessary tools will be provided. We will return to the Lodge for lunch and then back to the job site until about 4:30 pm. Wear your Henry jacket, shirt and hat if you have them. Comfortable work clothes, gloves and boots or heavy soled shoes are a must. Wor. Paul Kulp (703-978-0394) is the project coordinator. Note that all participants will be required to sign a release before working on the site. This should be a fun project as we work together to give back to our community!
Around The Quarry
„„Grounds Care Volunteers
The lodge lawn is green, growing and will soon need 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!
„Spring Fling
Hope Chapter’s SPRING FLING will be held at Henry Lodge on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 am to 3 pm. The event will feature: crafts, Granny’s Attic, Bake Sale, Bar-B-Que Lunch and more!
„Joint Table Lodge
Henry Lodge No. 57 and neighboring Concord Lodge No. 307 (District 54) have planned a joint Table Lodge to be held at 7:30 pm on St. John’s Day, 24 June, at Henry Lodge. The speaker will be Bro. BG Richard L. Stinson, National Chaplain of National Sojourners. Tickets are $12.00 each and are available form the Lodge Officers --- seating is limited --- buy your ticket early!
„Grand Master’s District 4 Official Visit
The Grand Master will make his official visit to District 4 on Saturday, 21 June. The open event will be held at the Kena Shrine Temple starting with dinner at 6:30 pm. Cost is $15/person. Please make your reservation early with the Lodge Secretary.
„Masonic Family Baseball Outing
On Saturday, 5 July, all members of the Henry Lodge Masonic Family (Masons, Rainbow, DeMolay and Eastern Star) and their families are invited to attend a Potomac Cannons baseball game. Game time is 7:05 pm and the program will include a special fireworks display. Make your reserved seating reservations with Bro. Jeff Copeland (703-385-6843) by 30 May. All Masonic youth go free but must make a reservation; all others are $8.50 per person.
„Lite Nite Program
At 7:30p on May 20th , the second of four 1½ hour “Lite Night” programs will be held at the Lodge. Lite Night programs are designed to be informal (come casual) Masonic Education opportunities. The program will include a Masonic movie, discussion, fellowship, fun and desserts.
„Prayers & Concern
Hold the following in your prayers for a speedy recovery: Bro. Don Hunter (our Chaplain), Bro. Larry Ward and Sister Doris Campbell (our Tiler’s wife).
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| Henry officers aided by Wor.Charley Gardner as Musician and Wor.Tom Wickman as Chaplain with the GM. | Wor. Harry and RW Wayne Grindle, DDGM for Masonic District 4 welcome the GM. |
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| Wor. Miles Woolever, PM, traveled from his new home in Florida for the GM’s visit! | Wor. Bob Williams, PM, Wor. Harry, RW Bill Sheads, PDDGM, and Wor. Ralph Smith, PM share a light moment with the GM. |
May 2003
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NOTE: Dinner will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Stated Communication each month. A $10.00 donation to defray costs is suggested. Plan on joining us for good food and great fellowship |
1 -Acacia 16 Stated -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg — 7:30p |
2 -Manasseh 182Stated -Hope Chap 73 @ H57— 8p -20th Degree Rehearsal @ HL57 |
3 -Henry Lodge 20th Degree Team at Scottish Rite Temple— 8:00a |
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5 -LFC DeMolay Stated @ H57 — 7:30p -Herndon 264 Stated |
6 -Henry 57 Eagle Scout Recognition — 7:30p to 9:00p |
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8 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Pledge Mtg — 7:00p |
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10 -Hope Chap 73 Spring Fling (11a-3p)-HL57 Habitat for Humanity Community Service (8a) |
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12 -Hay Market 313Stated |
13 --6:30p Steak Dinner-Henry 57 Stated PM Night Program & DIW OV - 7:30p -Mt. Carmel 133 |
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15 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Pledge Mtg — 7:00p |
16 -GM OV to Districts 1A, 1B & 54 — Dinner @ 6:30p at the Alexandria Scottish Rite Center |
17 -National Sojourners Heroes of ’76 Encampment at Collingwood - 8:00a |
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18 -Rainbow School of Instruction—1:00 - 5:00p-HL57 Spring Fishing Trip Stated |
21 -Herndon 264 Stated |
20 -Henry 57 “LITE” NIGHT — 7:30p to 9:00p |
21 -District School @ Henry 57 — 7:30p |
22 -Fairfax Assembly 3Rainbow Advisory Meeting |
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27 -Mt. Carmel 133 Stated |
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29 -HL57 Officers Meeting - 7:30p |
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2003 Long Range Planning Calendar
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June 2003 2 - Herndon Stated 5 – Acacia Stated 6 – Manasseh Stated 7– DeMolay @ Luray Caverns—2:30p 9 – Hay Market Stated 10 - HL57 Stated /LEO Program 10 – Mt. Carmel Stated 11 – 14 WM to National Sojourner Convention in Oklahoma 14 – Flag Day 15 – Father’s Day 16 – Herndon Stated 17 – Joint Table Lodge—Elmer Timberman & Springfield @ 7p 18 – District School 21 – GM OV District 4 22 – St. John’s Day Church Service 24 – St. John’s Day / Joint Table Lodge with Concord Lodge of District 54 at HL57 24 – Mt. Carmel Stated 28 - No Host Dinner Out #2
July 2003 3 – Acacia Stated 4 - Manasseh Stated 4 - Independence Day / Child ID Program 5 – Masonic Family Baseball Outing 7 – Herndon Stated 8 – Mt. Carmel Stated 8 – HL57 Stated / Masonic Family Happy Birthday USA Dinner with Patriotic Program 14 – Hay Market Stated 16 - District School 21 – Herndon Stated 22 – Mt. Carmel Stated 25 JUL – 2 Aug WM on Vacation
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 Official Visit 12 – Mt. Carmel Stated \ 18 – Herndon Stated 19 - Lite Night #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 |
September 2003 cont’ 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 15 - Herndon Stated 17 - District School 21 – Fall Fishing Trip 23 – Mt. Carmel Stated 27 – Masonic Education Program @ Kena Shrine Center
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 20 – Herndon Stated 21 - Lite Nite #4 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 19 - District School 25 – Mt. Carmel Stated 27—Thanksgiving |
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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. |