Henry Lodge #57 A.F. & A.M.
eTrestleboard and Calendar
November, 2003
Brethren,
October proved to be another busy month for our lodge. We completed the final No Host Dinners Out and Lite Nite events of the year; conducted a record setting Child ID public service program (over 225 children!) under the direction of our JD, Bro. Arleigh Rice; attended the Masonic Family Day program in Richmond; officially received our District 4 MAHOVA Ambassador as part of our Founder’s Day program, Bro. Jerry Cassiday, and presented a 25-year veteran pin to our LIW, Wor. Bob Williams (PM), at our stated communication; attended a wonderful Table Lodge at Unity Lodge No. 146; performed the 20th Degree at the Alexandria Scottish Rite under the direction of RW. Ed Cohen (PM); had fun “catching” fish on our Fall Fishing Trip arranged by Wor. Paul Kulp (PM); hosted a successful Bring A Friend Open House under the direction of our SD, Bro. Clesson McDonald (see article below); conducted an EA degree; traveled to Howard Lodge No. 101, in Elkridge, MD (the lodge of your WM’s Dad and Grandfathers); presented two Community Builders Awards — one to the Mayor of Fairfax and one to the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team; and received the reports of our long range planning sub-committees. Whew!!!!
Looking a head to November we will: (1) travel to Richmond on Nov 1st to support our Immediate Past Master, Wor. Ralph Smith, as he is invested with the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (K .:. C .:. C .:. H .:.) of the Scottish Rite and then stop by Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 for the GMs final lodge visit of his year; (2) attend the Grand Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge; and (3) recognize all Masons in attendance at our Nov 11th Veterans Day stated who have served in the Armed Forces. Also, on Nov 15th, I will recognize our Ladies and all who have provided leadership for Henry Lodge over the past year (details below).
Please hold Bro. Larry Ward and his family in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery from his recent surgery —– we look forward to his return to lodge soon.
See you in lodge!
Harry
Worshipful Master
November 11th Stated Veterans Day Program
The WM will recognize all Masons who have served in the Armed Forces at our Veterans Day, November 11th, stated communication. All who have served are encouraged to wear their military decorations. Dinner will be served by Hope Chapter beginning at 6:30 pm.
Ladies Recognition & Lodge Leadership Recognition Dinner
A catered dinner will be held on Saturday, November 15th, in the lodge Social Hall to recognize our Ladies and all Brethren who have provided leadership for Henry Lodge during our 134th year (2003). Tickets are $20/person and must be purchased by the Nov 11th stated.
Around The Quarry
| „Traveling Opportunity . Join your WM as he travels to Richmond, VA on Saturday, November 1st, to attend the Scottish Rite KCCH investiture (see below) and on to Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 for the Grand Masters final lodge visit of his year. We will depart HL57 at 11:30 am. |
| „ Wor. Ralph W. Smith (PM) Honored by Scottish Rite . Congratulations to Wor. Ralph W. Smith (PM), who will be honored by the Scottish Rite in Richmond on Saturday, November 1st, by being invested with the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (K .:. C .:. C .:. H .:.). |  |
| „Henry Brethren Visit Howard Lodge. Ten Henry Brethren traveled to Howard Lodge No. 101 in Elkridge, MD to enjoy a evening of fraternal friendship at the lodge of the WM’s Dad and Brother, Harry E. Sanders, Sr. |  |
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„ Mayor Presented Community Builder’s Award. The WM accompanied by seven Henry Brethren presented a Community Builders Award to Mayor Lederer on Oct 28th at City Hall in recognition of the Mayor’s vision, leadership and service in making the City of Fairfax a better place to live. |
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„ Fall Fishing Trip. The fishing catching trip was a huge success as 14 Brothers and friends caught the boat limit of rockfish (striped bass)! Wor. Kulp also blazed a new trail to the fishing center! |
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| Wor. Harry and the GM, MW Fred Martin, enjoyed reminiscing about the past year at the Oct 11th Masonic Family Day. |  |
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RW Ed Cohen presented Wor. Bob Williams with his 25-year Masonic Veteran’s emblem at the Oct 14th stated with Wor. Harry looking on. |
| Wor. Harry honored RW Ed Cohen and presented him with Reunion With History photos taken at the Old Town Hall Temple at the Oct 14th stated |  |
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RW Ed Ray presented Wor. Russ Williams (SW) and Bro. Dallas Brumbach (JW) with their Warden’s Certificates at the Oct 14th stated as your relieved WM looks on! |
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Wor. Harry congratulated Bro. Jerry Cassiday, the District’s MAHOVA Representative, on his presentation during his Oct 14th official visit to Henry. |
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Henry’s Scottish Rite Degree Team under the direction of RW Ed Cohen conferred the 20th degree on our own Bro. David Lang on Oct 25th. |
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Bring A Friend Open House Report Bro. Clesson McDonald [bottom left], SD, chaired a successful Bring A Friend Night on October 21st. Following a welcome by the WM [second from left], four good men enjoyed a 1½ hour program on our Fraternity. Thanks to all who helped including Wor. Ed Carpenter [second from right], PM, and members of our Rainbow Assembly [bottom right]. |
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NOTE: Dinner will be served by Hope Chapter No. 73 beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Stated Communication. A $5.00 donation to defray costs is suggested. Plan on supporting Hope Chapter by joining us for good food and great fellowship on the 11th! |
1 –Travel to Richmond Scottish Rite Temple for KCCH Ceremony & Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 for GM’s final Lodge Visit—Dinner @ 6:30 pm —depart H57 @ 11:30 am |
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3 -Herndon 264 Stated |
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GL Masonic Recognition Day |
6 -Acacia 16 Stated-Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg @ H57— 7:30 pm |
7 -Manasseh 182 Stated -Hope Chap 73 @ H57— 8 pm |
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10 -Hay Market 313 Stated |
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Veteran’s Day -Dinner—6:30p -H57 Stated Military Night Program - 7:30 pm
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12 -Called Communication — EA - 7:30 pm |
13 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Pledge Mtg — 7:00 pm |
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15 - WMs 2003 Ladies Appreciation & Lodge Leadership Recognition Dinner @ H57— 6:30 pm |
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17 -Herndon 264 Stated |
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19 -Final 2003 District School @ H57 — 7:30 pm [ All proposed 2004 Officers are requested to attend] |
20 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg @ H57— 7:30 pm |
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25 - Mt. Carmel 133 Stated |
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1 DEC -Herndon 264 Stated |
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4 DEC -Acacia 16 Stated -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg @ 57— 7:30 pm |
5 DEC -Manasseh 182 Stated -Hope Chap 73 @ H57— 8 pm |
6 DEC -Final 2003 Officers Mtg @ H57— 9 am |
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2003 Long Range Calendar
December 2003 1 – Herndon Stated 4 – Acacia Stated 5 - Manasseh Stated 6 – Final 2003 Officers Meeting 8 - Hay Market Stated 9 - HL57 Stated /Elections 9 – Mt. Carmel Stated 13 - Open Installation @ Henry (Practice @ noon; Installation @ 2pm) 15 – Herndon Stated 19—20 – Hanukkah 20 – Henry Lodge Masonic Family Holiday Concert Outing 23 – Mt. Carmel Stated 25 – Christmas |
to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be – That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks – for his kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation – for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war –for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed – for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions – to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually – to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed – to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord – To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and Us – and generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
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The First Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - A PROCLAMATION
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor - and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend |
