Henry Lodge #57 A.F. & A.M.

eTrestleboard and Calendar

September, 2003

 

 

 

 

Brethren,

 

August was a busy month! We had a great turnout for the Reid J. Simmons Academy of Masonic Leadership (but did not better last year’s record); accompanied our DDGM, RW Wayne Grindle Sr., to Barboursville Lodge No. 112 to deliver the GMs Traveling Trowel; enjoyed a great Wardens Night Program to include reception of our DEO, Wor. Roger Firestone, at our August Stated which featured our Senior Warden, Wor. Russ Williams, in the East; conducted another well-attended Lite Nite (Masonic Education) Program which featured a video on Masonic symbolism that included our very own Bro. Ernie Lissabet as the interviewer; held our second annual Henry Lodge/Cobbdale Community picnic which was a rousing success with over 80 attending; and awarded our Canaday Scholarship ($500) to Ms. Andrea McDaniel, who is now entering her Sophomore Year at Mary Washington College, during our traditional Peach Night Program which featured a wide assortment of delicious peach desserts.

 

My heartfelt thanks to: (1) the Brethren who donated the new gas grill to the lodge (see picnic pictures below), (2) to our Past Masters — Wor. Bob Williams, Wor. Ralph Smith, Wor. Bobby Campbell and RW Bill Sheads for their hard work in maintaining our grounds and (3) to the Picnic Crew (see below) whose labors produced a wonderful event.

 

Looking ahead to September, the lodge will hold a special, not to be missed, Reunion With History, as we again return to the City of Fairfax Old Town Hall, which served as our Temple from the early 1900’s through June of 1971 for our Stated Meeting on the 9th. Bring a Mason as your guest and join us! Dinner will require an advance ticket purchase. See below for details.

 

On September 11th we will reflect and remember the lives lost during the 9-11-01 terrorist attack by observing Patriot Day. See the enclosed calendar for details on this and the many September opportunities to come together in friendship and fellowship.

 

If you haven’t been to lodge in a while —resolve to do it this month!

 

See you in lodge!

Harry

Worshipful Master

 

 

September 9th Stated Communication: Reunion With History

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Please note that our September Stated Communication will be held at the historic Fairfax City Old Town Hall! A catered dinner will precede the meeting at 6:45 pm which requires an advance ticket purchase (most Officers have tickets or contact the WM) by not later than Friday, September 5th. The Stated Communication will commence at 7:45 pm (15 minutes later than our usual time). The Old Town Hall is equipped with an elevator. Please join us for a special evening of fellowship and reunion with history… and bring a Mason!

?DIRECTIONS TO THE SEPTEMBER 9th STATED: From I-66 take RT 123 south exit for approx. 2 miles to Main St. (RT 236). Turn left onto Main and go 1 block. Old Town Hall is on corner of Main and University. Turn left on University for parking lots (see P1 and P2 on map at above). Note — ignore parking meters after 6 pm.

 

 

Around The Quarry

„Bring A Friend.

As Senior Deacon it is always good to practice the ritual of the three Masonic degrees. But, it is even better to confer the degrees —– which requires a candidate. That’s where you can help! On October 21 Henry Lodge No. 57 will host an open house from 7:30 – 9:00 pm, so please bring a friend with his family, or members of your family such as brother-in-law, nephew, son, or grandson. There will be food, fellowship, and plenty of information about our craft —– but the success of the program is in your hands —– just BRING A FRIEND! [Contributed by Bro. Clesson McDonald, Senior Deacon]

 

„No Host Dinners Out.

On Saturday, Sep 6th, the third of four quarterly No Host Dinners Out will be held. Just show up at the Lodge at 6:00 pm. After determining the groups preference for dinner, we will proceed to the selected restaurant and enjoy good food and great fellowship. Dress is casual.

 

„Patriot Day Program.

The WM invites you to join him at the lodge on Sep 11th at 7 pm for a Patriot Day Ceremony at the flag pole followed by an ice cream social. Patriot Day was established by the President under Public Law Mo. 107-89 to honor the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on our country.

 

„Fall Fishing Trip.

The Fall Fishing Trip is planned for Sunday, Sep 21st —– space is limited so sign up now (see sign-up sheet on the lodge bulletin board. The WM “guarantees” that unlike the Spring Fishing Trip , this trip will feature both fishing and catching!

 

„Henry Brothers In The News.

Congratulations to three Henry Brothers in the news —– Bro. John Mayers Jr. who was recognized in ceremonies conducted on August 18th as the 19th recipient of the prestigious Fairfax County Fireman of the Year Award; Bro. Harold Chadsey whose work as a physicist with the Time Service Department (source of the nation’s time standard) of the US Naval Observatory was featured in the July 22nd issue of the Washington Post; and Bro. Vincenzo Casini who became a US Citizen on July 29th!

 

 

◄Henry Lodge was well represented at the Reid J. Simmons Academy of Masonic Leadership

 

Bro. Al Heichman (RIGHT) was honored at the August Stated and presented a 25 year pin by RW Ed Cohen.  ►

 

 ◄Our SW, Wor. Russ Williams, welcomes District 4’s DEO, Wor. Roger Firestone to the Aug. Stated.

 

 

Peach Night featured a wide assortment of delicious homemade peach desserts and good fellowship.  ►

 

◄ Ms. Sharon Sampsell accepted a $500 Canaday Scholarship on behalf of her daughter, Ms. Andrea McDaniel, from our JW, Bro. Dallas Brumback Jr.

 

Bro. John Mayers Jr. accompanied by his Lady Debbie and Dad, Bro. John Mayers Sr. holds the plaque honoring him as Fairfax County Fireman of the year. ►

 

PICNIC CREW - RW Bill Sheads, Wor. Ralph Smith, Wor. Bobby Campbell, Bro. Dallas Brumbach, Bro. Arleigh Rice, Bro. Steve Sylvester, Bro. Clesson McDonald
The Henry Lodge—Cobbdale Community Picnic was a huge success! The new grill donated by Bros. R. Smith, B. Sheads, B. Williams, P. Kulp, L. Boerger, R. Campbell and N. Carter was put to good use!

 

 

◄District 4 presents the GMs Traveling Trowel to Wor. Clore of Barboursville 112. ►

 

 

Masonic Training Opportunities

All Brethren are encouraged to take advantage of the following Masonic Training opportunities:

 

1—Subordinate Lodge Officers Training (SLOT) on the principles of effective leadership at Herndon No. 264 on Saturday, 13 Sep. Breakfast - 8:30a; Program - 9:15 to 11:30a. Note that all lodge officers are expected to attend this training.

2—Multi-district educational program entitled Freemasonry: What Unites Us, What Divides Us at Kena Shrine Center on September 20th from 8:00a to noon.

 

 

September 2003

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

 

Labor Day

2

3

4 -Quarry Lodge by Treadwell Lodge #213, RT 658, White Post, VA

-Fairfax Assembly 3 — Rainbow—7:30p

5

-Manasseh 182

Stated

-Hope Chap 73 @

H57— 8p

6 –Officers Meeting @ H57— 9 to 11:30a

-No Host Dinners Out #3 — Meet at H57 at 6:00p

7

8

-Hay Market 313

Stated

9—Dinner [Advance Ticket Required] —6:45p

--H57 Stated— Reunion With History @ Fairfax City Old Town Hall —7:45p

--Mt. Carmel 133 Stated

-Mt. Carmel 133 Stated

10

11 -Acacia 16 Stated [Henry Deacons will put on program]

-Patriot Day Program & Ice Cream Social at H57— 7 to 8:30p

12

13 –SLOT [Training for Lodge Officers] at Herndon 264 — Breakfast @ 8:30a; training 9:15 -11:30a

-Hope Chapter Steak Dinner @ H57 — 2 to 5p

14

15

-Ritual Practice for Officers

-Herndon 264 Stated

16

-Called Communication — EA/FC - 7:30p

17

-District School @ Hay Market 313 — 7:30p

18

— Rainbow—7:30p

19

20

-Multi-District Educational Program at KENA Shrine Center — 8a to noon.

21

-HL57 Fall Fishing Trip

22

23

-Mt. Carmel 133 Stated

24

25

— Rainbow Advisory Board Meeting—7:30p

26

27

— Rainbow Lasagna Dinner—7:30p

28

29

30

1 October

2 October

-Acacia 16 Stated

3 October

-Manasseh 182

Stated

4 October

–Officers Meeting — 9 to 11:30a and Lodge Fall Clean-up to follow

[Lunch Served]

 

2003 Long Range Planning Calendar

October 2003

2 – Acacia Stated

3 - Manasseh Stated

4 – HL57 Officers Meeting @ 9am + Lodge Fall Clean-up

6 – Travel to Howard Lodge No. 101, Elkridge, MD

6 – Herndon Stated MAHOVA OV

7 – Lite Nite #4

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 @ Acacia

17 – 20th Degree Practice @ Henry Lodge

18 - No Host Dinner Out #4

20 – Herndon Stated

21 - Bring A Friend

24 – 20th Degree Practice @ Scottish Rite

25 – 20th Degree

28 – Mt. Carmel Stated

 

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 @ Henry

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

13 - Open Installation

15 – Herndon Stated

19—20 – Hanukkah

23 – Mt. Carmel Stated

25 – Christmas

-REMINDER-

Help us update our lodge records — fill out and return the RECORDS VERIFCATION FORM enclosed with your July 2003 Trestle Board. Also, consider making a donation to MAHOVA. Thanks!

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.