FROM THE EAST

Brethren all; what a great start it was for the New Year. On our second communication, 16 January we initiated two new brothers into our lodge and I want to say what a great job our line officers did in bringing these two young men to light in Masonry.

I also want to thank Bro. JD/Trustee Dave Zeigler for all of his hard work in cleaning and reorganizing the storage areas in our lodge as well as his oversight in the installation of the new entry doors to our lodge. They were a much needed upgrade and look spectacular.

Brethren please don’t forget our Valentine’s Day breakfast for our wives and widows on 11 February at 0830 in the lodge refreshment area.  Let’s express our thanks for all they have done and continue to do in supporting us and our lodge’s endeavors. If you have not done so please contact the lodge Secretary to RSVP your attendance.

In looking down the road; we will host another Open House in the month of May. If you know someone who is interested in the fraternity and is contemplating applying for membership, this is a great marketing opportunity for our lodge and the institution.

Brethren I cannot emphasis enough the importance of your involvement and support of the lodge. There is a need for various committee members, catechism instructors and mentors for our new members to name a few.

I look forward to seeing as many of you who are able attend lodge and share with you the fellowship and brotherhood that is singularly Masonic.

.                                                                                                           Richard L. McClain, PM

                           Worshipful Master

FROM THE SECRETARY

DUES CARD NOTICE

Dues cards for 2012 are now available. They are required to be paid by the first meeting in January each year.  Dues: $52.50.

 If you would like to receive the trestle board by e-mail send your e-mail address to the secretary at the lodge e-mail address.

.TRESTLEBOARD

A stated communication of Aberdeen Lodge No 187 will be held, Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Regular Order of Business.

Light refreshments following the meeting.

A stated communication of Aberdeen Lodge No.187 will be held, Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Dinner - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Order of Business.

Light refreshments following the meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 11, 2012 – Wife’s and Widows Valentine’s Day Breakfast at the Lodge 08:30 a.m. If you plan on attending please let the Secretary know in advance. So the Chef can prepare enough food for all that plan on attending.

Feb 20, 2012 – Dinner in the Lodge refreshment room at 6:30 p.m. Menu is Pizza Tossed green salad and dessert. Come and join in before our Lodge meeting.

GRAND LODGE ACTIVITIES

 Grand Lodge Regional Meetings

 Feb 4, 2012 – Grand Lodge of MD Cockeysville, MD

Feb 11, 2012 – Centennial Lodge, Upper Marlboro, MD

Mar 10, 2012 – Cambridge Lodge, Cambridge MD

Mar 24, 2012 – Hagerstown Lodge Hagerstown, MD

April 14, 2012 - Snow Day

 All meetings start at 8:30 a.m., preceded by coffee and doughnuts. All Master Masons are welcome.

For information about any of the Grand Lodge   activities contact the Grand Secretary’s Office (410) 527-0600.

Grand Lodge of Maryland e-mail:

office@glmd.org

 Grand Lodge of Maryland Website:

http://www.mdmasons.org/