February, 2010
Just a reminder that your dues for 2010 should be paid at this time and if you have not sent in your dues payment, please do so now.  For those who have sent it in, Thanks to each of you!

November, 2008
Your Grand Lodge has voted and the result is the Grand Lodge per-capita will increase $6.00 for 2009 to a total of $40.00.  This means your total dues for next year will be $85.00.  Now may be a good time to think about a Perpetual Membership before the increase in dues.  If you are interested, please drop me a note or e-mail me at chilton322@aol.com for an application for perpetual membership.  Applications received by the Grand Lodge by the middle of December will not see an increase in total dues.  Have a bountiful Thanksgiving!

February, 2008
Have you considered a Perpetual Membership recently?  With the annual increases in the Grand Lodge per-capita and the ever-present possibility of an increase in your Lodge dues, it seems sagacious to invest in a Perpetual Membership.  A one-time payment of 20 times the current dues will provide you with a lifetime of paid dues, and it will even continue to help our Lodge after you pass on to join the Grand Architect of the Universe.  If a one-time payment is not for you, equal monthly payments can also be arranged for you (up to 36 payments).  If this is of interest to you, please let me know and I will be glad to send you an application for a Perpetual Membership.

November, 2007
During the November 13th and December 11th Scheduled Communications of our Lodge, there will be read a proposed by-law change regarding Stated Communications.  The proposal is to return to two Stated Communications per month except for July and August, during which we are dark, and the second communication in December.  A vote will be taken during the December Annual Meeting.  You voice is important for the future of our Lodge.  If you can, please plan on being in attendance.

February, 2006
Have you considered a donation or bequest to your Lodge or any of its funds?  The Memorial Relief and Orphans Fund, Arthur Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund, Earl Ledbetter Memorial Endowment Building Fund, and the Building Association Renovation Fund could use your help.  A donation or bequest to any or all of these funds will benefit your Lodge, Freemasonry, and the Masonic Family!  Please help if you can.  Thank you!
Fraternally,  Cliff Hilton, P.M.
 
 

 "Oldies but Goodies"  Excerpts from prior Secretary notes that are of interest all year long!  (May 1999 to present)

November, 2003
Dear Brothers,
    Do you have a petition for a new member?  If so, turn it in soon so the new candidate can start on the path to become a Master Mason!  If you need a petition, let me know and I will be happy to get you as many as you need.
    Have you considered becoming a Perpetual Member lately?  It is a great way to protect yourself from future dues increases and is a wonderful way to leave a lasting legacy with your Lodge!  Contact me for information and applications.
     If you would like to participate more with our Lodge and become a Line Officer please contact the Worshipful Master.

April, 2003
    One change to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, approved in January of this year and now in effect, relates to the time period before suspension for non-payment of dues.
     January 1st is the date dues should be paid and if not paid by the following January 1st, dues are considered delinquent and a member is subject to suspension for nonpayment.
     Please pay your dues promptly and do not let yourself become subject to this new Constitutional change.

---    Each year your Lodge Officers learn of Brothers who sadly, as long as three years before, have joined the Heavenly Architect of the Universe or are in nursing homes unable to communicate with the Lodge or others.  So please inform all those close to you to notify the Lodge of your health or situation in the event you are unable to do so.  The support the Lodge extends can be of great benefit in time of need and is given willingly and unselfishly.

---    The Grand Lodge of Colorado has asked each Mason to inform his family members or close friends of his wishes and desires for when his life on this earth ends.  Please inform them of your desires regarding Masonic services, disposition of your Masonic regalia, notification to your Lodge Secretary or Master as well as any appendant bodies, requests for donations and bequests, etc.  Please be sure that proper telephone numbers are always available and current to those who may need them.

---    Have you been the first line signer of at least two petitions?  One for growth and one to replace you when you join the Supreme Grand Master?

---    Have you considered a bequest to the Lodge or Building Association in your will?

---    Have you attended at least one Lodge meeting in the last year?  You may be surprised to find how enjoyable the meetings can be and at the same time renew old acquaintances and also make new ones that may very well last a lifetime.  Please do not be shy.  Every Mason can get into Lodge if they just come to a meeting!

Fraternally,  Cliff Hilton, P.M.
 

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