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November/December
2007
Well, our year
is winding down. Much has been accomplished this
year, but much more needs to be done. Our Degree
work has slowed, but we still have three Entered
Apprentices that should be ready for their Fellow
Craft Degree before the New Year. In addition, we
have a Master Mason Degree scheduled for Dec. 18th.
As Thanksgiving
has just been celebrated, let us not forget to be
thankful for Duvall Lodge, and the core of officers
that have made this a successful year. I understand
that no one will be happy to hear that Dues notices
will be sent out shortly. Brethren, please
understand that our dues structure allows us to
operate and maintain our building, and by paying
early, we can continue to function. Dues have not
been increased this year, but understand also that
we only have 85 members who actually pay dues.
That’s right, thirty, of our members are exempt from
paying Grand Lodge dues because they have reached
their 50-year plateau. Duvall has not asked them to
pay the Lodge portion, but they are not exempt from
doing so by the By-Laws of Duvall Lodge. Your
obligation to your Lodge doesn’t stop when you
become a 50-year member. Several of our senior
members understand this and voluntarily send in a
donation when they receive their dues card. Enough
about dues, and on to more pleasant things.
We will be
electing officers at our Dec. 6 meeting. There will
be a shuffle of sorts, as some officers will not
advance for various reasons. Please try to be
present and vote for the good of your Lodge.
Installation of officers has been scheduled for Dec.
27th. This will be an open installation with the
families invited.
I sincerely hope
that each of you will have a Happy Holiday, and a
prosperous New Year. Merry Christmas.
Fraternally,
Bill Riggs, PM - Secretary |