From The East

Greetings, brethren!

Snow has shied away from southern New England giving us, thus far, a mild winter. What better way to enjoy the weather then to come out to the Lodge and spend time with your brothers? On January 19th we held a re-gift Yankee Swap with a potluck dinner. For the price of canned good donation to the local food bank, brothers showed off their culinary skills and spent the evening enjoying the great company.

February 2nd is our Fraternal Visit. Please join us in welcoming R. W. Johnson to Franklin Lodge. We will also plan our February trip to the movies that evening. On Saturday February 25th I invite you to come to Square & Compasses Day (Open House) at the Lodge. From 9-3 we will be able to meet potential members and enjoy the fraternity.

You are probably aware of the changes being proposed by Grand Lodge to the initiation fee, Grand Lodge dues, and annual increases to the Grand Lodge dues. At the state level, they will be discussed at the March Quarterly and voted on at the June Quarterly. If you have any thoughts about the proposed changes that you would like to share with the Wardens or me, you are welcome to contact us directly. I will setup a time for us to discuss the proposed changes in detail in the upcoming months.

I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events.

Fraternally

Wor. Beland

DISTRESS, ILLNESS OR NEED of one of our brethren should be brought to the attention of the Master or the Wardens as soon as possible - We don't find out unless we are told!