My Brethren:

Our excellent February speaker attracted a considerable crowd, but I am
a bit disappointed that so few of those in attendance were from Dawson
Lodge.  We did have a visitor from the state of Washington, who was in
town for the events of Masonic Week.  That includes the Philalethes
Society annual feast and forum, as well as the Grand Masters' Conference
and many annual meetings of some of the less well-known York Rite
bodies.

Membership in the Philalethes Society is open to all Master Masons and
is modestly priced.  It entitles you to receive six issues per year of a
high quality magazine of Masonic research, and to attend the annual
meeting of the Society, which is always held in DC--certainly convenient
for most of us.  There is even a chapter (International Friendship) in
the DC metro area.  Consider pursuing your search for Masonic light by
joining this excellent research group.

Our speaker for March will be Right Worshipful Brother Edmund Cohen, who
will speak on Masonic Symbolism.  R. W. Bro. Cohen is a Past District
Deputy Grand Master of Virginia's 58th Masonic District, a Degree Master
(20th) in the Alexandria Scottish Rite, and has been recognized with the
KCCH by the Supreme Council, SJ.  His talk will enlighten us in a number
of areas related to the interpretation of the symbols of our Craft.

Dawson Lodge still has a number of officers' positions unfilled for this
year.  The duties of these positions are not onerous, although they are
necessary for the satisfactory operation of the Lodge.  We have but
seven stated communications remaining this year; consider giving a
couple of hours a month to your Lodge.  Masonry is more than just paying
your dues (much as we need them--is the dues card in your wallet
current?); it is being of service.  Lodges with hundreds of members can
survive on 10% participation; Dawson cannot.  YOU are duly summoned!

Masonry is also about having fun.  Come to Lodge and enjoy some
fellowship with your Brothers.  Lodge is not a bunch of strangers; it is
simply a group of friends you haven't yet met.

Fraternally,

Roger M. Firestone, Master