Greetings from the East:

 

It is with deep regret and sympathy that I must inform everyone that Brother Robert (Bob) Bell has recently lost his Son. 

 

On behalf of the Lodge and your fellow brothers our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May you find solace in the caring prayers of others and may you find comfort in the memories of your heart.  We are asking God, the God of all comfort, to surround you with His love and peace during this difficult time.

 

                       With Deep Sympathy,

                       Reza Farrokh, PM, W.M.

 

Attention:  On September 1^st there will be a stated meeting. Dinner will be provided at the lodge at 6pm. October 15^th is Widow’s night.  Brother Don Featherston will be the speaker. Military Degree will be performed in the last week of October. In November, there will be a picnic. The date and address will be provided.

 

Reza Farrokh PM, Worshipful Master

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From the West:

 

       Well, we didn’t have too many brothers present at the August stated meeting. I guess sometimes that’s Phoenix in the summer - if the brethren aren’t already up north for the entire summer, then they’re away on vacation or something. So we did not get a lot accomplished at the August meeting. But we did get a few things going, so pay attention:

 

     The stated meeting for September will be on Thursday, September 1, 2005. Mark it on your calendar, because we will have sandwiches and food for the brothers in the lodge room before the meeting. Sandwiches at 6:00, meeting at 7:30. All we ask for is a little voluntary donation in exchange for some food and fellowship.

 

     On October 15^th, which is a Saturday, we will be having a Widow’s dinner and program. The exact time will be in the October Trestle Board, but it will be at noon or in the afternoon so that our more elderly associates can come during daylight hours, and it will be easier for the brothers to drive the widows who wish to attend, but do not have transportation, to the Shrine. Worshipful Master is working on a program that has some entertainment, and I hear that there will even be a clown there. This day is not limited to widows, but any brother may bring his lady and join us in honoring our widows on that day. Please RSVP so we can have enough food for everybody.

 

     We have a couple of Entered Apprentices who are working on their proficiency so they can be passed to Fellowcraft. At the end of October we will have a Military Degree for any who are ready to be passed. Now, I’ve never seen a Military Degree, but I’ve always wanted to. I understand that is done with great precision and a little closer to the actual ritual (as opposed to ad libbing) than our humble lodge members do when we put on a second degree. Watch for the date and time in the October Trestle Board.

 

     In November, the Worshipful Master is working a family picnic. Planning is still in the works, but it will probably be in Papago Park. He is also working games and entertainment for this event. Watch for further announcements about this event.

 

     And lastly, the Installation of Officers for 2006 will be on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 10:00 in the morning.

 

     I would also like to extend my condolences to our Treasurer, Robert Bell, who recently lost his son. Our prayers are with you, Bob, and I think I can say all of the Brethren are there for you if you ever need anything.

  

 

Jim Drake, Senior Warden

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