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Brethren,
One has to ask where the Summer went! To recap what has transpired since our last Trestleboard:
Installation of officers. Our Spring Chicken BarBQ which considering all the competition was a successful event, thanks to all. On the 24th
of June we journeyed to Utica for St. John's day which was very enjoyable and celebrated the official commissioning of our new District Deputy Grand Master; R\W\J. Steven Henry and R\W\ Stewart Cronk, Grand Steward. At our June 28th meeting we presented an Eagle Scout Award to Edwin Andrus, DeWitt Clinton Awards to, Mr. William Irwin, and Pastor John Koppenaal, two 50 year service awards to, Bro. Raymond Carlson and W\Ralph Douglas, and two 25 year service awards to, W\James Spencer, and R\W\Burton Barrenger. That was June. In July we had the Food and Beverage concession at CLERMONT State Park on the 4th of July. We had a very successful day, thanks to all who worked that day.. Next we catered a 'Surprise Party', for Bro. Robert and Alma Bowman's 50th Wedding Anniversary. This was followed up with our 38th Annual Beef BarBQ on the 29th which was also a very successful event and thanks go to all. In August we took part in the manning of the Fair Booth at the Dutchess County Fair.
Special Congratulations to R\W\Albert J. Hejnal who received notice from Grand Lodge that he has been appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, near the Grand Lodge of New York,
All this leads me to the upcoming month and what I ask each of you to mark our calendars with:
On the 13th you are Cordially and Fraternally invited to attend the 1728th communication of Hendrick Hudson Lodge. Lodge opens at 7:30PM. Officer dress is business attire. Subject of
the meeting is the presentation of the Building Committee's budget, along with the Trustee's plan to manage the Lodge's liquid assets.
On the 16th of September we will be conducting our 7th Annual Fall Chicken BarBQ, your help is requested, please see the enclosed flyer.
For those of you that find you are unable to work these dinners, I ask you to please make an effort and sell that extra ticket or two.
On the 27th of September you are cordially and fraternally invited to attend the 1729th communication of Hendrick Hudson Lodge. The business of the evening is the Official visit of
our District Deputy Grand Master, R\W\J. Steven Henry. Lodge will open at 6:00 PM, recess at 6:30 PM to attend a dinner prepared by the Ladies of Hendrick Hudson Chapter #814 OES, labor will resume at
7:30PM. Officer dress is formal. Contact Bro. Herbert Simmons, 7588788 for reservations no later than the 22nd.
On the 30th of September there will be the formal presentation of aprons to the following Right Worshipfuls: J. Steven Henry, DDGM, Stewart Cronk, Grand Steward, Albert J. Hejnal, Grand
Representative the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, near the Grand Lodge of New York,
Gordon Flanagan, Grand Representative the Grand Lodge of Texas, near the Grand Lodge of New York, and Very Worshipful Richard Hawthorne, Assistant Grand Lecturer. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM of Prime Rib of Beef, or Stuffed Chicken Breast, followed by the ceremony. Please contact R\W\J. Steven Henry, at 4857444, no later than September 23rd. This
is an open meeting (Guests invited and encouraged). We will also be honored with the attendance of R\W\ Carl Fitje, Deputy Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Marshall, and the Deputy Grand
Standard Bearer, along with their wives. This is a special evening and all should make every effort to attend.
Who said there is no free lunch! On the 7th of October the lodge is providing a Free Lunch
to all those who come out and join our chief Garbologist Bro. Barrie Kolbinskie for our Autumn Adopt-A-Highway cleanup. Plan to assemble at the lodge at 8:30 AM. For all those that have not participated in the past, this is an excellent service to the community and all who have been involved in past sessions have really had an enjoyable time. FYI: the lodge has Route 199 from Route 9G to the intersection of Route 199 and Route 308 in Rock City. Please let Barrie know if you will be a part of the crew, 8766979.
I ask that each of you review the back side of this communication and note the dates that are listed. You will see all the dates for meeting and dinners, plus other key dates.
It is never too early to mark these on your calendar to avoid conflicts.
SOMETHING TO PONDER!
'REMAIN A FREEMASON'is this a question or a positive statement? It depends on your mind set. Because of private or business life, you may not be able to attend meetings or actively
participate in Lodge affairs and may therefore feel that continued membership may be a 'VOID'. THINK AGAIN! Being a Freemason is living a life according to your Masonic vows and Masonic principles and equally
important is that you support a cause you believe in. Your membership helps continue your Fraternity for generations to come, where in we bid good men of moral character to join our ranks. You leave the legacy of a
Fraternity that encourages love of family, love of GOD, love of country, love of living a life of high moral principles. Your membership continues the legacy of the Masonic Fraternity which inculcates and practices
the commendable virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
On the 8th of November I am planning a Brother Bring a Friend program, and I have enclosed a 'Memory Jogger' for you to note any prospective candidates on and for you to return to the
lodge by October 18, 2000. If you have a candidate that you want to have acted upon sooner, please contact the Secretary for a petition.
Dates:
- September 7th DDGM official visit to Warren Lodge #32
- September 12th Building Committee meeting 7:00 PM
- September 13th Lodge meeting. Lodge opens at 7:30 PM
- September 16th Chicken BarBQ
- September 27th DDGM official visit lodge opens at 6:00 PM.
- September 30th Apron Presentation Dinner 6:30 PM
- September 26th Brotherhood Association Meeting at Wappingers Lodge
- October 7th AdoptAHighway, Meet at 8:30AM
October 18th, Memory Jogger due
- November 8th, Brother Bring a Friend Night.
Fraternally,
Frederick W. Grieve, Master
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