From the West

Greetings from the West Brothers,

Our primary communication method will be through Grand View. Please review and ensure you’ve selected the correct communication preferences for those with profiles. This has been a stumbling block for some, so your attention here is crucial. If you haven’t signed up yet, please visit ct.grandview.systems to access the member portal. Click Member Portal in the upper right corner and select Sign Up. You will need your member ID number, mother lodge number, and last name to create an account.

We will further enhance our official communications from Grand View using WhatsApp, which is widely used by the public and other lodges in our district. WhatsApp allows us to share photos and documents, create polls, and add calendar events, making it an effective tool for staying connected. Ifnyiu haven’t already please down load WhatsApp and jois the community. To keep communications organized, we have estab - lished three standing WhatsApp groups:

1. Line Officers 2025: This group includes all elected and appointed officers. It is dedicated to coordinating ritual work, operations, and officer responsibilities.

2. Business Officers 2025: This group is primarily for preliminary discussions regarding finances and bud - geting. It includes the Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary, and Trustees. This group will facilitate financial planning before formally presenting matters to the lodge.

3. AA142 Chat Group: This group contains all members of Ashlar Aspetuck Lodge No. 142. It serves as the gen - eral discussion platform for sharing important updates, event information, and fostering fellowship. Temporary groups and temporary committees may be created as needed for specific events, but the above three will remain the core structure.

Please reach out with any questions. We appreciate your patience as we fine-tune our messaging to better serve you.

Fraternally,

Kraig W. Gray, - Sr. Warden

From the South

Greeting from the South Brothers.

Wow, never thought I would be saying those words.

Greetings from the South Brothers. As we slowly ease into the new year, we have plenty of energy coming out of the south. Don’t for - get our Full Moon Fellowship on the 15th. We are also getting excited for the upcoming EA Degree on March 8th, our first for 2025 with many more to follow for sure. The Brothers re also investigating upgrades for our kitchen which has been seeing plenty of use over the last two years and our goal is to continue offering fine meals for special events and Stated Communications. We do have one opening left in our line for a Junior Steward which I am focused on filling. Anyone wanting to step please let me know.

Fraternally,

J. Rick Cipot, - Jr. Warden