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A Message From The Worshipful Master - July, August and September 2025
Good Day Brothers,
The height of Summer is upon us. While traditionally Brainard Lodge goes to “Recess” during July and August, I have decided to ride the renewed wave of comradery amongst our brethren and hold Fellowship Nights on the days of our normal stated communications. We will meet the second and fourth Tuesday in the dining hall. Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm and we will depart when the time feels right.
The dress will be summer casual and only your presence will be appreciated. We may have some Masonic presentations on the TVs and all philosophical conversations regarding Freemasonry are welcome.
We have permission from the Grand Master to conduct business regarding petitions and balloting during our recess. A few of us will open lodge upstairs to read some petitions and assign investigating committees on July 8th, and close immediately after the petitions are read.
We will open lodge on the fourth Tuesday in July to ballot on these petitions. If you are interested in attending the ballot on July 22nd, please plan on attending. No other business will be conducted, and we will close lodge immediately after the ballot closes. These candidates will be initiated on September 23rd.
Brainard lodge will host Junior Warden’s Night for the 8th District on September 23rd and our own “Big Daddy” Mike Bogden will preside in the East. Please come out and support our district Junior Wardens on this night.
If you have not witnessed a Brainard degree this year, you are truly missing out on some outstanding degree work. We are, in my opinion, at the top of quality degree work in the district, and possibly the state. I hope to see you in lodge soon.
If your schedule does not allow you to attend the Fellowship Nights, I hope you all enjoy a safe and happy Summer.
Thank you,
RWB Craig Pedro
Worshipful Master, 2025