 Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Worshipful Master John Shawver is asking all who can to join us tomorrow night at Wilmington Lodge #319 for their stated communication when we plan on bringing the Traveling Gavel back to its rightful home at Federal Point #753!! Dinner is at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30. We need to have at least 7 brothers there to rescue the gavel from the hands of 319. A second, and very important date, is next Wednesday evening, September 11 when Federal Point will be conducting a Master Mason's degree. It has been way too long since our lodge has conducted this degree and we want to make a great showing for the raising of Brother Carson Tilley. Under the fantastic tutelage of W.B. Billy Bordeaux, Bro. Tilley passed proficiency of the Fellow Craft catechism with flying colors at our stated last week. Dinner will be served at 6:00 and the lodge opening at 7:00. Your officers have been practicing diligently and you can expect to see an excellent degree. However, it takes the assistance of many brothers for the non-speaking parts so please make a special effort to attend. Of special note from our August stated was the election of W.B. David Eakins as an Honorary Member of Federal Point. As you probably know, W.B. David is Past Master of Wilmington #319 and a Certified Lecturer as well as serving in other lodges in our District. Congratulations to W.B. David on this well-deserved recognition. We also had the privilege of hosting W.B. Kevin Otis, Administrator of MHCO at our stated last week. At the conclusion of his remarks, W.B. Kevin presented the Worshipful Master with the Dan Rice Orphan's Friend Award. This is the highest award offered by the Home and is given in recognition of those who have demonstrated a long history in support of the Home. Appropriately the W.B. John received a standing ovation from the Brethren. Here is hoping all have a safe Labor Day and hope to see many of you tomorrow night at Wilmington #319 and next Wednesday night for our 3rd Degree. Also remember that M.W.M. Don Kehler will be holding a District Meeting at St. John's Lodge #1 next Tuesday, September 10. The meal is at 6:00 at a cost of $12.00 and the lodge opening at 7:30. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, A reminder that our August stated is tomorrow night with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30 as usual. Brother Carson Tilley is scheduled to return his 2nd Degree catechism, and our special guest will be W.B. Kevin Oatis, Director of MHCO. A discussion will be held on the proposed amendments to The Code that will be presented at Grand Lodge. You might want to put Tuesday, September 10 on your calendars as M.W.M. Donald Kehler, Grand Master, will be holding a district meeting at St. John's Lodge #1 that evening. The lodge has asked that all who plan to attend for dinner make your reservations by no later than Monday evening, September 2. Reservations can be sent to W.B. Al Leathers, Master (desmolight6021@gmail.com) or W.B. Terry Kuhn, Secretary (etkfixr@bellsouth.net). Cost for the dinner is $12.00 with the meal being served at 6:00 and the lodge opening at 7:30. The drawing for the Henry 44 mag. rifle will be held at our September 24 stated so please bring any funds from raffle ticket sales and stubs tomorrow night if possible. Hope to see you tomorrow night. Tom Jones, P.M, C.C. Secretary |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Below is a copy of an email from the Grand Lodge. I wanted to pass this along to all of the members in case anyone has an interest in attending this free zoom call. Fraternally, Tom Jones - Secretary To all Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries, The William R. Davie Leadership Academy is offering a new workshop, “Preparing the Candidate”, on Saturday, August 17th from 10am – 1130am via ZOOM. In this session, WB Clint Greene will discuss various strategies for preparing and engaging your new members, from the petitioning process to their first stated meeting. Membership retention is an important part of lodge leadership, and giving candidates a meaningful experience is the first step in keeping them engaged in Freemasonry. This is a great workshop for lodge officers, coaches, or any brother who wants to get involved with new members, and it is open to any Master Mason in good standing. Registration is on GrandView under the Seminars tab. Once a brother is registered, an email will be sent with the zoom link. As the meeting is being held over ZOOM, there is no cost to attend. Please inform the brethren of your lodge who may be interested in attending this program. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at learn@glnc.us. Sincerely and fraternally, The Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, I apologize for the previous post concerning the GM District meeting. The one scheduled for September 10 at St. John's #1 in Wilmington had not yet been posted on Grand View. You should have received information on it from W.B. Freddy Szakasits as it was sent to all within our district. Again, sorry for any confusion. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, In case you did not see the email from the Grand Lodge I am forwarding the draft copy of the proposed amendments to The Code that will be presented at the GL Annual Communication. We will discuss these at our August stated communication. I will not be surprised if some of these are pulled from consideration prior to that time. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary2024 Amendments to the Code.pdf |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, A reminder that our July stated communication will be held tonight with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30 as usual. The W.M. has declared that summer dress (lodge shirts) will be in effect. For Masonic Education I will be discussing the new on-line Petition for the Degrees process. We will also have an update on our Charity Gun Raffle. Please bring any monies and ticket stubs to the meeting. Hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, A reminder of two important events in the life of the lodge. We have a tent at the Carolina Beach Fishing Tournament being held this weekend where we will have the opportunity to sell raffle tickets for our charity fundraiser. The tent opens at 3:00 and will remain open until the end of the activities today and Sunday (no fishing on Saturday due to expected bad weather). The extra tickets available for sale will be at the tent thanks to W.B. Lynn Ray. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. The second item is our semi-annual blood drive that will be held at the lodge this coming Monday from 2-6:30 p.m. Calls are going out from the Red Cross as there is an urgent need for blood so please consider giving if at all possible. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, In speaking with W.B. Mike Seigh I learned that a number of you may have questions on how to access the minutes that get posted on Grand View so I thought it might be worth it to try to give our some direction. When you log into Grand View you arrive at the page called "My Portal" which has a number of blue boxes that will allow you to access all types of Masonic information from the Grand Lodge. Below these boxes you will see "Lodge: Federal Point #753" in blue type and showing whether you owe dues for the current year or not. Click on "Federal Point" which will bring you to the page that contains all of the lodge's information including a roster of all members. When you click on that tab a listing of our members will appear along with the contact information the lodge has on each. This is a wonderful tool should you need to contact any of your Brothers of the lodge. At the top of the main page you will see "Lodge Documents". When you click on that tab you will be brought to the page that contains copies of all the minutes that have been posted on the system for the past two years (the time when we had the ability to post them on the old MORI system). You can then download any of these documents for viewing. I know this may sound confusing but once in Grand View, you are only two clicks away from viewing the minutes. Should you have any issues with this process, please feel free to reach out to me and I will be glad to assist you. I am including my phone number below in case you do not have it. Hoping you have a safe and pleasant Fourth of July. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary 252-561-6944 |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, First let me thank all of the Brothers who attended the Emergent Communication last night for the passing of Brother Carson Tilley. Congratulations to the degree team for their excellent work and especially to Brother Anthony Welborn as his first time in the East. A great job by all and a special congratulations to our newest Fellow Craft, Brother Tilley. It was wonderful to have W.B. Mike Seigh attend who presented the "G" lecture in his usual proficient manner and W.B. John Shawver who always makes the Winding Stair lecture a truly wonderful experience for the whole lodge. Copies of the minutes for both our June 25 stated and last night's degree have been posted in Grand View. Please make a special note that the lodge, under the direction of W.B. Seigh, will be hosting our semi-annual blood drive on Monday, July 15 from 2-6:30 p.m. If at all possible, please consider contributing to this worthwhile cause for the Red Cross. Ticket sales for our Charity Gun Raffle is going well and there are still a few tickets available for distribution so let me know if you need more. You can email me through the lodge email address at federalpoint753nc@gmail.com or by phone at 252-561-6944 and I will get them to you. Thanks again to all each of you do for Masonry. Be sure to attend our July 23 stated when I will be updating the lodge on the new on-line Petition for the Degrees process rolled out by the Grand Lodge. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary |
Federal Point No. 753 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, A reminder that we will be having an Emergent Communication this coming Tuesday night. The lodge will open at 7:00 on the Fellow Craft degree for the purpose of passing Brother Carson Tilley. As noted in the minutes of our June 25 stated, Bro. Tilley passed his Entered Apprentice catechism in an excellent manner. Please make every effort to come and support this young man as he continues his Masonic journey as well as Brother Anthony Welborn as he makes his inaugural appearance in the East for the degree. There is no meal prior to the meeting, but light refreshments will be served afterwards. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. Secretary |
Brethren,
Please find below a message concerning the conferring of a Master Masons Degree by the current and past Grand Masters of North Carolina. For those who wish to attend, the link to register is at the bottom of the message.
04/29/2024 **Register for this event at the eventbrite link at the bottom** Dear the DDGMs, Masters and Secretaries of the lodges across North Carolina, I am pleased to announce a momentous event in the history of Freemasonry in North Carolina. On August 3rd, 2024, Semper Fidelis Lodge No. 680, Jacksonville, NC will host a Master Mason Degree that promises to be a historic occasion. For the first time in the annals of North Carolina Masonry, this Degree will be conferred exclusively by the Grand Master and Past Grand Masters of our state. This unique assembly of Masonic leadership underlines the significance of the Degree and the deep-rooted traditions of our fraternity. It also serves as a testament to the respect and reverence we hold for the principles and teachings of Freemasonry. The event is priced at $30 per person. Due to the unprecedented nature of this gathering, seating will be limited. Registration is imperative to secure your participation, and it will be closed after July 24, 2024. Once we reach our capacity, we will not be able to accommodate additional attendees to observe the Degree. The Degree will commence with the first section at 10 a.m., afterwards transitioning from labor to refreshment, where we will enjoy lunch sponsored by Honey Baked Ham. Post lunch, we will resume our labors and conclude the second section of the Master Mason Degree. Commemorative beer glasses will be available for purchase at the event. Your timely reservation is crucial for us to accommodate everyone interested in witnessing and partaking in this unparalleled Masonic event. Let us come together to celebrate this historic moment in the spirit of brotherhood and fellowship that defines our craft. It is requested that if you are able, please bring your own Apron. Dress code is suit and tie. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the number or email below. Please pass this message along to members of your districts and lodges. Frāternē, Dustin M. Wood Master Semper Fidelis Lodge No. 680 (472) 206-9840 – Lodge cell phone semperfidelislodge680@gmail.com You can register for this event at the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ WHEN:
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Attached is a copy of the contact information of the folks that I mentioned last night (4/23/2024). Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Take care and have a nice week.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Freddy Szakasits
Contact Information GL and GL Committees - 2024.pdf
Brethren,
A reminder that our stated communication is tonight when we will be receiving our DDGM and DDGL for their official annual visit. I am sure that they will have some very interesting items to share with us so I hope that you can make plans to join us at our regular time of dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
The minutes of our March stated held on the 26th and our Emergent Communication held on the 28th have been posted on Grandview for your information. Please note the following important dates for this month:
Tuesday, April 23 - our April stated communication will be held that evening with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30
Wednesday, April 24 - kick-off event for the Carolina Beach Police Foundation - 5-7 p.m. at The Vault located at 612 N. Lake Park Blvd. This is an open house for the purpose of learning more about this program to assist our local law enforcement.
Saturday, April 27 - Atkinson Lodge #612 will be conducting an Entered Apprentice Degree at 9:00 a.m. They have agreed to include our candidate, Carson Tilley, who was not able to be attend our Emergent Communication last week due to illness.
A reminder to these events will be sent out again as these dates draw nearer, but please mark your calendars now as your participation is earnestly solicited.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that our March stated will be this coming Tuesday evening, the 26th, with our usual meal at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30. We will be holding an Entered Apprentice Degree this coming Thursday evening, the 28th, for two candidates with a meal being served at 6:00 and the lodge opening at 7:00 (Please not the earlier time schedule). Please make every effort to attend these meetings as your schedule allows. It would be wonderful to see a large number of brothers especially on Thursday as we welcome two new Brothers into our fraternity.
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Below is a copy I just received from MWB Donald Kehler. For any of you who live close to the lodge, please keep a check to see if one of these envelopes apprears on our doorstep. If so, please let W.M. John Shawver and/or DDGM Freddie Szakasits know ASAP. We also need to be diligent in making sure our building is secure and may need to think about the installation of some typr of alarm system.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
To: the District Deputy Grand Masters, Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries of the Various Lodges
cc: Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers
Cherished Brethren,
I am writing to inform you of recent developments concerning our beloved fraternity, so that you may take appropriate actions and understand our response. Over the past few weeks, two incidents have occurred regarding the physical security of our lodges.
Firstly, during the night of March 15, the Charlotte York Rite, housing Phalanx and Excelsior lodges, was broken into, vandalized, and robbed. This incident is currently under investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Our District Deputy Grand Master, Lodge Officers, and the Grand Lodge are closely monitoring the case as it unfolds.
The second incident, more widespread, involves the delivery of a "manifesto" to multiple lodges across North Carolina. If you have received one of these documents, it typically arrives in a yellow envelope with a combination of print and cursive writing, addressed to "Masonic Lodge Members + Associates." Inside is a 49-page document, which, based on its formatting, appears to be a decades-old photocopied attack on Masonic teachings, primarily directed towards our appendant bodies. This demonstrates a profound misunderstanding of both our fraternity and the most fundamental tenets of Christianity. These packets seem to be delivered by one or more individuals traveling across the state, from Charlotte to the coast. We have been able to track some of their movements, starting in Charlotte on March 6, with the most recent incident in Greenville on March 17 or 18. Prior to appearing in North Carolina, similar packets were delivered in South Carolina as late as March 3. We experienced a similar incident a few years ago, where a couple driving up and down the East Coast distributed the same manifesto.
While we are not ruling out any possibilities, we currently have no connection between the break-in at the Charlotte York Rite and this peculiar "manifesto." Within the Grand Lodge, we hold extensive real estate assets. Consequently, occasional acts of vandalism at individual locations are not uncommon. We hope to allow the law enforcement community to complete their investigation and provide us with their findings.
Nevertheless, I urge all Freemasons in North Carolina to do the following:
• If you receive this "manifesto" at your lodge, please inform your DDGM and Lodge Trustees or Temple Board. Our DDGM will then forward this information, along with any additional evidence, to our Risk Management Committee.
• If your lodge does not already have a security system, consider investing in one. There are numerous inexpensive, easily installed security systems available on the market. Amazon offers multiple options for the Ring system.
• Maintain constant vigilance, but do not let these actions isolate us from our communities or make us suspicious of our neighbors.
I want to emphasize this point emphatically. The purpose of the "manifesto," and possibly the break-in at the Charlotte York Rite, is to instill panic and unease within our fraternity. Do not give these troubled individuals what they seek. Remember our closing charge: "These generous principles are to extend further. Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. Do good unto all. Recommend it more especially to the household of the faithful."
Do not allow the actions of a few troubled individuals to lead us astray from the noble principles we uphold. Let it instead bring us closer together — to our brethren, fraternity, and communities. Use this time of uncertainty to reach out and check on all our brethren. Call, visit, contact, and demonstrate the fraternalism and love we have always shown. As a lodge, engage with your neighbors in the community. We have always been pillars within our communities, and a threat to us is a threat to our communities as a whole.
Finally, brethren, remember your origins. You are part of a long and noble tradition of courageous and learned men. We are the same men who threw tea into Boston Harbor, liberated the whole of South America, and helped Italy become a nation-state. We have fought tyranny worldwide and continue to do so today. Our vigilance does not equate to fear because we are not a group of fearful men. We are a group of extraordinary men who stand up for what is right, support their brethren, uplift their communities, and oppose oppression in all its forms.
God bless our noble fraternity, and may God bless the United States of America.
Fraternally yours,
Donald E. Kehler
Grand Master
Brethren,
The Worshipful Master has scheduled a first degree for our newly elected candidates, Carson Tilley and Allan Sivils, for Thursday, March 28th. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the lodge opening on the Enterered Apprentice Degree at 7:30. All Masons are invited to attend. A reminder that Wilmington #319 will be conducting a Master Masons Degree for four candidates, including our own Armando Rico, this coming Tuesday night with a meal being served at 6:00 and the lodge opening at 7:00. Please make note of the earlier time schedule. Our March stated will be held on Tuesday the 26th at our usual time of dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30.
Please make note of these three important dates in the life of our lodge and plan to attend as many as possible. Thank you for you support of our candidates and our officers.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Congratulations go out to Mr. Carson Tilley and Mr. Allan Sivils who were elected to receive the degrees in Masonry at last night's stated communication. The Master will be scheduling a 1st degree in the near future. Once the date is established I will send the word out. A copy of the minutes of our meeting have been posted on Grand View.
Wilmington #319 has scheduled a 3rd Degree for Tuesday evening, March 12 with dinner at 6:00 and the lodge opening at 7:00 (note the earlier times!!). Our own Brother Armando Rico will be one of the four candidates that will be raised that evening so please make every effort to attend to support him as he advances in Masonry.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A quick reminder - Wilmington #319 will be holding a MM Degree this evening with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge to open at 7:30. They will also be hosting the 5 hour lecture series this coming Saturday morning with breakfast at 8:00 and the meeting to begin at 9:00. Our February stated will be next Tuesday night, the 27th, with our usual schedule. We will be voting on two petitions as well as reviewing our 2024 budget along with our other business.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
See the notice from Raleigh Lodge #500 concerning this event in case there is any interest.
Tom Jones - Secretary
Hello brothers,
You and your lodge are invited to attend and/or compete in the 17th annual Carolina pig Jig! The competition is growing and each year the event generates more and more donations for our Masonic charities. This year's event is May 18, 2024 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds during the Got to Be NC Festival. We'd love to have you join us.
Please find the application and the rules attached. If you'd like to enter a team for the first time and have questions, please feel free to call or email. Competing teams can arrive on Friday the 17th and can park right beside the event space.
We hope to see you there.
For the Secretaries and Masters: I do not have the email address for every person in your lodge. If there is a new master or new secretary or a better point of contact for your lodge, please forward this message to them or provide their contact information and I'll reach out to them.
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Justin Eldreth, PM
Raleigh #500
(919) 809-2344
Brethren,
Please find below an email from W.B. Sam Watson, Secretary of Wilmington #319 concerning their BBQ fund raiser for your consideration.
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C., Secretary
Brethren and Friends,
Our Annual BBQ Fundraiser will be next Saturday, February 17th. Come out and enjoy some great food and fellowship. This is also our February Open House, so if you know of anyone thinking about Masonry, now would be a great time to bring them out and see what we do and ask any questions. And it is a great time to bring out those older Brothers that cannot make it to meetings to reconnect with the lodge.
If you wish to help, and we need all the help that we can get, please be there as soon as you can. There will be breakfast available in the morning between 7-7:30. It would be great if everyone could get there by 8 to put out signs, build the tent, and help with prep work. We will also need help on the back-end with taking all the signs down, breaking things down, and cleanup.
We start serving at 11:00 am, and will go until 5:00 pm, or until we run out of BBQ.
Also, if you are having any issues with Grandview, this will be a good time to come out and we will get you squared away on the app.
Finally, if you have a key to the lodge, or know someone who does, and you or they have not spoken with the Master about getting a personal entry code, then please contact the Master to get a new code as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact myself or the Master.
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Fraternally,
Samuel P. Watson, PM
Secretary
Wilmington Lodge #319
Brethren,
In case you did not receive word, below is a copy of the email from the Grand Master concerning the renewal and revival of our Masonic rituals. It includes the link to register for this event. I know that W.B. John Shawver will be attending and I am sure that he would love to have some company. I am disappointed that I will not be able to attend as that is the same date as our Allied Masonic meeting is scheduled for which I have a part. Registration is $35.00 which includes lunch.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
To: the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers of the 4th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Masonic Districts
cc: the Grand Lodge Officers
Brother District Officers, please forward the following message and registration link from our Grand Master to ALL the brethren in your respective districts so they may know to attend the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer’s Regional District Meetings concerning the renewal and revival of our cherished Masonic ritual, which is our Grand Master’s focus this year.
Cherished Brethren,
Excellence never happens by accident. We have to make it happen. I found this quote years ago and it seems perfect for what we are trying to do with our Masonic work here in North Carolina:
"They must learn it by memory. By more than memory, they must learn it by heart. Not so that they can simply recite the words but so that they feel them, the shape of the story as it changes and lifts and falls and rushes or meanders toward its climax. So that they can recall and relate the story as intimately as if they have lived it themselves and as objectively as if they have played every role within."
With this in mind I, and in conjunction with the Board of Custodians, invite you to participate in an event called "The Ritual Restoration Symposium" to help solidify our Official Standard of Work in this Grand Jurisdiction. Seating will be limited in each location so please sign up early. Reservations will be cut off in advance of the sessions and walk-ins will not be accepted. These lodges will be tiled.
- 7:30am - 8:30am Registration
- 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast
- 9am - 2:30pm Meeting
- 12pm-12:45pm Lunch
Session 1: February 3, 2024, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Semper Fidelis Lodge 680
727 Henderson Drive
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Please use this link to register for the event: https://nc.grandview.systems/events/3486
I look forward to seeing each of you and working with you as we grow together in Masonry.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Donald E. Kehler
Grand Master
Brethren,
I have heard back from the Grand Lodge and we still do not have a definitive date on when we will be receiving our 2024 Dues Cards. Please know that your 2023 card should gain you admission into any lodge, especially in North Carolina. To those of you who have already paid their 2024 dues, I will be glad to provide you a letter containing the lodge seal stating that fact should it be needed. This might definitely be the case if you are anticipating affliating with another lodge or possibly for lodges outside the state.
Thank you for your patience.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Just a reminder that our January stated is tomorrow night with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30 with our newly elected officers in their respective chairs. We are expecting to receive at least and possibly two petitions for the degrees. Also, there is still time to make it to the lodge for our semi-annual blood drive that will be ending at 6:30. Our thanks again go out to W.B. Mike Seigh for heading up this great endeavor.
Hope to see you tomorrow night.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones - P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that the Installation of Officers will be held this coming Saturday, January 13, at 1:00 p.m. The lodge will open on an Emergent Communication for the purpose of closing the Lodge of Sorrow for 2023 and will then close to allow for an open installation which means all family and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided immediately after the installation. Our Master elect, W.B. John Shawver, has called for a practice for the installation this Wednesday night at 7:00. He also plans on moving the regular lodge practices to Wednesdays to allow for more visitation to some of our sister lodges that meet on Tuesdays.
Hope you can make it this Saturday to show your support of your incoming officers for 2024.
Fraternally yours,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Apologies - here are the correct dates for next Thursday and Friday.
Brethren,
The family has decided that visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation located at 1535 S. 41st Street in Wilmington. Funeral services will be held at the same location on Friday, Janauary 5 at 11:00 with interment at Oakdale Cemetary immediately after the service. Please continue to keep Worshipful Brother Billy and the rest of the family in your prayers. They will all need our love and support as they go through this difficult period.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones - Secretary
Brethren,
It is my sad duty to report to you that we have received word that Mrs. Joy Lee Bordeaux passed away last night. Please keep Worshipful Brother Billy Bordeaux and the family in your prayers. If you wish to send your condolences, Billy's address is P.O. Box 552, Carolina Beach 28428-0552. I will let you know once the arrangements are made by the family. Let us all rest in the assuarance that she now resides in "that place, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" where she is free of pain and suffering. Our love and prayers to the family.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones - P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Below is the email I just received from the Grand Lodge concerning the status of our 2024 dues cards for your information. Should you need anything from me in the interim, please let me know.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brother Secretary,
I regret to report that due to a malfunction with the printing press, we have been unable to process the dues cards for lodges 736 through 776. We have a rush order on card stock and perforation and expect to have them delivered by the end of December or early January.
I am sorry for this inconvenience and know that we will deliver your members’ dues cards to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, if one of your members needs proof of membership, you may issue a letter signed and seal by you confirming his good standing.
Again, thank you for your patience.
Sincerely and fraternally,
J
Jonathan A. Underwood
Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina
2921 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27608
919-787-2021
junderwood@glnc.us
www.glnc.us
Brethren,
I wanted to let the brothers who have already paid their 2024 dues that I have not, as yet, received the 2024 Dues Cards from the Grand Lodge. An email was sent out that the delay is caused by a problem with the printing machine. This issue was supposed to have been corrected so that the cards would be sent out last week. Rest assured that your payment has been posted on Grand View and I will forward your new dues card as soon as I receive them. Thank you for your patience.
A reminder to all that our December stated is scheduled for this coming Tuesday evening when we will be closing out the year's business and conducting the election of officers for the ensuing year. My thanks to all of you for the support you have given the lodge and hope to see many more of you at our meetings in the future. I will post the minutes and election results of this meeting before the end of next week.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Worshipful Brother Richard Harris went to be with the Great Architect of the Universe today after his struggle with Melanoma. W.B. Richard was initiated an Entered Apprentice on June 15, 1990, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on July 26, 1990 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on September 4, 1990 in our lodge. He was Master in 1996 and assumed the duties of Treasurer in 2011 up until just this last month when he had to relinquish his chair due to his declining health. He will be sorely missed by all for his smile and great sense of humor. A Masonic service will be delivered with detailed information to be forthcoming once the family has had the chance to make the arrangements. Please keep the family in your prayers as they go through this time of sorrow.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
W.B. Mike Seigh has procurred the date of Monday, January 22 for our next sponsored blood drive. It will be held at our lodge from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please go ahead and put this important date on your calendars and plan on participating if at all possible. We are also asking that you spread the word around town to increase our exposure to the community and assist in this very worthwhile cause. A reminder will be sent out closer to the date as well. Our thanks again go out to W.B. Mike for his heading up this wonderful event.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
The minutes of our stated that was held this past Tuesday night and our Emergent Communication that was held on October 17 have been put on Grand View should you want to read them. The lodge is planning on holding a three degree within the next couple of weeks for Brother Armando Rico with the assistance of our brethren from Orient Lodge #395 who will also be providing a candidate. More information will be following once all of the details have been finalized.
As always, please let me know if you need any assistance in getting your account set up for Grand View. Remember that you can now pay your dues on line through this system and you will have access to all of the contact information of our members.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that the lodge will be holding an Emergent Communication tomorrow evening at 7:00 for the purpose of examining Brother Armando Rico on the 2nd Degree catechism. Following the meeting we will continue our practice for an upcoming 3rd degree. Please make every effort to attend to support our brother as he advances in Masonry.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Worshipful Master Brandon has called for an Emergent Communication to be held on Tuesday evening, October 17, at 7:00 for the purpose of examing Bro. Armando Rico on his Fellow Craft catechism. There will not be a meal. Please join us in supporting our brother as he advances in Masonry. As a reminder, Wilmington Lodge #319 will be holding a Master Mason's degree next Tuesday evening, October 10, with a meal being served at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30.
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Here are the results of the voting on the proposed amendments to The Code that were presented at Grand Lodge this past weekend. The Worshipful Master will provide additional comments on these at our October stated.
Amendment Group 1 - modernizes the publication and distribution of the Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for cost savings - APPROVED
Amendment Group 2 - clarifies the modern duties of the lodge secretary using electronic tools and codifying common practice - APPROVED
Amendment Group 3 - increases the per-capita tax from $25.00 to $35.00 - APPROVED
Amendment Group 4 - reapportionment of the $21.00 initiation fee that is currently being charged to each lodge for each Entered Apprentice initiated the prior year (no increase) - APPROVED
Amendment Group 5 - clarifies that Freemansonry brings together men of different races, colors, creeds and opinions - REJECTED - wording to be reconsider by Committee on Jurisprudence.
Amendment Group 6 - moderizes the work of the Board of Publications and the Committee on Masonic Public Relations - WITHDRAWN
On another note, the lodge has just found out that W.B. Dennis suffered a heart attack back on June 22 and underwent double by-pass on June 27. Recovery from the surgery which also included nerve damage to his left arm resulting in limited use of his left hand which is ongoing. I was also not aware that his son, Daniel, suffered a stroke last year and is still experiencing difficulty. Please keep both W.B. Dennis and Bro. Daniel in your prayers as they deal with these health issues.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Attached are the minutes from our September stated communication which was held this past Tuesday night. For those who could not make the meeting, you missed an excellent pull pork meal prepared by W.B. Lynn Williamson (W.B. Freddie Latham's receipt!). It was also wonderful to see W.B. Freddie and W.B. Mike Seigh who have been sorely missed. Worshipful Master Brandon and W.B. John Shawver will be traveling to Winston-Salem to represent our lodge at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication this weekend so we will keep them in our prayers for safe travels. A report of the events of the meeting will be shared with all next month. Please let me know of any health issues or events that any brother may have that I can pass along to the membership. We need to especially keep W.B. Richard Harris in our payers as he deals with his cancer treatments.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Each of you should have received a letter today from the Grand Master concerning the proposed amendments to The Code that will be presented at this years' Annual Communication. The Master has asked W.B. Ed Jones to go over these proposals at our stated next Tuesday. W.B. Ed is asking that each brother take the time to review the attachments to the Grand Master's email prior to our meeting so that we can be prepared to discuss as necessary.
Thank you and hope to see you next Tuesday evening at our usual time of dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
The minutes from our stated communication held last night have been posted on Grand View for your information. Of special note, Brother Doug Collins was elected a plural member of Federal Point. He is also a member of St. John's #1 where he serves as Treasurer and Atkinson #612 where he is Junior Warden. The drawing was held for our two Henry rifles with W.B. Mike Steinhilber being one of the lucky winners (no, he did not do the drawing!!). A total of 592 tickets were sold and the lodge had a net profit of $4,923.44 which will be distributed to our three Masonic charities. Many thanks to all those brothers who bought and sold tickets. A special shout out to W.B. John Shawver who led in ticket sales - thanks W.B. John for all you do for Federal Point.
Again, please remember the 3rd degree being held at Orient Lodge #395 tomorrow night. Our own Bro. Justin McDade will be one of the three brothers being raised. Dinner is at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that our August stated is tonight with dinner being served at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30 as usual. We will be voting on the Application for Affiliation on Bro. Doug Collins and holding the drawing for the two Henry "Golden Boy" rilfles. If you have not done so, please be sure to bring any monies and stubs from ticket sales so that they can be included in the drawing. Also remember that there will be a Master Mason's degree held at Orient Lodge #395 on Thursday night where our own Bro. Justin McDade will be raised. A meal is planned for 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30. Our thanks go out to our brothers at Orient Lodge for allowing us to join them in this degree.
Hope to see you tonight and Thursday.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that we will be holding the drawing for the two Henry Golden Boy rifles at our stated communication next Tuesday. There are still a large number of tickets outstanding so please use this next week to push sales as much as possible. If you have monies and ticket stubs to turn in prior to our meeting, please contact W.B. Mike Steinhilber at 910-409-7509 or me (252-561-6944) or at least let us know how many tickets you have sold and will be bringing the money to our meeting next week. Remember that this is our major fund raiser for our Masonic charities. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the youth and elderly we serve at Oxford and Whitestone.
Hope to see many of you next week.
Tom Jones - P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Due to a scheduling conflict, the emergent communication scheduled for next Tuesday, August 15, has been cancelled. Instead, Brother Armando Rico will be passed to the degree of Fellow Craft at Wilmington Lodge #319 next Wednesday, August 16. A meal will be served at 6:30 and the lodge opening on the 2nd degree at 7:30. A reminder that on Thursday, August 24 Orient Lodge #395 will be holding an emergent communication for raising three brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason which will include our brother, Justin McDade, again with a meal at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30. Please make every effort to attend these meetings to show your support for our two brothers as they continue their Masonic journey. Our thanks to our Masonic brothers at Wilmington #319 and Orient #395 for their willings to provide these courtesies.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Last night Brother Justin McDade passed his FC degree proficiency. He will be raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at an Emergent Communication of Orient Lodge #395 that will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. Also, Brother Armando Rico passed his EA degree proficiency. The Worshipful Master is calling for an Emergent Communication of Federal Point Lodge for Tuesday, August 15 for the purpose of passing Brother Rico to the FC degree. A meal is planned for 6:30 p.m. and the lodge opening at 7:30. Please put both of these dates on your calendars and plan to attend if at all possible to support these two brothers.
A special reminder that the lodge will be holding the drawing for the two Henry "Golden Boy" .22 cal. rifles at our August 22 stated. If you have not yet done so, please consider purchasing as many tickets as you can as all of the profits from the raffle will go to our three Masonic charities. You can mail your check to the lodge address of P.O. Box 753, Carolina Beach 28428 and your tickets will be placed in the drawing. Tickets are $10.00 each for two chances to win one of these beautiful guns. The lodge will also have a booth at the knife and gun show that will be held in Southport the weekend of August 12-13.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
The minutes of our July stated communication have been posted in Grandview for your information. Should you need assistance in setting up your account, please let me know.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
The Worshipful Master has called an Emergent Communication of Federal Point Lodge to be held next Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m., the purpose for which will be the examination of Brother Jason McDade on the Fellow Craft catechism and Brother Armando Demey on the Entered Apprentice catechism. There will not be a meal served. We hope to see as many of you there as possible to support our brothers as they continue their Masonic journey.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Attached are the results from the lodge sponsored blood drive that was held this past Monday. Our thanks go out to all who took the time to give and to those brothers who were at the lodge all afternoon assisting the Red Cross folks. A special thank you to W.B. Mike Seigh for spearheading this great community program.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Attached is a copy of the minutes from our Emergent Communication that was held last night. Congratulations to Bro. Justin McDade on being passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. For those who could not attend, you missed an excellent degree. The officers are to be congratulated as well for all of the hard work that was put into putting on this degree. Our next stated communication will be on July 25 and don't forget about our sponsored blood drive this coming Monday from 2-6:30 at the lodge.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that we will be having an Emergent Communication tonight for the purpose of passing Brother Justin McDade to the degree of Fellow Craft. A meal will be served at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30. Also remember that the lodge is hosting a blood drive next Monday, July 17 from 2:00-6:30 and we hope to make a very good showing. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors as there is always an increase in demand for blood during the summer and we want to do as much as we can to assist in this valuable program. You can make an appointment online at the American Red Cross website or just show up at the lodge.
Hope to see as many of you as can make it for both of these events.
Fraternally yours,
Tom Jones - Secretary
Brethren,
Two important dates to make you aware of. The Worshipful Master has scheduled an Emergent Communication for next Tuesday, July 11 for the conducting of the Fellow Craft degree for Brother Justin McDade. A meal will be served at 6:30 with the lodge opening on the 2nd degree at 7:30. Also a reminder that our lodge will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, Junly 17 from 2:00 to 6:30. Below is the email send to W.B. Mike Seigh in connection with this event along with a link given more details about the Shark Week Promotion being offered by the American Red Cross. Please support these two events as you are able.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Good Morning Mike,
Thank you for hosting a lifesaving blood drive in a couple of weeks! I just checked your Portal and you have 4 donors scheduled. The good news is that most donors schedule their donation about two weeks before the blood drive, so this is the perfect time to push donor recruitment. Since we know there will be some no-shows and deferrals on the day of your drive, I think recruiting 25 more donors over the next couple of weeks will give us the cushion we need to make our goal of 25! To help you recruit more donors I have included a link below to our current Shark Week Promotion. All donors get a free T-Shirt and are entered to win a trip to the Long Island Aquarium! Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can help in any way. I can’t thank you enough for creating a path for folks to save lives! Talk to you soon.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/shark-week.html
Gratefully,
Beau Harry
Account Manager II, Donor Recruitment
Brethren,
Just a quick reminder that our stated communication for the month of June will be this evening. I have learned that we will have a special guest, W.B. Tom Dolinger, Grand Lecturer, who will be providing our Masonic Education. I know you will want to miss this opportunity to hear his important message. We will be voting on the proposed amendment to our By-laws that will increase our annual dues to $150.00 including per capita in order to cover our annual expenses and increase our reserve to cover our insurance deductible.
Please make every effort to attend if possible.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, Secretary
Brethren,
Our by-annual blood drive has been scheduled for Monday, July 17 from 2:00 - 6:30 p.m. Please put this important date on your calendar as we would love to have a large turn out. It would be great if we could exceed our goal of 25 units for this most worthy cause. Our thanks to Worshipful Brother Mike Seigh for continuing to coordinate this event.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Attached is the flyer that has been created by W.B. Mike Steinhilber for our 2023 gun raffle for the benefit of our Masonic charities. Please feel free to print this out and distribute as needed. Of special note is that we will be drawing two winning tickets you have double the chance of winning! You can purchase tickets by mailing your check to the lodge's post office box (P.O. Box 753, Carolina Beach,, 28428) or on line through Grandview. If you have not yet signed up for Grandview, you can click on the link at the top of this email and get started. It's so easy I was even able to do it!
Remember that this raffle is our major fund raiser for the year for our charities so please consider purchasing as many tickets as you can.
Thank you.
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Congratulations to Brother Christen Slaven on being initiated into Masonry at our Emergent Communication last night. A copy of the minutes are attached as is a picture of Brother Slaven and our Worshipful Master, W.B. Brandon Edens. Many thanks to all who attended and congraulations also to the degree team with all doing an exception job. A reminder that Wilmington #319 will be holding a Master Mason's degree next Monday, June 5, with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30 with all chairs are being filled with Past Masters from lodges within our district.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that the lodge will be holding an Entered Apprentice Degree tomorrow night for Mr. Christen Slaven. A meal will be served at 6:30 with the lodge to open at 7:30. Please make arrangements to attend if at all possible to assist in bringing Christen to "light in Masonry".
We have also received our tickets for our charity gun raffle for this year. Each ticket will give the owner to win one of two Henry "Golden Boy" .22 cal. rifles. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be obtained at the lodge or by contacting W.B. Mike Steinhilber at 910-409-7509. Should you just want to purchase tickets for your own use, you can either send a check made payable to the lodge to P.O. Box 753. Carolina Beach, 28428 or on line through GrandView by following the link shown at the top of this email. Be sure to note that the funds are for the charity raffle and your tickets will be mailed to you. The drawing for the two guns will be held at our August 22 stated. You do not have to be present to win.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact W.B. Steinhillber or me. I can be reached by email at federalpoint753nc@gmail.com or at 252-561-6944.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
For those who were not able to make our May stated, we were honored to be able to present Brother Craig Thomas Pendergraft with his 25 year service award and lapel pin. The award was presented by our Worshipful Master, W.B. Brandon Edens. Brother Craig was escorted to West of the altar by our Senior Deacon, W.B. Bob Agnor. Brother Craig now resides in Raleigh and it is a testament to his dedication to Masonry that he made the trip to Carolina Beach to receive his award.
Congratulations again to Brother Craig. Attached are pictures of this event.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
It is my sad duty to inform you that I have just been made aware of the passing of Brother Randall Arden Searls this past Saturday, May 6. Brother Searls was born on February 2, 1963 in Tuscon, Arizona. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice on February 24, 1993, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on March 16, 1993 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on March 30, 1993 in our lodge. As noted, he was able to pass proficiency in each degree in quick order. Brother Searls owned and operated Concrete Craft, a custom concrete company in Wilmington. I will let you know if and when more details are forthcoming including any information about his family.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Attached is the flyer for the Civil Servants Appreciation Sunday scheduled for May 21 provided by Worshipful Brother Charles Hett for your information. A wonderful way to say a "Thank You" to all those who make our lives safer and better.
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that our April stated will be held tomorrow night at our regular time. In addition to our usual meeting, we will be formally receiving our W.Brother Freddy Szakasits, DDGM and W.Brother Randy Ward, DDGL of the 12th Masonic District who will be bringing us updates from the Grand Lodge. We also have a special recognition that I am sure all of you will not want to miss!
Our required 5 hour lecture series has been scheduled for this coming Saturday, April 29 and will be held in conjuction with Wilminton Lodge #319. The meeting will be held at Wilmington lodge with breakfast available at 8:00 with the meeing to start at 9:00. W.Brother Andy Greene will be conducting the meeting and appreciate #319 allowing us to participate with them as it is always good to have the opportunity to socialize with the brethren of other lodges in our area.
If you have not done so, please use this opportunity to sign up on Grand View, our new Masonic information system which is available to every Mason in North Carolina. Once you have signed in you will be able to view a lot of information that was not easily shared prior to this date. The minutes of our meetings as well as any other valuable information concerning our lodge and Masonry is posted for your review. Should you have any questions on how to access this site, please let me know.
Hope to see you tomorrow night.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that we will be holding an EA Degree tomorrow night with the lodge opening at 7:00 for the purpose of initiating Mr. Justin McDade. If at all possible, please make arrangements to attend as we would like to fill the lodge for our candidate. Refreshements will be served following the degree.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
The minutes of our March stated have been posted to our Grand View site for your information. Also be advised that, due to the uncertainty of the weather, the outdoor degree scheduled for this Saturday has been moved to the Scottish Rite Temple at 1415 S. 17th Street. The meal will be served at noon with the degree to be at 1:00 as originally planned.
Let me know if you have any issues with viewing the minutes.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that our stated communication for this month is tonight with dinner at 6:30 and the lodge opening at 7:30. We will be voting on a brother for restoration and a petitioner for the degrees so please come if your schedule allows. Also note that Orient Lodge #395 will be holding a first degree Wednesday night with a meal and lodge opening at the normal 6:30 and 7:30 time frames. I hope many of you have scheduled to attend the outdoor degree that will be held this Saturday at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Historic Site starting at 1:00 and is open to all Master Masons. Tickets for Friday night and Saturday lunch can be purchased on Eventbrite.com.
I am pleased to inform you that W.B. Mike Seigh texted that he was being released from the hospital tomorrow. Please keep W.B. Mike in your prayers as he continues to recover and we hope that he will be able to come back to the lodge soon.
Hope to see you tonight.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
Brother Jason Morgan just informed us that his grandmother passed away at 2:30 this morning. He stated that she went quickly and peacefully and he knows that she now rest in the arms of our Lord. Please keep Brother Jason and his family in your prayers as they go through this time of bereavement.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones. P.M., C.C. - Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that the lodge will be holding a Friends and Family breakfast this coming Saturday, March 18. Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 with a work day to follow. As it is supposed to be somewhat chilly this Saturday, work will probably be concentrated on interior areas as needed. Hope to see as many of you there as possible.
Fraternally,
Tom Jones - Secretary
Brethren,
We have received word that W.B. Mike Seigh has been in the hospital since last Thursday. He was admitted having chest pains and could not get enough oxygen. He is woeking with the Cardio and GI -doctors to hopefully determine what is going on. He is in room 735, the ICU step down unit. Please keep W.B. Mike in your prayers. I am also sure he would love to hear from you when he is able (phone number is 267-374-0540).
Fraternally,
Tom Jones, P.M., C.C. - Secretary