To all Brethren,
The William R. Davie Leadership Academy is offering its third workshop of the year, “The Appointed Officer”, on Saturday, April 6th from 9am - 12pm via ZOOM. In this session, we will examine how a Brother can best prepare to serve his lodge as an appointed officer.
While incoming appointed officers may find it especially helpful, this workshop 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
This is a follow up from the 5 Hour Lecture Service that was held yesterday (2/24/2024). I just wanted to share these handouts that I mentioned . Take a look at them if you want. Also the link that I mentioned is
https://www.grandlodge-nc.org, (click on Center For Members, scroll down to certified lecturers information, then forms and links for lecturers).
If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know. Thanks and have a nice weekend.
Freddy Szakasits
Worshipful Richard Armistead (Master of Oak Island Lodge 758 located at 2408 Oak Island Drive, Oak Island NC 28465) would like to invite you all to please attend their 1st meeting in their building since the fire that occurred over a year ago. They will have a catered meal, and the meeting is next Thursday 2/15/2024. Meal at 6:30 pm and meeting to follow at 7:30 pm. Please RSVP him at scuba1raa@yahoo.com or 910-528-1145 if you plan to attend. They are very excited to get back in their building. Thanks and have a wonderful evening.
Sincerely & Fraternally,
Freddy Szakasits
Just a reminder,
That. Orient Lodge's meetings will be held at the same time and date beginning tomorrow (1/4/2024, first Thursday of the month) but at Wilmington Lodge 319 (2910 South College Road Wilmington NC 28405). Meal at 6:30 pm and the meeting time at 7:30 pm. We would like to thank Wilmington Lodge 319 for letting us use their building while our lodge is going through its renovations due to fire. Sorry for the inconvenience and we'll keep you posted on the progress. Happy New Year! Hope to see you all.
Fraternally,
Freddy Szakasits
Brethren,
I want to apologize for not getting the Dues Notices out earlier. I'm still trying to figure out this new system that we are using. Dues for 2024 are $131.00. You can send a check or money order to the lodges PO Box 985 Wilmington N.C. 28402. When I get back in town I can hopefully get this new system working. I do have dues cards for 2024 and can mail them to you once I receive your check or money order. If you have any questions please don't hesiatae to reach out and ask (910-617-3641 or FSzakasits@gmail.com). Again I apologize for the enconvenience.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Fredd Szakasits
Orient Lodge will hold its Installation of Officers for the year 2024 this Saturday (12/30/2023 at 10:00 am) at Wilmington Lodge 319 (2910 South College Road in Wilmington 28405). The lodge will open for a quick emergent communication and the Installation will start afterwards. This Installation is open to the public, We are honored to have RW Robert "Bobby" Rideout (Deputy Grand Master) serve as our Installing Officer. Please come out and show your support.
Fraternally,
Freddy Szakasits
Due to a fire that occurred in the Dining Room at the lodge on December 23rd 2023. Orient Lodge's meetings will be held at the same time and date (first Thursday of the month) but at Wilmington Lodge 319. Meal at 6:30 pm and the meeting time at 7:30 pm. We would like to thank Wilmington Lodge 319 for letting us use there building while our lodge is going through it's renovations. Sorry for the inconvenience and we'll keep you posted on the progress. Happy New Year! Hope to see you all.
Fraternally,
Freddy Szakasits
For those of have RSVP'd, thank you. Just a reminder please for those who haven't, please do. This will bw our last Stated for the year 2023,. We will be holding our election of Officers for the tear 2024, and our Brothres and Sisters of Golden Rod Chapter (O.E.S) will be preparing a wonderful meal for us. Please let me know if you will be attending. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
S&F,
Freddy Szakasits
Just received word from WB Jimmy's wife that Jimmy has been released from the hospital and is currently in Rehabiliation and has started Physical Therapy today. So please continue to keep him in your prayers.
S&F,
Freddy Szakasits
Please keep WB Jimmy Hyatt (PM) in your prayers. His wife called me tody to say that Jimmy suffered a mild stroke this past Thursday. He's currently at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He's hoping to get discharged in the next day or so, but he will have to through Rehabilitation once discharged. Please pray for him to have a speedy recovery.
S&F,
Freddy Szakasits
Brethren,
Just a reminder that this will be our last Stated Communication for the year 2023 (12/7/2023 at 6:30 pm and meeting starting at 7:30 pm). Golden Rod Chapter (O.E.S) will be cooking the dinner for us. Please RSVP me (FSzakasits@gmail.com or just simply respond to this communication) so we can get a head count to prepare. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all.
Merry Christmas,
Freddy Szakasits
Brethren,
Attached you will find the Synopsis of the 236th Annual Communcation of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of North Carolina. Many thanks are due to all of our delegates who attended and all the volunteers who made the event accessible and possible.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Jonathan A. Underwood
Grand Secretary
St. Johns Lodge #1 will confer a 1st Degree this Wednesday (5/3/2023). Meal at 6:30 pm and the Degree will follow at 7:30 pm. Please come out and show your support as this young man begins his journey in Masonry.