 Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, Members of Southern Pines Lodge No. 484 attended a Christmas Luncheon at the Masonic Home for Children - Oxford (MHCO) this past Saturday. In the attached photo, taken by Worshipful Brother Frank Wanko, you see Elizabeth, (our adoptee), in the middle with her brother Derek, on the left and her brother Chase, on the right. Elizabeth loved the visit and plans to have a fantastic Christmas thanks to Brother Masons like Frank who brought not only warm greetings and friendship from our Lodge but also the gift of caring. She also loves to visit out Lodge every chance she gets. Take care Brothers and have a wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas. Fraternally, Guy |
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, A couple of things. First, SP484 will be dark tonight, Monday, 16 Dec 24. A lot of Brothers in the District are attending the Grand Masters District Meeting at Phoenix Lodge #8 in Fayetteville, NC. Please join the group as they receive words of wisdom from our new Grand Master. Second, attached is a Holiday message from our current and incoming Masters of the Lodge, Brothers Tony Myers and Sam Gardipee. Take care Brothers and have a wonderful and safe Holiday season. Merry Christmas! Fraternally, Guy Christmas Message 2024.docx |
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| From Brother Matt Parker: Good afternoon, Brothers, I hope you are doing well. As a reminder the application (attached) for the Inner Chamber program is attached. All alumni of the Middle Chamber program are welcome to apply. Due to limited space, only 20 spots are available. The premise of this advanced course is to further explore the lessons learned from the core classes and will include instruction on meditation techniques, contemplative and interactive exercises, and various advanced topics. In short, it is designed to demonstrate to you, how to fully realize Freemasonry as a personal initiatic journey. Because the curriculum leans heavily towards meditative and contemplative exercises the regular staff members will be joined by Brother Chuck Dunning who will be present and facilitate those areas of the course work.
This retreat will be held on January 31-February 1, 2025 at our Masonic Home for Children at Oxford (MHCO). Student registration will begin at 5pm on the 31st and classes should be completed by 5pm on the 1st. Registration costs include a hotel room for Friday night, dinner Friday/Lunch on Saturday (breakfast on your own), and a copy of Chuck Dunning’s new book, “The Contemplative Lodge.” All students are required to stay in the hotel, even if you live close enough to drive. More logistical details will be given to those who qualify for the course.
Because this is advanced work, a very limited number of students can be accepted. In order to provide the level of attention necessary for each student, the class will be limited to 20 students. The application is open to all alumni of the program, including the 2024 graduates (applications will be accepted until December 14, 2024). There is no cost to apply. The fee for students who are accepted will be $250.00. Applicants will be required to write multiple short essays. The applications will be reviewed and vetted by the Middle Chamber Staff. The selections will be made no later than December 14, 2024. The application and instructions are attached to this email.
This is an incredible opportunity to do advanced work in what is already a groundbreaking program. Please understand that this will be a rigorous weekend of meditative practices and course work. Only apply if you intend to make the most of this opportunity. Thank you all. Bro. Matt Parker Student Services CoordinatorMiddle Chamber |
PM Ladies Night 2024 Invitation.pdf
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, Join us as we celebrate our Past Masters and our lovely ladies with an evening to remember on the 19th of October. The meal choices are Prime Rib, Seared Scallops, or Lasagna. Please see the attached invitation for details. Thank you and enjoy this festive occasion! Fraternally, Guy Guy Woodard Secretary, SP484 |
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, With the current devastation in Western North Carolina, there are many displaced families desperately needing assistance. In an effort to help as many people as we can, we are sending trailers of goods to those areas. So far, we have collected chain saws, water, food, solar lights, batteries, and other essentials necessary to help in their survival. We will begin by taking one truckload a day up to that area so please consider donating what you can for this cause. If you can donate, please coordinate with the Master of our Lodge, WB Tony Myers at (910) 315-6461 or the Lodge Secretary, WB Guy Woodard at (910) 364-7102 to drop off the items at the lodge. A truck will pick them up as soon as possible. Thank you brothers and God bless you all. Fraternally, Guy |
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| The District 21 Colonial Degree Team will meet at Southern Pines Lodge this Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 9am to conduct regular team business and start rehearsing for potential 1st Degrees as requested. For information about the Team please contact Worshipful Brothers Frank Wanko or Trent Carter. Thank you and God Bless. Guy Woodard Secretary, SP484 |
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, We are short in our goal to attain golf balls. The Titleist Balls are still available on Amazon and the ordering process is simple. I just placed an order today for a box with an arrival date of July 27, 2024. Just go to Amazon and type in titleist+trufeel+golf+balls. Since each player in the tournament will receive a free sleeve of these fine balls, we are asking for you to dig a little deeper and assist us in getting more boxes. Also, we are still accepting team entries and sponsors for the event on August 4, 2024. If interested, Contact Chairman Bill Loeser at 910-759-0751 or william.loeser@gmail.com Bill's Mailing Address: 500 Roundabout Rd. Carthage, NC 28327 Thank you from all of the Officers and Golf Classic Committee in SP484. Guy Woodard Secretary, SP484 |
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| The Southern Pines Lodge 484 Classic Golf Tournament for the Scholarship Fund is asking for your help. The Classic Committee is committed to giving each of the contestants a sleeve of Titleist True feel golf balls as a tee gift. If you are able, please purchase a dozen or more for the event. The are available on Amazon for $19.99 per dozen. Enter titleist+trufeel+golf+balls in the Amazon search bar. Say, have you heard the add for the tournament on the local radio stations? Listen for it, it is quite catching. We are still accepting team entries and sponsors for the event on August 4, 2024. If interested, Contact Chairman Bill Loeser at 910-759-0751, william.loeser@gmail.com 500 Roundabout Rd. Carthage, NC 28327 Thank you from the Classic Committee. |
2024 Masonic Scholarship Golf Classic Registration (1).pdf
Southern Pines No. 484 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Attached is a pdf form of the registration form for Southern Pines Lodge's 2024 Golf Classic to be help on August 4, 2024. You should have received a hard copy in the mail last week, we are sending you this copy in case you need extra applications. Hope to you on August 4th. 2024 Golf Classic Committee |
Brothers,
Southern Pines Lodge No 484 will call to order an Emergent Communication this Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 for the purpose of raising five worthy brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The degree will begin at 6pm with refreshments to follow. Attire for the event is suit and tie for the officers and red lodge shirts for those members that have them.
We hope to see you there if your cable tow and health permit. Thank you and God bless.
Guy Woodard, PM
Secretary
Hello Brothers!
Here's an opportunity for some good fellowship and fun in May. It's the Blackmer Lodge No. 127 Annual Charity Fun shoot on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. See attached flyer for details and see you there.
R&R, Guy
Brothers,
SP484 recently held an Emergent Commincation at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA. The Minutes of the EC are posted in Grandview for you to check out.
On another note, SP484 Lodge Coins are in and ready to sell! A very nicely designed challenge coin that will allow for great fellowship on most any occassion. All net proceeds in sales will directly support all of our charities. Cost is $20 per coin. BTW - these make great gift ideas.
Thank you.
R&F, Guy
Brothers,
A message from our new Master Elect. See below.
R&F, Guy
My Brothers,
I hope this finds you and your families healthy and happy. My name is Tony Myers and I am your newly elected Master of the Lodge for the ensuing year – 2024.
First, I would like to say thank you for entrusting me to lead our Lodge this coming year. I will do my utmost to fulfill the obligations of this important office. I would like to invite you to our Officer Installation to be held on the evening of Monday, January 8th, 2024. We’ll have a meal with this event so be sure to bring your family or significant others.
We have started planning some activities for 2024. We intend to do Lion and Pillar this year. We plan to visit the Masonic Home for Children, Whitestone, and Alexandria, VA where we will visit several national sites, monuments, and potentially a tour of the White House. Additionally, we’ll have a number of visiting brethren from the Grand Lodge Speakers Bureau providing excellent Masonic Education on various topics at a number of our Stated Communications. Be sure to mark your calendars for the following:
o January 8th, 2024 – Officer Installation for 2024
o February 5th, 2024 – Brother Chris Richardson of the Masonic Foundation will speak
o February 21-24th, 2024 – Alexandria trip
o April 27th, 2024 – Springfest 2024 – fundraiser with proceeds going to MHCO
Brothers, we currently have ten (10) candidates in the pipeline that are working towards being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. This group of young men bring some new energy and perspectives to the lodge and we are appreciative of their motivation. If all are successful, that will bring our membership to 102 members.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
As a reminder, the Annual Stated Communication of Southern Pines Lodge No. 484 will begin at 7pm on 04 Dec 23. At this meeting, we'll elect the Lodge officers for the ensuing year - 2024, along with conducting other Lodge business. We'll meet at Chapman's Restaurant at 5:30pm hrs for some fellowship prior to the meeting. We have a reservation for 10 (under the name Woodard) and this is first come, first serve.
If within the length of your cable-tow and health permitted, please take the opportunity to attend Lodge and join us for a meal. Thank you.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
Guy Woodard, PM, Secretary
Brothers,
The minutes from the Stated Communication on 20 Nov 23 are posted on Grandview.
We are conducting a 1st Degree tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 29 Nov 23 to Initiate two worthy men into our fraternity. Refreshments will follow the Degree in the Fellowship Hall. Please come out and join us.
R&F, Guy
Brethren,
Southern Pines Lodge No. 484 will host Brother Kevin Otis and our Adoptee Elizabeth from the North Carolina Masonic Home for Children – Oxford (MHCO). Brother Kevin will provide information about the MHCO Adoptee program for those Lodges that are interested. Also, the Lodge will present the MHCO with a check from the proceeds of this years Springfest 2023.
The Eastern Star will prepare a delicious meal of Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, and a dessert for $10 and will be served at 6pm. The gavel will drop at 7pm for the meeting.
Please come out and join us. All are invited.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
Guy Woodard
Secretary, SP484
Hello Brothers,
The minutes from the Stated Communication this past Monday, 16 Oct are posted. For those interested, we'll hold Masonic Education this Saturday, 21 Oct 23 at the Lodge. Breakfast will be served at 8am with the education kicking off at 9am. The education will be a complete 1st Degree walk-thru with the red work. This is in preparation for the upcoming 1st Degree this Monday, 23 Oct 23 at 6pm. We'll initiate two worthy men and refreshments will follow the degree.
Please join us if you can. Take care and God Bless.
R&F, Guy
Greetings,
You are invited to the Southern Pines Lodge Annual Past Master and Ladies Appreciation Night. See the attached flyer for details.
Please RSVP NLT Saturday, October 14th, 2023 and include your choice of entrée to Brother Tony Myers, Phone: (910) 315-6461. This year is going to be a wonderful venue at the Weymouth Center in Southern Pines.
Website for the venue: https://weymouthcenter.org
Thank you and respectfully,
Guy Woodard, PM, Secretary, SP484
Brothers,
The Minutes for our Stated Communication last evening, Monday, 18 Sep 23 are posted. Have a great week.
R&F,
Guy
Brothers,
The Stated Communication Minutes from Monday, 04 Sep 23 are posted.
Of note - we must cancel our Masonic Education again this month which was scheduled for Saturday, 16 Sep 23. We know that Brothers are busy in the Summer and we intend to continue our once-a-month Masonic Learning at a later date. We have been conducting Masonic Education in Lodge during our SC's which has been great so come out and enjoy.
Hope you are well Brothers and stay hydrated in this heat.
R&F,
Guy
Brothers,
The Minutes for ourStated Communication last evening, Monday, 21 Aug 23 are posted. Have a great week.
R&F,
Guy
Brothers,
The District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer official visit to Southern Pines Lodge No. 484 that was scheduled for today, Monday, August 21st, 2023 at our usual Stated Communication is postponed until a later date.
Thank you and have a great week.
R&F,
Guy
Brothers,
Unfortunately we must cancel our monthly Masonic Education scheduled for Saturday, August 19th, 2023. We'll resume our dynamic instruction and learning again in September.
Thank you and God Bless.
R&F,
Guy
Brothers,
The District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer will conduct an official visit to Southern Pines Lodge No. 484 on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at our usual Stated Communication. Time will be 7pm. Uniform for the evening will be Lodge Red Polo Shirt and Slacks for the Officers and casual business attire for members.
We'll conduct an official visit rehearsal tomorrow evening Monday, August 14th, 2023 at 6pm. Officers please be in attendance.
R&F,
Guy
Brothers,
I hope that each and every one of you are healthy and doing great. The minutes from our last Stated Communication have been posted in Grandview.
R&F,
Guy
Brethren,
We're asking for one more push to meet our goal for sleeves of Golf Balls. As of now, we are about ten short of our goal. If you can, please make a purchase and either send them or drop them off at the Lodge. Brothers, this would be greatly appreciated.
Brethren,
From the Worshipful Master of SP484, WB Matt Northen:
Brothers,
The Worshipful Master of SP484 extends his best wishes and asks for you to be safe over this long holiday weekend.
There will be a 1st Degree Rehearsal this Monday, 03 Jul for anyone interested and that may be in town. We will conduct a 1st Degree for two worthy men at an Emergent Communication on Monday, 24 Jul at 6pm. We would like to see a great turn-out to support these new soon-to-be brothers.
The minutes for the last Emergent Communication (17 Jun 23) have been posted to our portal.
Be safe and God Bless,
Guy Woodard, SP484 Secretary
Brothers,
Two items for you.
First - there will be Masonic Education conducted this Saturday, June 17th, 2023. Breakfast is served at 8am with the instruction starting at 9am. Part of the instruction includes a quick Emergent Communication for the purpose of observing a worthy Master Mason returning his catechism. If you plan on attending, please contact WB Franko Wanko by no later than Thursday evening, June 15th, 2023 so we can have enough food to serve everyone. His number is (910) 690-7534 or email him at frankwanko@gmail.com
The second item is a reminder that Monday, June 19th, 2023 there is a Stated Communication with business of the Lodge being conducted. The gavel will drop at 7pm.
Thank you all and hope all is well with you and families.
R&F,
Guy Woodard, SP484 Secretary
Brothers,
Two items:
First, we have to cancel Masonic Education for tomorrow, Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
Second, there is a 3rd Degree Rehearsal this Monday, May 22nd, 2023 at 6pm at the Lodge.
Hope this email finds everyone doing well.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
Guy Woodard, Secretary, SP484
Doubht that anyone willl be going to Raleigh for this event, but I though the poster was well designed.
I received, this information from my Templar contact in Raleigh.