FEBRUARY 2012

GREETINGS FROM THE EAST

     Those of you who were not present at the January Stated missed a fine program from our District Educational Officer and fellow brother, Worshipful Don McAndrews. We had about sixty brothers in attendance. Everyone seemed to enjoy our “joke of the month” and our “bus stop moment” which will become regular additions to the agenda. Our new Senior Steward, Brother Chuck Jenkins, prepared his first meal for the lodge. All agreed that he did a great job. We look forward to his cooking throughout the year.

     At our January Stated, we elected nominees for District Deputy Grand Master and Alternate District Deputy Grand Master for the year 2014. I extend my congratulations to Worshipful Carl Dunn, who is our nominee for DDGM and Worshipful Tom Wickman, who is our nominee for Alternate DDGM. Both of these brothers are highly qualified. I’m sure that in the year 2014, they will represent District 4 and Manasseh Lodge #182 with distinction. These nominees will now be presented to all lodges in District 4 for their approval.

     Manasseh Lodge #182 was well represented at the first Official Visit of Most Worshipful William Talbott Ellison, Jr., Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, to Districts 2, 3, and 4 on Saturday, January 7^th. Nine of our brothers drove to Winchester to attend the event at Hiram Lodge #21. This is a beautiful and historic lodge. We were treated to a wonderful musical program, a presentation of the lodge history, good food, and, of course, an interesting address by the Grand Master. I estimated an attendance of over two hundred, including many lodge masters. This was a rewarding masonic experience for all who were able to attend.

     Our February 3^rd Stated Communication will be the Official Visit of our current District Deputy Grand Master for the 4^th Masonic District, Right Worshipful Ralph Wilbur Smith, Jr. I have had the pleasure of working with Ralph over the past couple of years. He has been a Mason for many years and we are in for a treat when Ralph presents his February program. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. I am sure that he will bring greetings from the Grand Master, discuss his theme, “Spreading Masonic Light”, and offer many comments pertinent to our lodge and masonry in general.

     The first weekend of February will also present us with two opportunities to enjoy good food and good fellowship at the same time. Our meal for the Friday night Stated will be prepared by our newly formed group of Rainbow Girls. The following Saturday morning, Senior Steward, Brother Chuck Jenkins will prepare his first lodge breakfast. So, I ask all brothers to bring their Lady and children to support these folks and enjoy these meals.

     Brethren, I am deeply saddened to inform you that Virginia Plummer passed away on January 3^rd, 2012. Virginia was the widow or Right Worshipful Robert G. Plummer, who many of our brothers remember fondly. She was one of our most active widows, attending and supporting Manasseh Lodge at every turn. She will be missed. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Manassas Royal Arch Chapter #81 Scholarship Fund.

     There are many opportunities for lodge participation in February. You will notice several scheduled Called Communications for degree work. Also, I have scheduled two fraternal visits to other lodges in our district. I am excited to have a committee of brothers working on both the Child ID Program and on the “Project Lifesaver”. The latter is a program to use state of the art technology to assist those who care for Alzheimers’s and other mentally challenged adults, as well as autistic children, who become lost. We will be discussing the possible inclusion of this program to our charitable outreach. I challenge all brothers to expand their masonic experience and become involved in these activities.

     Finally Brethren, anyone can purchase flags to be flown in honor or in memory of a loved one or friend. Donation is $100 for three months or $200 for six months. All proceeds go to the lodge scholarship fund.

Fraternally,

 John W. Mitchell, Jr.

 Worshipful  Master

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