February 2012

Stated Communication

Brethren: The 1161st Stated Communication of Arundel Lodge will be held at the Masonic Temple.
Tuesday Evening, February 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Regular Order of Business
Balloting

Fraternally,
Gerard Rocray, WM

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Master's Message

Brethren,

        Brethren,
    We have started the year with our first meeting, and all went very well. Our brethren are ready to go to work. Our installation was ceremonial and memorable. So far we have increased the amount of our scholarship. It was suggested by MW Brother Wayne Adams that we form a committee to visit some of our shut in brothers and bring them a little fellowship. This committee will be chaired by Brother Stedman Seavey. We are open to ideas and suggestions from all, and would like to see you at our monthly and special meetings. We are a wonderful fraternity and should demonstrate some pride by being active. You all have a good month and hope to see you at the lodge.
Fraternally,
Gerard Rocray WM
 

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Coming Events

February Feb 14- Stated meeting 7:30

March Mar 13- Stated meeting 7:30

Go to http://my.calendars.net/19thdistrict
for all other district Lodge events

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 Masonic Birthdays For February

Richard V. Bibber  Karl S. Hooper  Ernest S. Ridlon Jr. Edward A. Baker

1961 1961 1961 1962

Audley J. F. Christopher Peter B. Emery  Robert S. Meserve  Daniel E. Gaucher

1985 1994 1998 2011

Please note your Masonic Birthday is the month and year you were raised.
 Bold indicates 50 plus years.

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Broken Column Brooch

The broken column brooch was first introduced in 1861 during the American Civil War for the ladies of Masons who were engaged in hostilities.

 

Inevitably, many of these brethren did not return, and as the ladies continued to wear the brooch it gradually became accepted as a Widows’ Brooch throughout North America and Canada. More recently it is having increasing acceptance throughout the United Kingdom. It serves to symbolize the continued concern for the widow of a brother Mason and is used as a means of recognition.

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2012 Dues

Brethren:
Brethren,
Your dues for 2012 were payable as of the Annual Meeting December 13, 2011.  The Grand Lodge per capita tax, insurance etc. increased thereby making your dues for 2012 $76.50.  Affiliated members dues remain the same at $58.50.  Your prompt payment is always appreciated.

Fraternally,
John Nompleggi, Secretary

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Membership	Suspended	Reinstated	Demitted	Affiliated	Raised	Deaths	Membership
12/14/2010	7	2	0	3	3	6	1/15/2012
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