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Batavia Lodge 404
Trestleboard
December 2003
From
the East...
GREETINGS FROM THE EAST.
We have
some exciting things going on at Batavia 404. We have a new slate of officers
that just got started. Everybody seems excited to learn their new job. We have
two new candidates and a third who just got his First Degree. I think they’ll
be a great addition, if their enthusiasm is any indication.
I know we will be busy with Degree work. We possibly will have a Blue
Lightening in January. If you can help us put on a First Degree or you want to
see Degree work, come on over. We can always use the help.
I want to thank everybody involved with our installation on November 2nd.
Richard Kenneavy, Bernie Vogt, Dale Corrice, John Ingram, Hugh Cole and June Oxe
did a terrific job on the installing part. My mom (Geri) and my dad (Ray) and
Vicki Jones took charge of the refreshments. They were great too.
This month we have our annual Poinsettia delivery to the Lodge Widows. This is
one of the best things we do during the year. I can’t believe the Christmas
season is upon us already! Then again, I am still in January 2003! This year
has gone too fast.
Brethren, don’t let next year go by as fast without doing something Masonic!
You’re always invited to the Lodge for the 7:30 meetings on Mondays. You must
see us for a Lumberjack breakfast. They’re guaranteed to keep you full all day.
Of course, they’re the last Sunday of the month. No breakfast served during
December.
We’re working on famous Mason reports for the upcoming regular meetings. John
Wayne, the Wright brothers and many others will be featured. Check it out!!
Merry
Christmas and Happy 2004!!
Curt Morrison Worshipful Master
From
the West...
GREETINGS
FROM THE WEST, BRETHREN.
As the
Holidays are approaching, I must start with a hearty HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. This
year looks to be filled with fun opportunities for those that attend our
meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Our Master, Curt Morrison, has
many ideas and we will be supporting his vision of the ensuing year.
I am starting to look to the East and think about the following year. So I ask
you–what do you want to do? I have 10 months to take suggestions. So call me,
or better yet, tell me at a meeting!!! What is important to you!
Just as a body needs activities and exercise to be healthy, so does OUR Lodge.
The more we do, the more we are involved, the healthier Batavia 404 is. The
healthier the lodge is, the more it can do to enrich our lives. More active
members = more activities. Batavia Lodge is a living institution that needs our
support to survive. So bring your life to the lodge and reap the benefits of
membership in so fine an institution as Freemasonry. We have degree work coming
up. So call me and find out the who, what, when (630-761-0865).
Fraternally,
Ed Steffy Senior Warden
From
the South...
Yes, it’s
hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us, but it is! From our house
to yours, we want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!!!
Here are a few thoughts to ponder for all seasons.
The Entered Apprentice
Degree
“Let
there be light” the great Creator spoke.
And, at the summons, slumbering nature woke.
While from the east the primal morning broke.
Back rolled the curtains of the night. And earth rejoiced to see the light.
“Let there be light” the Master’s lips proclaimed
And heart and hand unite in glad acclaim.
To hail the enrollment of a Brother’s name,
While he beholds with ravished sight.
The glories of the perfect light.
Thomas W.
Davis
The Fellowcraft Degree
But I am given strength and skill
To do the work assigned to me.
Whatever my task, it is God’s will
That I perform it worthily.
A living stone make fit to grace
The Temple’s walls, and help them rise.
Although it fill but humble place.
A little nearer to the skies.
George H.
Free
The Master Mason Degree
Let
us then be forging, forging stronger still the Mystic chain.
For the glory of the meeting and the work that doth remain.
In the spirit of the Poet, let us do our work with care
“As we meet upon the Level, and we part upon the Square”
L. B. Mitchel
Don’t
forget, we now have King Solomon’s Pass. You get six breakfasts for the price
of five or $20.00.
We want to welcome our newly appointed RWDDGM of the 17 N. District, Brother
Richard A. Mickelsen. Congratulations Rick! We will miss Brother Bernie Vogt.
We would also like to welcome our youngest Entered Apprentice, John S. Duros,
age 72.
Hope you come out to meetings and support our new Master and officers. Have a
very
Merry
Holiday Season.
Dan Jones, Sr. Junior Warden
From
the Secretary...
Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. A reminder: dues are due December 31.
2003 and to the two members that owe 2002-2003, please remit. You will be
suspended for non-payment next year. We have tried to call you with no answer.
If you need help, let us know.
Don’t forget we meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and would like to see
you now and then.
We have a new web site!!!! It’s
www.mastermason.com/batavia404
Visit our web site and let us know what you think. Also, if you have an e-mail
address, please email it to me at bosco@elnet.com
Sincerely,
Harold A. Hall (Bosco, Secretary)