February 2010

From the Director of Ceremonies

The following Brethren are assigned the following portions of the Fellowcraft Degree.

Examination: Rt.W.Bro. Bill Johnston

Obligation: W.Bro. Arnold Murray

Secrets: Rt.W.Bro.M Bumstead

Add to Apron: V.W.Bro. Roger Anderson

S.E.Angle: Bro. Glen Nazaruk

Working Tools: V.W.Bro. Peter Fisher

S.W.Lecture: W.Bro. Rob Carver
                       Back-up: Rt.W.Bro. M Bumstead

Charge: Rt.W.Bro. Alan Long

There will be  a practice for this degree commencing at 9:30am on Feb 6th, 2010.

From the South

Starting in February we will be serving dinner at 19:00 Hrs (7PM) and Tyling at 20:00 Hrs (8PM) to better accommodate our members.  Everyone is invited to the meal (Shepards Pie) with dessert following the meeting.  Special thanks to Bro. Geoff and Lloyd as the festive boards have been gaining momentum in developing the fellowship of the Lodge.  See you in February.

Bro. Neil Walker
Junior Warden

NOTE: Remember the One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Alberta to be held on the 11th of June to 12 of June inclusive.

Nominations for the Masonic Medal of Merit are now being accepted and all nominations must be received in Grand Lodge prior to 28th of February, 2010

From the East

Three cheers for V.W.Bro. Neil Walker and W.Bro;. Laurie Dirks for getting our educational sessions going!  Is it symbolic of increased activity and interest in our Lodge?  I hope so.  Welcome aboard, to our new Honorary Life Member, Rt.W.Bro. John Cameron.  Time remaining in my governance is fast slipping away and the goals I hoped to achieve are not yet finalized.  I have received a few responses to "Where are we now".  Please send more of them.  At our February 6th, 2010 rehearsal for the second degree February 11th, bring the newest assignment of our strengths and weaknesses and your suggestions for three and five year goals.  This is a priority of mine to be competed by June.  Anticipate an increase in dues, change in supper time and more Carstairs activities.  God willing we will have  a budget to consider. Now is time to wish Rt.W.Bro. Vic Ramsbottom success in finding solutions to his health problems.  He has been a stalwart member of our Lodge..  Above all continue to value our Lodge for its Brethren and fellowship.  Who should receive a Valentine?

Arnold R. Murray
Worshipful Master.

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Due to the illness and hospitalization of your Web Master, this is being produced by one of his Elves till Vic returns.

Your Web Master
Vic Ramsbottom