December 2004

Brethren:

Welcome to the 92nd Anniversary Year for Woodlawn Lodge #672!

Your Lodge has a full schedule of programs and activities for your enjoyment this coming year, including February Homeland Security night with the County Detective in charge of Beaver County Security, Pennsylvania Game Commission night in March, District Deputy Grand Master's Night at the Masonic Homes at Sewickley in May, "Stroke - Signs and Symptoms" with the Director of the Ohio Valley Hospital's Rehabilitation Unit in June, a Shriner's Hospital night and film in November, and an important and timely talk by a member of the Penn State Cooperative Extension in April. Our Past Masters' Banquet & Wives' Appreciation Night at Franzee's Restaurant will once again be held in April as well.

As incoming Worshipful Master, I am introducing a Master's Minute dialog into the monthly stated meeting, to convey a short message about selected topics of interest to Master Masons. Some of the subjects include the Past Master's jewel; the meaning of the number- 3 in Freemasonry; the Orders of the Star and Garter; how each Body within Freemasonry measures time, and much more.

Also I encourage you to come & see "Designs Upon Our Trestleboard", items of Masonic Interest displayed at each meeting!

Building on the successes of 2004, we will again offer a summer picnic for our families, and in addition, our Lodge's stated meetings will include four family-oriented program nights which are sure to appeal to the wives and guests that may attend. We also hope to have a Saturday afternoon meeting and luncheon in October, so that some of our members who don't drive at night can come to Lodge.

Your officers are hard at work in rehearsals to insure that Woodlawn Lodge #672 continues to merit the reputation in the 37th Masonic District which it has always enjoyed, that of having the best possible ritualistic work done in the most correct manner. You are always invited to attend our Monday evening rehearsals held at 7:00 pm., for an hour of fellowship and ritual.

On behalf of the officers of Woodlawn Lodge #672, I extend to you a warm and fraternal welcome, and an invitation to attend the regular stated meeting held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month.

Together we will make the 2005-year a memorable one as we return to Masonic roots, learning while having fun! I look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely and Fraternally,

December 27th 2004, A.L.6004

January 2005

Brethren:

As we begin a new Masonic year together, let us rededicate ourselves to peace and good fellowship, in the lodge and with our fellowman. Woodlawn Lodge No. 672 has a great year of activities and programs planned for you and your family. Your officers and I look forward to seeing you to renew old friendships and to begin new ones.

Kathy and I wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year.

January, 2005, AL 6005

February 2005

Brethren:

February reminds us of St. Valentine's Day, In our doings this month, let us all remember our wives and sweethearts without whose help, aid and assistance, we could not find the time and energy to pursue our Masonic professions in and out of the Lodge.

Homeland Security is the program for this month's meeting, a topic of interest to us all. Bring your lady to the meeting. and join us for this important and timely presentation.

A Masonic apology is given to all that found the errors in the January meeting notice. The printer has been notified, and corrections have been made. Also, a special thanks is owed this month to Brothers Frederick , PM and Robert , without whose hard work much of the Lodge's financial workings, and logistics could not be done. Brethren, each and every one of you are appreciated for your contributions to the welfare of your Lodge, no matter what skills you are able to offer.

January, 2005, AL 6005

March 2005

Brethren:

This month’s Stated Meeting will include a visit by our DDGM, Brother William H. Weichsel, PM, who will sign the Holy Bibles of those candidates who received their Master Mason’s Degree at the one day class in New Castle. All 2004 first line signers will also be presented with a gift from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

Come out and enjoy a special program and interesting talk by one of our local PA Game Commission Officers.

Remember the Sectional School of Instruction meeting will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle for all floor officers on Saturday, March 12" (reservations are required for lunch). Also please remember on Tuesday March 15" at the District School of Instruction at St. James Lodge in Bridgewater, our floor officers will be exemplifying the Entered Mason’s Degree.

Think spring!! See you all at the Lodge!!

March, 2005, AL 6005

April 2005

Brethren:

Our April Stated Meeting will include an interesting talk By Ms. Susan Boser, Water Quality Educator from the Penn State University Cooperative Extension at Beaver County on West Nile Virus in Beaver County. Please join us for this timely and important informational program, and learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your animals against this virus.

The 2005 Past Master's and Wives Appreciation Banquet will be held on Saturday. April 23rd at Javy's Restaurant in Ambridge. We have some surprises this year, live entertainment, a keynote speaker, and much more. Please plan to attend w we honor our 24 living Past Masters and their spouses for the fine leadership and service they have rendered to our Lodge. And remember. you don't have to be a Past Master to attend, but good food and good fellowship will be available to all who do!

Please get your reservations into the lodge Secretary or to me on or before the Stated Meeting.

See you all at Lodge and Javy's.

April, 2005, AL 6005

May 2005

Brethren:

Our May Stated Meeting will be held at the Masonic Homes at Sewickley, and will be our first official visit by Brother William H. Weichsel, PM, DDGM. This is a family night, and you are welcome to bring guests. In addition, officers from other lodges in our district will be in attendance as we honor our Brethren who will receive their 50 year Service Awards. We are also planning a special Memorial Day presentation that is sure to be remembered.

If you are bringing a guest to this meeting, please notify the Lodge Secretary, or me before Friday, May 13th, so that we may better plan the refreshments.

This month we are also reminded that May 27th is the 92nd Anniversary of Woodlawn Lodge No. 672 having been constituted back in 1913.

Lodge Rehearsals will be suspended for the week of May 29th in honor of Memorial Day.

May, 2005, AL 6005

June 2005

Brethren:

The June Stated Meeting will be our last meeting before being called from labor for July and August. It has been a great pleasure to serve as your Worshipful Master for the first half of this year, and I look forward to seeing you back at Lodge in September.

Our program for June is by Kathy Broskin, B.S., M.P.M., Director of the Acute Rehab Unit at Ohio Valley General Hospital, and is entitled “Stroke – Signs and Symptoms.” This is a family night, so please bring a guest and join us for this informative and life-saving talk. If you are bringing a guest to this meeting, please notify the Lodge Secretary or me before Friday June 10th, so that we know how many flyers and handouts to prepare.

Also, while we are called off from labor; please plan to attend the Fraternity Club annual family picnic to be held on Sunday, August 14th at the Hopewell Community Park at 4:00 pm.

Have a safe and healthy summer, in all your travels, and come back to Lodge renewed and ready for more Masonic education and fine fellowship.

June, 2005, AL 6005

September 2005

Brethren:

Welcome back from your summer sojourn, to our September Stated Meeting, Past Master’s Night, and the presentation of our 2005 25-year service awards. I hope that all of you are returning to the Lodge refreshed and ready for more Masonic light and fellowship

This meeting night will also be a night of remembrance of the fifty-nine Past Masters of Woodlawn Lodge # 672 who have been called off from labor to repose by the Great Architect of the Universe. May their example continue to inspire us as we again take up our working tools for the second half of our Masonic year.

And speaking of inspiring, one of our recent Past Masters has been awarded the 2005 Valley of New Castle Service Award by the Scottish Rite. Well done Brother!!

Kudos are also due to our Senior Steward Brother Robert, and all those who helped to make the family picnic last month a success for 2005. Also, a big “thank you” is tendered to the six members who showed up for the work party at the Lodge on Saturday, July 9.

September, 2005, AL 6005

October 2005

Brethren:

In a one-day departure from our usual format, our October Stated Meeting will be held at the Lodge rooms on Saturday October 22nd, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. preceded by a continental breakfast at 10:00 o'clock A.M. A new Shriner’s Hospital film will be shown during the breakfast, and handouts will be available.

Our District Deputy Grand Master will be making his second official visit to our Lodge at this stated meeting. He and I look forward to seeing our brethren who are not able to attend our usual Friday evening stated meetings at this special day and time.

The October District Masonic Educational Meeting will be held On Monday, October 24th at the St. James Lodge rooms in Bridgewater, where Woodlawn Lodge No. 672 will present a short talk on the five orders of architecture, from the Fellowcraft Mason’s Degree. Come out and support your Lodge and your District in this worthwhile activity.

See you for breakfast on Saturday, October 22nd at 10:00 A.M.

October, 2005, AL 6005

November 2005

Brethren:

Our November Stated Meeting program is in remembrance of our members who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, and also in honor of Veteran’s Day which is Friday, November 11th.

We honor all of our veterans at this time, for they are living reminders of all who go in harm’s way in brightest day or blackest night, so that we and our families may sleep safely and free from fear.

If you love your freedom, don’t iust remember - tbank a vet this month!!

Also in November, by invitation of the Worthy Matron, at the Woodlawn Chapter 0164 Order of the Eastern Star’s meeting; a group of Woodlawn Lodge members will be showcasing the special flag folding ceremony we used at the Masonic Homes at Sewickley.

Looking ahead, in just a few weeks on Saturday, December 3rd our Fraternity Club will again host the annual Children’s Party (look for more details in the flyer, and at our November Meeting.)

Happy Thanksgiving to you, from all of your officers.

November, 2005, AL 6005

December 2005

Brethren:

Our 2005 Masonic Year is nearly finished. with our annual election of officers to be held during our Stated Meeting in December.

This month we bid goodbye to Brother William H. Weichsel, P.M. as he completes his successful term as District Deputy Grand Master of the 37th Masonic disfrict. Bill has served us, and Grand Lodge, faithfully and well during his tenure since 1999, he will be truly missed. We wish him every success in all his future Masonic endovers, and look forward to seeing him on the sidelines at our meetings in 2006, as well as at other Masonic functions. Well done, Brother Weichsel!

It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as your Worshipful Master in 2005, and I thank each and every member who supported our efforts on behalf of the Lodge this year from the bottom of my heart. I hope that our Past Master’s banquet, the flag presentation at our meeting at the Masonic Homes at Sewickley, our family picnic and all the other fine activities this year will remain in your memory as they always will in mine.

Our officers and instructors this year have been true and loyal Brethren: without them and their special efforts Woodlawn Lodge No. 672 would be a very different Lodge. They deserve a special thanks, and especially from your WM, for no one stands in the East alone. Brethren you are the best of the best.

May the Great Architect of the Universe bless us all during the holiday season, and give us peace.

December, 2005, AL 6005