January 2010

 

                                                                                          

 

Worshipful Master 2010, Brother Claus G. Doerfler

Brethren,

Thank you very much for your vote of confidence in electing me Worshipful Master of Washington Lodge No. 59. I consider it to be a great honor and I will perform the duties to the best of my abilities so our Lodge will continue to move forward as it has in the past few years.

Also a great big thank you to all the Past Masters that were present for my installation. I cannot recollect having so many of you in the Lodge at the same time, and it was a pleasant surprise and I hope you had as much fun as I did. Hope to see you all at our Meetings from now on! We had a great year under the leadership of Brother Russell G. Hinkel, Jr., who, in my opinion, made the Lodge complete by mastering the 3rd Degree so we no longer have to rely on outside help. Not wanting to be the only one, Brother Russ worked with Brother Jose A. Calves so that we now have two to administer the 3rd Degree, which allows us to handle as many candidates as you can bring in. I would like to make this our priority. Let us induct more new Members in 2010 than we did in 2009. Let's keep Russ and Jose busy.

Two Brothers that I would like to recognize for their outstanding effort in making our Lodge probably the best in the state are Brother Sonny Bocchinfuso for the newsletter and Brother Dave Gilpin for his work bringing back the Washington Lodge website to life. Thank you both.

Some of my program to put on your calendars for 2010: February, Report of the Trustees, May, Official visit of the District Deputy and the presentation of 50-year service awards, April, Build a flag presentation, June, Temple tour and lunch with your lady and the DeMolay from Elizabethtown, September, wine making presentation by our own Keith Rafferty, and in October, a Table Lodge. Also, we will have a Ladies Night, date to be determined.

Brethren, Washington Lodge No. 59 is a Great Lodge! To continue its success and growth is up to all the Members, not a few individuals. We had a great group of Elected and Appointed Officers in place but the Lodge needs your support and participation. Please make the effort to come and enjoy a good meal, a good meeting, and Fraternal fellowship.

Thank you for your support.

 Sincerely and Fraternally,

Brother Claus G. Doerfler 

Worshipful Master 2010

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