 |
|
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
||||
|
The Grand Master's Fall Message The past few months have been jam-packed with opportunities to Share the Light and show friends, relatives, neighbors and coworkers what Freemasonry is all about. Turning prospects into petitions is really that simple. Men will join our ranks if they see someone in YOU who they respect, admire and appreciate someone who, by their example, inspires them to want to be better. The Sturgis trip this summer was an experience of a lifetime! Dozens of Pennsylvania Masons, along with their family members and friends, enjoyed the beauty of nature as we viewed the magnificent blend of God's majestic creations and breathtaking man-made monuments, including Mount Rushmore (two of the four depicted men were Masons - George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt), Crazy Horse Memorial, Spearfish Canyon, Needles Highway in Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. The camaraderie and friendships made during this trip were what truly made it a spectacular journey. As a result, seven men petitioned the Fraternity. We are already planning next year's trip you won't want to miss out! For more information click here. We especially enjoyed the hospitality extended to us by William A Coffield, Jr., Grand Master of South Dakota, and members of Deadwood Lodge No. 7, where we attended an open meeting with more than 100 South Dakota Brethren.
In September, the Grand Master's Charity Golf Tournaments raised over $25,000 to benefit Masonic Village-Sewickley, Masonic Children's Home and Masonic Village-Lafayette Hill. The teamwork that goes into coordinating these charitable events is commendable, and they bring Brethren and friends together to enjoy their favorite pastime while supporting our Masonic Charities.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry is how so many men, from so many walks of life, can meet together in peace, always conducting their affairs in harmony and friendship. I've seen this in my visits around the country but particularly here in Pennsylvania. October 2nd was the epitome of teamwork, brotherhood, outreach and cooperation. Let us sustain and intensify the spirit of that day as we look ahead to what we can accomplish together in 2005. Our early Brethren came together to build strong and beautiful buildings, and in the process developed lasting relationships, relief efforts and thriving communities. For centuries, Freemasons have been moving the world in a better direction. This is our heritage and our charge. This year we have grown our Fraternity considerably, and increased our ability to impact our society that much more. Together, we CAN continue to make a difference in our lodges, in our communities and in the world around us. To our new Brethren: I urge you to take advantage of the many benefits that membership in this great Fraternity offers. Become active in your lodge; get involved and make your mark! Now that you have experienced the ritual and learned the principles of Freemasonry, boldly Share the Light with your friends and family. During my first year as Grand Master, I have urgently emphasized membership enrichment because membership has enriched MY life and I want to extend that gift to as many deserving men as possible. This holiday season, as you gather with loved ones, is the perfect time to share what Masons are doing to improve our communities and our world. It may be the best gift you can give that of brotherly love, relief and truth found in the true bonds of Freemasonry. Brethren, enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones, and make a resolution that in 2005, you will play an even more active role in Sharing the Light!
Keep Sharing the Light Brethren,
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
[R.W. Grand Master] [One Day Class] [Grand Lodge] [Around the State of the Craft] [Masonic Villages] |
||||
| | | | | |
More than $50,000 was raised for the Masonic Village-Elizabethtown and the Arthritis Foundation through the first-ever 
Please join me in celebrating the holiday season at the 
