Greetings Brethren,

Greetings, once again Brethren…It seems that this Masonic year 2008, is passing by so very quickly. Already the Officers and the Lodge are looking forward, and making plans and preparations for the upcoming next Masonic year. There is so much that we have accomplished this year and still so many wonderful upcoming meetings and events still in store for the 2008 Masonic year, which will keeping the Lodge very busy and active. During the month of June we have conferred the Second Degree upon Bro. Martin Amador, and experienced Long Form proficiencies from Bros. Sean Meehan and Robert Meyers, on the 12th; and a First Degree for Mr. Armond Sardayani scheduled on the 19th, all things going as planned. And then, just as the Great Architect planned, on the 20th the Summer Solstice and the official beginning of that Grand and Glorious Annual Event of "Summer". I extend my congratulations to our new Entered Apprentices and our Fellowcrafts, and to the Brothers who are advancing their Masonic knowledge by learning Full form proficiencies. I recognize and thank Bro. Stuart Williams, our Head Candidates Coach, as with his coaching team, Bros. Don Regis and Harvey Presser, who has dedicated his expertise and patience, and has been there, for several years, to assist the Brethren in all of their degree advancement proficiencies. It is his consistency that we are able to continually advance our candidates and our membership. Also, I thank those WISE members who have CAUTIOUSLY top lined and been there to supply that proper and necessary Masonic information for those who are questing for that Masonic experience, or something, that the news and movies so zealously broadcast, announce and advertise, and always, to remember to observe "your own" Masonic obligations. Those questing membership as well as the maintaining our current membership is the "Lifeblood" of our Lodge. Thanks also to Bro. Geoffrey Schumann for all his patience and efforts in the production of this great looking "Hour Glass". Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rt. Wor Bill Bray III, for his speedy recovery after undergoing his surgeries last month; and also for Wor. Donald Maltby and Bro. Bill Green, who are at home, and unable to attend lodge anymore. I am looking forward to a busy month of July and the upcoming Golf Tournament and a Great Summer Time. Happy Birthday to the United States of America.

Fraternally,
Bruce E. Hudson, PM
Secretary