Message from the Worshipful Master
Springtime greetings,
As we roll in to
springtime, our days are getting longer, and new life is buzzing all around. We
as masons are always in search of more light. Esoterika has been bring further
light in discussions at our annual all hands retreat which was held in February
in Camano Island, and at our quarterly study group on the new candidate
education program. These discussions led into some great changes going into
effect over the next year to improve the quality of our meetings and keeping
engagement throughout the membership and I am sure will lead to enlightening
discussions.
Our next stated
meeting is fast approaching as we have a very full agenda to run through as
well as voting for new candidates for the year. Bro. JW Rick Heston has an
excellent speaker lined up for our entertainment by Mr. Howard Phillips who
will be giving a talk about personal growth and responsibility, which should be
quite entertaining and uplifting.
Please
get your reservations in as soon as possible to Rick Heston via e-mail and pay
at the door or online!
May
18thwill be our upcoming EA degree for the year, and I would invite
all brethren to attend and give your support for the upcoming class Esoterika
class of 2013.
Thanks
much and I look forward to seeing everyone on April 23rd.
Sincerely
& Fraternally,
WB Brad Greco
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Greetings My
Brothers,
As we move toward our October Stated
Communication, I send to you my last newsletter as your Worshipful Master. First,
thank you all so much for such a wonderful opportunity; I am truly blessed to
have been elected Master of our Lodge and words cannot describe my sincere gratitude
to all of you for your support and encouragement over the last two years. It is
my sincere hope that every Brother continues to provide the same support, encouragement,
and patience to our incoming Officers.
As I think back since the Dispensation of our
Lodge, I am amazed at all we have achieved and am proud to have contributed,
even a little, to our success; the true secret to our success resides with all
of you. As we prepare for this season of renewal, I challenge all Brothers to
stay involved, to support one another as Brothers and fellows, to laugh, to
celebrate each other’s achievements, and to remember that the strength of our
Lodge resides within each of you – not the Master, not the Officers, not
committees, but within each of you – to that point, never stop striving to that
perfect ashlar.
Speaking of renewal, do not forget that our
upcoming Stated Communication will be on Tuesday, October 23rd with
our social hour beginning at 5:00pm. At
that Communication, our potential candidate, Bret Wolfe, will speak to the
Lodge as to why he wants to join Esoterika and what he has learned from his
journey with Esoterika over the last two years, I will speak on the history of
Esoterika, and we will elect new officers for 2013. Remember, any Master Mason
may run for office, but you must have completed your Proficiency in Lodge
Officers’ Management to be qualified for the seat of Master. Currently, we have the following Brothers
running for office:
Master: Bro. Brad Greco
SW: Bro. Matt LaCroix
JW: Bro. Richard Heston
Sec. Bro. Doug Lidz
Treas. Bro. Dan Stauffer
If you would like to run for office, please
contact WB Jeff Lane with your
statement of availability on or before October 20th. Also, please be sure to RSVP for dinner on or
before Friday, October 20, via PayPal or by sending an email to Bro. Matt LaCroix (or both).
Also, don’t forget that Black Night is this Saturday,
October 6th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Vertigo Club in Seattle. Remember,
Black attire is required for entrance, but please no neckties.
Remember to mark your calendar for the upcoming
Master Mason Degree on Saturday, November 3rd starting at 11:00 am
with a special dinner to follow. This is a very special day as we raise four
Brothers to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason and celebrate the hard work
and dedication of our candidates and coaches. Please RSVP with me as soon as possible as I
need a full headcount by October 26th. The location is a secret, but
it will be within driving distance and has parking! If you are participating in
the Degree, please remember your attendance is required at the next two
practices: Tuesday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00pm and Wednesday, October 17th
starting at 7:30pm at the SVSR.
Again Brothers, thank you for all that you do
and for providing me with memories that I will always cherish. We few,
we happy few, we band of brothers have built this Lodge for generations to
follow – never forget that.
Be well my Brothers.
Sincerely & Fraternally
WB Nicholas James Mitchell
