Greetings Brethren,

Welcome to the beginning of another Masonic year. As the newly installed Worshipful Master, I look towards this year with eager eyes and a positive attitude. In the past few years that I have been active in the Lodge, I have seen Mercer 50 raise new brothers and overcome old challenges. to start the year off right, I invite you to come out to a meeting, come out for rehearsal. Being an active member in our fraternity may be more rewarding than you think.

On January 8th at 9:30 am (service starts at 10am) we are going to a church service at Pearson Memorial United Methodist on the outskirts of Trenton. Please feel free to come out and bring friends and family.

Also, during our first meeting in January, the program will be a review of Mercer 50's 2012 Masonic Plan- a presentation based loosely on what was presented during the Past Master's Dinner that was held in October of 2011. During this meeting, I will be fielding questions, addressing any concerns as together we shape the direction we want for the year.

I could not end my message without thanking those for their Masonic service. I would like to personally thank the installing team of james Ross, PDDGM, Scott Simmins, PM, Charlie Daniels, PDRI, and Robert Stutz PSGM. I would also like to thank Warren Briggs (SW), Jim Langan, (JW), Erwin Techmann, PM, and Ken Billingham, PGC for all their help with the set up and clean up.

Fraternally,

Gary Schuck, WM, Mercer 50