Message from the west

The Flame of masonry this past year has become a roaring beacon, spreading light throughout the state. It may also be construed as a signal that beckons the brotherhood. Masonry has become pro-active in the way we present information about our brotherhood. We don’t ask respectful men to attend a dinner or for his support in one of our many charities. As such has been the case recently; we now find ourselves a swarm with candidates and questions.

Here in your lodge, your officers are working very hard to correctly handle this influx. These officers over the past few years have also been diligently working to change the perceived stereotyped lodge meeting. Of course there will always be business to attend to and degree nights, but emphasis is being placed on interesting and informative programs, comradery, and family.

Our primary goal is still to make masons and better men of those who ask. This process does not stop at a raising; this is where it truly begins.

With so many good men currently seeking Masonic light our task is arduous. We need able-bodied brothers to assure these men of our substance they seek. This interest is also an opportunity to compound expand what we do in lodge. Charity, scholarship, blood bank, committees, and family nights, etc., each has something for someone to do and with hard work and support anything that can be perceived can be achieved. We need to find each persons niche and more importantly provide to them the means to fill that niche. We should all try to meet or beat his expectations by providing outlets that are not only earnest but also fun and self-fulfilling

The foundation of masonry will never change. Our rituals and lessons remain steadfast, especially so when taught, explained, and mentored properly. Who knows how far the right counsel in a new Masons ear may go? It may be the push he needs to succeed. The comradary and equality he feels will go out with him into his community and he will spread it. I hope all brothers see this as a due sign to re-ignite the spark inside. May we join together to make our Masonic light brighter and spread even further, may we join together to rediscover and create new substance.

Respectfully Submitted:

Rick Steele Senior Warden