November 2014

St. John's Lodge No. 2
A.F. & A.M.

P.O. Box 409
1406 Wilmington Road
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 328-9303

Regular Communication Every
2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Except July and August


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Stated Communication

Official Notice

Prior to our regular communication on November 12, 2013, there will be a meeting of all Grand Lodge Members and Wardens at 7:15PM. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.


From The East

Brethren,

The month of November is very busy. The first of three Grand Lodge leadership Workshops will be held on November 8, 2014, at Union Lodge #7 in Dover. It starts at 9AM after coffee and doughnuts at 8:30. Lodge officers are encouraged to attend.

The first of two Lodge Officer Workshops will be held on November 22, 2014, At Harmony Lodge #13 in Smyrna. SW, JW,& SD are required, JD are

encouraged. (Sitting and Past Masters are requested NOT to attend).

Dues for 2015 are: Lodge; $65, Grand Lodge Assessment; $33.50. Totaling; $98.50. That is only $8.50 a month.

Senior Warden Steve Sabourin will be doing his Proficiency in the Master Mason Degree on Monday, Nov 24,2014 at 7pm. Come out and support your future Worshipful Master.

Update on the Pavilion:
Due to bad information from the company delivering the Trusses; They will NOT be delivering the Trusses on Saturday, 10/25/14, AND they will NOT be bringing a "Crane" to set them as they off load them. I am working with the company to change these "parameters" and will keep everyone informed of the progress.

December Lodge Attire will be Tux for Officers, Jacket and Tie for Brothers. Remember ‐ December will be the Grand Masters Visit

We are in need of a Hall Rental Manager. If you are interested, please contact me (WM Woods), a member of the Hall Company or any Officer of the Lodge.

Poinsettias will be available again this year, Place your order early and receive them at the Pancake Breakfast. A second order will be available for delivery before Christmas.


Fraternally,
Randall S. Woods, Sr., W. M.


Mark your calendars:

Our Grand Visit will be on December 10, 2014 this year. Lodge will open at 5:30pm, change over to EA, and receive the Grand Master at 6:00pm. There will be snacks and sandwiches before and after lodge but no formal dinner. Cost is $2.00 at the door. The Grand Masters Charities are; "Home of the Brave" and "MSA (Masonic Service Association)". Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.

Announcements

POINSETTIA SALE – Orders for poinsettias are now being taken. Early orders will be available for pickup at the Pancake Breakfast on 11/29/14. Please click here for ordering information.

WORKSHOP – The first of three Grand Lodge leadership Workshops will be held on November 8, 2014, At Union Lodge #7 in Dover. It starts at 9AM after coffee and doughnuts at 8:30.

GRAND MASTER VISIT – For those who like to travel some, Christiana Lodge #35 will be having their Grand Master visit on Tuesday, November 11th. On Nov 19, 2014 there will be a "Unity Meeting", which is a simultaneous Grand Visit of four lodges at the Grand Opera House Masonic Temple, Third Floor. Dinner is at 6:00pm with the visitation starting at 7:30pm.

OFFICER PROFICIENCY – Our Senior Warden will be doing his proficiency for the Master Mason Degree on Monday, November 24th at 7PM. Help is needed to fill the chairs

GRAND MASTER VISIT – St. John's Grand Master Visit will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 6:00pm. No formal dinner, refreshments will be provided after the meeting. Cost: $2.00 in advance or at the door.

FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spead some announcements and picture pertaining to the lodge faster. If you have a Facebook account, "Like" us to get informed quicker!

ASSISTANCE – Please notify us if you know of any member who is ill or in need of assistance.

GOOD OF MASONRY –If any Brethren have anything to offer for the good of masonry for future issues of the Trestle Board, please email WM Woods.

NEED A RIDE? – As always, if you need a ride to the lodge, please call any officer. It would be our pleasure to pick you up and take you home.