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Greetings Brethren,
Since our last meeting, a number of us have been active around the jurisdiction. I have visited a number of lodges to help with their degrees and enjoy their programs. R.W.B. Arce visited L'Haitienne Lodge No. 925 to hear about Voodoo Culture. Brother de Hosson visited Éireann Lodge No. 98 and learned more about the Grand Lodge of Ireland which is celebrating its 300th anniversary. W.B. Trivedi traveled as a line officer of Almas Shriners to Atlanta Georgia for the 2025 Imperial Sessions. Our jurisdiction has so much to offer, it only takes a visit to another lodge to find extra light.
At home, we had our very first Crawfish Boil by the masterful hands of Brother Kerry Patin. It was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Congrats to those that made it through all 3 levels of spice. Some of us participated in various parades in the D.M.V. to celebrate our country and the great experiment. Next year let’s see if we can get the whole Lodge to show up and support one of the parades. We hosted two youth groups of Maryland, DeMolay Frederick Chapter and Job's Daughter's Bethel #36 of Towson. They were able to get a run at our Masonic Escape room and test their wits while enjoying each other's company. It's good to see our youth practicing the shared principles of our orders.
My family and I traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona, for the Supreme Sessions of Job's Daughter's International. We are thankful for the support from the Lodge as Melody participated in the Supreme ritual competition both on a team and individual level. She will be visiting the Lodge at one of our future Stated meetings to report on her travel and experience and to answer any questions you may have about Job's Daughter's.
For our August stated communication, we have R.W.B. Chip Mahaney presenting on the Entered Apprentice Degree as a refresher for us as we are getting closer to initiating some gentlemen into the Craft in the coming months. Strengthening our knowledge of the degrees allows us to practice those lessons in our daily lives. We will be opening and working on the Entered Apprentice Degree.
As a final wind down before the fall/winter labor begins again, we will be hosting a paint and sip night at Almas on Saturday, August 30th. Details should have been sent out, and it will also be in the Grand Lodge weekly email. It will be an extraordinary afternoon and will sell out quickly, so be sure to R.S.V.P. to our Brother Junior Warden.
We have so much going on in the Lodge. The only thing that will make it more exciting is You! Make time for your Lodge and enjoy the education and fraternal relations you signed up for. The events are open to family so bring them out so they can join in on the fun as well. We are looking forward to seeing you and catching up!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
W.B. Sam Chin, P.M.
Worshipful Master
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