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In this issue:
460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA 02460
Fifth Masonic District
A Special Communication of
GARDEN CITY LODGE, A.F. & A.M.
will be held at the Masonic Apartments
460 Newtonville Avenue
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
All members are requested to attend,
and all Masons are cordially invited
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5:30 PM - OPEN – Master Mason Degree If Entitled: TWO Candidates WORK – Conclusion of the Second Degree CLOSE: Following the conclusion of the Degree and the closing of the Lodge, the Brethren will adjourn to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
A Regular Stated Communication of GARDEN CITY LODGE, A.F. & A.M. will be held at the Masonic Apartments 460 Newtonville Avenue THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 All members are requested to attend, and all Masons are cordially invited
5:30 PM - OPEN – Master Mason Degree If Entitled: TWO Candidates 6:30 P.M. -- DINNER -- London Broil Steak
Cost is $20.00. For meal reservations, please call our Junior Warden, Bro. Robert N. Littman, the Master, or use our on-line reservation form before Sunday, June 7, 2009. Brethren, Please honor your reservations! Please advise us of any special dietary requirements.
7:30 P.M. -- Business Meeting A. Election of Officers. B. Ballot on suspensions for non-payment of dues C. To transact any business that may properly come before the Lodge. WORK – Conclusion of the Third Degree Past Masters’ Night The work of the evening will be conducted in an “impeccable” manner by the Past Masters of the Lodge. CLOSE: A collation will be available in the dining room following the closing of the Lodge. |
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Congratulations to: Jared H. LaLiberte, son of Anne and Bro. Donald LaLiberte on his graduation from Boston College High School. Jared will be attending the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in the fall.
Get well wishes are sent to Bro. Jeffrey Kennen, recuperating at home following surgery. Also to Roberta Pultz, wife of Wor. George S. Pultz, also recuperating at home following recent surgery. Also, to Wor. Peter Newman’s father who was hospitalized again in New York.
Condolences of the Lodge are sent to Bro. Larry Scwartz on the passing of his sister, Dr. Nancy Scwartz.
Please notify the Service Committee Chairman, Wor. Ross Scribner, the Master or Secretary with any news concerning the welfare of the Brethren and their families.
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SCHEDULES FOR: CLICK ON LINK TO VIEW |
Fifth District Blood Drive |
| Schedule of Official and Fraternal Visits | |
| Fifth District Event Calendar | |
| 5th Lodge of Instruction | |
| June 4, 2009 | Special Communication, 3rd Degree, Garden City Lodge |
| June 7, 2009 | Lodge "Brunch" at the Chateau, Norwood |
| June 11, 2009 | Past Master's Night, Garden City Lodge |
| June 13, 2009 | Alepppo Shrine Ceremonial, Wilmington |
| June 14, 2009 | Grand Master's Country Fair, Charlton |
| August 4 & 5, 2009 | Masters Path Workshop, Charlton |
| September 10, 2009 | Annual Meeting / Installation of Officers |
Dear Brethren,
I would like to thank one and all for your efforts on last Thursday’s Annual Step Up Night. I would like to especially thank Bro. Peter Sulfaro for his fine work with the Middle Chamber Lecture and Wor. Joe Goldstein for his subtle yet timely prompting. The moment Wor. Kirk Knowlton presented me with the Master’s collar, I noticed a distinct difference in its weight both physically and mentally. It is truly a humbling experience to say the very least. I know with the assistance of our Past Masters and a the commitment of our new line officers that this coming year should prove to be a very exciting and hopefully fulfilling endeavor, I am sure we are all looking forward the challenge.
Fraternally,
From the East of Garden City Lodge:
Dear Brethren,
Spring has finally arrived and the world around us is abuzz with new life and vitality. A survey of Nature has determined YOUR Lodge to imitate this Divine plan.
We heralded this new beginning by having a family Lodge Night out at the “Chinatown” Restaurant in Stoughton on Saturday, April 18th. Our Secretary, R.W. Steve Cohn, coordinated a multi-course culinary extravaganza with the owner, all for only $17.50 per person which included tax, tip and numerous doggie bags. What a GREAT evening!
April’s Lodge of Instruction meeting was geared towards the importance of frequent blood and platelet donations due to the limited shelf life of each, with inspirational speeches by those who were directly affected by the generosity of those who selfishly donated blood and platelets. Either they, their spouse or children’s lives were saved by the availability of blood and platelets. One person’s daughter almost died because there wasn't enough blood to perform the transfusion necessary to save her life on her scheduled day. Fortunately, a company blood drive the next day provided enough of her blood type to perform the life saving transfusion.
If you weren't able to donate on May 17th, please donate and/or bring someone who can donate to our July 26th blood drive. Where else can you receive a breakfast and save a life all in about an hour and not spend a cent? There is no greater award in life than knowing that you may have saved the life of another.
At our May LOI, you witnessed the transformation of a Shriner into a Shrine Clown before your eyes. These dedicated people fulfill a difficult task by bringing joy to those who have been severely burned and await months of surgery, treatment and rehab. In June, the LOI will be about keeping our pets healthy.
Next came our "step-up" night at our May 14th Communication. Although we all had our "first day on the new job" jitters, the message of our mission rang loud, clear and true to all present. Special thanks go to Wor. Roger Ambuter, who filled in for Bro. Don LaLiberte who was dividing his time for the more noble and glorious purpose of attending his son’s graduation from Boston College High School. I am confident that next year’s proposed slate of Officers, as read during our business meeting, will be successfully voted upon in June and will fulfill their duties with honor and distinction next year. Congratulations to all for a job well done.
The evening was so successful, that the collation that ensued lasted almost as long as the meeting with camaraderie filling the great hall. It was truly an experience to behold!
June is typically reserved for our Past Masters Night and this year qualifying to be named "doublemint" month. We will be holding a special communication on June 4th to raise two Fellow Crafts and will be raising our other Fellow Crafts on June 11th. The Past Masters of Garden City Lodge, along with a special guest, will be performing the duties on both nights.
On June 7th, YOUR Lodge will be holding yet another family dining event. It's a
Sunday Brunch at “the Chateau” on Rte. 1 in
Norwood at 11:00 A.M.
Come join us in all the activities, fun and excitement that is YOUR Lodge.
Fraternally,
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