January 2012
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SATURDAY: Special Communication [FC] | Dearborn,...
Brethren and friends,
Our usual Special Communication held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month is instead happening this Saturday, January 21st in Dearborn at the Valley of Detroit Scottish Rite Center.
The Fellowcraft Degree will be conferred on our anxiously-awaiting Brethren - and we hope that you can attend if at all possible. This event is open to our FC candidates as well as Fellowcraft or...
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TOMORROW: Regular Communication
Greetings and Happy New Year! As you may be aware, tomorrow is our first Regular Communication of the new Masonic year. We would love it if you could join us and our new officer line as we welcome 2012. Dinner will be served at 6:00PM, with the meeting to begin promptly at 7:00PM. Please also feel free to bring refreshments for our afterglow and fellowship. Any and all Entered Apprentices...
December 2011
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Ann Arbor Freemasonry - A Chain Unbroken
Here you see Brian Cors preparing for his last meeting as the Worshipful Master for 2011. Thank you, Brother Cors, for a job well done. The lodge is forever grateful for your year in the East. Interestingly this view to the East contains all Past Masters of the lodge: Blackburn, Cors, Krasnoff and Davidge. We are lucky indeed!
The year draws to a close with fond memories of the good work...
Installation of Officers | An Invitation
You are invited to an Installation! Help bring in our 2012 officer line with style. We’re having a public event: open to family, friends and loved ones. Please bring them along for the installation - then stay for the dinner and celebration! When: Friday, December 8, 6:30pm Where: Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 map Note: Zal Gaz Grotto bar will be open for...
November 2011
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Master's Letter | December 2011
Dear Brethren and Friends,
How quickly time passes! I now find it to be the end of my year as Worshipful Master of our Lodge. There have been times that were difficult, challenging, amazing and inspirational. As has been said, one’s time in the East as Worshipful Master is another degree in and of itself. I have done everything that I can to make this a year of growth and improvement with...
Freemasons Party for Food Gatherers - Success!
The 3rd Annual Freemasons Party for Food Gatherers is now legend! Last Nov 5th this fantastic happening took place at Ypsilanti’s Corner Brewery. Freemasons from around the area and many community members were out in force for a night of fun, food and fundraising for Food Gatherers. A small army of volunteers: masons, family, friends, plus our volunteer DJ Todd - made it all possible!
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Freemasons Party for Food Gatherers, Nov. 5
You, all your friends, and EVERYONE are invited to a fundraiser party to benefit Food Gatherers - an Ann Arbor food agency that works to prevent hunger. Food Gatherers does this by collecting and delivering over 7 tons of food per day to those in need in the greater Ann Arbor area.
Due to hard economic times, Food Gatherers needs our help - with either financial or non-perishable food...
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Master's Letter | November 2011
Dear Brethren and Friends, The Masonic year is swiftly coming to a close! I and the officers of Ann Arbor-Fraternity No. 262 would love to see you in Lodge at our next Regular or Special Communication, before the busy holiday season is upon us. Our next Regular Communication on November 2nd will be productive, including our annual memorial service and Lodge officer elections.
Degree work will...
September 2011
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Master's Letter | September 2011
Dear Brethren and Friends, I hope this summer has treated you all well! I know that I for one will be glad to be back in Lodge, after a short summer break. Please remember that our Regular Communication is the first Wednesday of each month, and our Special Communication is on the third Wednesday of each month. If you’ve not been to Lodge lately, please come join us - we have much going on! ...
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What 262 did on its Summer Vacation
In the calendar of many lodges, the summer months are “dark”, that means: not much happening. AAF262 was only dark this year for the month of August, but by no means did we lack activity!
First off, Brother Erik Harclerode organized a lodge trip to Comerica Park to see the Tigers. And what’s better than an evening at the ballpark with our brothers and family? The same, with...
August 2011
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Tri-Lodge Picnic | Sunday August 28
Sunday, August 28, 3:00pm-7:00pm Join ALL the brothers, friends, and families for a summertime tradition! This picnic is sponsored and hosted by Ann Arbor’s 3 great lodges: Ann Arbor-Fraternity # 262 ~ St. Mary’s Lodge # 4 ~ Golden Rule # 159 Food will be provided, games and prizes!
The lodges will be providing a meat entree of roast pork and chicken! the rest is POTLUCK. What to bring? If...
July 2011
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Master Mason Degree: Wednesday, July 20
We will be raising 3 Brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Given the state of the weather - and the heat we are expecting, tuxedos are NOT REQUIRED or suggested for the evening’s events. SUGGESTED ATTIRE - Collared shirt [long or short sleeve] - Pants [no jeans] - No suit coat required. - Shorts are ACCEPTABLE!
The menu for this Wednesday’s degree will be a variety of...
Report | July Regular Meeting
Ann Arbor-Fraternity Lodge always has a great monthly meeting. This last meeting was no exception! We had a special visit by a brother fellowcraft, who traveled all the way from Chile: Here you see our new friend, Carlos González from Derechos Humanos (Human Rights) Lodge # 100, Valle de Santiago, Gran Logia de Chile. Carlos is seen here presenting some gifts to our WM Brian Cors. Brother...
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Master's Letter | July 2011
Greetings to all Brethren and Friends!
Greetings from the island of St. John, of the U.S. Virgin Islands! I am currently traveling for my brother’s wedding – and found myself in this amazing place, at exactly the right time.
As all Brothers have learned, Masonry has long held a strong connection to our patron saints - St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. Over the...
June 2011
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Master's Letter | June 2011
Greetings to all Brethren and Friends!
June for most Lodges means the last month before a break in the Masonic year. Our growing and thriving Lodge will continue to be active throughout the upcoming months - particularly with Master Mason degrees in June and July. Please also note there will be a Regular Communication on the evening of July 6, 2011 - making up for the meeting cancelled in...
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Master Mason Degree: Wednesday, June 29
We will be raising 3 Brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Black tie, or suit please!
On the menu, we will be starting with salad and then onto our entree and dessert. Soda, water, coffee, and milk will be available to drink. Donation: $10.00! If you like, bring a beverage of your choice for our afterglow!
Time: Wednesday, June 29, Dinner 6:00pm, Degree starts at 7:00pm...
Master Mason Degree: Wednesday, June 15
We will be raising 3 Brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Black tie, or suit please!
On the menu, we will be starting with salad and then onto pot roast as the main course. Dessert will be lemon bars and key lime bars. Soda, water, coffee, and milk will be available to drink. Donation: $10.00! If you like, bring a beverage of your choice for our afterglow!
Time: Wednesday, June 15,...
May 2011
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UPDATE: State Mason of the Year, Art Davidge
Our Brother, Art Davidge, has been chosen be be the 2011 State Mason of the Year! The Grand Lodge of Michigan will bestow this honor on on WB Art this May 24 at the Annual Grand Communication in Mount Pleasant. You are invited to join with us in the celebration too. You can attend the “Representatives Banquet Western Buffet Dinner” on Tuesday night, May 24, when the award will...
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Master's Letter | May 2011
Greetings to all Brethren and Friends!
May has arrived, and with it - several Fellowcrafts! We had an incredible evening, passing ten Brothers to their second degree. As we begin our Master Mason degrees starting on May 18th, we are also starting something very exciting, as these Brothers make their progress. After our Regular Communication meetings for the next several months, Brother Clinton...
April 2011
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District 47 Mason of the Year: Art Davidge
We know our lodge is truly blessed by our association the Brother Art Davidge, PM and Treasurer of #262. Now it’s official, District 47 thinks so too!
Last April 23 at the Zal Gaz Grotto Club, Mason’s from all over the district gathered to honor each “Mason of the Year”. This is an award given by each lodge to a special brother that the lodge holds in high esteem. From...
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Master's Letter | April 2011
Dearest Brethren and Friends,
As April approaches, we have 14 new Entered Apprentices eager to pursue their continued journey into our time-honored fraternity. Join us as we confer their Fellowcraft Degree on April 20th at the Pittsfield Grange. We are going to be very busy that evening! All of our Lodge Stewards - if not more Brethren - will be needed to assist with this very special evening....
March 2011
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District Mason of the Year Dinner April 23
Honoring W Brother Arthur W. Davidge of Ann Arbor-Fraternity No. 262 and all the Lodge Masons of the Year from District 47 Zal Gaz Grotto Club 2070 West Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI. Saturday, April 23, 2010 Cocktails at 6:30 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM only $12.00 per person
10 oz. New York Strip with Potato and Vegetable
Chicken Breast with Potato and Vegetable
Linguine Alfredo with 2 Vegetables
All...
Trip Report | Masonic Home, Alma MI
From Michigan Masonic Law (Blue Book):
Ҥ4.16.4.6: It shall be the duty of the Worshipful Master: (f) To appoint the following Committees: 1. A Committee on the Masonic Home, consisting of the Junior Deacon and two other interested members of the lodge shall be appointed annually. It shall be the duty of said Committee to inform itself diligently as to all matters pertaining to said...
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Master's Letter | March 2011
Dearest Brethren and Friends, March is here! Just as the month of March arrives, the steady march of amazing activity at our Lodge continues. We were fortunate to bring two new men into Masonry in February, both eager to become part of our Lodge and of our globe- spanning fraternity. Our monthly rehearsals for degree work are bringing further precision and decorum into our ceremonies, coupled...
February 2011
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Freemasons for Food Gatherers | Report
Ann Arbor-Fraternity Lodge #262 recently presented a big check to Eileen Spring of Food Gatherers. The funds were raised last Fall at “Freemasons for Food Gatherers”, a party style event which brought in $2175. Through the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation’s matching grant program, our lodge was able to add another $1500, reaching a grand total of $3675
THANK YOU brothers, family, friends...
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CANCELLATION: Tonight's Regular Meeting
Greetings, everyone.
I wanted to inform everyone that tonight’s stated Regular Communication meeting has been CANCELLED. We have received several inches of snow - and it is still falling.
Officers will reconvene on February 9th for degree practice. The Lodge will gather once again as a whole on February 16th to welcome three eager, new men into Masonry.
Be safe and well during this winter...
January 2011
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Master's Letter | February 2011
Dearest Brethren and Friends,
Just into the second month of the year - and already, we are running at a very steady clip!
On December 29th, we had a special “Masters Table” dinner - open to family members - to celebrate St. John the Evangelist Day. The event was at Conor O’Neill’s in Ann Arbor - and was a wonderful evening for the Brethren and our loved ones. Our...
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[URGENT] Old AAF262 Mailing/Discussion List...
NOTE: The old Yahoo mailing list was discontinued on January 16, 2011. If you wish to become a member of the new list, please read the post below.
If you are a Master Mason of Ann Arbor Fraternity No. 262 and would like to be part of our private mailing/discussion list, you need to apply for membership. The link is also located on the left menu of our website, in the “For Members” section.
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Invitation: Past Master Roast of WB Bob...
… AND Membership Recognition Awards Night!
He has been a great Master for our lodge - we honor him with this fun event and dinner. We will also have some great awards to bestow on some of our members, an event you won’t want to miss! Bring your significant other for a fun and elegant dinner.
Saturday February 26th - 6:00 p.m.
The Quarter Bistro 300 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. ...
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Valentines for Veterans Concert
W. Bro. Rich Wilcox, PM brought this to my attention - and it is also now posted on the Facebook Page for the Grand Lodge of Michigan.
A Valentines for Veterans Concert needs a few Masons to volunteer on February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Detroit Masonic Temple. The concert honors those who have served our country, while providing a musical treat. Masonic volunteers are needed to assist with seating...
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[URGENT] New AAF262 Mailing/Discussion List! →
With a new year, we’re moving to a new mailing list!
If you are a Master Mason of Ann Arbor Fraternity No. 262 and would like to continue to be on our private mailing/discussion list, please visit this link by January 16, 2011 and apply for membership. The link is also located on the left menu of our website, in the “For Members” section.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
When applying, enter...
December 2010
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Master's Letter | January 2011
Dearest Brethren and Friends,
Welcome to the New Year - a new calendar year and a new Masonic one as well. I want to take a moment to thank everyone involved that made our Officer Installation a smashing success. We had visitors travel from near and far, including Brethren, friends and family - both from our own Lodge and others. It will be a day that I will surely be emblazoned in my...
Installation of 2011 Officers
The installation of our 2011 officer line took place on December 18, at the Zal Gaz Grotto. The wonderful ceremony was conducted by our own Paul Howell, PM and delicious food and drink were served afterward. The new officer line for 2011 is as follows:
Worshipful Master - Brian Cors Senior Warden - Clinton R. Bartholomew Junior Warden - Scott Graf Treasurer - Arthur W. Davidge, Pm Secretary -...
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AAF262 supports our Vets!
On Tuesday 14 Dec.,Ann Arbor-Fraternity Lodge #262, Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, as part of their on going VA support program presented 60 knit watch caps and dozen winter coats to the VA clothing center. Additionally the Lodge presented a check for $180, in memory of Lodge members who had passed away. (The caps were furnished with support of Brother Peter Cole, manager of Sam’s...
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Installation of Officers | An Invitation
You are invited to an Installation! Help bring in our 2011 officer line with style. We’re having a public event: open to family, friends and loved ones. Please bring them along for the installation - then stay for the celebration afterward, we are providing appetizers and beverages! When: Saturday, December 18, 6:30pm Where: Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 map...
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Master’s Letter | December 2010
Well, to quote Porky Pig, “Tha Tha Tha That’s all Folks!” My year in the East has come to an end. Being installed as Master was once considered something of a “4th” degree. Having passed through it, I now know why. There have been real pleasures, challenges, and, yes, occasional aggravations. I have learned and experienced a lot. “Thank you,” brothers, by honoring me with your trust and...
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INSTALLATION: Installation of Officers | December...
Our Installation of Officers for the 2011 Masonic Year will be a public event; open to family, friends and loved ones. Please bring them along! We hope you can come join us for the installation at 6:30PM on December 18, 2010 - then stay for the celebration afterward, including refreshments!
NOTE: This is a special occasion. Officers are expected to be wearing a tuxedo or a dark suit with black...
November 2010
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MEMORIAL: Worshipful Brother Seymour D....
With heavy hearts, we announce that our Worshipful Brother Seymour D. Greenstone, PM has passed away.
Memorial services will be this Friday, November 19, 2010 at Temple Beth Emeth located at 2309 Packard Road in Ann Arbor, MI.
Masonic services will be held at 10:00, with Jewish funeral services to be at 11:00 and then a 12:00 graveside service. A wake will be held at Temple Beth Emeth after the...
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Freemason Party for Food Gatherers
BREAKING NEWS: Funds raised at this event will be matched by the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation!
You are cordially invited to a fundraiser party to benefit Food Gatherers - an Ann Arbor food agency that works to prevent hunger. Food Gatherers does this by collecting and delivering over 7 tons of food per day to those in need in the immediate Ann Arbor area.
Due to hard economic...
October 2010
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Master’s Letter | November 2010
For those of you not living in Michigan, October had some truly magnificent days. Not to rub it in, but we had a proper “Indian summer” - gorgeous colors, cool clear mornings and warm afternoons. I even managed to get my canoe out on the Huron River a couple of times to just soak it all in. Our regular passed uneventfully, other than a visit from our BGP Jack Woodyard and our new DDI Bill...
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Master’s Letter | October 2010
September was a particularly busy month for AAF 262. On Sept. 1 we had our first regular meeting at the Pittsfield Grange Hall, located at 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. in Ann Arbor. This is now the new meeting place for AAF 262. We also completed our Master Mason degree work. We held two degree days this past month - one at the Grange and one at Stony Creek No. 5 in Rochester Hills. ...
REPORT: 262's MM Degree at Stony Creek No. 5
Stony Creek No. 5 Three new MMs and the WM!
On Saturday, September 25, Ann Arbor-Fraternity 262 took the lodge on the road to visit Stony Creek No. 5 in Rochester Hills for a special Master Mason degree day. Stony Creek No. 5 holds a special place in Michigan Masonic history. Despite Grand Master Lewis Cass’s order, it was the only Michigan lodge to keep the light...
August 2010
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Master's Letter | September 2010
Well, summer is behind us. I hope you all had the opportunity to have a vacation break away and enjoy a little time with family and friends. I had a nice couple days up in Leland, visiting nearby Sleeping Bear Dune, and even had the pleasure of running into Bro. Mike Shehan and his family at an ice cream shop. I had a further Masonic surprise when I walked into the Glen Haven General Store,...
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Tri-Lodge Picnic | A time to remember!
August 8, 2010: Ann Arbor Masons enjoyed a wonderful and historic day of family, food, and fellowship. The occasion was the first annual Tri-lodge Picnic, being Ann Arbor–Fraternity 262, Golden Rule 159, and St. Mary’s 4, Prince Hall Masons. The event was held at the Old Picnic Shelter in Gallup Park. Not only were Masons and family members from the three lodges present, but also from...
July 2010
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Master's Letter | August 2010
I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer, wherever this newsletter finds you. For those of us living in Ann Arbor, we’ve seen the end of this year’s Top of the Park season and the Arts Festival, but there are still many more local festivals and events to enjoy before summer is over. At AAF 262 we have two social events this month – our annual lodge picnic and regular Master’s Table night. ...
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Master's Table | July Event a Success!
We had a phenomenal night at Joe’s Crab Shack this past Wednesday. We had close to 30 people there, including three new candidates and visiting brothers from as far away as Detroit and Jackson! We are also receiving many requests for plural membership! Clearly we have a great thing going on at AAF262.
Tri-Lodge Picnic | Sunday, August 8
Sunday, August 8, 3:00pm-7:00pm Join ALL the brothers, friends, and families for a new summertime tradition! This picnic is sponsored and hosted by Ann Arbor’s 3 great lodges: Ann Arbor-Fraternity # 262 ~ St. Mary’s Lodge # 4 ~ Golden Rule # 159 Food will be provided, games and prizes!
The lodges will be providing a meat entree of roast pork and beef! the rest is POTLUCK. What to...
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Warmest Ever Master Mason Degree Night!
On July 7, Ann Arbor 262 conducted what was likely to be its hottest degree night on record. Not factoring for humidity, the temperature was 96 F outside before lodge opened. To make light of our situation, we had a marvelous tropical inspired dinner and conducted our work in shorts and short sleeve shirts. We had a good turn out, including the new Grand Lecturer and three other...
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Master's Letter | July 2010
July is traditionally a “dark” month for our lodge, though like many Masons, I am not keen on that term. Masonry is all about light - 365 days a year! Nor, despite our not having a regular communication, will we be anything like inactive. We will be holding a Master Mason degree on July 7, the first Wednesday of the month. There will also be the regular Master’s Table night out on July 28 at...