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 February, due to inclement weather.
In May, we were privileged to have visiting Brothers from Windsor Lodge No. 403 of the Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. It was an honor to be able to show them the workings of our Master Mason degree. It was a particularly heartfelt and memorable evening, as we also watched a father raise a son. Truly, an evening to remember, for many reasons.
Our Lodge has been honored in an incredible way. W. Bro. Art Davidge, PM has been named as the Grand Lodge of Michigan’s “State Mason of the Year”. Art’s dedication to our own Lodge and Masonry as a whole is selfless and steadfast. I can think of no other man more worthy of such an honor, and am incredibly pleased this has been bestowed on our Worshipful Brother Art. He was presented this award at the Grand Lodge of Michigan’s Annual Communication on May 24, 2011. Please extend your well wishes to W. Bro. Art the next time you communicate with him.
We continue to build the bonds of fellowship outside of Lodge. Our monthly Family Game Night has been a success, and we recently had a lovely dinner at the Gandy Dancer with our Brothers and their wives and partners. The first meeting of our Book Club will be on June 7th. Next month’s Master’s Table dinner will be at the Sidetrack in Ypsilanti. It is open to all Brothers - and please feel free to bring anyone you know who has been curious about Freemasonry - or interested in joining us.
Please keep our Brethren who are far away or ailing in your thoughts. In particular, W. Bro. Jimmy Green and W. Bro. Paul Contos - both who have dealt with serious health issues recently.
In conclusion - this year is amazingly already half over. We have been working hard, and have accomplished many things - with more work to be done and fellowship to be had. Never hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss what is happening in your Lodge. I’d love to talk.
From our Lodge to you and your families, we wish you the very best of health and happiness.
Warmest fraternal regards,
Brian Cors
Worshipful Master
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
Location: Pittsfield Union Grange 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THIS EVENT:
- This is the last degree that Bro. George Lucero will be able to confer as Senior Deacon - as he is moving to New Mexico. Please come and wish him well.
- Tonight is also the 45th anniversary of our own W. Bro. Art Davidge - our steadfast Treasurer and 2011 State Mason of the Year. He will be conferring one of the degrees this evening, to mark this occasion!
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, Dinner 6:00pm, Degree starts at 7:00pm
Location: Pittsfield Union Grange 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
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 be presented. Entertainment will be provided, social hour starts at 6:00 pm with dinner served at 7:00. Buy tickets for the event online at : http://www.grandlodgemichiganannualcomm.org/store.html
There is only ONE statewide Mason of the Year. Congratulations to you, Brother Art, from your lodge!
Art was presented the District 47 Mason of the year last April 23, 2011
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 Bartholomew [SW] and W. Robert C. Blackburn will be holding a series of lectures, during our afterglow. These lectures will contain information about the history of Freemasonry, leading up to a final talk about the genesis of the Master Mason Degree. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
As Masons, education and discourse are vital. In this light, our Lodge has started a brand new book club, and our first selection is, “Cracking the Freemason’s Code” by L.D. Cooper. Brother Lee Clark has been in contact with the author, who kindly submitted additional materials for us to consider during our discussion. If you are interested in getting involved with this new venture, please contact any of your Lodge Officers - and we will send you details. This book club is open to not just our Lodge - Brothers from other Lodges are welcome to participate.
On May 21 we will tour the fantastic Detroit Masonic Temple. This architectural treasure is the largest masonic structure in the world, and it is here in Detroit. Join us on the tour, it will be also open to non-masons, so invite your lady or friend!
The next several months will continue to be exciting and busy for our Lodge. Degree work will continue throughout the year - and with wonderful weather approaching - many opportunities for visitation and fellowship. One can always find more details about any of our events here on our website and our Trestleboard therein.
From our Lodge to you and your families, we wish you the very best of health and happiness.
Warmest fraternal regards,
brian cors
Worshipful Master
UPCOMING EVENTS from Our Trestleboard
- May 4
Regular Communication - Pittsfield Grange - May 11
Degree Rehearsal - Bro. Erik Harclerode’s House - May 13
Spring Dinner - Gandy Dancer - May 18
Master Mason Degree - Pittsfield Grange - May 21
Tour: Detroit Masonic Temple - Detroit! - May 25
Masters Table Dinner - Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
