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 continue on November 16th - as we bring at least two more Brothers into the Craft. This year, we have been privileged to raise 12 Master Masons, and bring another 9 men into our Brotherhood. Our Brothers are learning, growing, staying and contributing to the Lodge, bringing new ideas and energy to our Fraternity. In October, our Musician, Bro. Steven Simpson debuted music that he has specially written for our degrees at AAF262. It was breathtaking!
Masonry is everywhere you look or travel. Our Brothers have visited Lodges all over the Midwest and beyond this year, and we have had visitors from at least 2 other countries visit our own Lodge. Our visit to Redeemer Lodge No. 53 PHA was incredible - building upon a relationship that continues to grow through the years. By being a “traveling man”, you truly get to experience the universality of our Brotherhood - and learn that Masonry is lot more than the four walls you are used to seeing at meetings.
On November 5th, we will be having our 3rd annual “Freemason Party for Food Gatherers” at Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. In our current economy, any assistance we can lend to our own community is vital. This event allows us to directly help those around us. Please bring a check and/or a food donation, and come out to have a great time! Last year we were able to contribute almost $4000. Let’s see if we can beat that!
Finally, please save the date of Friday, December 9, 2011 for our 2012 Officer Installation ceremony at Zal Gaz Grotto. It will prove to be a fun and festive evening!
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
NOV 2 - Regular Communication | Memorial Service | Lodge Elections
NOV 5 - Freemason Party for Food Gatherers | Corner Brewery, Ypsilanti
NOV 12 - Day Trip | Michigan Masonic Museum & Library, Grand Rapids
NOV 16 - Special Communication [EA]
NOV 23 - Masters Table Dinner | Location TBA
DEC 7 - Regular Communication
DEC 9 - Officer Installation | Zal Gaz Grotto
