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 Belleville, Milan, Jackson, Saline, Romulus, and Manchester lodges. 
The three lodges provided a pig roast and chicken BBQ entree, while guests contributed side dishes and deserts. The children, it seems, had most fun with the two tug-of-wars that were held.
A special moment was shared by all when PM Ray Holcomb of Golden Rule 159 presented the three WMs (pictured above: Bill Krebaum-159, Robert Blackburn-262, Bryan Campbell-4) with a commemorative sounding board he made in honor of the day. 
The sounding board, on which a Master raps his gavel, will serve as a traveling trophy between the three Ann Arbor lodges and serve as a centerpiece at future Tri-Lodge picnics.
UPCOMING EVENTS from Our Trestleboard
- August 25, 2010
Masters Table Dinner - Masons and interested non-masons are welcome! Location TBD - September 1, 2010
Regular Communication - Meeting at 7:00. LOCATION CHANGE: Pittsfield Grange, located at 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road See Trestleboard for details
Visit to Windsor #403, AF & FM Grand Lodge of Canada
On Friday, May 21, ten members of Ann Arbor – Fraternity 262 traveled to Windsor, Canada, to witness a Master Mason’s degree performed by the brothers of Windsor No. 403. Windsor Lodge was founded in 1883. Though separated only by the Detroit River from our Masonic jurisdiction, the ritual we witnessed was very different from our own. 
Windsor 403 conducted themselves with great solemnity throughout and their candidate proved himself to be especially well instructed in Masonry. At the close of the meeting, WM Robert Blackburn presented Windsor No. 403, by and through its acting Master Bonn Sotto, PM, with a small ceremonial trowel commemorating the visit. The brothers of Ann Arbor – Fraternity were then treated to a fantastic dinner of Vietnamese food. “Thank you” again Windsor No. 403 for your outstanding hospitality.
The By-Laws and History of Fraternity Lodge No 262, F. & A. M.
This is a scan of an original document, currently housed at the Library of the University of Michigan and digitally archived in Google Books.
