From the East

Important Dates

Sunday January 1st Tom an Jerry Breakfast Zal Gaz 9am
Wednesday January 4th Stated Meeting Zal Gaz, Dinner 6pm Gavel 7pm
Tuesday January 10th Brothers of Literature/Masonic Workshop 6pm see minutes for address
Wednesday January 18th Special Communication Zal Gaz dinner 6pm Gavel 7pm
Thursday January 26th Robert Burns Dinner “Festive Board” Open event to partners and those interested in joining

A New Year! A New Lodge? A New Chance? A New Beginning?

A New Lodge? The short answer “Yes”. We’re meeting in a new location, we have a new officer line, things are different than they used to be. The long answer “No”. Our lodge is a ship of Theseus. The planks may have changed, we may be in a different port, but that intangible part, that collective spirit that makes us a lodge. 152 years of Fraternity is still there, still shining as a beacon of Freemasonry in Ann Arbor.

A New Chance? Yes a new chance. A chance to start again. In short we miss you, we miss what you bring to this lodge. It’s been awhile now, and you’re embarrassed you can’t remember how to open, that’s okay take one of our officers aside any of us will be happy to give a quick refresher. What if I walk in and don’t know anybody? (Besides Art). Great! When I walked into this Lodge for the first time six years ago, with my petition of transfer in hand, I didn’t know a single brother. I was afforded the opportunity to make new and lasting friendships, besides you did it once as a petitioner yourself. Now is the time to make new habits and step out of your comfort zone. Which leads to…

A New Beginning? That’s not a question I can answer for you. Its there for taking, We certainly hope you do.

Sincerely & Fraternally
David VanDerworp PM