From The South
Brother Paul Sullivan
Junior Warden

Brothers, I am hoping that you will join us at one of our second meetings of the month. The meeting is between thirty to forty-five minutes long, and then we go into the dining room for a pretty good meal if I do say so myself. We are joined by our ladies who often help me with the cooking chores, because 1 can't leave my chair to go out and get some things ready. Their help is very much appreciated, since I don't have any stewards. It is in this casual setting that we enjoy our­selves and talk things out that are either too long our complicated to deal with in our regular meeting time. Mostly though, we just have good conversation and a lot of fun. We have enjoyed the company of many visit­ing brethren who have been here so much that we feel like they are members of this Lodge.

We all feel that this would be a great way for some of our members to get to meet us new guys, and rea-quaint yourselves with some of the 'OLD TIMERS". We really need you back in Lodge, and for someone like me, this would be a great opportunity to meet you and get some of your ideas to improve the Lodge. There are young new members and two young men who are En­tered Apprentices who come to the second meeting which we are opening in the Ea Degree so they can sit in Lodge and become familiar with how the Lodge is opened, etc., and to meet the brothers. This has worked out very well, and they are already involved rather than waiting six to nine months to see what is going on. The Lodge is no longer just a bunch of "old farts: running the show.

We are trying to make changes to attract more members to attend Lodge. Come join us .

The Blue Lodge, under our present structure, which is governed by The Grand Lodge, cannot com­pete for membership, advertise its functions, nor do most of the things that other fraternal groups are able to do. Therefore, we rely on Masons and Masons alone for support in everything we do. Try to support your Lodge in any way you can, and in particular try to make one of our meetings, you might enjoy it.

Brothers, remember the Lodge Trust Fund in your wills and gifts. For information, contact the Secretary at 307-0977.

Trestleboard business advertisements can be purchased for $35.00 per year. Trestleboard boosters are $10.00 per year. Your support helps ensure distribution of our monthly trestleboard. It is that time of the year to renew your advertisements and support. Send checks or money to the Secretary.