56th Masonic District News

Masters and DDGM, please submit district information to Report on Grand Master’s Official Visit to the 56th Masonic District Brethren, Ladies, Widows and Friends: Please accept my heartfelt thanks for making the Grand Master's Official Visit to our District on January 16, 2010, a HUGE SUCCESS. Our goal was to give Most Worshipful Rorer, his lady Judith, and the Grand Master’s Party a visit they could remember and talk about the rest of the year. Your attendance and participation in the visit permitted that to be a reality. For those of you who missed the evening, you missed an outstanding meal, some superb entertainment and what I have been told was an overall enjoyable evening for all. The highlight of the evening, of course, was hearing our Grand Master’s address. I tip my hat to all in our great district for your support of your lodge and lodge officers already this year and can only ask that you continue to give that same support in any way possible. From your attendance at the Official Visit (244 meals served), it was quite evident to our Grand Master that freemasonry is alive and doing quite well in the 56th Masonic District. Again, thank you so much for your contribution to the success of our reception of the 165th Grand Master of Masons in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Most Worshipful William Earle Rorer, Jr. Sincerely and Fraternally, Dennis E. Edwards District Deputy Grand Master 56th Masonic District of Virginia, A.F. & A.M. Life Membership in Perpetuity Plan A Life Membership may be purchased for or by any member in good standing of a Lodge holden under the Grand Lodge of Virginia, subject to the rules. A Memorial Life Membership may also be purchased for a deceased Master Mason (who was in good standing at the time of his death) in any Lodge in Virginia upon acceptance of the Memorial Life Membership by vote of the Lodge. Memorial Life Memberships may be purchased for deceased Master Masons of any Lodge of any jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of Virginia; provided, that his good standing has been ascertained in advance through the office of the Grand Secretary, and upon acceptance of the membership by vote of the Lodge.

Blood Drive Information For information for future Blood Drives, contact Worshipful Doug Norris, Lynnhaven 220 Blood Coordinator 757-650-6707 Blood drives these days are very critical especially with what’s going on in the world. The American Red Cross and the 56th Masonic District need your support. By donating blood you not only help the 56th Masonic District, but your fellow Americans too. If you know of someone; a friend, a wife, a son, a neighbor, bring him or her along too. Remember you can give every 58 days. Those who like to lose weight, for every pint of blood given you lose 1 pound of weight. If you plan to give blood somewhere else, all you need to do is write on the American Red Cross form that you are donating your blood for the benefit of the 56th Masonic District Blood Drive. You can register an appointment at www.givelife.org, code word VB MASONS . If you are able to donate the gift of life, please register or come to the Lodge on the 25th to donate a pint of your precious liquid and bring family and friends. Everyone is welcome. Bring a picture I.D., this is a new requirement of the Red Cross. Masonic Leadership Program The Committee on Masonic Education and Publications proudly presents this program on self-improvement to all Master Masons within the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia. This program has been developed to assist the individual Mason as well as the Blue Lodge. Participation in the program will assist you in many areas, such as the Ritual, Ceremonies, Methodical Digest, and other related areas of Freemasonry. It will aid you in having a more positive concept of what this Fraternity is, its organization, administration, laws, and the ideals for which it strives. Download an Application

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