From the East

Brethren,

Light will be restored to Lynnhaven at our August Stated and our officers had better have their track shoes on. We also have an Open House scheduled for the 7th of August from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring friends, family and anyone else that may have an
interest in Masonry to tour the Lodge and have any questions answered. We will also be cooking hot dogs for lunch.

We have two Brothers ready to stand their E.A. exam and will be passed to F.C. Degree the 24th of August.

We are currently practicing for the Parkerson School to be held at Bayside Lodge on August 21st from 8:00 a.m. ‘till 3:00 pm. Lynnhaven will be conferring the second session of the MM Degree. Please come out and support our Brethren in their efforts.

I would like to introduce our new members to Lynnhaven #220. They are Mike Farley, Zack Johnson, Chris Supino, Kevin Poland, Tom Oakes, Greg Turner, Dave Coner, and Jim Kelly. Each one brings his own special personality to the Lodge. Thanks guys.

I would like to thank Wor. Joe Hagerman for his excellent program, Friday, July 16th, of the importance of the Fellow Craft Degree to Masonry. If you were not there, you missed a great time and lots of food. Maybe you can make the next one.

Don’t forget that the August Stated is Hawaiian Shirt Night.

Mark your calendar now for our next fund raiser which will be a pork dinner in September.

Fraternally yours,
Jimmy W. (Jim) Wagner
Master
(h) 430-1733 (c) 641-7552

From the West

Brethren,

It has been very quiet month for our Lodge, except for our few Brethren who have been ill and hospitalized. Please continue your prayers for their early recovery.

As of now, we are gearing up for our part in the Parkerson School in August. We practice every Tuesday and Thursday night so come on out and be a part of the degree team. And, even if you don’t have the desire to be a part of the degree team, come out anyway to listen, observe, and maybe even be sideline support for the degree team.

On another note, 2011 is fast approaching and I am currently looking for Junior and Senior Stewards. If you think you can volunteer at least four hours a month of your time for your Lodge, please consider being a Steward.

Fraternally and sincerely,
Rodolfo (Rudy) DelaRosa
Senior Warden
Home: 368-2241

From the South

Brethren,

The spaghetti dinner before the July Stated was delicious. I am sure that the dinner before the August Stated will be every bit as good. Come out to the meeting and join us for dinner. We would love to have you.

Brethren, are you aware of the Virginia Masonic Home’s outreach program? It was developed in 2001 as an effort to assist Brethren, their wives and widows who live in Masonic districts which are more distantly located from the home’s facility in Richmond. The program recognizes that many people might not want to move to Richmond. The same qualifications for the home must be met. There is no cost for the in-home services. Additional information on this program is available by contacting the Masonic Home of Virginia at 804-222-1694.

Fraternally yours,
Gerald A. (Jerry) Anderson
Junior Warden
Home: 481-1870

District Traveling Gavel Now At Lynnhaven #220

Pictured are the eight members of Lynnhaven #220 (including the Worshipful Master and DDGM) who visited Princess Anne Lodge on Wednesday, July 21st, and claimed bragging rights to the District Traveling Gavel. It will be on display in our lodge room until the next lodge visits us with at least five Brethren to take possession of it and return to their lodge.

Thanks to all the brothers who helped make this happen.

Prayer Corner

The following Lynnhaven Masonic Family members are in need of your prayers:

•  Wor. Phil Arenz
•  Wor. Ken Gregory
•  Wor. Wally Timmons

If you know of any Lodge member, or family member, in need of our prayers, please notify one of the officers listed on the front page.

Masonic Birthdays

Terry M. Andres	08/16/08
Allen L. Bowman	08/16/08
Frederick W. Butt	08/28/78
Joseph E. Chmelarsky	08/30/83
Philip J. Clawson	08/16/08
William S. Cole, III	08/16/08
Leslie F. Dale	08/31/06
James E. Eubanks	08/30/73
David B. Filz	08/31/95
Merl C. Hoover	08/30/65
Brent R. Lane	08/16/08
Rodelio A. Roldan	08/16/07
Arnjold D. Rosenthal	08/29/02
Albert D. Super	08/31/61
Ronald L. Swan, Jr.	08/28/03
Raymond P. Tucker, Jr.	08/17/78
Stephen J. Vogel, Jr.	08/16/08

Veterans’ pin for August 2010

45 Years: Bro. Merl Charles Hoover

(Cost prohibits the mailing of pins to members who live locally. Veteran’s Pins are traditionally presented at the monthly Stated meeting. If you can not attend,, arrangements can be made to pick them up through the Worshipful Master.)

ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST MEMBER

Bro. Dave Conner, affiliated
We are pleased to welcome, Bro. Dave, to the Lynnhaven Family!

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Thanks to the efforts of Bro. Ron Swan, Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge logo coats ($60), long sleeve white sweatshirts ($20), long sleeve t-shirts ($16), short sleeve T-shirts ($12) or hats ($12) are now available at the lodge. To purchase, see any Lodge officer or Ron Swan.

From the Lodge Office

Brethren, please check your dues card!
If it doesn’t say you are paid through 12/31/2010, your dues are DUE!
So, please send your dues payment without further delay.

Thank you to all who have already paid for 2010!

Lynnhaven News

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

The Worshipful Master and Officers of Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge No. 220 are pleased to announce that applications are now available for one $500.00 Scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Students eligible to receive this scholarship are graduating seniors of family members of:

• Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge No. 220
• Lynnhaven Chapter No. 184, Order of the Eastern Star
• Princess Anne Council No. 129, AMD

This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, demonstrated financial need, community service, school activities, the desire and ability to further their education at the next level and recommendations.

Eligible students may write for an application to:


Deadline for requesting applications is 15 June 2010, and the deadline for submitting applications is July 15, 2010.

The winner will be notified prior to 31 July 2010. The Scholarship will be presented on 12 August 2010, at our Stated Communication.

For further information, contact Wor. Jesse A. Hughes at 757-486-3535, Chairman, Scholarship Committee.

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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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