Calendar 3rd MWD meeting at Lynnhaven No. 220, 7pm 4th Kempsville DeMolay Flower Talk, 7pm 5th Princess Anne No. 25, Stated Communication, Program: Masonic Home, Speaker: Pete Di Pietro 9th Happy Mother's Day 12th Degree Work/School, 7pm 19th Degree Work/School, 7pm 24th District Blood Drive at Bayside No. 218, 3-8pm 26th Degree Work/School, 7pm 29th Child I.D. Program Pungo 30th Child I.D. Program Pungo Masonic Birthdays Robert L. Harrison (57) Guy W. Riggs (51) Ernest R. Cockrell, Jr. (46) David E. Kellam (40) William K. Wilson, Jr. (40) Lee R. Dixon, Jr. (39) Page L. Eaton (38) Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr. (37) Floyd H. Carroll (35) Ernest L. Hargrove, Jr. (34) Kenneth W. Holmes (26) Douglas H. Livingston (26) Glenn D. Latham (23) Travis W. Halstead, Jr. (22) Joseph N. Scott, Jr. (18) Joseph M. Voss (17) Shannon L. Polk (16) Robert W. White, Jr. (13) John C. Ludford (10) George C. Main, Jr. (7) John C. Andrews (5) John A. Hampton (4)

A Special Thanks

 A big thanks to all who helped prepare and serve the meal at our Annual Stated and to Worshipful Cliff for picking up the poinsettias and preparing the names, maps, and to all the Brethren who helped deliver them.  My hat goes off to the "Mud Tux Guys" for not leaving any Brethren stuck in the mud after our annual stated meeting.  

From the East

Brethren,

First let me say thank you to the Brethren and their families for making the first half of this year a very successful one.  Your attendance and participation has been outstanding, thank you, thank you, thank you.
 
Memorial Day is at the end of the month; please join me in remembering those who gave their lives for the freedom of our great country.  Memorial Day weekend also brings the Strawberry Festival May 29th and 30th.  Last year the VChip Program was a huge success and this year has expanded to two days.  Last year in one day with one computer, over one hundred children identifications were issued.
 
Any Brethren and their spouses who can come out and support this event would be appreciated.

Fraternally,
Robert E. Braswell
Worshipful Master, Princess Anne Masonic Lodge No. 25

Note from the Secretary With over two hundred members, it is sometimes difficult for the Telephone Committee to notify everyone in a timely manner when a funeral or special event occurs. This problem is compounded as some of the Officers work shifts or travel out of town on business. Notifying members by email would significantly ease the process of getting the information to everyone. If you have not done so already, please send your email address to me at .

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 VaMason 56th District Calendar no220 Calendar Login < Previous Week 09/05/2010 - 10/02/2010 Next Week > Set to Default |  List Style |  Search |  Month |  Week |  2-Week |  4-Week |  90-Day |  Year ||  Logo |  Printable |  Frame ||  Coming |  Global Help  | Places  | Login Sunday  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  5 6 7:00 pm no274: MWD Meeting 7 7:00 pm no220: School/Work 8 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm no25: Degree Work/School 7:30 pm no274: Virginia Beach Lodge Stated 9 6:30 pm no220: Lynnhaven Stated Dinner & Meeting 10 11 12:00 pm kt: Official Visit 10th Chivalric District 12 13 14 7:00 pm no220: Officer's Meeting 7:00 pm no196: Kempsville Lodge No. 196 Stated 15 16 7:00 pm no220: School/Work 17 18 8:00 am - 10:00 am no220: Breakfast 12:00 pm kt: Official Visit 8th Chivalric District 6:00 pm kt: Official Visit 7th Chivalric District 19 20 21 7:00 pm no220: School/Work 22 23 7:00 pm no220: School/Work 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 pm no220: School/Work 29 30 7:00 pm no220: School/Work October 1 2

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