Greetings and Felicitations! Welcome to June where the road traffic has increased out front and the black flies are out so summer is on the way! You may have noticed the new title of this document. Please take “lowdown” at its most literal definition. Lowdown (noun)-the true facts or relevant information about something. Grand Lodge… Read more »
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Grand Secretary “Stuff” Information for Lodge Secretaries – April 2017
Greetings! Welcome to April where here in Holden the snow has almost disappeared and it is actually in the 40’s! Please read on… Grand Lodge Website We have made progress and corrected misinformation that you noted and told us about. Keep it coming. We want all the information accurate no matter how small a detail… Read more »
Annual Communication Legislation and Candidate Summary
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine Annual Communication May 2nd– 3rd 2017 Northport, Maine The following proposed amendments to the Constitution require a final vote: 75.3 LODGE HISTORIES- Each lodge in this jurisdiction is encouraged to prepare its history for the preceding year and especially for significant anniversary years. Copies of histories filed with the… Read more »
Grand Lodge Annual Communication
The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine on May 1st through 3rd is quickly approaching. It will be held at Point Lookout in Northport, Maine this year. Below is a reservation form that will allow you to reserve your meal choices for the event. There are also instructions on how to book any… Read more »
Behind the Curtain
An interesting blog post from Brian Fitzgerald, the photographer who helped create the visual feel behind the redesign of the Grand Lodge of Maine website. While initially unsure of what he may find, Brian came to see a vibrant group of men seeking to improve themselves, their communities, and enjoy each other’s company.
Notice of a Special Communication Of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M.
By order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master: A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine A.F. & A.M. will commence at the Masonic apartments of Oriental Star Lodge #21, at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, for the purpose of consolidating Whitney Lodge #167 with Oriental Star Lodge #21. The Masonic apartments… Read more »
Grand Secretary “Stuff” Information for Lodge Secretaries – February 2017
Greetings! It’s February already? Where did January go? It blew right by me and I will apologize for not getting a newsletter out to you. Unfortunately, I was away several times tending to important family matters. So…here we are, saddled up and ready to ride…. Constitutional Corner Section 128: Do you know where your Charter… Read more »
Grand Secretary “Stuff” Information for Lodge Secretaries – December 2016
Well the Holidays are upon us and so are Annual Meetings for many of our lodges. I urge you all to take time to enjoy fellowship with your lodge Brothers in some way shape or form. Constitutional Corner Section 111: One lodge cannot confer a degree at the request of another lodge in this Grand… Read more »
Grand Secretary “Stuff” Information for Lodge Secretaries – September 2016
Greetings my Brother Secretaries! Don’t forget to keep an eye on the calendars located on the Grand Lodge website: https://www.mainemason.org/ We’ll be “steppin’ on the gas” soon and the calendars will be filling up. Get out and fraternize with your Brethren! Speaking of that, the Annual District Meetings for the year kick off starting with… Read more »
Grand Secretary “Stuff” Information for Lodge Secretaries – August 2016
Greetings my Brother Secretaries! Hopefully everyone is enjoying the nice weather and getting out and about. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the calendars located on the Grand Lodge website: https://www.mainemason.org/ Don’t fall into the trap of “lodges are dark and nothing is happening”! There is much to do during the summer months. Check it out!… Read more »