Brethren, Happy New Year!! With the turn of the calendar, comes perhaps the most important task the Lodge Secretary does as it relates to the Grand Lodge: preparation of the Annual Return. In order to properly prepare your Return, you should enter all the information for 2013 into MORI (the electronic database) no later than… Read more »

Brethren, Let me begin this month by expressing my profound thanks for all of the cards and notes of encouragement I received during my recent absence due to surgery. Your caring lifted my spirits and reaffirmed my vision of the Fraternity we share. Thank you. In the Districts where I was unable to hold Secretary… Read more »

Brethren, I trust that you and your Lodge are deep into the important work of the work of the Craft. With Degree work comes the need for diplomas, ciphers, Bibles, and lesson books. Be sure to order the items you need in a timely fashion making sure you have them on hand at the appropriate… Read more »

Brethren, You will soon receive a mailing from this Office containing next year’s dues cards, Official Form 8, the signed copy of your 2012 Annual Return, and other pertinent information to you in September as you open Lodge for the year. Please review the package and be sure that materials listed on the cover letter… Read more »

Brethren, While many Lodges are dark during the summer, your Grand Lodge Office has been a beehive of activity. We are preparing to send out next year’s dues cards, Form 10, and other pertinent information to you in September as you open Lodge for the year. Don’t forget to order any materials you may need… Read more »

Brethren, I’m pleased to report the new 5 year increment service buttons have arrived and are available for presentation to the Brethren if your Lodge desires to use this tool. You can query MORI to find the Brethren who are eligible during 2013. I encourage you to honor your Brothers by noting their years of… Read more »

Brethren, With the onset of summer when many Lodges go “dark”, the hours for the Grand Lodge Office will be the normal 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. The extended Monday evening hours will be “dark” until September. If your schedule makes it impossible to contact us during the day, e-mail us or leave a telephone… Read more »

Brethren, I held this month’s newsletter back until now in order to share news from the Annual Communication with you. We had a great session with the business accomplished and much enthusiasm among the Brethren in attendance. M.W. A. James Ross, Grand Master; R.W. David A. Walker, Deputy Grand Master; R.W. Scott Whytock, Grand Treasurer,… Read more »