From the East
I would like to thank the brethren for trusting me with the responsibility of being Worshipful Master this year. I’m truly humbled. Speaking on behalf of all of the 2010 officers I’d like to assure you that we will do our utmost to maintain the high standards set by those who have gone before us. I’d like to thank those brothers who managed to find time during this hectic month to make my Past Masters Degree and Installation something I’ll never forget. I’m not sure you will ever know what that means to me.
I’d like to congratulate Worshipful Brother Troy Hartz for a good year as Master in 2009. I have had a lot of good times over the years following you through the chairs.
The newsletter will be a little different in 2010 as we have a new editor. One of our newest Master Masons, Richard June, has taken on the task. If you have any comments or ideas please email him at rjune@bravegnuworld.com.
“There is no more dangerous experiment than that of undertaking to be one thing before a man’s face and another behind his back.” ~ Robert E. Lee
~ Micheal Marshall, W.M.
From the West
Brethren Greetings from the West: First let us congratulate Past Master Troy Hartz for his guidance during the past year. Brothers we also need to congratulate and pledge our support to Worshipful Master Michael Marshall. What a year 2009 has been for the Lodge and one can only imagine what 2010 will be like. I would like to thank all that continue to make this Lodge the fraternal organization it is and encourage those that had not stopped by for a while to join us at a stated meeting. Call me if there is something you would like passed on to the Lodge. May all of you and your families have a safe and Happy Holiday.
~ Skip Humphrey, S.W.
From the South
Greetings from the South. My articles this year will refresh your memories of masons past and present that have contributed much to our fraternity. Some you will know, others you may not; but one fact remains, we are all brothers that span the ages of time.
Born in 1911 in Cincinnati, Ohio as Leonard Franklin Slye. After not finding suitable work to raise his growing family, he moved to California in 1930 for better opportunities. Forming a trio song group called “Sons of the Pioneers” making a name for themselves in 1934. Being discovered as a movie actor he appeared in 100 movies and pictured on 2.5 billion breakfast cereal boxes through his career. He also had a TV show. Early in his Hollywood life he changed his name to Roy Rogers. Brother Roy was raised as a Master Mason in 1946, in Hollywood Lodge #355. He was a member of all appendent Masonic bodies and set up his own foundation for children because of his connections with his local Shrine. His signature line was well known, “Good luck and may the good Lord take a liken to you. Brother Roy died in 1998.
~ Dennis Wenzel, JW