May 2018

Wardens &Brethren,

We have survived the winter, and come into
spring with a docket that ever full.
April was a successful trial for all Brothers
involved with back to back meetings where we
voted on a candidate and provided a courtesy
degree to new brothers from Mt. Vernon. Our own
candidate was unable to get away from his
avocations (If only it was a 32-inch gage!) but we
also have received new applications and will be
voting on further candidates. The courtesy
degree acted as a prime rehearsal, and we’ll be
exceedingly ready for when we combine our
multiple candidates together for the degree in
June.

Our Junior Deacon, Brother Corey Maclean will
be presenting on a subject of his own Masonic
research, and we will be hosting the DDGM for
his visitation.

Although we will be going dark for regular
meetings during the coming summer, in order to
meet the demands of the degree schedule (with a
minimal amount of cramming), there will be some
periodic practices during those months. Senior
Warden Brett Marggraff has on his radar a
summer BBQ at some point as well, so please –
don’t go too dark!
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I look forward to seeing you on the evening of
May the 8th!

Fraternally,
Joseph Giancaspro
Master, Franklin Lodge #20