February 2019

Wardens and Brethren,

Greeting.

First off, I would like to thank all our Franklin
Lodge Brethren for giving me the opportunity
to serve as your Worshipful Master for 2019.
I started off on my Masonic Journey later in
life simply because I didn’t know I “Had to
Ask”. This has changed, and as our current
Grand Maser told me at a Scottish Rite
event, we can now ask men if they would be
interested in becoming a Mason. Obviously
the man has to be of good character, as well
as meeting other Masonic obligations. As
much as I applaud this move forward, I
prefer to tell good men that they have to
“Ask Us” to become a Brother. It makes us
better than other clubs and organization,
which we are, and ensures the man in
question knows that becoming a Mason is
not an easy task. This year I hope to hold
an open house as well as being included in a
large Westerly 350th anniversary fair being
held in the park this summer. The
attendance is expected to be at 2,000 plus
people and Franklin Lodge will have its own
tent. What better way to “Bring Light” to
Masonry. Last…If you have any ideas,
suggestion or comments please let me
know.

May the Lodge guide both myself and our
Brethren in a positive manner this year.
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Fraternally,
Brett Marggraff
Master, Franklin Lodge #20