From the West

Brethren,

This is my last input as your Senior Warden.  The Brothers of Collington Lodge #230 have seen fit to elect me to be their new Worshipful Master.  I accept this election with confidence that we will continue our Lodge’s emphasis on Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love.

But we should also devote our works during 2007 with emphasis on the three Tenets of Freemasonry - Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.  We are already very active in the first two - through Lodge meetings, lunches, dinners, and our efforts to support C. Elizabeth Rieg School through our fundraising activities (not mention ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas time).  We also get out into the community for other events, such as laying wreaths at Bowie’s Veterans Park and marching in the annual Memorial Day Parade.

The third Tenet - Truth - requires extra work - and your help.  To help the public understand Freemasonry, we should now invite the community in to visit us.  My plan is for 2007 to be the year we invite the community in to see our meeting place and to talk to Masons about Freemasonry.  However, to do this, your Lodge needs your help and expertise.  We need members who are interested or experienced in the following areas:

● Developing Programs
● Public Relations
● Publishing
● Photography
● History
● Research
● Food preparation