Brothers,
As my last message to you, I want to congratulate the new officers of Pine Castle Lodge and wish them all the very best in 2011. I have seen the incoming master's schedule for next year and I can tell you that we are in for a very busy and productive year.
This past year has been focused on the lodge finances and establishing some contact with the out of town / state "wayfaring brothers", as well as making opportunities for the new brothers to show us their stuff. We have had a lot of new experiences this year, which was very important at this time in the Lodge. Thanks to the brothers who have understood the goals and supported them....it's to you that we owe our progress this year.
Next year will likely be very traditional, except for one important difference. The incoming master has a terrific grasp of not only the importance of tradition, but a good understanding of how important it will be to provide the kind of interest and involvement that will be needed to keep the new brothers coming back.
There are 3 facts in masonry that we can all agree on...that the BLUE LODGE BROTHERS are the backbone to the fraternity...that our OBLIGATION is the backbone to the blue lodge and that COMPASSION is the backbone to our obligation. When we push aside or pass over brothers who are ill, subdued, out of sight or less fortunate...we do our lodge harm. For those of you who understand my meaning, I only ask that you try to keep some compassion in every decision that you make next year.
Our lodge installation will be on Sat. the 8th at 7:00. Come out and support our incoming master and officers!
I hope that all of you are having a wonderful holiday season.