2013 March Notice

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Stated Meeting

 

A Stated Meeting of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, Free and Accepted Masons, will be held in the Masonic Temple, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa on, Thursday Evening, March 21st, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.

Action will be had on six petitions for initiation and membership.

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Program for March

 

This evening District Deputy Grand Master, Brother Scott T. Matincheck, will honor us with his presence and present the new Fifty Year Members with their Gold Pins from Grand Lodge as well as new Sixty Year Members with their Pins. Those receiving Awards will be honored with a dinner before Lodge on the lower level beginning at 5:45 P.M. The dinner will be opened to all Members. If you are planning to attend the dinner, please make reservations by calling the Secretary at 540-1942 or e-mailing to secretary@robertburns464.org by March 17. Contributions will be accepted for dinner.

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Extra Meetings of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464,
Free and Accepted Masons

Extra Meetings of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, Free and Accepted Masons, for conferring degrees will be held in the Masonic Temple, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa on,

Monday March 25th, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.

The Fellow Craft Masons Degree will be conferred upon two members.

Monday April 1st, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.

The Master Masons Degree will be conferred upon two members.

By order of the Worshipful Master,

Gerald D. Feaser, JR., P.M.
Secretary

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The Lodge wishes to congratulate the following Brethren on their attainment:

Of Fifty Years in Freemasonry: 14 members

Of Sixty Years in Freemasonry: 6 members

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GRAND LODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA, February 3, A.D. 2013, A.L. 6013

A Sectional Meeting of the Schools of Instruction for Region Two which includes Masonic Districts 1, 2, 3, 7, 42, and 60 will be held on:

DATE: Saturday April 6, 2013
TIME: 8:00 AM
REGISTRATION: 7:30 – 8:00 AM
PLACE: Masonic Temple
2701 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111

All Lodge Officers, Floor Workers, School Officers and Instructors are expected to attend this most important of all Ritualistic functions. All Master Masons are also welcome to attend.

The District Schools of Instruction expend much time and effort to prepare for this Meeting. Please join us.

The schedule for the day has been modified to have all the work conclude by lunch, therefore no lunch , arrangements have been made.

This letter is to be read at all Lodge and School Meetings and inserted in all Lodge Notices prior to April 6, 2013.

Sincerely and fraternally,
Jay W. Smith, R.W. Grand Master

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143rd Anniversary Banquet of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464

The one hundred forty-third Anniversary Banquet of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, F & A M will be celebrated with a table lodge in the Ballroom of the Harrisburg Consistory Building, 2701 North Third Street
Harrisburg, Pa on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Further information regarding the Banquet was enclosed with the February notice. The deadline to order tickets is March 9. This year, members helping with Banquet set up will meet for breakfast, at 8 a.m., at the Front Street Diner, At 9 a.m., members will then meet in the Consistory Ballroom to set up.
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The Lodge invites all Brothers and their Ladies and Friends to Theatre Harrisburg, 513 Hurlock Street, on Saturday, March 23, for “Wait Until Dark.” Tickets are $25.00, and can be secured by contacting Brother Michael P. McGinnis, P.M., at either 717-582-3608 or mmcginnis@robertburns464.org. Doors open at 12:30 P.M., at which time heavy hor ‘dourves will be served. The play will begin at 2:00 P.M, and light refreshments will be available during intermission. Please considering joining us for this evening of Fellowship and Fun with your entire family and your Masonic and non-Masonic friends.

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The Brethren are reminded to contact Brother Ted Shumaker if you know of a Lodge Brother who is ill, hospitalized or a resident of a nursing facility.  This will help the Committee on Cheer and Visitation to do their work.

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Please notify the Secretary promptly of any change of address.

Gerald D. Feaser, JR., P.M.
Secretary

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Reminder: Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 has a new address, as follows:

Robert Burns Lodge No. 464

P.O. Box 60774

Harrisburg, PA 17106-0774

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2013 February Monthly Notice

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Stated Meeting

 

A Stated Meeting of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, Free and Accepted Masons, will be held in the Masonic Temple, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa on, Thursday Evening, February 21st, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.

Action will be had on one petitions for initiation and membership.

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Program for February

 

The Worshipful Master has invited Brother Teddy D. Sizemore, P.M., of Friendship Lodge No. 663, and P.D.D.G.M. of the 42nd Masonic District, to offer a presentation titled “Blackberries, Apples and Other Fruit.” Refreshments will be the traditional cherry pie and ice cream.

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Extra Meetings of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464,
Free and Accepted Masons

Extra Meetings of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, Free and Accepted Masons, for conferring degrees will be held in the Masonic Temple, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa on,

Monday February 25th, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.

The Entered Apprentice Masons Degree will be conferred upon two candidates.

Monday March 4th, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.

The Master Masons Degree will be conferred upon one candidate.

By order of the Worshipful Master,

Gerald D. Feaser, JR., P.M.
Secretary

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Sectional Meeting of the School of Instruction for Region 2

A Sectional Meeting of the School of Instruction for Region 2 will be held at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Masonic Temple, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa.  Registration begins at 7:30 A.M. All Lodge Officers, Floor Workers, School Officers and Instructors are expected to attend this most important of all Ritualistic functions.  All Master Masons are welcome to attend.  The schedule for the day has been modified to have all the work conclude by lunch, therefore no lunch arrangements have been made

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Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, January 16, A.D. 2013, A.L. 6013

To the Members of the Grand Lodge:

You are hereby requested to attend a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be held at 11:00 o’clock, a.m., on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Gettysburg National Battlefield Cemetery Annex in Gettysburg, PA, for the purpose of rededicating the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial monument.

By Order of the R.W. Grand Master.

Mark A. Haines
R.W. Grand Secretary

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143rd Anniversary Banquet of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464

The one hundred forty-third Anniversary Banquet of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, F & A M will be celebrated with a table lodge in the Ballroom of the Harrisburg Consistory Building, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Further information regarding the Banquet is enclosed in your lodge notice.  Please act promptly in making your reservations, not only for yourself but for your Masonic Friends in other Lodges as well.  You will not want to miss out on this evening of Masonic Fellowship.

This year, members helping with Banquet set up will meet for breakfast, at 8 a.m., at the Front Street Diner, just north of Interstate 81 in Harrisburg.  At 9 a.m., members will then meet in the Consistory Ballroom to set up.  Please contact the Secretary at secretary@robertburns464.org if you are able to assist with set up.

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2013 Spring session of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge

The 2013 Spring session of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in the Deike Auditorium of the Masonic Cultural Center on the campus of the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. A lunch (voluntary contribution) will be served at noon, and the program will be completed by 3:00 p.m. All Masons are welcome to attend. Dress is coat and tie. In addition to Brother Alexandre Cleven, Past Grand Master of Belgium, speaking on Freemasonry in Belgium, a large portion of the program will be devoted to orienting new Masons to the Craft in Pennsylvania with a Question and Answer period available for both presentations. Both sessions will be worthwhile to more tenured Masons.

Preregistration is required to ensure an adequate lunch count. Please RSVP your attendance to: AMKSecretary@pagrandlodge.org. A cost is involved with your reservation so please cancel if you find you cannot attend after having registered.

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Important Reminder – DUES ARE NOW PAYABLE!

 

If you are not a 50 year member or a Life Member, your 2013 dues need to be paid now.  Your prompt attention to the payment of your dues is always appreciated. Those Members who have not yet paid dues by the April Stated Meeting may be Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues.

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The Brethren are reminded to contact Brother Ted Shumaker if you know of a Lodge Brother who is ill, hospitalized or a resident of a nursing facility.  This will help the Committee on Cheer and Visitation to do their work.

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Please notify the Secretary promptly of any change of address.

Gerald D. Feaser, JR., P.M.
Secretary

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Reminder: Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 has a new address, as follows:

Robert Burns Lodge No. 464

P.O. Box 60774

Harrisburg, PA 17106-0774

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