2010 November Monthy Notice

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, November 18, 2010 at 7:00 o’clock P.M.

Action will be had on the following: 4 Candidates for Initiation and Membership

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PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBER

     The Worshipful Master has asked Brother, Richard H Fogarty Senior Deacon to conduct an “Examination of a Visitor”.  Brother James R. Hepfer, Jr., P.M. Perry Lodge No. 458 will exemplify the Masonic Funeral Ritual.  The Worshipful Master has also invited 1st Sergeant Frank T. Wolkowiak, Pa National Guard, Delta Co., First Battalion of the 109th Infantry Regiment Heavy.

     There will be a dinner before Lodge on the lower level beginning at 5:45 P.M. Dinner will consist of Lasagna.   Dinner is open to all Members and their Masonic friends.  If you are planning to attend the dinner, please make reservations by calling the Secretary at (717) 652-4622 or e-mailing to saldlw@juno.com by November 14th, 2010.  Contributions will be accepted for dinner.

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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,

 SATURDAY November 20, 2010 at 8:30 A.M.

     The Entered Apprentice, Fellow craft and Master Masons Degree will be conferred upon: 1 candidate by Dispensation

 MONDAY November 22, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

     The Entered Apprentice Masons Degree will be conferred upon: 2 candidates

     The Master Masons Degree will be conferred upon: 1 candidate

 MONDAY December 6, 2010 At 7:00 P.M.

     The Entered Apprentice Masons Degree will be conferred upon: 3 candidates

     The Fellow Craft Masons Degree will be conferred upon: 1 candidate

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A Special Meeting of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, Free and Accepted Masons

     This meeting is for the purpose of holding a joint Meeting with our Brethren from Prince Hall who will present a program on Prince Hall Masonry will be held in the Masonic Temple, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa on, WEDNESDAY, November 17, 2010  at 7:00 P.M.

     This will be a District Visitation from the other Lodges in our District and will be preceded by a dinner on the lower level beginning at 5:45 P.M.  If you are planning to attend the dinner, please make reservations by calling the Secretary at (717) 652-4622 or e-mailing to saldlw@juno.com by November 12, 2010. Contributions will be accepted for dinner.

By order of the Worshipful Master,

DAVID L. WEISER, P.M. SECRETARY

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GRAND LODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, Pa, September 9, A.D. 2010 A.L. 6010

 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE:

     You are requested to attend the December Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be held at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa for the purpose of conducting the Quarterly Communication and the Making of a Mason at Sight.

                By Order of the R.W. Grand Master.

Mark A. Haines

R.W. Grand Secretary

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The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

Masonic Charities Appeal

 The approaching holiday season holds special meanings to us as Freemasons.  Consider the good that the Masonic Charities do in helping to assist families and friends in times of need, tragedy, disaster or personal loss; the maintenance and preservation of our national and Masonic treasures at the Masonic Library and Museum; the daily needs of residents, young and old, that are met by the caring staff of the Masonic Villages; and the support and guidance our youth organizations receive through the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation..

 

If you have not already supported the Masonic Charities this holiday season, please consider doing so now. You can now make your donation online by logging onto www.pagrandlodge.org and clicking onto the “Gift Planning” link on the left side of the page.  Simply click “Online Gifts” and complete the form.   Please consider the needs addressed by the Masonic Charities and support the necessary programs and services that we make possible together.  There is still time to make a difference! Thank you for your support!

Please mail your contribution to: 

Masonic Charities, Office of Gift Planning, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, Pa 17022

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DUES ARE NOW PAYABLE!

Dues notices were sent out at the beginning of October. If you have not paid your dues for 2011, they are payable to the Secretary now

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The Brethren are reminded to contact Brother George L. Williams, P.M.,   at (717) 774-4915 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.

DAVID L. WEISER, P.M. Secretary 

secretary@RobertBurns464.org

2010 October Monthly Notice

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, October 21, 2010 at 7:00 o’clock P.M.

Action will be had on the following: 20 Petitions for Initiation and Membership

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PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER

The Worshipful Master has set aside this meeting to honor the Past Masters of Robert Burns.

They will be honored with dinner before Lodge on the lower level beginning at 5:45 P.M. The dinner will be marmalade chicken and will be opened to all members.  If you are planning to attend the dinner, please make reservations by calling the Secretary at (717) 652-4622 or e-mailing to saldlw@juno.com by October 17, 2010. Contributions will be accepted for dinner.

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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 October 25, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

     One Fellow Craft Masons Degree will be conferred.

     Two Master Masons Degree will be conferred.

              

MONDAY November 1, 2010 At 7:00 P.M.

     One Entered Apprentice Masons Degree will be conferred.

                                                                                                       

By order of the Worshipful Master,

DAVID L. WEISER, P.M. SECRETARY

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GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, PA, August 17, 2010, A.L. 6010

 To The Members of Grand Lodge;

     You are hereby requested to attend an Extra Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for the purpose of conferring degrees as a courtesy for the Lodges working under the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at the following thirteen Pennsylvania locations; Allentown, Altoona, Bloomsburg, Coudersport Erie, Harrisburg, New Castle, Plymouth Meeting, Pittsburgh, Reading, Scranton, Uniontown and Williamsport on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8:00 o’clock, a.m.

By Order of the R. W. Grand Master.

Mark A. Haines

R. W. Grand Secretary

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The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

Masonic Charities Appeal

     Several weeks ago, I mailed you a letter asking for your support of the 2010 Masonic Charities Annual Appeal.  If you have already responded with your financial support, I say “THANK YOU”. If not, I ask you to pull out the letter you recently received ands please read the material.

     The Masons have one common goal: to help each other become better men today, tomorrow and for the future.  We all come together to meet as equals, as friends and to do good for others through our manpower and money.

      You can make your donation by returning the response form attached to the letter received in the mail, along with your check, or by logging onto www.pagrandlodge.org and clicking onto the “Gift Planning” link on the left side of the page. Simply click “Online Gifts” and complete the form.  Thank you for your continued support!

 Please mail your contribution to:                 Masonic Charities

                                                                           Office of Gift Planning

                                                                           One Masonic Drive

                                                                           Elizabethtown, Pa 17022

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DUES ARE NOW PAYABLE!

     Your 2011 Dues Statement has been sent in a separate mailing.  If you have not received this special mailing, please advise the Secretary at once.

      If you are a 50 year or Life Member, you should have also received you dues card in a separate mailing.  If you have not, please contact the Secretary at once.

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Grand Lodge has granted approval to the Lodges to distribute the monthly notices by e-mail.  This is a voluntary program on your part and you must give us your permission to send your Notice in this manner.  This will speed up the mailing process to you and, in the long run, save your Lodge money for printing and postage.  If you are interested in receiving your Notice in this manner, please e-mail the Secretary through our web site at secretary@robertburns464.org. granting your approval.

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The Brethren are reminded to contact Brother George L. Williams, P.M. at (717) 774-4915 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.

DAVID L. WEISER, P.M. Secretary 

secretary@RobertBurns464.org