2011 March 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, March 17, 2011 at 7:00 o’clock P.M.

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PROGRAM FOR MARCH

The Worshipful Master has set aside this meeting to honor the Floor Workers, Mentoring Committee and the Visitation and Cheer Committee.  They will be honored with 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 (717) 652-4622 or e-mailing to saldlw@juno.com by March 13, 2011. Contributions will be accepted for dinner.

The Worshipful Master has invited Brother D. Ronald Kerns, of Robert Burns to be the speaker for the evening.  His presentation will be “An Introduction to Eastern Star”.

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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 March 21, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.

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

MONDAY April 4, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.

The Fellow craft Masons Degree will be conferred upon: 3 Candidates

By order of the Worshipful Master,

DAVID L. WEISER, P.M. SECRETARY

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Annual Banquet

The one hundred forty first 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 29, 2011, beginning at 6:30 p.m..  Invite your Masonic friends and purchase your tickets today so you can enjoy this evening of Masonic Fellowship.

This year breakfast will be served on the Lower floor at 8:00 am for those who will be helping with Banquet set-up.  If you are planning to attend, please make your reservation by calling the Secretary at 652-4622 or e-mail at saldlw@juno.com. Deadline for reservations is Monday March 21.  There will be a nominal charge.

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A Sectional Meeting of the School of Instruction for Region 2 will be held on Saturday April 2, 2011.  Registration begins at 8:00 A.M. All Lodge Officers, Floor Workers, School Officers and Instructors are expected to attend.  All Master Masons are welcomed to attend.  Lunch will be served.  Lunch tickets will cost $ 7.50 per person.  Advanced reservations with payment are required.  Please determine the number of members for lunch and send your check made out to the Harrisburg School of Instruction to Brother Jeffrey T. Shank, 54 West Roosevelt Ave, Middletown, Pa 17057 no later than March 28, 2011.

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The Mentoring Committee of Robert Burns Lodge is holding sessions for newly Raised Master Masons and any Master Mason with an interest in learning more about our great Fraternity.  They meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the library of the Consistory Building.  Everyone with an interest in learning more about Masonry is invited to attend.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS A REMINDER TO YOU

YOUR DUES FOR 2011 ARE DUE AND PAYABLE NOW

2011 Dues Statements were sent out in October.  If you are not a 50 year member or a Life Member you dues need to be paid now.  If you have not paid your dues for 2011, please remit them now to the Secretary at P. O. Box 90235, Harrisburg, Pa 17109-0235. Your prompt attention to the payment of your dues is always appreciated by your Secretary. Dues must be paid by April 21, 2011 to avoid suspension.

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Annual Golf Outing

All Golfers, put Saturday May 7, 2011 on your calendars.  This is the date for the 8th Annual Robert Burns Golf Outing.  More information can be found in the April Notice.

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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