AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Volume V
Summer, 1988
FROM HE GRAND MASTER:
FRONT ROYAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
"Behold how swiftly the sands run d how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close." How often have we heard these words, how often have we even thought about what the words mean or how they apply to us as Masons. Let's take the Masonic year of 1988. Six months of a very busy year have passed andwe have gone from the cold days of winter to the beauty of spring, from the wonderment of a new year to the growth and development of activity in most all of our Lodges. During this time we have participated in wreath laying at Mt. Vernon; held our Masonic Day of Thanksgiving, where the members of this Grand Jurisdiction gave thanks for our beginning and the blessings we receive each day; visited the Chapters of DeMolay, where we were received and made to feel young again, to share young ideas and look to our Masonic future; attended Lodge meetings, dinners, and shared degree work; concluded the Semi-Annual Communication; hosted the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament with the biggest turnout ever; won 3rd place with our float in the Cherry Blossom Parade. and met with President Ronald W Reagan in the oval office. These arc just a few of the activities and celebrations that have taken place in just a blink of the eye, the flow of sand in the hour glass of time. It is my hope that when you the member, your family and friends read the Voice of Freemasonry, you'll all find it to be informative, instructive, and that it will make you proud of being in our great fraternity. Hopefully it will encourage you to take part
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in theprograms and events sponsored by your Grand Lodge and learn about the individuals who give so freely of their time and talents to advance the Fraternity and serve you, the member. From the officers of Grand Lodge, we wish you and your family a safe and fun-filled summer. Reflect on what has passed and prepare for the future and its challenges; the best is yet to come! Fraternally, Raymond F. McMullen Grand Master
Blood supplies become critically low during the summer months. Become a regular donor, or bring a relative or friend. i f y o u donate at other than the Red Cross, your lodge will receive credit. See the blood article on page 7. Remember, the life you save may be your own, or that of a loved one.
The Co-chairmen of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education and Service, Harold Grainger and George E. Whetzel, announce that the Leadership Conference for 1988 will be held at the 4H Center in Front Royal, Virginia from Friday evening, September 30 through lunch on Sunday, October 2. Plans for the conference are now being developed, and the Co-chairmen promise attendees an interesting and challenging agenda. This year invitations to the conference are being extended to all Worshipful Masters, Senior and Junior Wardens, Senior and Junior Deacons whose intent is to continue through their Lodge line, and all Lodge Secretaries. It is anticipated that the program will include a variety of su pertaining to the administration management of the Constit Lodge. It will also provide those w contemplate advancement to the with an opportunity to prove proficiency in the ritual and the co Equally important, it will afford th moving toward the East with a cha to share pertinent leadership ideas a experiences with their counterparts The conference is a stag affair, wi all costs being assumed by the Gra Lodge. If you are now an officer your Lodge, you should be planni to be with your colleagues in Fro Royal on Friday, September 30.
Participate in the Grand Master's Award Pr he article nn page 2.
SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND MASTER'S AWARD PROGRAM 1988
At the Semi-Annual Commun tion of the Grand Lodge, action taken to supplement the 1988 bu by $16,000; to extend recognition t the Grand Logia "Benito Juarez" Estado De Coahuila, the Gran Logia Valle De Mexico, and the Gran Lodja Maconica do .Estado De Rondonia; to withdraw recognition from the Grand Oriente of Italy; and to dispose of such resolutions as were regularly brought before it. Of general interest, was the report submitted by the Search Committee,
The purpose of this program is to promote enthusiasm for, dedication to, and pride in Freemasonry within the Constituent Lodges of Grand Lodge, F.A.A.M., of the District of Columbia. Its specific aim is t o encourage the leadership and the membership of Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction to aspire to higher levels of service, in and out of the Lodge. In those Lodges wherein this aim is achieved, appropriate awards will be made at the Annual Communication on December 21, 1988. Lodges fulfilling established criteria, will be eligible for one of two
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urgent in view of the demolition work that has begun in the 600 block of F Street, adjacent to the site of the present Grand Lodge office. Thus far, the committee has inspected some twenty-five pieces of property in its effort to identify sites suitable to tlie needs of the Grand Lodge. Also interesting was the receipt by the Grand Master of a proposal that will, if it is passed, permit Constituent Lodges to open and close Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Lodges on those degrees without first opening a Master Masons Lodge, provided that no other business, other than the conferral of the degree being worked, is transacted at such communications. Notable among the actions taken was the approval of a resolution which will permit any brother seeking office
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to make that intention known before the convening of Grand Lodge. Information to that effect is now to be communicated to the Grand Secretary not later than November 15 for dissemination t o the Constituent Lodges not later than November 20. A highlight of the evening was the presentation to Hyman Sandler (45) of his commission as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, near the Grand Lodge of D.C. The presentation was made by the Grand Master, assisted by Past Grand Master Theodore M. Kahn, who nominated Brother Sandler to this position during his term as Grand Master.
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Most Worshipful Bro. Samuel W. McIntosh, second senior Past Grand Master in the Grand Lodge of D.C., died on Sunday, May 15, 1988. Initiated, passed, and raised in Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 33 in 1921, he was in his 67th year as a Mason at the time of his death. Brother McIntosh served Mt. Pleasant Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1932, and from 1934 to 1959 was the Secretary of that Lodge. Elected Grand Junior Steward in 1948, he progressed through the line and served with distinction as Grand Master in 1956. At the conclusion of his term in the Grand East, he was elected a trustee of the Grand Lodge, in which capacity he served the Craft continuously through 1986. Most Worshivful Brother McIn. ,. IUI, b- - -o i apprised of this Program earlier in the guished Service Medal of this Grand year. In order for your Lodge to be Lodge and of the Joseph Montford Medal of the Grand Lodge of North eligible for an award, you the sideCarolina. He was an Honorary Past liners must cooperate and give your Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of full time and attention to the accompBelgium and the Grand Re~resentalishment of the goals. In fact, in some tive of the Grand Lodge of Scotland cases, you may choose to push your near the Grand Lodge of D.C. officers and work together to achieve Religious services in memory of the goals so that your Lodge Most Worshipful Brother McIntosh receive an award. were held on Wednesday, May 25th, in his church, the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church. They were followed on Friday, May "My dad wants me to have 27th, with Masonic services by his things he never had as a boy-in Lodge and by the Evangelist Chapter of Rose Croix at the Joseph Crawler Sunshine Magazine Funeral Home. Award or the Grand Master's Award of Excellence. The requirements are: Group 1: Past Masters Night, Lodge Education, Wardens Night, Reduced N.P.D. Suspensions, Grand Lodge Worship Service, Lodge Picnic, Ladies Night, Attend Semi-Annual Communication, participate in Grand Lodge Blood Bank, Friend to Friend pamphlets (distribute Voice copies to friends), Sick and Needy Visitation, V.A. Hospital service, Solomon I1 Program, Benevolence (collect and distribute food to needy), and Officers attend Leadership Conference. Group 2: Other Lodge visitation, awards night (Lodge workers), Order of DeMolay, Fellowship Night, Work (confer degrees), and M.E.S.H. (visit Masonic and Eastern Star Home
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THE WORSHIPFUL MASTERS ASSOCIATION
TESTIMONIAL FOR THE GRAND MASTER Anacostia Lodge No. 21 is hosting a testimonial dinner for the Grand Master, at the Officers Club at Andrews Air Force Base on Thursday, June 23, 1988. Dinner will be served in the Foulois Room at the club starting at 7:30 P.M. Reservations ($25.00 per person) may be made with Eugene H. Albert, 3922 23rd Place, Temple Hills, Maryland 20748. Checks should be made payable to the Anacostia Lodge Special Activities Fund. For further information please call 630-3666.
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N ~ T OF E THANKS
My thanks and deep appreciation are extended to M.W. Bro. Stewart Miner, Grand Secretary, for his invaluable assistance during the publication of our first Voice of Free Masonry. I was facing surgery at the time, and Stewart provided a great deal of time and expertise, which enabled us to meet our deadline. He also acts as coordinator and focal 'point for all articles going into the Voice, which in itself, is a major task. Ted Rothman, Editor
The Worshipful Masters Association was first chartered in 1903 and at that time was known as the Masters Association. The membership was limited to the Worshipful Masters of the Constituent Lodges. The purpose of the Masters Association was to foster closer relations between the Worshipful Masters and to further the discussion of topics and work that related to the proper operation of Masonic Lodges. The title of the association was changed in 1906to the "Association of Worshipful Masters". The year 1906 also saw the addition of Senior Wardens as associate members without voting rights, and that was the first year the Grand Master was elected as an honorary member. Ed Nuzman, Worshipful Master of Semper Paratus Lodge No. 49, has prepared a paper dealing with the organization and functioning of the Worshipful Masters Association over the years. While space in this issue precludes printing it in full, it is now available for the asking in the office of the Grand Secretary. Moreover, it may be included in unabridged form in a future issue of this newsletter.
THE GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY (Partial) June 2-4 June 7 June 10 June 14-16 June 23 June 25-30
Tall Cedar Convention Electa Chapter. O.E.S. Solomon I1 Gala Grand Lodge of Vermont Testimonial Dinner for Grand Master Shrine Convention
July 4 July 20-21 July 30
Independence Day Parade Grand Lodge of Ontario Supreme Tall Cedar Testimonial
August 26
Past Master's Association Dinner
September 21 Seat Pleasant Lodge No. 218, D.C. Night September 30 Leadership Conference at Front Royal THE GRAND LODGE VISITATION SCHEDULE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE VOICE.
VOICE OF FREEMASONRY A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This publication is duigned to be an organ of infornution, instruction, and inspiration for all who hold &~~MCC to thir Grand Juridiaion. Commenu and contributions, should be diread to the attention of the editor, cam of the Grand Scnetlry.
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Voice of Freemasonry Grand Lodge Office 600 F Street, N.W.,Suite 503 Washington, D.C.20004 Editor Theodore Rothman (468-1019) Editorial Boud Nelson L. Fink Milton Fields Harry Hofberg Vincent M. Mahoney Stewart W. Miner Robert T. Ruark Charles L. Sherzer, Jr. Ernest A. Will
Grand Lodge Officers Elected taymond F. McMuUen tobert A. Statler
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master :harks S. Iversen Senior Grand Warden 3anvin A. Brock Junior Grand Warden Stewart W. Miner, PGM Grand Secretary Robert F. Sutphin, PGM Grand Treasurer Grand Lecturer ?oyd E. Werle h o l d J. Samet Senior Grand Deacon 3eorge R. Adams Junior Grand Deacon William T. Jenkins Senior Grand Steward I. Phillip Smith Junior Grand Deacon Apphted William E. Chancy, Jr. Grand Marshal Eugene N. Richardson Grand Chaplain Kobert H. Younger Grand Sword Bearer 3rant R. Berning Grand Pursuivar krnard Geffen Grand Tiler Zlmer F. Stein, PGM Grand Historian Stafford Appel Deputy Grand Lccturer Morris Gevinson Assistant Grand Chaplain 3erhard Meinzer Assistant Grand Tiler
MAHONEY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF MASTER'S ASSOCIATION - Vincent M. Mahoney, Worshipful Master of LaFayette Lodge No. 19, has been elected President of the 1988 Association of Wcmhipful Masters. An active Mason, Mahoney is also serving as 1st Vice President of the D.C. Fligh Twelve Club, as Secretary of the Greeters Unit in Almas Temple, as Master of Ceremonies in the Mithras Lodge of Perfection, and as Chairman of the Scottish Rite Education and Americanism Committee. He d s o serves on a number of Grand Lodge Committees. Brother Mahoney was raised a Master Mason in Berchesgarden Lodge No. 865, which was at that time located in Bad Aibling, Germany. He now holds membership in Lebanon Lodge No. 831 in Augsburg, Ger. . 1" Lodges. In addition, he is a member of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 in Alexandria, Virginia., Brother Mahoney currently serves as Director of Industrial Security for Booz Allen & Hamilton, a management consulting firm in Bethesda, Maryland. He assumed these duties on retirement from the military service, in which he served as a military inteIligence analyst for the National Security Agency and the U.S. Army Security Agency. Brother Mahoney and his wife Brooks are the proud parents of a daughter, Helen, and grandparents of a granddaughter, Kateybeth Brooks Blackwood.
ALLEN ELECTED MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER --=_ Albert C. Allen, a native of North Carolina, has been elected and installed as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons in the District of Columbia. He became a Master Mason in Fort Dupont Lodge No. 52 in 1972, and thereafter served that Lodge as Master in 1977, 1982, 1984, and 1988. His other Masonic associations include Columbia Chapter No. 1, R.A.M. (High Priest in 1985); Adoniram Council No. 2, Cryptic Masons (Illustrious Master in 1984); Columbia Commandery No. 2; the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Washington, D.C., Almas Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.: the Knights of Mecca; C.B. Dean Memorial Lodge (Master in 1986 and now Secretary); the Royal Order of Scotland; the York Rite College of -Virginia; rn-e ation (Treasurer); and the 1988 Association of Worshipful Masters (Chaplain). Brother Allen received the Distinguished Service Medal of the Grand Lodge in 1984 and he currently serves as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Colombia (Occidental), the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Mississippi, and the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California near their respective counterpart bodies in the District of Columbia. Brother Allen attended Campbell College, American and George Washington Universities, and graduated from the University of North
SMITH ELECTED GRAND COMMANDER
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lives in D.C., has been eleded and installed Grand Commander of Knights Templar in the District of Columbia. Now retired, he spent his working years as a radio-TV specialist. Sir Knight Smith became a Master Mason in East Gate Lodge Nix 34 in 1948, and in 1963he served that Lo@e as its Worshipful Master. R e is a member of all the York Rite Badies, Almas Temple, the Knight Masons, the Royal Order of Scotland, theD.C. High Twelve Club, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Sir Knight Smith has served as High Priest of Woodridge Chapter, Mt. Horeb-Woodridge Chapter, Washington Chapter, and Washington-Potomac Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Other offices he 11iz
ma=Council, Eminent Commander of Washington Commandery, and Patron of Bast Gate Chapter No. 21 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Sir Knight Smith and his wife Florence are active members of Foundry United Methodist Church.
Carolina. He is also a retiree of the Federal Government, which he served for more than 50 years, Ris nonMasonic interests include the Covenant Baptist Church of the District of Columbia, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Army a n d ' ~ a Union. v~
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4DAMS ELECTEDGRAND PATRON Brother Joseph L. Adams, Jr., a native of Idaho, has been installed as the Grand Patron, Order of the Eastern Star, in the District of Columbia. A navy veteran and a career employee in the F.B.I., he has .. . more than 23 years o ,F;eder@lservige to his credit. . < Brother Adams was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in 1971 in Osiris Lodge No. 26, where he served as Worshipful Master, in 1978. He is also a member of Mt. Pleasant Chapter No. 13, Royal Arch Masons; the Mithras Lodge of Perfection, A.S.S.R.; D.C. High Twelve Club No. 576; and the Fidelity Club :. -. of the F.B.I. ' w-* Brother Adams became a member -'the Eastern Star in Naomi Chapter - . A 3 in 1971. He served that Chapter as Worthy Patron in 1973, 1979, and 1984, and in the later year he also served as Grand Sentinel. His subsequent work in the Grand Chapter led to his election as Grand Patron at this year's annual Grand Session.
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W r b m Marshall C. Gardner, born in Indiana but a long-time resident of the Washington area, has & & % & b W & ~ ~ nHigh d been @&W ~rgestt~%Itw.<f%a.nd i -3@yal Arch Glsapbi @-Wp'.~kfrictct nf Gdumbia. is-%-@q--&rqi whe s-ad in ~.o'rl$%V~$TZ ,&ad' ~ m e a*and is a refi&,,&wk2 peas of service, of the Federd & ~ e m e n t . &&er Garclrrer is a Past Master of Parkma Lodge No. 5, Past Illustrims Master of Triangle Chapter No. 3, Past Wise Master of Evangelist Chapter of the Scottish Rite of the Valley of Washington, and the present Commander of Washington Commandery No. 3. Brother Gardner holds B.S. and MS. degree&&:oolagy from George washing&& University, where he also
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m&ing w e e r he succe~sfully completed tours as a systematic zoologist, a prosecuting trial attorney, and as an administraGRAND LODGE GOLF rp-Ft tive appeals judge. <I-- . TOURNAMENT B r o t h Gardrie'FS 'i'ntire& include the American Legion, in which One hundred thirty-one Masons he continues $0 hold high office, the and their guests gathered at the Federql Bar Association, the National . Crofton Country Club on Monday, kvyers's Club, the American Bar April 25th, for the Fifth Annual &syiation, and the Alumni AssociGrand Lodge Golf Tournament. At a t h n Llif the George Washingtw the buffet that followed, George E. Uniwsia,y Law Schaol. Whetzel, Past Master of George C. , Broeher Gardner's family includes 1 Whiting Lodge No. 22, was presented his wife, the farmer June A. Haller, I :-a trophy as the low-net winner of the and their two children-David M. I , tournament. Profits from the venture, Gardner and Debra J. Gardnextotalling $602.00, were turned over to Stephens. the Masonic Foundation of D.C.
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The Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Stewart W. Miner, has received the Charles H. Johnson Medal of the Grand Lodge of New York. The presentition was made at the annual banquet of the Grand Lodge of New York in Niagara Falls, on Tuesday, May 3, 1988 by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Robert C. Singer. The Johnson Medal perpetuates the memory of a distinguished New York Mason, whose service to the Craft included terms as Grand Master and Grand Secretary of his Grand Lodge. Grand Master Singer stated that the medal is awarded to those who have rendered distinguished service in furthering the good name of the Craft, its principles and purposes. In making the presentation, the Grand Master took note of Brother Miner's origins in Central New York, of his career in the defense establishment of the US. Government, and of his achievements, over the past three decades, in the Speculative and Capitular Craft.
MASONIC FOUNDATION CHANGE AT THE HELM Charles V. Brewer, P.G.M., has been elected to replace Marvin E. Fowler, P.G.M., as a Trustee and President of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Foundation of the District of Columbia. Precipitating this exchange was the resignation of Brother Fowler from the Board, an action made necessary, he stated, by the enormity of anticipated duties he is to take on as Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A., over the course of the next three years. On assuming the Presidency at the Foundation's annual meeting on May 6, 1988, Brother Brewer declared his intent to continue efforts, already launched, to broaden the charitable concerns of the Foundation and, at the same tide, to continue Foundation support of those who are ministered to by the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Inc.
BROTHERHOOD NIGHT
MASONIC AND EASTERN STAR HOME
SOLOMON I1 GALA
On March 29, 1988, the Grand Master led a group of 88 Masons to Brotherhood Night festivities in Nur Temple, Wilmington, Delaware. The evening was replete with fellowship, a fine meal, and with words of wisdom from the Grand Masters assembled. Particularly interesting was the repartee that developed between Grand Master Raymond F. McMullen and the Grand Secretary of Delaware, Past Grand Master Warren Schueler. All told more that 600 Masons-from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and D.C. were on hand to enjoy an evening in which nnointe
Each year the Grand Lodge, operating through its Solomon I1 The Masonic and Eastern Star Committee, sponsors a gala in order Home (MESH), whose facilities have to strengthen Freemasonry in the been sold to and are now operated District of Columbia. That gala was by the Medlantic Long-Term Care held this year on June 10th in the Corporation (Medlantic), still lives! auditorium of the George Washington The corporate structure of MESH is National Masonic Memorial in Alexintact, with operations now andria, Virginia. conducted from a permanent It was a fun-filled evening that located at 7600 Georgia Av included an exciting musical proN.W., Suite 300, Wa gram-AMERICA SWINGS20012 (phone: 291-3712). offered by the Dave Wright Band, a May, according to MES group that specializes in music from &\Ld Lenore Phillips, MESH was minister the big band era. Afterwards, our own ing to the needs of some 30 Brother Brother Barnee Breskin, a longtime %@ and Sisters in the Me member of King Solomon Lodge No. care is expensive -a mThis ----3F,waS I W ~ ~ ad-phyed ~ ~ S Sone of ount~"tom~-"$ his own musical compositi~ns-"Hail year per guest. Assu to the Redskins!" Also on the propopulation of about gram, were a number of TV persontotal annual expend alities who performed under the projected to more than $1,205 000 direction of Mr. Michael Probert. figure about twice that of retu Following remarks by the Grand being realized from Master and the singing of "America investments. the Beautiful," everyone present The shortage can be met witho retired to the dining room of the depleting MESH assets, Corporatio Memorial to enjoy a period of fellowmembers state, if the fraternity wil ship over refreshments. supplement guest contributions and MESH earnings with contribution amounting to $400,000 per annum. MASONIC WORSHIP this connection, it is interesting to n SERVICE that the current contrib fraternity, derived from The Masonic family of the District and gifts, project to an of Columbia joined with the Grand total of approximately Master and the Officers of the Grand year. Hence, there is a Lodge to observe a Masonic Day of
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Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 10, 1988 at the Metropolitan Memorial flow crowd present enjoyed a meaningful Masonic message delivered by Dr. Roy H. Stetler, Jr., Past Grand Master of Maryland and Honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of D.C. Adding to the impact of the service was the beautiful music of Watson T. Scott (32) at the organ and of David A. Holley (33), baritone soloist. -
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status of MESH, which retains it!;. . Federal tax exemption, has been2 j$; prepared by the President, Lenor&,': Philips. Copies may be obtained b writing the MESH Corporation at th above address or the office of th Grand Secretary.
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AN IRISH MESSAGE ON S T 0 In 1860, at Limerick, Ireland, was found in a small chapel, a dated 1517 with the following inscr tion: "I will serve to live with love care, upon the level, by the square'
Lodge with the name "Les Neuf Soeurs': or "The Nine Sisters ': This L a symbolic name; "The Sisters" d to, are the "Muses': the Greek sses of the Arts and Sciences. re received his Degree in this , raised by Benjamin Franklin, as a frequent visitor when he was America's first Ambassador' to
PARTICIPATES iNORTHEAST ONFERENCES
Blood donation is most importc are including the article used r Voice issue, as a reminder.
BLOOD The Co-Chairmen of the Grand Lodge Blood Bank Committe:e, William T. Jenkins and J. Philip Smith, announced that the Americsin Red Cross, 2025 E. Street, N.W., is now open on Monday, Wednesdsiy, and Friday from 8:OOA.M. to 2:O 0 P.M. to receive blood donations. T he Red r -. -:-L-:-- - L -&I:malnralns a rluiurle (728Lross also 6550) to alert doctors as to where and when their mobile bloodmobiles are ~peration. lloodmobile services may be scheed by Lodges in the evening at cr-Sites in the city, provided that 50 units of blood are guaranteed. Arrangements for this type of program may be made through our blood service representative, Ellen M. Welby (728-6560). Ms. Welby is also available on the . .- - . to . . speak to groups develop:ment of a blood donor program. Blood]mobile projects are easily - launched and, with a little effort, can be very successful. Samuel GompersBenjamin Fraiiklin Lodge No. 45, for 1,,,.., " E;AUI~)IG, ~ p,, ~, ~ s oar donor e d program in January which netter 71 pints of blood. Looking ahead, TempleNoyes-Cathedral Lodge No. 32 will sponsor another on March 15 at Singleton Lodge Hall from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M., Gompers Franklin Lodge also plans to hold a Bloodmobile on March 15 at Shaare Tefile Cong. in -
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The Grand Lodge was represented at the Northeast Conference on Masonic Education and Libraries in Williamsburg, Virginia on the 27th and 28th of May 1988. Carrying the D.C. banner were the Co-chairmen of our Masonic Education and Service Committee, Harold Grainger and George E. Whetzel. Also present was our Grand Secretary, Stewart W. Miner, who was honored by being asked to close the conference with a summarization of its accomplishments. The Northeast Conference of Grand Masters, Deputy Grand Masters, and Grand Secretaries is now scheduled to convene in Kennebunkport, Maine on July 17 and 18. While itinerary complications prevent the Grand Master from attending, the Deputy Grand Master, Robert A. Statler, and the Grand Secretary anticipate participation. This conference, focusing on the discussion of issues common to all jurisdictions in the Northeast, has proven to be an invaluable forum over the years.
DEMOLAY DEDICATION DeMolay International dedicated the six foot by five foot "I do so Promise and Vow" stained glass window at their new Service and Leadership Center on Friday, March 18, 1988. Participating in the dedication were (from the left) Grand Master Robert F. Hannon of Tucson, Arizona; International Master Councilor Jay R. Aldis of Houston, Texas; International Congress Secretary Paul D. Jacobson of Bellevue, Washington; and National Campaign Chairman Henry E. Stickney of San Bernardino, California. Gary A. LaBranche CAE, Executive Director of DeMolay International, remarked that "The stained glass window is a beautiful piece of art that has been a part of DeMolay for many years. Our DeMolays and DADS throughout the country see the window as a shining jewel of DeMolay. It portrays one of the most meaningful moments in a DeMolay's experience."
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Grand Lodge Co-Chairmen anticipate a fourth in July, at a place and time yet to be determined. Donors giving blood at sites other .. . - -tnan Ked Lross Headquarters should fill out a Donor Participation Verification Form and return it to their Lodge Chairmen after each donation. Even those who live outside the metropolitan area, anywhere in the country, can participate, and if they will provide information on their donations (form attached) and mail it to the blood chairman of their lodge, their Lodge will be credited with the donation.
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A correction in the account of the Solomon I1 Gala is in order. Illness prevented the scheduled appearance of Barnee Breskin, composer of the stirring anthem: "Hail to the Redskins!" His song was relished by all present, however, including three members of the Redskin "hogettes."
DONOR SITE: Accepted or Deferred as a blood donor today. (Circle one) Signature: ARC Representative