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4. In April, The Masonic Day of For example, it has been sugThanksgiving at the National gested that our celebration Cathedral or similar locaneeds a core event or tion activity that satisfies our 5. In May, our Grand Lodge Communication. objectives and is interesting and enlightening to both Masons and the public, and is 6. In June, during practically applicable International Brothto life in the proerhood weekend, fane world (thereby we will celebrate demonstrating our with Almas Temple continued relevance commemorating their to current and pro125th anniversary. spective members and 7. In July we celebrate Independence Day. 1811 B i c e n t e n n i a l 2011 other stakeholders). Some possible ideas include a presentation in the Capitol 8. In July or Rotunda, Capitol August a family Visitors’ Center, or cookout is being planned Washington Monument on the history of DC Free9. In September, the Grand Lodge will again hold a Leadership Conference for our future leaders at the Bolger Center. masonry and their contribution to the development of our nation and community. Perhaps reviewing the program and activities of our Centennial Celebration in 1911 would provide us with a fresh perspective and 10. In October, there will be a Corner Stone Laying at new ideas that we could use for next year’s festivities. the Scottish Rite Temple. Significant progress has been made, but there are The Committee also plans to put on a number of many tasks that remain to be done, and precious events designed to raise awareness of our Bicentenlittle time left to accomplish them. The Bicentennial nial and Freemasonry in general. These include: Committee plans to both honor our past while look1. Selling the Bicentennial Coins and Medallions. ing ahead to the future. This celebration will be more than a series of extraordinary events. It will serve to 2. Establishing a new charity as a legacy to our highlight the spirit, character, and legacy of FreemaGrand Lodge. sonry in the District of Columbia and our nation as a 3. Putting on Public Lectures and displays as outwhole. n lined below:

Masonic Foundation Annual Meeting . . . . . . . Grand Lodge Semi-Annual Communication. . Universal Brotherhood Celebration. . . . . . . . . St. John’s Day Feast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty Mutual Invitational Golf Tournament. .

Monday, May 3rd Wednesday, May 12th Thu-Sat, June 10th-12th Friday, June 25th Monday, June 28th