Happy Holidays

I always enjoy this time of the year. Clear and frosty mornings with snow covered mountains. While travel may become a little more difficult at times, there is a lot of activity in our Lodges. Outgoing officers are having their last meeting of the Masonic year. Installations are being planned and taking place, and many Lodges will hold a St. John’s Day celebration or observance.

I congratulate all the newly elected Lodge officers, whether it is your first time serving or you have served many years. It is your duty as the Master of the Lodge to be prepared with planned activities throughout your year. I encourage having officer meetings and looking for ways to keep all your members engaged. Keep in mind that Grand View is a great resource of material that can help you have a fun and successful year in the East. This can include such items as supporting our youth organizations, partnering with your local schools to encourage reading, helping fund an afterschool program or activity, and scholarships. Invite guest speakers from your community. I know many Lodges already do several of these activities. Consider adding an activity or change things with an existing function to spice things up. Involve your newer members and rotate member responsibilities. This will help keep things exciting and fun.

This is also a time to enjoy being with family. I am looking forward to spending time with my granddaughters doing our favorite holiday activities such as looking for the perfect Christmas Tree and sledding.

From Grand Lady Sherri and I, we wish you a joyous holiday and a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Craig A. Sipp
Grand Master 2023-2024