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Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 A.F. & A.M.
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Where: Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Street, Waco, Texas 76701
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST
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Grand Annual Communication:
1. Please consider pre-registering. The Pre-Registration form is available as a printable download from the Grand Lodge Web site, www.grandlodgeoftexas.org. A donation to help offset the costs of Pre-Registration will be appreciated.
2. Enclosed are three copies of The Proposed Resolutions, Recommendations and Statements of Availability…December 4, 5, & 6, 2008, to be used by your Lodge. Study the issues and instruct your representatives how to vote.
3. Proxy Form. Please certify your Lodge Proxy in accordance with Article 4. Form 67 must be in the Grand Secretary's office by November 15. Have your elected Proxy carry a copy of the Form with him when he comes to Grand Lodge.
4. The program for the 173rd Grand Annual Communication is at the printers but the Texas Mason Magazine will have much of it in printed form. The Pre-Formal Ceremonies start at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 4, and are open to everyone. At 6:30 p.m. the Grand Master will present prestigious awards and the Waco High School Show Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Grand Lodge business begins Friday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. The ladies are invited to a coffee honoring Vi Griffin in the Lower Floor of the Grand Lodge Building. A Ladies tour to Salado for shopping and lunch is available on a first come basis (52), and the deadline for tickets is November 18. At 7:00 p.m. the Grand Master assisted by the Committee on Work will present a Master Masons Degree in the main auditorium.
Grand Lodge business continues Saturday, December 6, 8:00 a.m. At 8:45 a.m. the DeMolay Legion of Honor will be conferred on M: W: Thomas Griffin, R: W: David Counts, and R: W: Gene Carnes in an open venue (not tiled) and the Grand Lodge will be called to labor before the 10:00 a.m. elections. At 9:00 a.m. Mary Counts and the 2009 Officer wives will be honored at a coffee in the Lower Floor. In addition, the ladies will be treated to a Ladies Hat Show in the Lower Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. The 2009 installation of Officers will commence at 2:00 p.m.
5. The City of Waco is furnishing shuttle buses again this year. See the enclosed map to board the shuttles in the parking area on 4th Street between Austin and Washington Avenues.
6. On Friday and Saturday, Texas Masons are encouraged to roam the main foyer and visit each other on the benches along the wall while renewing Masonic friendships - Statewide. The Grand Treasurer will arrange for free coffee and doughnuts from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6 in the main foyer.
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Where: Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455, 8013 Main St., N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM CST
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Smithfield Lodge holds its stated communications upon the first Thursday every month and is preceeded by a covered dish, pot luck dinner. Please come and be our guest and join with us in Brotherly Love and Affection.
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Friday, December 5, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Where: Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Street, Waco, Texas 76701
Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST
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Grand Annual Communication:
1. Please consider pre-registering. The Pre-Registration form is available as a printable download from the Grand Lodge Web site, www.grandlodgeoftexas.org. A donation to help offset the costs of Pre-Registration will be appreciated.
2. Enclosed are three copies of The Proposed Resolutions, Recommendations and Statements of Availability…December 4, 5, & 6, 2008, to be used by your Lodge. Study the issues and instruct your representatives how to vote.
3. Proxy Form. Please certify your Lodge Proxy in accordance with Article 4. Form 67 must be in the Grand Secretary's office by November 15. Have your elected Proxy carry a copy of the Form with him when he comes to Grand Lodge.
4. The program for the 173rd Grand Annual Communication is at the printers but the Texas Mason Magazine will have much of it in printed form. The Pre-Formal Ceremonies start at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 4, and are open to everyone. At 6:30 p.m. the Grand Master will present prestigious awards and the Waco High School Show Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Grand Lodge business begins Friday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. The ladies are invited to a coffee honoring Vi Griffin in the Lower Floor of the Grand Lodge Building. A Ladies tour to Salado for shopping and lunch is available on a first come basis (52), and the deadline for tickets is November 18. At 7:00 p.m. the Grand Master assisted by the Committee on Work will present a Master Masons Degree in the main auditorium.
Grand Lodge business continues Saturday, December 6, 8:00 a.m. At 8:45 a.m. the DeMolay Legion of Honor will be conferred on M: W: Thomas Griffin, R: W: David Counts, and R: W: Gene Carnes in an open venue (not tiled) and the Grand Lodge will be called to labor before the 10:00 a.m. elections. At 9:00 a.m. Mary Counts and the 2009 Officer wives will be honored at a coffee in the Lower Floor. In addition, the ladies will be treated to a Ladies Hat Show in the Lower Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. The 2009 installation of Officers will commence at 2:00 p.m.
5. The City of Waco is furnishing shuttle buses again this year. See the enclosed map to board the shuttles in the parking area on 4th Street between Austin and Washington Avenues.
6. On Friday and Saturday, Texas Masons are encouraged to roam the main foyer and visit each other on the benches along the wall while renewing Masonic friendships - Statewide. The Grand Treasurer will arrange for free coffee and doughnuts from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6 in the main foyer.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Event Title: 64th District Annual Breakfast
Where: George's Restaurant, 1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM CST
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Join us in congratulating our newly appointed District Deputy Grand Masters and applauding our outgoing District Deputy Grand Masters for the fine service they provided this year. This is a 64th District tradition you won't want to miss!
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Where: Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Street, Waco, Texas 76701
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST
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Grand Annual Communication:
1. Please consider pre-registering. The Pre-Registration form is available as a printable download from the Grand Lodge Web site, www.grandlodgeoftexas.org. A donation to help offset the costs of Pre-Registration will be appreciated.
2. Enclosed are three copies of The Proposed Resolutions, Recommendations and Statements of Availability…December 4, 5, & 6, 2008, to be used by your Lodge. Study the issues and instruct your representatives how to vote.
3. Proxy Form. Please certify your Lodge Proxy in accordance with Article 4. Form 67 must be in the Grand Secretary's office by November 15. Have your elected Proxy carry a copy of the Form with him when he comes to Grand Lodge.
4. The program for the 173rd Grand Annual Communication is at the printers but the Texas Mason Magazine will have much of it in printed form. The Pre-Formal Ceremonies start at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 4, and are open to everyone. At 6:30 p.m. the Grand Master will present prestigious awards and the Waco High School Show Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Grand Lodge business begins Friday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. The ladies are invited to a coffee honoring Vi Griffin in the Lower Floor of the Grand Lodge Building. A Ladies tour to Salado for shopping and lunch is available on a first come basis (52), and the deadline for tickets is November 18. At 7:00 p.m. the Grand Master assisted by the Committee on Work will present a Master Masons Degree in the main auditorium.
Grand Lodge business continues Saturday, December 6, 8:00 a.m. At 8:45 a.m. the DeMolay Legion of Honor will be conferred on M: W: Thomas Griffin, R: W: David Counts, and R: W: Gene Carnes in an open venue (not tiled) and the Grand Lodge will be called to labor before the 10:00 a.m. elections. At 9:00 a.m. Mary Counts and the 2009 Officer wives will be honored at a coffee in the Lower Floor. In addition, the ladies will be treated to a Ladies Hat Show in the Lower Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. The 2009 installation of Officers will commence at 2:00 p.m.
5. The City of Waco is furnishing shuttle buses again this year. See the enclosed map to board the shuttles in the parking area on 4th Street between Austin and Washington Avenues.
6. On Friday and Saturday, Texas Masons are encouraged to roam the main foyer and visit each other on the benches along the wall while renewing Masonic friendships - Statewide. The Grand Treasurer will arrange for free coffee and doughnuts from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6 in the main foyer.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Where: Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455, 8013 Main St., N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM CST
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Smithfield will confer the third degree in Masonry. All Master Masons welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Where: Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455, 8013 Main St., N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM CST
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Smithfield 455 will confer a Master Mason's degree. All Master Masons are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Where: Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455, 8013 Main St., N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM CST
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Smithfield 455 will initiate two new candidates into the mysteries of Freemasonry this morning. Breakfast at 8AM, degrees at 9AM.
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Where: Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455, 8013 Main St., N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM CST
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Everyone is welcome to join us for a meal and fellowship. Please bring dessert.
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Monday, December 15, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Where: Lake Worth Lodge No. 1410, 4104 Fewell Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76135
Monday, December 15, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM CST
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4104+Fewell,+Lake+Worth,+TX&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=50.644639,113.115234&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr
Meeting will be at Lake Worth Lodge No. 1410. Dinner at 6:00PM.
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Saturday, December 20, 2008 (4 5 6 9 11 13 15 20)
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Event Title: Herb Taylor's Installation
Where: Arlington Lodge No. 438, 1415 W. Abram, Arlington, TX 76013
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM CST
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Brother Herb has invited the Lodge to his installation as Emminent Commander of Arlington Commandery.
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