Brethren, You all should have received your dues envelopes by now. Dues for next year (2012) are $80.00. They are due and payable on January 1, 2012. Please make your checks payable to Friendship Lodge No. 210 and mail them to: Friendship Lodge No. 210 c/o James Greer 1152 Prentiss Drive San Jose, CA 95120 [...]
Read moreThis month we read about several of our Past Masters on their Masonic journey in becoming the head of our Lodge. I also have included information on one of our Lodge Brothers who was a celebrity in his own right. Due to the recent success of the San Francisco 49ers, I felt the time was [...]
Read moreBrethren, Our January stated meeting dinner was a huge success, and an excellent start to 2012. The theme was Chinese New Year; the food was from China Inn (on The Alameda at Shasta Avenue) and King Egg Roll (on Lundy Avenue). Thank you to everyone who attended (especially those who made reservations), and to those [...]
Read moreBrethren, Here is something from the Handbook for Candidates Coaches. The Duties, Privileges and Restrictions of an Entered Apprentice Mason As a man is initiated and becomes an Entered Apprentice Mason his status within the lodge and among his brothers has changed. He has been accepted for further training. His coach, like the Master Mason [...]
Read moreI want to thank you for your participation at the Crab Feed. We had good attendance, the food was excellent, and the company with friends and brothers made this event a success. Pictures are available on our Facebook site. In the month of February we are having our traditional Sweetheart brunch at Pedro’s Restaurant and [...]
Read moreBrethren, Dues for next year (2012) are $80.00. They are due and payable on January 1, 2011. Please make your checks payable to Friendship Lodge No. 210 and mail them to: Friendship Lodge No. 210 c/o James Greer 1152 Prentiss Drive San Jose, CA 95120 Fraternally, Jim Greer, Secretary
Read moreBrethren, I would like to thank Worshipful Joe Martinez for serving as Lodge Historian for the last five years. His service in this capacity was greatly appreciated. Worshipful Joe and I recently met with our current Master, Jose Pulido and our Secretary, Brother Jim Greer. Our discussions centered on how we might properly store and [...]
Read moreBrethren, Allow me to introduce myself and welcome you to another wonderful year of food and fellowship. My name is Helmuth Litfin, and I will be your Junior Warden for this coming year. Our previous Junior Warden (Vassil Bebelekov) did an excellent job and will be a very hard act to follow (thanks Vassil!). I [...]
Read moreHAVING A SUCCESSFUL LODGE INTRODUCTION: One of the most important factors contributing to the success of the lodges a well-planned and organized program. Then it takes work-and more work; learning and more planning, to make for real success in a lodge. The building of a successful lodge is largely the responsibility of the Worshipful Master. [...]
Read moreBrethren, I would like to start the New Year by thanking each and every one of you for electing me to serve as Master for the ensuing Masonic Year. I hope to make the year 2012 fun and productive. The year 2011 was full of fun and great surprises. This coming year will continue this [...]
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