David T. Campbell W. Masters Message


	MESSAGE FROM THE EAST Brethren, I would like to congratulate Bro. Jeremi Bittorf who was passed to the 2nd Degree at our April Regular meeting and is now a Fellowcraft. I would like to thank the Past Masters who performed the work of the evening and to thank the brethren of David T. Campbell for their assistance in the degree work. W. Bro. Colin Skilling had fun that evening as it was his 10th anniversary since being Master of the Lodge. This year is passing quickly, and we only have two meetings left this year, our Step-Up Night in May and Elections Night in June. September is our Installation Night. On our May Step-Up Night, I would like to see everyone out to support our upcoming officers as they perform a 2nd Degree for Bro. John Dean. On Friday May 14 is the Grand Master’s Reception for M.W. Raymond S. Daniels. Once again, please let me know your interest in attending this reception to be held in Cobourg. They only happen every second year in the District and M.W. Bro. Raymond S. Daniels is an eloquent speaker. Both W. Bro. Robert Murphy and I have tickets (8 each). The price is $40.00 per person. Our visit to North Star Lodge No.241 in Warren, PA, will have occurred on April 30 to May 2, 2010. This is our 25th Anniversary of sharing visits between our Lodges (1985 to 2010). Don’t forget that we are having our 5th Annual Dinner/Dance Event on May 15th, our 2nd Pig Roast, and that there may still be a few tickets left. Check with Bro. Stephen Monaghan for tickets. Bring your lady and guests to this wonderful event and have fun. Our Golf Tournament and BBQ are planned for August 21st and should also be a fun event. May the G.A.O.T.U. watch over you and your loved ones.

Freemasonry is many things to many men. Rightly so. It is one of the few organizations that still believes in freedom for the individual, including freedom of thought. Its adherents are free to interpret its symbolism and other facets as their minds, hearts, and consciences may dictate. It is an organization of men based on the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man, using builder's tools as symbols to teach basic moral Truths, thereby impressing upon the minds of its members the cardinal virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth which they should apply to everyday activities. Freemasonry is kindness in the home, honesty in business, courtesy in society, fairness in work, pity and concern for the unfortunate, resistance toward the wicked, help for the weak, trust in the strong, forgiveness for the penitent, love for one another and, above all, reverence and love for God. Freemasonry is many things, but most of all: FREEMASONRY IS A WAY OF LIFE.