From the South – August 2020

Greetings from the South~

I have proposed two possible programs to WM that will, I Hope, help the lodge continue to grow in the future.

The first is a program to get advertising for freemasonry in the local papers. Being from Salem, I have noticed that up in Portland there are many “newspapers”. It seems like there is one in/for every neighborhood. I have already talked to the Grand Lodge and they do have copy that is ready to go. I am just waiting to hear back from the publisher on ad rates.

The other is still being discussed so I do not have details yet. But I can tell you that it has to do with getting to know your Brothers that you sit in lodge with. And even more, getting to know Brothers of the lodge in whole.

For instance, did you know that 2 of our members have multi Black Belts in Martial Arts? Or that one of members served on Submarines in the U.S. Navy? I am sure that many of our members have a “Claim to Fame” moment or two. I would love to hear them.

Until we meet again, stay safe, stay happy, and stay strong.

 

WB James Van Anda