Greetings from the West! Brother Michael Overturf offers the comment below. It caused me to think of a particular Brother among us, Matthew Cox. His actions speak clearly that he understands the principles we avow. His contributions to the Lodge and the Fraternity are huge. He is frequently one of the first to volunteer and…
From the West -March 2023
From the South – March 2023
Brethren, I’m looking forward to March’s stated communication. Dinner will consist of: Irish Pub Salad Corned Beef Brisket Irish Apple Cake Thank you all for the generosity you showed our servers at February’s stated communication. I know it was much appreciated! We will be doing the same for our next and subsequent catered dinners, so…
From the Secretary’s Desk – March 2023
WHAT IS MOTHER NATURE UP TO? Oh yes, it again has poked its nose around the corner and has given us a cold shot in the arm. I don’t mean that Covid shot but that chilling blast of cold that only in some 80 years has blessed this part of the country with temperatures in…
Lodge Calendar for March 2023
March 1st, 6:30 pm Willamette Lodge #2 Stated Communication March 2nd, 7:00 pm Sunnyside Lodge #163 Officers Meeting (Delayed from Feb) March 3th, 7:30 pm Valiant-Sellwood #3 OES March 6th, 7:30 pm Council of Cryptic Masons #3 March 8th, 6:30 pm Washington Lodge #46 Stated Communication March 9th, 6:30 pm Willamette Lodge #2 Officers Meeting…
Activities Around the Lodge
Classroom of the Month Washington #46 was honored to participate in the Grand Lodge’s “Classroom of the Month” program. The Grand Lodge has a partnership with the Fox 12 news station (Good Day Oregon). The Grand Lodge partners with the station during the school year to recognize classrooms nominated by the community and awards them…
Master’s Message – March 2023
Brethren, Our next Stated communication and dinner will be Wednesday March 8th. The Kellogg Assembly #92 Rainbow girls joined us for our February Stated and amazed us with their Ribbon presentation at Refreshment as part of our tribute Valentine’s Day. It was truly top notch. There was also an dessert auction held which the girls…
Master’s Message – February 2023
Brethren, Our next Stated communication and dinner will be Wednesday February 8th – As per lodge tradition, it is our night to honor the ladies as we will invite the ladies and guests into the lodge room for our annual Valentines/Sweethearts presentation. As the Rainbow girls will be joining us, the Feb Stated dinner will…
From the West -February 2023
Greetings from the West! One of the responsibilities of the Sr Warden is to give recognition of Brothers that are demonstrating by their actions the service to others. This will not be a list of every deserving brother rather a comment about my observations. Worshipful Brother, James Akers, continues to serve the Portland Community, multiple…
From the South – February 2023
Brethren, I’m getting into the swing of this new role and am hopefully getting better at this. There will be a dessert auction by the Rainbow Girls after this month’s stated meal. For our Valentine’s Day dinner, Chef Paul is going to wow us again with the menu of: Classic Caesar…