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From the East Brothers, My Brothers, we are now into the fourth quarter and the end of 2015 is in sight. Those of you who wish to join Oasis Shrine or the Scottish Rite should have your petitions ready to go. So, what shall we do in 2016? If you have ideas, let’s hear ‘em!…

From the East Brethren, The scorching summer and its drought are easing into the history books as most of us happily look toward fall. While cooler temperatures and a busy fall schedule are the norm, uncertainty seems to rule the world picture. There has been sabre rattling among our nation, Russia, China and the middle-east…

From the East My Brothers, Wow, the Dog Days of summer have left many of us looking forward to relief of daily 90+ degrees (except for less than a handful of days this summer). I hope those of you who have been able to, have had a good summer break. As we move toward the…

My Brothers, Here we are approaching the 236th year since our lodge was formed during the Revolutionary War (Phalanx #20 – Oct 4, 1779). Where are we now? Under our current charter (Dec 2, 1797) we are mid-way through our 218th year, and our nation appears to be sailing uncharted waters, some say much like…

My Brothers, What? We are nudging the midway point on this year? Already? The school year is ending, vacations are in the offing for some and the heat is on. Please keep our nation, its weather embattled regions, and our fraternity in your prayers. We have entered hurricane season, so in light of memories of…

From the East Brothers, This spring has been pacing nicely with three new Master Masons being raised (all three are pressing onward learning their Master Mason catechism), a rising Fellow Craft in the wings, word of more peti-tions to come, and we are also very close to full funding of our MHC project. Two of…

From the East My Brothers, Spring has arrived, and while the Bradford pears and cherry trees parade their finery, Phalanx lodge is also adding some flair. By our next stated meeting, we will have a new team of Master Masons and a rising Fellow Craft. The Spring School of Instruction was well attended, and speaking…

From the East My Brothers, What, March already? Wow, the year is flying as we slipped the brunt of heavy winter weather blanketing much of the eastern seaboard. Our degree work has been fast and furious with a team of Fellow Craft heading toward a Master Mason degree in the offing, and a brand new…

From the East My Brothers, We recently had a most excellent Fellow Craft degree led by WB Jim Lofton. Brother Bill Stout is to be commended for his beautiful debut performance of the Staircase & ‘G’ Lecture and Charge in the degree. Meantime, those of us taking part in the degrees stay sharp, we have…

From the East Brothers, We begin a new year, and with it we should all renew our interest, reflect on our journey thus far, and buff our pride in our fraternity. Read a book on Freemasonry, watch a video, and never stop learning. Not one of us is here by accident. We have made commitments…

From the East Brothers, this year for me has been one of the most exciting, humbling, enriching, challenging and most of all FUN experiences of my life. I have loved serving our great lodge this year as Master, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciated your trust and faith in me to lead.…

From the East Greetings Brothers, Thank you! I want to give a big thank you to all of the Brothers that came out and helped with our BBQ!! We had a great turn out on Saturday the 25th and all of the brothers had a great time chopping and serving BBQ together. I also want…