July Programs:
We will be conducting the 30th degree on Tuesday, July 6th, starting at 7:00 PM.
We will be conducting the 32nd degree on Tuesday, July 20th, starting at 7:00 PM.
The class has been named for Ill. John "Jack" Fletcher.
Please contact Ill. Jim Door if you can take part in the degrees.
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In the November issue of the Rite Work, the Denver Consistory newsletter, a very interesting letter from Dan Brown (author of The DaVinci Code, Angels and Demons, and the new novel, The Lost Symbol) was published. If you would like to read the letter, click here.
This is an excellent newsletter with many interesting articles. If you would like to read the newsletter, click here.
Thanks to Ill. Ron Galpin for providing this newsletter for our enjoyment.
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Message from Bill Miller, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orient of Washington
I am going to try this again, with updated information. And I checked my math this time!!! As of August 10, 2009 the State has issued 1,632 plates for cars and trucks, 75 for motorcycles and 29 for trailers. That is a total of 1,736. While that is a terrific number, I do believe we can do better. 2,000 seems in view. I would ask that you help us mount a new and vigorous marketing campaign to get that logo out there on the road. Having said that, let me acknowledge that this plate is not for everybody. Some have their own vanity plates, some even have Cougar and Husky plates. We have to respect their own choices. We are, after all, a society of free thinking friends. We are not out of some cookie cutter mold. So, for those so inclined, the Masonic License plate is a great way to shout your pride in the fraternity. But remember two things: 1. You have to ask for the Help Kids Speak license plate, and 2. Once it is on your vehicle you are required to drive friendly.
Bill Miller
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From Venerable Master, Mike Priddy:
My Brothers. As part of our program to keep the Valley from dipping into its principal investments during this economic down turn, we are instituting a program to resell used books. So, brothers, I am asking that if you have any used Masonic, or related subjects, books that you would be willing to donate we will put them up for sale at half the retail price. This could be a great way to clear out some space on your bookshelf and replace those books with some real bargains (not to mention making some money for the Valley)!!!
Thanks
Mike
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Don't forget the Masonic Fellowship Breakfast on the first Friday of each month at the Country Gentleman restaurant (starting at 8:00 AM) and the Masonic Fellowship Luncheon on the third Thursday of each month at the Old Country Buffet restaurant (starting at 11:30 AM). All Masons are welcome!
Scottish Rite meets at 7:30 PM every second and fourth Tuesday of the month except in July and August.
The lodge is located at 601 W. 6th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336; phone (509) 586-3520
