Yorktown 205 Header
HomeLodges of the 57thAppendant BodiesContactsAbout Yorktown No. 205Officers and CommitteesCalendar of EventsBulletin Board
The Lodge Bulletin Board


worshipfulmaster
From the East
Greetings Brethren,
     Prior to opening our July Stated meeting, we enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Don Moyer, with the assistance of our Stewarts, a fine meal indeed. At the end of our meal, it was my pleasure to present Miss Hannah Brownell with a check as the recipient of the Nick Matthew’s Memorial Scholarship. Miss Brownell carried a 4.4 GPA and has been accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University in the Arts School. Hannah is the daughter of Bro. Brian & Chamie Riley. Her application resume was impeccable and we wish her much success in her upcoming university experience.
     The business meeting opened at 7:30 in the usual fashion. Our visitors were introduced and received a warm welcome. One of our visitors is from Delaware and has visited our Lodge on several occasions. It was good to look from the East and see our sidelines occupied to near capacity. The business of the Secretary was conducted in the usual manner and a Petition for the 2nd reading was read and balloted on and was found favorable to elect another young man to receive the Degrees in Masonry. I am excited with the number of new members so far during this term and feel strongly that the future of Yorktown Lodge will be in good hands.
     The Treasurer offered his report on our financial situation. Committee reports were given among which the Youth, Building and Grounds, Golf Tournament and Scholarship formation were given. The Golf Tournament which funds our Masonic Scholarship and Building Funds has been a huge success and it appears this year will be no different. The Golf Committee consulted on the status of the scholarship amount and number of scholarships awarded and it is felt that due to the amount of money we are taking in, they felt more scholarships could be awarded at a higher value in the future. It is therefore my order that a new Scholarship Committee be formed to meet and consult in this endeavor and report back in a timely manner.
     Yorktown Masonic Lodge had three Brothers who have obtained 25 years of Masonic service. Worshipful Brother David Murray assumed the East and received Worshipful Brother John Murray, Worshipful Brother Robert Murray and Brother C.D. Hudson and presented them with their 25 Year Masonic Service Awards. Worshipful Brother David commented to me how special it was to confer these awards on his two brothers as well as Brother Hudson.
     We are going to have a busy August as we will have an initiation in the very near future; date to follow. We will have a called communication for recitation and balloting in the Entered Apprentice degree, with work and instruction in the Fellowcraft’s Degree on Monday, August 9th at 7:00 pm. Please remember to support our District Lodges with a visit.

Fraternally yours,
Stephen Swicegood,
Worshipful Master
Yorktown 205 AF&AM

Important Information
  • The Masonic Service Assoc. has operated the VA hospital visitation for over 80 years. They are now looking for volunteers for the program, people who would be able to visit our military veterans currently under care at the VAMC in either Hampton or Richmond.
  • A proclamation from the Grand Master directs the observance of Masonic recognition day on the first day of each month by wearing Masonic apparel such as hats, shirts, jackets, belts, etc. Further, each Mason is encouraged to hold every day as Masonic Recognition Day by studying a portion of the Methodical Digest, Presentation Volume, other Masonic books or pamphlets, and the Volume of Sacred Law, as well as hold discussions with well-informed Brethren that his actions may conform to the most favorable kinds of public recognition.
  • Please check your dues card. If it does not say "2010", please submit your dues.
  • The Reid James Simmons Academy of Masonic Leadership will be held August 1 - 4, 2010 at the Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), Fork Union, Virginia. I have registration forms available.
  • The Officers and the Building & Grounds Committee are studying the available options to alleviate the storm water drainage problem that causes the basement to flood. 
  • Just a reminder the Job’s Daughter meet at 7pm on the 2nd & 4th Sundays during the months of July & Aug. and they would really like seeing you on the sidelines.
Anyone wishing to make reservations for the Grand Annual Communication can either contact the Secretary or visit the Grand Lodge website at www.glova.org .

Trestle Boards