Year: 2019
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Widow’s Program
At the Grand Master’s visit, our Lodge’s widows were honored, with five in attendance. We express gratitude to Brother Will and the So Mote It Beef BBQ team for providing corsages for the ladies. Contact Brother Will Bryan for more information. Read more
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Masonic Youth Organizations
The Shenandoah Valley DeMolay Club holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays, aiming to grow from its five members. They express gratitude for financial support and seek to attract more young men to benefit from the fraternity’s teachings. Contact Brother Bob Nickols for details. Read more
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New Members of Unity Lodge
The Unity Lodge recently raised Brothers Cole Haase and Mark Butler to the Master Mason degree, expressing gratitude to assisting brothers and seeking more participation in lodge degree practices. Additionally, the fraternity initiated Brothers George Money and Ed Broome, planning their Fellowcraft Degree for Wednesday the 21st. Read more
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Upcoming Dates
The Blue Lodge has several upcoming events, including dinners, ritual practices, and meetings. Non-Blue Lodge activities involve various organizations, and there are also events being held elsewhere. Important future events include a Bring a Friend Picnic in September, Masonic Family Day in October, and the 2019 Grand Annual Communication in November. Read more
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July 2019 Trestle Board
The July Trestle board focuses on the theme of Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love in honor of the visit of the Grand Master. It recounts the story of friendship between Generals Hancock and Armistead during the Battle of Gettysburg and provides updates on lodge events, including the upcoming Official Visit of the Grand Master. Read more
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Master’s Message
The WM had a dilemma about their July Trestle board topic but found inspiration from a family tradition of educational day trips. They shared a poignant story of friendship between General Armistead and General Hancock during the Civil War, highlighting the ultimate display of Brotherly Love from the 69th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Read more
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Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial
In 1993, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania erected a Masonic Memorial honoring the bonds of friendship between Freemasons of the Union and Confederacy. The memorial depicts the friendship between Union General Winfield Scott Hancock and Confederate General Lewis Addison Armistead, who fought on opposite sides during the Civil War, and their poignant encounter at Gettysburg. Read more
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Official Visit of the 174th Grand Master of Masons in the Commonwealth of Virginia
The 174th Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, Most Worshipful William Edward “Bill” Hershey, Jr., will make an Official Visit to Masonic Districts No. 2 & 3 on July 19, 2019 at 6:00pm in Bluemont, VA. The event, open to ticket holders, includes dinner and a thought-provoking presentation by the Grand Master. Limited tickets are… Read more
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Sick and Distressed
Brother Heyward Grady Kolb, Jr passed away on June 2nd in the Virginia Beach Area. The Brothers of Princess Anne Lodge No. 25 in Virginia Beach performed the Masonic burial rites for Brother Kolb and his family. Read more
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Widow’s Program
Brother Will’s efforts have ensured the success of our widow’s program, with the recent May dinner being a great achievement. We look forward to the participation of four ladies during the Grand Master’s official visit on the 19th. For more information, contact Brother Will Bryan at the provided details. Read more
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Masonic Youth Organizations
On June 1st, I attended the initiation ceremony and DeMolay Degree for the new members at Shenandoah Valley DeMolay Chapter, alongside Right Worshipful Haas and Brother Nickols. The event impressed me, with young men leading the degrees. It was open to families and recommended for attendance. Contact Brother Bob Nickols for further information. Read more
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New Members of Unity Lodge
The Masonic lodge has advanced members to Fellowcraft and plans to conduct a Master Mason degree. They are organizing rehearsals and seeking commitment during the challenging summer months. Additionally, two new candidates will join the fraternity, and members are urged to stay updated for initiation details. Read more
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