Master's Monthly Message

Brethren,

And just like that…. The summer expires. I hope all of you really enjoyed your time in warm weather with family and friends. I know I had a blast! That said, I am really excited to jump back into our new Masonic year.

First of all, let me congratulate our newest Master Mason to Lafayette Lodge! Paul MacGregor, Joe Silva, James Vose, and Ryan Oldmixon! I really hope that you enjoyed the degree in June! I also must thank every one of my Lafayette Brothers who helped to put on such a strong degree. I got to sit in the East beaming with pride as to how hard you all worked, and how well the evening went. A degree can only be as good as the commitment and dedication of the Officers and Brothers who put it on. That being said, I must thank you all as you have honored me with your support this year through all 3 degrees.

As we come together again as a Lodge in September, we get to spend time together both reflecting on our past as well as looking to the future. We will hear the proficiency from our newest Master Mason’s and hopefully have them officially sign the book. We will invite Franklin Farm to present them with checks for support from our Farm breakfast that we do every year. I also get to publicly give thanks to each and every one of you that have helped me over that past year as well.

We also get to look to the future as SW Mike Sprague and his appointed officers get to open the meeting as it is step-up night. This is always a surreal moment as we get to see the grins on each officer’s face as they adjust to a new chair, look at the Lodge through a new lens, and begin to absorb the reality of their new station. A combination of nerves, excitement, and a feeling of progression, all paused by a mere matter of weeks until the District Deputy officially installs everyone into their new roles.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on September 9th!

Fraternally,
W:. Matt Ludwig