Sept 2007 Newsletter
GRAND LODGE F&AM OF UTAH
SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER
Freemasonry: The Right Course for Life’s Journey
Warm Fraternal Greetings,
I don’t know where the summer has gone and I can hardy believe that it is almost the fall season. I do know that many of our Brethren and Lodges had a busy summer schedule and I commend all who participated in the many activities during the break.
Grand Lodge Banner Preservation
Our original Grand Lodge Banner is in the process of being preserved and placed in a protective display case for all to appreciate. The cost of this undertaking will be about $1,200 and the Grand Lodge is asking for a $40 donation from each of our constituent Lodges to help cover the cost. I encourage our Lodges to participate in this request and help to preserve a beautiful piece of Utah Masonic History.
Grand Lodge Holiday 3uts Fundraiser
This fundraiser is put on by our Grand Lodge ladies and is now in full swing. Brochures and order forms should already be in the hands of many in our Utah Masonic Family. Additional order forms and catalogs can be downloaded from the Grand Lodge website at www.utahgrandlodge.org. Peruse the great offerings of nuts and candies this year from the Mascot Pecan Co. These items make excellent holiday gifts for family, friends, neighbors and business associates. Or, just order some for your own snacking enjoyment. The proceeds from the sales go toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Scottish Rite Children’s Learning Centers and the El Kalah Temple Transportation Fund. We’re striving to surpass all previous sales records in order to give more than we ever have to these great charities.
St. John’s Day Ball – Friday, December 28th
This will be THE black tie social event of the year! The Organ Loft will be the place to be for fine dining, dancing, and live entertainment to close out 2007. The social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m. and diner starting at 7:00 p.m. The cost will be $50.00 per person or $90 per couple, which includes a no host cash bar, your choice of roast baron of beef, stuff chicken breast or vegetarian lasagna, salad, potato, vegetable, cheesecake and beverage. Reservations, menu choice and payment are due by December 1st payable to the Grand Lodge of Utah. For more information, contact Arthur Reilly at 801-680-4981 or email at arthur5525@hotmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the Grand Lodge Endowment Fund.
Utah Research Lodge
You are encouraged to attend the Utah Research Lodge on September 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the SLMT and become more enlightened with the philosophical and educational aspects of Freemasonry.
Official Grand Master’s Visitation Schedule for September & October
• September 8th – Corinne #5, Harmony #21 & Amity #23 (Corinne)
o Peach Days in Brigham City with a barbeque hosted by Amity Lodge at 1:00 p.m. o Visitation at 4:00 p.m. at Corinne Lodge (casual attire)
• September 14th – Kaibab #25, Progress #22 & Acacia #17 (SLMT)
• September 22nd – Tintic #9, Damascus #10 & Story #4 (Provo) o Please note the new location is now in Provo
• October 6th – Canyon #13 & Twin Peaks #32 (Midvale) o Barbeque at 2:00 p.m.
o Visitation & Entertainment to follow (casual attire)
• October 19th & 20th – St. George #33 & Franklin-Albert Pike #12 (in St. George)
o Picnic at 5:00 p.m. & the Tuacahn Amphitheater that evening (“My Fair Lady”) – October 19th o Grand Master’s Homecoming – October 20th
o This will be a joint visitation with El Kalah Shrine (dinner @ 6:30 p.m.; visitation following)
Sincerely & Fraternally, Dean D. Rein, Grand Master
Grand Lodge & El Kalah Shrine cordially invites you to the social event of the year . . .
2007 St. John’s Day Ball
Friday, December 28
The Organ Loft
3331 So. Edison St. (150 East) Salt Lake City
Dinner, Dancing, Live Entertainment Social Hour 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm
$50/person or $90/couple, black tie suggested
Menu Choice of: Roast Baron of Beef, Stuffed Chicken Breast, or Vegetarian Lasagna; Salad, Potato & Vegetable, Cheesecake, Beverage. No Host Cash Bar
Reservations, menu choice and payment by December 1, 2007; Checks or money orders payable to: Grand Lodge, F & AM of Utah
For more information, contact Arthur Reilly at 801-680-4981, arthur5525@hotmail.com Limited attendance, no tickets will be available at the door.
Proceeds to benefit the Grand Lodge Endowment Fund.