February 2010
LANCASTER LODGE 104 F&AM
TRESTLE BOARD
“Taking Good Men & Making Them Better”
“Brotherly Love, Relief & Truth”
THE MASTER’S MESSAGE
Brethren:
Fraternal greetings to all my Brothers of Lancaster Lodge 104 F&AM, as we move from January into February we will see the temperatures outside continue to dip and frost may form from time to time outside our windows. My Brothers, let us never let the frost of uncaring cover our hearts as we live our daily lives as Men and Masons. Please remember, this is your lodge. Your presence is always welcomed and appreciated.
This month, we will notice on our calendars that February has the holiday of President’s Day. When I was a boy in school, we still celebrated Washington’s Birthday as one of our school recognized holidays. I recall the lessons which we were taught about the character of that man, the general who fought for our independence and became our 1st president. My teachers taught me that George Washington was the most revered man in American history.
The perseverance of General George Washington held together our Armies during our War of Independence, when the outcome of that war was still in doubt. President George Washington held our country together in those early years when our future was still uncertain. Brother George Washington saw beyond himself and worked for the future of this Great Country. Let us always remember and honor those men who we call our Founding Fathers for what they willingly sacrificed so we might enjoy these wonderful freedoms that some take for granted.
Fraternally thine, Johnny Yates, Master
“Brotherly Love, Relief, & Truth”
Do not forget to contact us if you know of any Brother or Brother's family who is in need of our attention. johnnyyates@lancaster104.com or johnwest@lancaster104.com
FREEMASONS IN HISTORY
George Washington
February 22nd marks the birthday of the 1st President of our United States of America. Brother George Washington was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on November 4, 1752 at Fredericksburg Lodge #4 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was the first Master of what is now Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22 in Alexandria, VA.
“I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society,
and to be considered by them as a deserving Brother.”
Brother George Washington
Rough & Perfect Ashlars
The candidate must have the potential to both serve and support the Fraternity. He must be carefully inspected, just as each Rough Ashlar is inspected for quality in order to be able to "fit" him into Freemasonry's tenets and goals, which are compatible to God's laws. An imperfect stone may be made perfect, however major flaws are difficult to overcome and when assembled into a structure, the entire structure can be weakened from its improper use. This is as true of men as it is of stones.
OFFICERS OF LANCASTER LODGE No. 104
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
ANNO LUCIS 6010 ANNO DOMINI 2010
Johnny Yates
MASTER
POST OFFICE BOX 442, Lancaster, KY 40444
Cell: 859 749-1782
E-MAIL: johnny.yates32mm@yahoo.com
David Meade ...................................................................................................SENIOR WARDEN
Jonathan Collett ......................................................................................…...JUNIOR WARDEN
Chris Thomason .................................................................................................... TREASURER
John Howard West ................................................................................................ SECRETARY
POST OFFICE 442, Lancaster, KY 40444
Leonard Edwards ............................................................................................SENIOR DEACON
Rodney Elam….................................................................................................JUNIOR DEACON
Howard Coop PM (KCCH).…………......................................................................CHAPLAIN
Ron Ledford PM……………........................................................................SENIOR STEWARD
Nathan Mick………. .....................................................................................JUNIOR STEWARD
Robert Wilson PM…………………………………………......................................MARSHAL
David Sheppard PM.........................................................................................................TILER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David Sheppard PM - CHAIRMAN………………………………..........................................2008
John Howard West PM...…………………….......................................................................2009
Ron Ledford PM………………………………………………............................................2010
LANCASTER LODGE No. 104
LIVING PAST MASTERS
Billy Foster Adams 1963 John Alan King 1972
Joe Alexander 1999-2004 Ron Ledford 2005, 09
Bobby Gene Ballard 1991 David Sheppard 2007
Clay Oneil Carrier 1979, 82, 86 Philip Earl Stevens 1988, 89
Curtis Clark 1973 William Kirby Teater. 1977
Howard Coop 1992 John Howard West 2008
Charles Lee Hardwick 1965 Bob Wilson 1984, 95, 96
Richard Thomas Hurt 1985
Quote of the Month:
Who is wise? He that learns from everyone.
Who is powerful? He that governs his passions.
Who is rich? He that is content.
Who is that? Nobody.
Brother Benjamin Franklin
LANCASTER LODGE No. 104
Free and Accepted Masons
Post Office Box 442 Lancaster, KY 40444
Webpage: www.lancaster104.com
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February, 9 TUE: 7:30 pm STATED COMMUNICATION: Dinner at 6:30 /
Meeting at 7:30 / Fellowship and dessert after the stated meeting
Guest Speaker: Chuck Kendrick Potentate Oleika Shrine
Pink Tie Night – (Cancer Awareness)
Feb. 13 SAT: 7:00-10:00 am LODGE BREAKFAST: Tell a Neighbor and Bring a
Friend. If you can please contact our Senior Steward about helping out
with our Lodge Breakfast.
Feb. 23 TUE: 7:00 pm Fellowship Night & Ritual Practice (Not a Meeting): Live
Music, light refreshments, & fellowship with short degree practice.
Come join us for true Masonic Fellowship.
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FUTURE EVENTS:
MAR 9: Guest Speaker: Alton Cummins - Grand Pursuivant, Grand Lodge of Kentucky
MAY 4: Meeting in Covington, KY with guest speaker, noted Masonic author and lecturer Illustrious Brother Brent Morris 33º. There will be a short meeting at 7:00 followed by book signing. The meeting will be preceded by a meal prepared by the Ladies of The Eastern Star at 6:00.
MAY 11: PAST MASTERS NIGHT / LADIES NIGHT / STATED MEETING
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Lancaster Lodge 104 is located at 436 Industry Rd Lancaster, KY
Stated Meetings on 2nd Tuesday of each month
Lodge Breakfast on 2nd Saturday of each month
Thanks to Sam and Patsy Miller for their help with the January meal.