JULY 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 the summer’s heat is closing in around us our thoughts turn to that of spending time with our families and friends, vacationing, visiting, etc…. My Brothers, I hope you can find the time to come and fellowship with your Brothers in Freemasonry here at Lancaster Lodge 104. I hope to see you soon.
On the 4th of this month we will celebrate our countries birthday. Some will watch firework displays and others may grill out with family and friends. No matter what you do on this day, please take the time to think back upon our Brother General Washington. He had friends and Brothers from France and the German state of Prussia come to his side and help construct an army that would defeat the greatest world power of that time. That friendship and Brotherly Love that we share as Freemasons, knows no bounds and is as vigilant as the symbolic torch of the Statue of Liberty.
Brothers, remember that our freedoms were won by men who pledged their lives to assure that Freedom would live in this great county. From that day until this, our armed forces have fought to preserve the greatest county the world has ever known. God Bless those who have given us these wonderful freedoms.
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
Marquis de Lafayette
This month we celebrate the birthday of our country. After declaring our independence, General George Washington organized our armies to win that freedom. The Marquis de Lafayette disobeyed his King when he left France to stand along side his Friend and Brother General Washington to fight for the great cause of True Liberty.
“Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.”
Marquis de Lafayette
The Trowel
is an instrument made use of by Masons
to spread the cement which unites us
into one sacred band or society
of friends and Brothers.
JULY BIRTHDAYS LANCASTER LODGE No. 104
Obie Spicer Jr. July 1st Nathan Mick July 18th
Ken Parsons July 4th William Kelly Thompson July 24th
Adam Montgomery July 8th Edward Sherrill Arnold July 26th
David Shepherd July 11th Tom Brown July 28th
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:
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
LANCASTER LODGE No. 104
Free and Accepted Masons
Post Office Box 442 Lancaster, KY 40444
Webpage: www.lancaster104.com
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10 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.
13 TUE: 7:30 pm STATED COMMUNICATION: Dinner at 6:30 /
Meeting at 7:30 / Fellowship and dessert after the stated meeting.
Guest Speaker: Kerry Sluss
Come join us for true Masonic Fellowship.
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FUTURE EVENTS:
NOV 9: Special Veterans Day Program
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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
Please contact us if you know of a Brother or Brother's family who is in need.
Special Thanks to Brother Tom Brown and all the Brothers of our Breakfast Crew. The best Lodge Breakfast anywhere. Thank you Brothers for all you do.