From the West

Brethren,
I am pleased to bring you the results of our work during the last month.

On the 4th, Brother Jess Walker came for the official visit. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the brethren present and the eagerness of the younger masons to jump into the ritual work without being asked.

On September 9th, the brothers of Rockford lodge were pleased to provide food for and serve the ladies of the Martha Washington Star chapter and we look forward to providing such services in the future.

On the 20th, Rockford lodge held a steak dinner fund raiser.  This is the largest fund raiser we have had in many years bringing in over $2000. A huge thanks to the brethren who put this event on and an even larger one for the brothers from other lodges, ladies, friends and kids who jumped in and helped. We were so busy during the event that unfortunately, we did not take any photos.

We initiated a young man on the 27th. We have held 15 EA degrees so far this year and more may be on the horizon. If you see a brother that you don't recognize please remember to introduce yourself and remember that with so many new masons coming in we need all the help we can get in teaching and molding these men into the knowledgeable masons that Rockford is known for.

Thank you.