From the South

Brethren,

It is my pleasure to announce the upcoming events.

All these Events can be viewed on our lodge calendar at http://rockfordmasoniclodge469.org/calendar.htm

First of all, we at Rockford have been extremely blessed by an influx of new candidates this year. We will be raising two more young men to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The first will be tonight (July 17^th) and the second will be Next Thursday (July 24^th).

Tomorrow (July 18^th), some of us will be heading down to Sweetwater Lodge to present said lodge with a much needed set of the representatives of the three Lesser Lights. If you are interested in attending, call Brother Joe Mencer for more info. This project was suggested by Brother Joe; whom collaborated with Brother Doug Cable in order to produce a truly beautiful set of standing lights. Brother Cable’s artistry in woodworking can be seen throughout the state in the canes that he and Brother Joe have been giving to the Brethren. Keep an eye out in next month’s Trestle Board for Pictures of the Event

This Saturday (July 19^th) we will be having our 6^th annual Ice Cream Social. This Event is open to the public and FREE. If you know anyone who loves ice cream (especially kids) bring them down or let them know where it is. We still need toppings so, if you want to bring something, call myself (Dustin) at 865-686-2064.

After Saturdays Ice Cream Social, don’t forget that George Washington lodge is having a BBQ dinner starting at 4pm, its $5.00 at the door.

On July 26^th Rockford Lodge will be collaborating with Prudentia Lodge in a joint Widows and Orphans Dinner at Prudentia. All are invited but if you know a Masonic Widow or Orphan, please invite them.

On July 31^st We will be having this year’s first family night. Brethren, this is a great opportunity for your wife, children or significant other to meet “those guys you’re always talking to until midnight”. Please bring your families out. This event will be a Pot Luck (No Cooking will take place at the lodge). We will also be collecting donations, that night, which will all go to the Scottish Rite Shoe Fund.

On August 16^th We are planning to have a Steak Dinner; however, this event is still being planned and may be moved due to the large number of events that the lodge has been undergoing. Please keep an eye on our lodge calendar for updates.  

Lastly, on August 14^th we will be starting back up on the tamale sales. More info will be announced in next month’s “From the South”

~Thank you brethren and may the blessings of the Grand Architect of the Universe, be ever with you.