Important notices

Brethren,

There are a few changes to the schedule that you need to be aware of. First, the Veterans day breakfast has been moved to next Saturday (Nov. 12th) at 8am. It will be $5 a person, Veterans, Active Duty & First Responders eat FREE!

Second, it is my pleasure to announce that at this year's Rockford Table Lodge we will be joined by the Prince Hall Masons and as such this will be an untiled event, though it will be Masons only. This decision has been enthusiastically endorsed by the Grand Master and as these Masons have helped to support Blunt County masonry in the past, I hope you will aid us in welcoming these brothers to one of our favorite events. Brothers, let me reassure you, no bounds are being crossed, this event is not ritual and as I said this has the endorsement of the Grand Master.

As usual, the Table Lodge will be potluck with Rockford providing the main meat and Kilts are welcomed. It will be held on Nov 22 (we eat at 6pm)

Yours in the light,
Dustin Wade W.M.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: PAST MASTER'S MEETING THURS JAN 28; PRACTICE CANCELLED

Brethren of Rockford Lodge No. 469:

After conversing with our Worshipful Master, I have been asked to convey the following amongst the brethren:

Practice this Thursday, January 28, is canceled by order of the Worshipful Master.  In its place the Worshipful Master requests the Past Masters of Rockford Lodge gather for a Past Master's Meeting.

The attendance of every Past Master of Rockford Masonic Lodge No. 469 is welcomed and strongly encouraged.  Worshipful Master Bro. Dustin Wade will be contacting each Past Master via telephone and issuing a personal invitation.

Any further questions may be directed to either W.M. Wade or myself via telephone.

Warmest Regards,
Bro. Chris Seaton
Junior Warden, Rockford Lodge No. 469

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 2/5/16 HAM BREAKFAST

Brethren:

We had a Country Ham Breakfast scheduled for February 5, 2015 as a fundraising event.  That has since been changed to a day where we will make tamales.  All brethren and their families are invited to come participate in making tamales with us.  There will probably be coffee and doughnuts.  We're just not doing the scheduled Country Ham Breakfast.

Kindest Regards,

Bro. Chris Seaton
Junior Warden

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SOUTH RE PRACTICE 1/21/16

Greetings Brethren: 

After consultation with various parties, the Worshipful Master has stated tonight Rockford Lodge No. 469 will have a practice session. The roads are clear enough for all brethren to reach the lodge if they so choose.  

As usual, we would love to see you at practice, and we always want to see you in lodge with us.  If you need assistance getting to lodge, call a brother and let him know.   

Yours, 

Bro. Chris Seaton 

Junior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello Brethren of Rockford Lodge, and welcome to 2016!

It's January, and with the cold weather making us all a touch sleepy we don't have a lot going on this month.  Our Stated meeting featured an incredible seafood gumbo with cornbread, french bread, and cake prepared by our new Senior Steward and Junior Steward.  It's safe to say the kitchen has been left in good hands.

February begins a month of events starting with preparation of Tamales on Saturday, 2/6, bright and early.  The more hands we can get, the faster the preparation goes, so bring your friends and family with you and come help us make tamales!

On February 20 at 6 PM we have our annual Family Night and Awards night.  It will be a potluck supper with fried chicken being served as the main protein.  Bring your family and your stomach!

Also, Brethren of Rockford, your attendance is especially requested at our February Stated meeting.  Per the directives of the Grand Lodge, a change to the Bylaws of Rockford Lodge No. 469 are in order, and will be discussed at that Stated meeting.  Plus there's going to be incredible food, so you won't be disappointed.

Here's to a very successful 2016 for Rockford.  I am honored to serve the lodge as Junior Warden and look forward to meeting, working well together, and having fun with all my Rockford brothers.

Cordially Yours,
Bro. Christopher Seaton
Junior Warden

Doug Cable Lodge

Brethren,

We will be holding a special lodge at Fort Sanders hospital on Oct. 22nd for our brother Doug Cable who is staying there. We only have room for 50 people and there will be a pot luck meal. due to limited space, please RSVP with brother Joe Mencer at (865) 256-1357.

Special Announcements

Brethren,
Here are a few special announcements.

The Shriners are reaching out to local lodges, they need drivers to transport children from Knoxville and surrounding areas to hospitals like Vanderbilt. If you have the availability and desire to aid this worth while cause, please contact brother Jack Haggard at (865) 453-2146; his group will also be meeting at Shoney's in Alcoa every 4th Monday.

Secondly, Our own brother Eric Middleton has started a sock drive to open for the duration of the year. We need lots of socks, Children's and adult's.  These will be donated in turn to aid the Shriners in there Shoe drive as well as other local organizations like church's and food pantries which will help get them to those who need them the most. If you would like to donate, please drop new socks off at rockford lodge. We can also purchase the socks for you if you would like to make a monitory donation.

Lastly, Brother Tim Webb has had some Rockford Lodge polo shirts made. If you would like to order one, they are $12 - $17 depending on size, please contact brother Tim at (865) 978-0792.