Making Good Men Better
The need to help, aid, and assist those in the our that are in need remains high. Consider bringing a donation of non-perishable goods to Herndon Lodge on March 26, 2022 from 8AM until noon for our Drive-by Canned Food Drive. If you cannot attend on Saturday, bring your donation to our Stated Meeting on Monday the 21st.
Items in need….
The assembled Brethren enjoyed a fine evening of fellowship, toasts, education, entertainment, and nourishment.
A grand time was had by all!
Brother David Gardner provided the evening’s education and entertainment.
Worshipful David King won the door prize – a bottle of Glenlivet donated by Brother Mark Stockdale from Scotland.
The assembled crew for the day’s event.
Never missing an opportunity to travel, JoJo is off to Scotland with Brother Stockdale.
A couple of the songs offered during the festivities… Tune National Anthem
Where: Old Brogue Irish Pub
60 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
When: Saturday May 18 @ 2p
What: Festive Board with good food, entertainment, toasts, and great fellowship
Who: YOU!
It was Herndon’s first meeting as a Lodge in District 2, Wardens Night, and ugly sweater night.
Senior Wardens from all District Lodges provided an overview of their Lodges.
Ugly sweaters from across the District
Brother Fred Barenz’s sweater was the hands down ugliest
RW Greg Valker presented the District Travelling Gavel
Even JoJo got into the act
In the spirit of unity, members from both sides of the Mason-Dixon line came together to raise a new Master Mason on the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Over 300 were in attendance including members of Herndon Lodge and the Grand Master of PA.
Every Lodge need something representing a West gate…
Abe doing his very best to unite those around him.
WB Greg Valker, RW GM Eugene Herritt, Bros Eric LeHew and Axel Alanis, and RW Grand Jr Warden Larry Derr
Brother David Harrison pondered all the updates that had been made to the Lodge this year while sitting in the Marshall’s chair. From his vantage point he looks directly at the Treasurer’s desk and he pondered why we he had to see the storage space behind the desk that was only partially hidden from view by a curtain. This thought lead to an idea – build a wall that includes a pocket door to block the view. This lead to action – Brother David built the wall! To literally crown the idea, he incorporated a back lit stained glass sign that has hung in Herndon Lodge since we met in the Ames building 50+ years ago. Well done Brother David!
Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. It also teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world.
Its singular purpose is to make good men better.
