LETTER OF COMMUNICATION, December 12th, 2007
Dear Brother,
You are cordially and fraternally invited to a
SUMMONED COMMUNICATION
on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:00 P.M. in the Doric Room,
8th Floor, Masonic Hall, 71 West 23rd Street, New York City
Agenda: District Deputy's Visitation
Opening Gavel at 7:15
W:.Charles Boyce
cboyce@cck.net 347-613-6225
Attested by: W:. Leon Calafiore, Secretary
lcalafiore@aol.com 718-655-5970
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TRESTLEBOARD
Awaiting the degree of Fellowcraft:
Bro. Marc Anthony Gabrielle
Bro. Omer Halilovic
Bro. Michael Angelo Thomas
Bro. Levant Ozkurt
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FROM THE EAST
Dear Brothers,
As you know December marks the annual visit by our distinguished District Deputy, RW Christopher Allen. His visit to the Lodge is primarily to give us the direction that our Grand Master has set for the coming year. However, while speaking to him, it became evident that he sincerely wishes to meet, and get to know, the brothers of Mariners Lodge. To that end he will be joining us for our collation after the meeting. I hope you all will show your support for Mariners by your attendance that night.
While no business can be conducted by the lodge during the District Deputy's visit, there will be a collection box outside the lodge for donations to the very worthy Toys for Tots charity. Every year Mariners contributes to the Grand Lodge event to raise money for the charity but it is the personal giving by the brothers that I feel is most important. To facilitate this, please bring a new (in it's package but without gift-wrap) toy to the December meeting. The toy can be either for a boy or girl or be gender neutral. The toys will be brought to one of the Toys for Tots collection places within the city.
Fraternally,
W:. Charles Boyce
Master, Mariners Lodge
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FROM THE WEST
Dear Brothers,
I'd like to extend the thanks of the lodge to those who helped initiate our new brothers last month. Bro. Samuel Kinsey, our Jr. Warden, sat in the East for this degree and did an outstanding job with the ritual. A high point of the night was the Bible presentation by W:. John Simon Ashe. His speech was beautifully delivered and very thought provoking. Congratulations go to Bros. Jody Hamm and Noah Feinstein for an excellent job with the Questions and Answers. Special thanks too for Bro.Estevez who did a fine job as Sr. Master of Ceremony
The evening's ritual took place under the watchful eye of R.W:. Thomas Hammond, the Assistant Grand Lecturer for the First Manhattan District. He offered some very useful suggestions for improving our degree work, and will join us in our rehearsal for the second degree to help us strengthen our work.
We will be having two rehearsals for the Second Degree. The first will take place on Wed, Dec 19th and the second on Wed, Jan 2nd. Please mark them in your calendars. I will have the privilege of sitting in the East for the passing, and am relying on all of you to help me. Please give me your support by attending the rehearsals as well as on degree night, Jan 9th, 2007.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bro. Bill Gibbons, Sr. Warden
billgibb@gmail.com
212-227-0039
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CALENDAR
Dec 12th:
Summoned Communication. District Deputy Visitation, Toys for Tots collection.
Dec 19th:
Rehearsal for the second degree
Jan 2nd:
Officers meeting Second Degree rehearsal.
Jan 9th:
Stated Communication: SECOND DEGREEE
Feb 6th:
Officers meeting
Feb 13th
Stated Communication: Lecture by Bro. Gagliardi "The Importance of Ritual"
Mar 5th:
Officers meeting: Third Degree rehearsal.
Mar 12th:
Stated Communication: Lectures on a variety of fraternal organizations. Bro. Kinsey on College Fraternities, Bro Gagliardi on the Golden Dawn and Bro. Bey on the Memphis Rite.
Mar 22:
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION: THIRD DEGREE AND DRAMA
Apr 2nd:
Officers meeting
Apr 9th:
Stated Communication: Lecture, The History of Mariners by W:. Calafiore.
May 7th:
Officers meeting .
May 14th:
Stated Communication: Lodge elections.
Book Drive for Kids.
Jun 4th:
Officers meeting
June 11th:
Stated Communication: Installation
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HOROSCOPE December-January by W:. Leon Calafiore
Aries (Mar21-Apr20): I’d let you write your own horoscope, but it would be difficult to read, what with you patting yourself on the back while writing. With Jupiter opposite your sign, Father Christmas, or Daddy Warbucks should drop a load for you about December 18. Remember that sharing is caring.
Taurus (Apr 21-May20): There’s a bit too much “snow” breaking up your usual clear signal. Forget the elaborate plans, better to be the spare hands that make someone else’s workload lighter. Expect a round of applause, and the to bed.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): You stand, resolute, constrained by a circle of idiocy. While it only appears to be a chalk circle on the floor, it will take more than your huffing and puffing to blow it away. Consider your posture; like Atlas, the heavens balance on your shoulders until the end of December. In the New Year, its time for someone else to shoulder the burden while you relax someplace warm, with a cocktail!
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Every little breeze seems to whisper “you tease”. Mars passes retrograde through your sign this Yule, making you the jester of the season. Some of your old friends might think you are manic, but you will be the toast of the town!
Leo (July 23-Aug 22): Deck the halls with Boston Charlie. At the very least, tidy up the spare room/sofa/whatever, and assemble the guest towels. The skies have declared you to be the proprietor of the unexpected crash pad. It’s a fine time to practice affecting an Auntie Mame sangfroid. Go on.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22): If you don’t find the strength to knock that crutch out from under your arm, Tiny Tim, your hands won’t be free to answer the phone. This will be a fine time to be called away from your self-induced pity party, and make some new friends. Just do it!
Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22): Change of plans, change of socks; be prepared for one, and carry the other, or at least carry enough money for an emergency change of clothes. You may be laid up by a missed connection, but the camaraderie will be fun!
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): It really is time to relinquish the water bottle. The influence of Jupiter has passed, but what makes you think there will be no water waiting for you at the end of your journey? You may not rake it in, but you’re doing well enough to count your blessings.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Look to the heavens with one eye the first part of December, while keeping the other one on wrapping up short term affairs. Jupiter, Mercury and Venus stop by your house, setting all the counters to zero. A clean break, a fresh start may be had.
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Strangely enough, most mornings you wake up, and you’re still you. However, as the New Year starts, all the stuff being tossed out by your neighbor above lands on your lawn. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service, or, if you’re in a “do it yourself” mood, wear gloves so not a trace lingers.
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): How much more assistance will you need this holiday season? I sure hope you did all the complicated planning months ago, as your Sun opposing Saturn will weight you down. By your birthday you should feel like a pannini.
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20):The time has come for you to cast down your working tools, wreathe holly in you hair, and go out singing carols under the windows. This will not further your career goals, but will be way more fun.
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