From the Secretary's Desk - September 2010

Greetings from the Secretaries office:
I just completed a reminder mailer to 90 Brothers who have not paid their dues for 2010.  Please send your dues as soon as possible. 
My office continues to be extremely busy. 
We will be voting on 7 Candidates and reading 6 Applications for the Three Degrees of Masonry. 
We have over 47 Candidates in total moving toward membership in our lodge. 
Please come out and help these brothers as they work toward the Goal of becoming a Master Mason. 
If you need forms or applications, please call or e-mail me with your request. 
I now have most of the forms on PDF letter size.

God Bless you,

Hobie Fisher, Secretary

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From the Secretary's Desk - August 2010

Janet (my wife) and I just returned from a business trip to Canada.  We went to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Peterborough.  We looked up two Masonic Lodges in Toronto, one in Niagara Falls (Canada side) and one in Peterborough, Ontario.  The most interesting Lodge was in Peterborough, Canada.  This is a small town 100 miles north of Toronto.  I went to a Siemens plant and there is also a large GE generator plant in this town.  Thomas Edison started the GE plant in 1892. 

On a hill overlooking this plant and downtown Peterborough is a huge church steeple.  We traveled to the top of the hill to look at the old church.  The church was on a lot almost on top of the hill and another old stone church sat on the other side of the top of the hill.  And to our surprise, in between the two 1860 churches was the Peterborough Masonic Lodge.  The lodge is a huge house built in the 1870's and bought by the Masons in 1950.  It sets on a very large grassy lot with a modern parking lot in the back.  I met several Masons at work and we had a great visit.  Brothers are everywhere and I am very honored to be a part of this worldwide Brotherhood.

As promised from my last newsletter article here are some interesting facts about our Winter Park Lodge.  We have members that live in 23 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV.  We have members that live all over Florida in 76 cities.

• Jason Streit is our youngest Member.
• Kenneth Leroy Davis is our senior statesman at 96 yrs old.
• Gerald Vickers Cook has been a member for 66 years. (89 yrs old)
• The average age of a Winter Park Mason is 61.5 yrs old and going down.

As you see we are a Masonic brotherhood located in many places. We are truly traveling men.

Hobie Fisher, Secretary

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From the Secretary's Desk - July 2010

Editor's Note:

Brother Hobie is taking a break from his Secretary duties for a cruise ship vacation.

W. Mark reminds Hobie to be careful of the dance floor. It is very dangerous.

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From the Secretary's Desk - June 2010

I have a new way of looking at our membership list.  In future publications I will share some membership statistics with you. How many states do Winter Park Mason's live in?  How many Winter Park Masons live in Brevard County? Who could be our oldest member? Who is our youngest?  
I do know that we have 440 members and approximately 40 members attend each meeting.  Where are you Brothers?  We have many new EAs and we need your influence on the new members. Please come to the meetings or open books.  Breakfast is served during open books and it is an excellent time to socialize and study with Brothers.  
Our community needs the Masons of this Lodge to step up and be shining examples. Imagine 440 strong Masons from Winter Park working together for the betterment of our families, community, country and for God. It will spread. 
Start your renewed journey in Masonry by coming to the Lodge.  If you live out of town, send a letter with a new picture.  Tell us where you are and how you are doing. I will post them on the bulletin board and mention them in future publications.  Can I count on you to start your renewed journey today?

Hobie Fisher, Secretary

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From the Secretary's Desk - May 2010

Did you know that Worshipful John Bukoski is back to work as Winter Park Masonic Assistant Secretary?  John has agreed to help with the work load and the Worshipful Master Mark Avery prepared a letter  to make him the Assistant Secretary.  Odd, the Assistant is better qualified than the Secretary.  Please thank John, and of course, Lois once again for all their work. 
Thank you so much for the donated Shrine Circus Tickets.  John delivered the tickets to needy Bonneville Elementary students. 
Please, please if you have not paid your 2010 Membership Dues, please send them in.  The Lodge is in good financial condition, but we need your support as we continue to grow this Lodge. 
Do you own a copy of the Digest of the Masonic Law of Florida?  It contains a Resolution that states:  Whereas, Freemasonry has for its guide certain clear and definite, unchanging and unchangeable precepts, principals, tenets and beliefs which Freemasonry shall never forsake……  Page 3.  Order one today only $30.

Hobie Fisher, Secretary

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From the Secretary's Desk - April 2010

Greetings from the Southeast corner.

We have many new candidates who are entering the world of Masonry.
Please take a few minutes to encourage these new candidates.

Remember the Shrine Circus on April 24th & 25th and please send any extra tickets to John Bukoski.

And please remember to pay your annual dues.

Hobie Fisher, Secretary

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From the Secretary's Desk - March 2010

Please remember the 56th Annual Bahia Shriners Circus, April 24 and 25, 2010. UCF Arena. 
Please send any extra tickets to the office as Worshipful John Bukowski will distribute them to needy children.
The office has been very busy in February receiving eleven petitions. 
Please pay your 2010 Annual Dues and help us continue to grow our lodge.

Hobie Fisher, Secretary

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