February 2012

Alki Lodge #152 had its 1st stated meeting on January 2, 2012 and it was a success. VWB Alden D. Sarmiento was our guest speaker and he delivered a wonderful message about the future officers of the lodge.

Brethren, the basis of a good Masonic foundation is sharing knowledge and proper training. You cannot substitute top quality training and so I strongly suggest to the future officers of this lodge to examine and investigate your options.

It is true that Freemasonry is a volunteer organization. Depending on our commitments and priorities, we may or we may not attend lodge meetings and other activities. But it is also true that the moment you become an officer of the lodge, you become an involved member because the position you assume carries with it responsibilities – responsibilities that require time and efforts to do something special for the betterment of the lodge.

The brethren who are aware of their responsibility are likely to see things very differently. They are more active and independent. They usually make choices that lead to the growth and fulfillment of their lodges. They are faithful and tireless. Their outlook in life is full of hope. In other words, these brothers are alive and truly responsible.

My brothers, all of us have qualities that are easy to accept within ourselves and all of us have qualities we had rather be without. As long as we deny an aspect of our own personality, it can never come under control. And so the more aware we are of our own qualities, the better equipped we will be to make use of them. It will give us more options to open up in every area of our lives. It is, therefore, my earnest hope that the future officers of this lodge should be truly aware of the responsibility awaiting them.

Our next Stated Meeting and dinner potluck will be held on February 6, 2012. Our guest speaker will be MW James O. Wood, PGM.

Also, on February 18, 2012, Alki Lodge will be having a Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Proceeds will be going towards the support for Community Outreach. Please bring your families and friends.

I look forward to seeing all of you in the lodge.

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