Georgia masonic Information Update for April 10, 2008

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[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']6^th District= Hapeville Lodge #590 has the Lakewood Traveling Hat. Rex Lodge #251 has the Rex Lodge Traveling Gavel; Riverdale Lodge #709 has the Jonesboro Travel Gavel. Mickey Fuller #720 has the East Point Traveling Gavel. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']4^th District= Carroll Lodge #69 has the Carroll Lodge Traveling Gavel. Tyus Traveling Gavel is at Tyus Lodge #671. Temple Lodge #332 has The Bowdon Traveling Gavel. Buck Creeks Lodge #639 has the Buck Creeks Gavel.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']5^th District Travel Gavel and the Clarkston are at Gate City #2.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']2^nd District= Thomasville Lodge #369 has the Traveling Gavel for the 2^nd District[/font]

[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 10, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Will confer the Masters Degree. Eat at 6:30pm. & meet at 7:30pm. Thomas Golmon, WM # 478-956-0334[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 12, 2008= Masonic Home Workdays= Masonic Home. Districts 5,8,10, &11. Registration 8am. and work starts at 9am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 12, 2008= Zerubbabel Lodge #15= Sunbury Classic Fishing tournament and GACHIP Program at Shrimp Docks at Sunbury Midway, Ga. Contract: Charles Bittle II. Starts at 1am. til 3pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 12, 2008= Tucker Lodge #42= Will host a Master’s Degree Conferred by members of a Lodge from TN. Breakfast will be at 8am. From what I’m told, this will be quite different than a GA. Master’s Degree, so this is a Must See if you can make it.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 14, 2008= Fort Hawkins Lodge #418= Twenty-five year award for Durward Griffin. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Walter l. Bowers, WM # 478-477-6676[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 16, 2008= Duluth Lodge #480= 9^th District Stewards/Deacons Workshop titled: “I am in a chair, now what do I do?” will be held at 7pm. This information class will take the participant through every chair in the Lodge (except Sec. & Treas.) and describe & discuss the duties. Please bring something to notes on and with. If you have any questions, contact WB Roger Bishop at: [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']rbishop@rushcomputer.com[/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif'] or WB Ralph Dennis at: [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']bigrodennis@etcmail.com[/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']. This class is open to all Master Masons whether serving in an office or not.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 16, 2008= Waycross Lodge #305= Will host a School of Instruction. Bill Shepard, Custodian of The Uniform Work for District 11 will conduct the school. Refreshments will be at 6:30pm. School will meet at 7pm. For questions, contact WB Jim McLeod at #912-283-9653 or e-mail: [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']jmcleod@wayxcable.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 16, 2008= Fulton Lodge #216= ”Solomon: The man behind the Temple” Solomon was not the first-born son of David; his parentage was marred with notoriety and he was not even the first person to try and build a temple for the God of Israel. So why was this younger son of infamous origins chosen, and how did he rise to become a legendary king, architect, sage and lover? Nickie M. Stipe holds a M. Div. and S.T.M. from Yale Divinity School (1993, 1994) and a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University (2007). Her specialty is the Hebrew Bible. Dinner at 6:30pm., Lodge Opens at 7:30pm. This meeting is open to the public. For more Info. Contact: Ross Laver at: [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']RossLaver@masonicmessenger.com [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 19, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Country breakfast fund raiser. 7am. until 11am.[/font]
April 19, 2008= Douglasville Lodge #289= 13^th annual Fish fry, 11 am. until 6pm., $6.00 per plate.
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 19, 2008= 6^th District Middle Assoc.= GACHIP Program at Pro. Bass Store at 5000 Bass Pro Blvd. Macon, Ga. I-75 Exit 172, then follow the signs. 9am. until 2pm. Contact Jere Crumley [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']6TH District Director, GACHIP [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']478-788-9069 or [/font][FONT='Arial', 'sans-serif']jcrumley24@cox.net< /SPAN>
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 23, 2008= Fayetteville Lodge #711= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 23, 2008= Waycross Lodge #305= Will host a School of Instruction. Bill Shepard, Custodian of The Uniform Work for District 11 will conduct the school. Refreshments will be at 6:30pm. School will meet at 7pm. For questions, contact WB Jim McLeod at #912-283-9653 or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']jmcleod@wayxcable.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 24/25, 2008= Cochran Lodge #217= GACHIP Program at Bleckley County Elementary School, School Drive, Cochran, Ga. 31014. Contact: Eric Bisher. Starts at 4pm. until 10:30pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 26, 2008= Meridian Sun Lodge #26= GACHIP Program at Griffin City Park Griffin, Ga. Contact: Bob Liddell at #770-851-1021 Starts at 5pm. until 1am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 26, 2008= Woodstock Lodge #246= W[/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']ill hold our Mother's Day Celebration Family Dinner. All family members are welcome to attend as well as any Mason, Eastern Star, Rainbow or Demolay. We will be honoring all of our Mother's. To celebrate this occasion, we have invited the Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Stars of Georgia, Betsy Nibeck and Christiane Cochran the Grand Worthy Advisor of Rainbows and also Richard Eells the State Master Councilor of the Demolay to talk about their organizations. The Demolay will present the "Flower Talk". In addition, Dr. Gary H. Leazer a Past Grand Chaplin of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and the current Editor of the Georgia Masonic Messenger will give a message on the 'Myths about Freemasonry'. This will be a night filled with food, fun and fellowship so please put this on your calendars now and be sure to attend. The Lodge will furnish the meat entrees and mashed potatoes and gravy. We do ask every family that plans to attend to bring a covered dish or dessert. Fraternally, David M. Wellman Sr. Worshipful Cell-404-932-8386[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 28, 2008= Fort Hawkins Lodge #418= Will confer the Fellowcraft Degree. Meet at 7:30pm. Walter L. Bowers, WM #478-477-6676[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 29, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family & friends Night. 5^th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Grilled chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad & baked beans by our award winning cook/chef, Gerald Nowell & friends. We will also be awarding our scholarship(s) that evening.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 29, 2008= Fulton Lodge #216= GACHIP Program at the Atlanta Masonic Center in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: Frank Vexler ph# 404-315-6839[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']April 30, 2008= Waycross Lodge #305= Will host a School of Instruction. Bill Shepard, Custodian of The Uniform Work for District 11 will conduct the school. Refreshments will be at 6:30pm. School will meet at 7pm. For questions, contact WB Jim McLeod at #912-283-9653 or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']jmcleod@wayxcable.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 3, 2008= Albany Lodge #24= Event will be a motorcycle show, with pancake breakfast; transition to hamburgers and hotdogs at 10am. Will have inflatable jumper for kids. Expecting 200 children. Have one machine and supplies for 100 children on hand. Need 3 more machines and supplies for additional 100 children. GACHIP Program= Child ID registration will go from 8am. till 12am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 3, 2008= Morrow Lodge#734= GACHIP Program at the Milton Daniel Park (adjacent to Morrow City Hall) 1500 Morrow Road, Morrow, Ga. Contact: A.H. Bette II, PM. #770-961-4854[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 7, 2008= Waycross Lodge #305= Will host a School of Instruction. Bill Shepard, Custodian of The Uniform Work for District 11 will conduct the school. Refreshments will be at 6:30pm. School will meet at 7pm. For questions, contact WB Jim McLeod at #912-283-9653 or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']jmcleod@wayxcable.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 10, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Ole Stockbridge Days. GACHIP Program at Stockbridge Elementary School 4617 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, Ga. Contact: Joseph McDaniel. Starts at 6pm. until 1am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 10, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= Annual Fish Fry charity fund raiser. Starts at 11am. until 7pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 10, 2008= Lawrenceville Lodge #131= Will have a Spring Bar-B-Q. Starts at 11am to 7pm. Everyone is invited to all the BBQ you can eat for a small donation. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 10, 2008= Midland Lodge #144= Breakfast Fundraiser. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, orange juice & coffee. All you can eat! For only $7.00 donation.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 10, 2008= Grayson Lodge #549= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008. Eat at 6:30 pm and meet at 7:30 pm. WM Ronald W. Roberts #770-554-2234, Sec. Gerald Johnson #770-972-7287[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 12, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= Will get a visit from the Demoley Boys. All Master Masons are welcome for this event. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 14, 2008= Waycross Lodge #305= Will host a School of Instruction. Bill Shepard, Custodian of The Uniform Work for District 11 will conduct the school. Refreshments will be at 6:30pm. School will meet at 7pm. For questions, contact WB Jim McLeod at #912-283-9653 or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']jmcleod@wayxcable.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 17, 2008= Palmetto Lodge #74= Pancake Breakfast. Start at 7am. Until 11am. All you can eat including drinks. $5.00 per plate In conjunction with the Plametto Spring Festival.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 21, 2008= Waycross Lodge #305= Will host a School of Instruction. Bill Shepard, Custodian of The Uniform Work for District 11 will conduct the school. Refreshments will be at 6:30pm. School will meet at 7pm. For questions, contact WB Jim McLeod at #912-283-9653 or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']jmcleod@wayxcable.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 22, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Past Masters Night & Memorial Day Program. Eat at 6:30pm. meet at 7:30pm. Thomas K. Golmon, WM #478-956-0334[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 24, 2008= The Grand Lodge of Georgia= And the Traveling Men invite all motorcycle riders to a GACHIP FUN RUN. Starting at your location and ending up at the AL Sihah Shrine Center in Macon, Ga. All donations go to GACHIP. Plan your arrival time between 12pm and 3pm. Grand Master will present awards and tell about GACHIP at 2pm. Commemorative caps, etc. to all participants. Food & entertainment on site. Mark Dugger #770-596-0311 or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']md7792@att.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 28, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. And Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 31, 2008= Masonic Home Workdays= Masonic Home. Districts 2,3,6,& 7. Registration 7am. and work starts at 8am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 31, 2008= Bartlett Lodge #139= We have finalized the date time and location for the North Ga. Masonic Festival at Paulding Meadows in Dallas. We are having the GACHIPS Program there and several distinguished speakers have already been lined up. Starts at 9am. And Booths are limited! You can sign up on the website at [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']www.masonicfestival.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']May 31, 2008= Dalton Lodge #105= There will be a roast for DGM Ed Jennings in Dalton. Notices will be sent to each Lodge in the State with tickets for the event. All proceeds from this event will be used by Brother Ed for travel expenses in carrying out his duties as Grand Master in 2009. This will start at 6pm. All Brothers are welcome!![/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 6/7, 2008= Walton Lodge #200= Shady Dale Rodeo at the Rodeo Fairgrounds. Starts at 8pm. GACHIP Program, contact Merill Clark. Starts at 4pm. Until 1am. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 7, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= 1^st Annual Homecoming.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 12, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Flag Day Presentation. Eat at 6:30pm. Meet at 7:30pm Thomas K. Golmon, WM #478-956-0334[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 14, 2008= Fulton Lodge #216= GACHIP Program at Atlanta Masonic Center, 1690 Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. Contact: Dean Watts #770-560-9186. Starts at 4pm until 12am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 14, 2008= Norcross Lodge #228= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008. Eat at 6:30pm. And meet at 7:30pm. WM Bill McNeal #770-449-1108 or Sec. Bill Barks #770-449-4419[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 16, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= Past Masters’ Night. Eat at 6pm. & meet at 7:30pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 20, 2008= Grand Lodge of Ga.= The Annual Georgia-South Carolina Masonic Exchange meeting will be held at the Greenville Masonic Temple located at 222 Howe Street, Greenville, SC. [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']It's a evening of fun, fellowship and good food so plan on making the trip and show SC how Georgia Masonry really works. [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']A meal will be served at 6pm with the meeting to follow. All Master Masons are invited to attend.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 25, 2008= Tyrone Lodge #644= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. And Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Eat at 9pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']June 28, 2008= Coosa Lodge #622= Tri-State, Ga./Al./and Tn. Starts at 7am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']July 4, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= Annual 4^th of July Parade and Bar-B-Q. Starts at 11am until 6pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']July 12, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Family Day. Everyone will bring a dish. 1pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']July 19, 2008= Lawrenceville Lodge #131= Will have its Annual Car Show. Starts at 10am. to 2pm. Admission to the Car Show is free. See the Lawrenceville Lodge web page for details on entering a vehicle as more information becomes available. [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']http://lvlodge131.org[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']July 23, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. And Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Eat at 9pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']July 29, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family and Friends Night. 5^th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Everybody is welcome.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']August 9, 2008= Masonic Home Workdays= Masonic Home. Districts 1,4,9,&12. Registration 7am and work starts at 8am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']August 9, 2008= Gwinnett Day light #744= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008. Eat at 6:30pm. And meet at 7:30pm. WM Gary H. Leazer ph#770-851-0997 or Sec. Phil Walker #770-978-2771[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']August 16, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser. 11am until 3pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']August 23, 2008=Mineral Bluff #483=Rock Quarry Degree. More information later, I hope![/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']August 27, 2008= Fraternal Lodge #27= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']August 30, 2008= Clarkesville Lodge #325= GACHIP Program in conjunction with Mr. Airy Lodge # 141’s annual Hunter Safety course. Starts at 4pm until 1am. Contact: Kevin C. Lomax [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 9, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= 25^th year awards with The Most Worshipful Grand Master Ted C. Collins. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 13, 2008= Lawrenceville Lodge #131= Will have a Fall Bar-B-Q. Starts at 11am to 7pm. Everyone is invited to all the BBQ you can eat for a small donation.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 15, 2008= Snellville Lodge #99= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm.WM Gary Lewis #770-237-3292 or Sec. Herb Fowler #706-387-7415[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 19, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= 4^th Annual Bruce Gibbs Past Master meeting honoring Past Masters of the 6^th District. Guest speaker, The Most Worshipful Grand Master Ted C. Collins. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 20/21, 2008= Sandy Springs Lodge #124= GACHIP Program at William Payne House at Mt.Vernon and Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. Contact: Mike Lynch. Starts at 5pm until 12am.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 24, 2008= Meridian Sun #26= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']September 30, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge# 691= Family and Friends Night. 5^th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 4, 2008= Midland Lodge #144= Breakfast Fundraiser. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, orange juice and coffee. All you can eat! For only $7.00 donation.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 4, 2008= St. John the Baptist Lodge #184= Annual Sand Pit Degree. Starts at 4pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 8, 2008= Benevolent Lodge #3= GACHIP Program will put on this event during the Annual Sweetwater Festival here in Milledgeville. Starts at 12pm til 6pm. Greg Mahan #478-457-5112 (cell) or [/font][FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']gman1067@yahoo.com[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 11, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= 23^rd Annual Chicken-Q. Starts at 11am until 5pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 11, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= Annual BBQ Charity fund raiser. Starts at 11am until 7pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 11, 2008= Duluth Lodge #480= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008= Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm. WM Dale Moore #678-357-3265 or Sec. Clinton Thompson #770-476-3089[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 28&29, 2008= Grand Lodge of Georgia= Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Georgia at Macon City Auditorium. Starts 9am until 5pm on 21^st and 9am until 12pm on 22^nd.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']October 29, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by WB Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']November 6, 2008= Mountain Park #729= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm. WM John D. Heckert #770-962-1443 or Sec. Bill Lewis #770-921-8194[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']November 11, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= 25^th and 50^th year Awards and Past Master day. Starts at 2pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']November 11, 2008= Meridian Sun Lodge #26= Will do The Empty Chair Degree. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']November 19, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Eat at 9pm. All Master Masons are Welcome to join us.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']December 9, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= 160^th Annual Communication. Election of Officers. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']December 11, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Election of Officers. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm. Thomas K. Golmon, WM #478-956-0334[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']December 30, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family and Friends Night. 5^th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman', 'serif']January 22, 2008= Buford Lodge #292= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm. WM Wiley Forrester III #770-271-2368 or Sec. Jeffrey Wise #678-714-5621 [/font]
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