Worshipful Master's Message for February, 2003

Brethren,

           Once again, I find myself in debt to Ralph H. Slider, Sr.,P.M. for stepping in as speaker for the January Stated Meeting. Mike McNear, who was to do a presentation on clinical drug testing, was called to a budget meeting in New Hampshire. I plan to get Mike later in the year. He is truly a fascinating speaker.

           At the February Stated Meeting, we will be sharing the experience of a Table Lodge. We don't do one every year and it is certainly worthy of your attendance.

           I would like to thank Brothers Robert A. Nagle, P.M., Larry E. Christman, P.M., Arthur R. Laudenslager and Brian S. Timms for taking time from their busy daytime schedules to perform a graveside service for one of our departed Brothers. It was Monday, January 27, a very windy and brutally cold morning. My thanks to them and the other four Brothers who attended.

            Brethren, February 14'th is St. Valentine's Day. Please don't forget your ladies. Because of them our lodge is possible.