Dear Brethren,

 Greetings on a warm, sunny day as I write this message!  Firstly, I want to thank Bro. Glenn Hacker for his program on "Masonic Musicians" at our last Stated Meeting.  Bro. Glenn is such a dedicated and dignified person, and it's always a pleasure to be with him in Lodge.

 Next, I'd like to invite you to our Stated Meeting on March 17 when we will host the Official Visit of Bro. Ralph. H. Slider, Sr., DDGM, and honor our 50 and 25 year members.  As a bonus, we will observe a Table Lodge following the meeting - please come along!

 Finally, a few days ago I was asked to write a meditation for a Lenten booklet.  The Lodge is not a forum for religious or political discussion, but I ended up with a quote of Mahatma Gandhi which I think applies to every Freemason: To live in harmony is when what you think, what you say, and what you do, are all the same.

 Fraternally,

Russell Jackson, WM