Col. Clay Masonic Lodge #159 F&AM

​To all my brothers of this fine Fraternity, I bid to each a sincere “Thank You!”  This year was good with respect to attendance by lodge membership.  It is always hard to set aside time to attend meetings all the time, but it isn’t that difficult to attend a meeting that occurs only one night a month / twelve times a year.  So be it.

To the committee members who I asked to serve, Thank You!  To the officers who filled the chairs at our meetings, Thank You Very Much!  To the brothers who participated in our flag placement and pick-up, Thank You as was said last month and all the other times before.  It also means so much to those of the public who have loved ones there and know someone else is thinking of them also.

December is our election and installation month.  Please set aside time to attend the elections and help us make sure we have a full line for next year.  Then be sure to attend the installation on the 17th.  Be advised, these dates are a must!

It has been 51 years since I sat as Master last time.  I have refreshed my brain to recall (I hope) the proper form and etiquette for conducting the lodge.  I think all has been done okay (though there may be one or two who say differently).

To all my brothers, don’t forget to look at your ring, or lapel pin, or dues card, and think, “So far, my journey is still going.  I’ll make it and may the Infinite Wisdom guide me wisely and judge me well.”

 Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Master for 2025.

Fraternally,William O. Smith, Jr., P.M., Master
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