CONCLUSION
Delivered by MWB Ken
Robinson, PGM on March 18, 2006
What
an honor it is for me to be here today in LuzViMinda
Lodge, and to be invited to participate in this ceremony. Any time an industrious group of Masons such
as yourselves have the desire and put forth the effort to establish a new
Masonic Lodge, everyone in our Fraternity benefits. On behalf of all the Masons of Washington, I
salute you for your interest, effort, and dedication. Masonry has grown in our Jurisdiction
today.
Our
Grand Master, MWB Alvin Jorgensen, has defined his theme this year as
"Great Expectations" whereby he encourages the Masons in Washington
State to devote the time and effort necessary to expand Freemasonry by working
on programs that will not only promote the Fraternity, but show non-Masons we
are an organization that promotes the American way of life and assists others
in need. Our Masonic principles define
ways in which we can demonstrate how to be good citizens and productive
individuals, and have a good time going it.
As
a new organization, I suggest you give consideration to the following
challenges: First, to identify and
implement some significant objectives that will inspire your membership to
greater heights, provide incentives to work hard, and serve as examples for new
members entering your ranks. Secondly,
work to attract new members into the Lodge (using accepted Masonic
methods of seeking non-Masons, of course), because being able to build on your
membership will not only perpetuate the organization, it will provide new ideas
and programs that will inspire and continually strengthen this Lodge; and
finally, initiate and carry out programs that will attract the interest of your
members so they will want to attend Lodge and take part in the
activities and events you are sponsoring.
The
true secrets of our Craft are not in the ciphers or other forms of
communication of one Mason to another.
The true secrets, I believe, are in the heart - that feeling and
knowledge that we belong to a brotherhood that cares about each others welfare;
a brotherhood whose aim is to help each other and make our communities a
peaceful place to live. The rewards we
receive for our membership are the lasting friendships and relationships with
each other, and the common fraternal bond we share.
I
wish all of you every success in this new adventure.
Posted
11/11/2006