Meeting Calendar 2007

          Oct               Nov                 Dec          Jan                  Feb             Mar                 Apr                May                Jun              Jul

  4 - OES #8   1 - OES #8   6 - OES #8   3-OES#8    7- OES#8    6- OES#8     3- OES#8      1- OES#8     5- OES#8   

13 - WM #3  10- WM # 3    8 - WM #3    12- WM#3   9- WM#3      8- WM#3     12- WM#3      10- WM#3    14- WM#3   12- WM#3

Bikes for Books

Still looking for Bike sponsors. If you would like to buy a bike for $60 or donate to the purchase of a bike, contact Joe Henry.

Essay Contest Coming

Once again we will be needing help judging essays at the lodge. Contact Joe Henry for the times.

50 Years Ago

White Mountain Lodge November 1957

$3000. was invested in Govt. Bonds.

Doric Lodge November 1957

Request that all members of the Gila Chapter #12 Royal Arch Masons in Miami attend the conferral of Chapter degrees at the Globe Masonic Temple.

Something to Think About

>From the Builder December 1925

TO JOIN OR NOT TO JOIN
Written by an anonymous Brother

To join, or not to join, that is the question
Whether 'tis better for myself to suffer
This non-Masonic state of outer darkness
Or tread the path of other, braver men
And by enrolling, end it? To join - to meet
No more, and in the Lodge to say we end
The cold, uncharitable, unfeeling times
Non-Masons suffer - 'Tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wished. To join the Lodge
Its mysteries perform - ay, there's the rub
For in those awful scenes what may be done
Which may intend to shake a strong man's soul?
It makes us pause. There's the respect
That makes calamity of our friendless state;
For who would bear the Solitary life
The World's indifference, the lack of Sympathy,
The want of friendly speech and the snubs
Which swelling self-importance stings us with,
Which he himself might evermore ignore,
By joining up? Who would so friendless be
To stand outside a genial Brotherhood
But that the dread of something afterwards
That unknown Society, whose secrets
No Mason reveals, puzzles the will
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
So stand we hesitating on the brink
And so our firm resolve to join the Craft
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought
And leaves us marking time
On our own ground.

Masonic Compact

Because I am a Freemason…

• I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right, and tolerance an indispensable trait of human character; therefore, I will stand in my Lodge with Brothers of all faiths, and respect their beliefs as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in all aspects of my life.
• I know that education and the rational use of the mind are the keys to facing the problems of humanity; therefore, I will bring my questions and my ideas to my Lodge, and strive to advance the growth of my mind alongside my Brothers.
• I know that the rich tradition of Freemasonry and its framework of Ritual are important platforms for growth and learning, therefore, I vow to stand upon these platforms to improve myself as a human being, and I vow to help in the mission of the Craft to provide tools, atmosphere, challenges and motivation to help each Brother do the same.
• I know that charity is the distinguishing human virtue, and that personal community service is the best demonstration of one’s commitment to humanity; I acknowledge that words without deeds are meaningless, and I vow to work with my Lodge to provide service to the community, and to promote charity, friendship, morality, harmony, integrity, fidelity and love.
• I know that my obligation to community extends beyond my local sphere and is partly fulfilled in my patriotism: love of my country, obedience to its laws and celebration of the freedoms and opportunities it symbolizes.
• I know that leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others; I will therefore participate in, and help work at improving individual leadership skills, and serve the Brothers of my Lodge to the best of my ability.
• I know that friendship, fidelity and family are the foundations of a well-lived life; I therefore vow to be a faithful friend to my Brothers, as I expect my Lodge to respect my personal obligations, and to treat my family as though my family were their own.
• I know that the last great lesson of Freemasonry – the value of personal integrity and the sanctity of one’s word –is a lesson for all people in all times; I therefore vow to be a man of my word.
• I know that Masonry’s powers is best exercised when its Light is shared with the world at large; I therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my Lodge, in order that my growth might be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, on the path to building a more perfect temple.

Because I am a Freemason,

              These values and aspirations are guideposts for my progress through life.