I would like to thank and recognize the members of the conferral team who labored to confer the 1st degree of Masonry upon Bro. Ivan Banaag last August 13, 2011. We anticipate the same degree of dedication and proficiency when we shall pass Bro. Ivan Banaag to the 2nd degree of Masonry hopefully on October 15. Due to his hectic schedule, Bro. Banaag is not yet ready to take his proficiency examinations for the 1st Degree.
WB Kharis Maranda, Worshipful Master of JVVR Memorial Lodge No. 259, district chairman of Sagip Kalikasan project, invited the brethren of the district to a tree planting activity on September 17, 2011 at the Barangay Pugaan, and assembly time is 6:00 a.m. at the UDLM Temple.
Although the Iligan Lodge No. 207 has identified area for our tree planting and chaired by Bro. Ali Bari, I encourage the brethren of Iligan Lodge No. 207 to join and support this district wide activity.
Iligan City as a tradition is celebrating it's fiesta coming September 29. We will be witnessing again "Dyandi" (ritual dance) perform during this festivity. Other curious dance-forms, also performed during the San Miguel Fiesta, include the Eskrima and etc.
The name Diyandi has different meanings among the Muslims and the lumads but the word "Diyandi" in itself stands for the celebration as a whole. The ritual was done to pay respect to the patron saint who is said to be the defender among those who are attacked and the healer among those who are ill.
It is because of these legendary folk oral traditions and beliefs that the Muslims, the lumads, and the coastal people celebrate as one in welcoming St. Michael's feast. Until this day, the oral traditions of Iligan's folk continuously speak of St. Michael's heroism through folk stories and beliefs.
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Greetings to our SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY celebrants:
Bro. Boyd F. Siao - September 10
Bro. Lowell D. Chiong - September 10
Bro. Mark Stanley K. Siao - September 15
VW Eufemio L. Calio - September 16
Bro. Alberto V. Espejo - September 17
VW Datumanong D. Sarangani - September 17
Bro. Miguel T. Valbuena - September 18
WB Melanio D. Siao - September 19
WB Ferdinand P. Bartolome - September 27
Bro. Rene A. Tan - September 30
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Best Wishes to our lovebirds for the month of September:
VW Edwin & Sis Annie Co - September 8
VW Robert & Sis Joy Co - September 15
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AGENDA FOR THE STATED MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, SATURDAY @ 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - OPENING OF LODGE OF MASTER MASONS
*Recitation in unison of Opening Prayer*
5:30 P.M. - MAIN BUSINESS
*Reading & Approval of the Minutes of the Last Stated Meeting.
*Reading & Approval of Secretary's Financial Report
*Reading & Approval of Treasurer's Report
*Reading of Communication.
5:45 P.M. - COMMITTEE REPORT
*WesMinCon & MinCon - Bro. Abel Gomez
*Let's Go Green - Bro. Ali Bari
*Sunshine - VW Edwin S. Co, PDDGM
6:00 P.M. - MASONIC EDUCATION
Topic: "Ornaments of a Lodge"
VW Eufemio L. Calio, PGL
6:30 P.M. - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITING BRETHREN
6:45 P.M. - Messages / Commentaries from the visiting WMs, GLI, DGLs and DDGM.
6:50 P.M. - CLOSING OF THE LODGE
*Recitation in unison of Closing Prayer*
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"We Masons have what it takes to bring PEACE to our land. But we must start by maintaining the PEACE within and outside the Portals of our Temples. We can set the example by being more tolerant and forgiving of the faults of others; by showing more humility and kindness; by believing that sometimes SILENCE IS GOLDEN." - RW Peter U. Lim Lo Suy, 33° IGH, delivered on March 14, 2009 during the 59th Annual Session of the Supreme Council
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