Message from the Worshipful Master - December 17, 2011

Greetings from the EAST

Freemasonry is not a religion, but encourages its members to practice their own religion.  Freemasonry is not political, but it encourages patriotism.  Freemasonry is not a charity, but its members practice charity throughout the world everyday.  Freemasonry, teaches good men to become better through using allegory to impress ideals.

Therefore the Holiday Season is perfect for Masons and creating the Spirit of Christmas throughout the year.  Enjoy the Holiday season seize the spirit of Christmas and hold it dear in your hearts year around.

Merry Christmas to everyone!!

I would like to thank the following brethren in joining us in celebrating the three-in-one event of Iligan Lodge No. 207, the "Family Bonding", "Christmas Party" & "Birthday Celebration of your WM & advanced birthday celebration of Bro. JW Roger Nuñeza; VW Warly Sanguila & Family; WI Oscar Badelles & Family; WB Ed Cueto; Bro. Ali Bari & Family; VW Fem Calio & Family; VW James Yu; Bro. Abel Gomez and Bro. Ivan Banaag.

The host celebrant Bro. JW Roger Nuñeza prepared the venue and donated one pork lechon, kinilaw squid, fish & etc., Bro. BJ Siao, donated one pig, your WM donated one beef lechon and Bro. Abel Gomez, donated cases of soft-drinks and beer.  Thank you very much.

As I reiterated in my last message that, this coming Saturday (December 17, 2011) is our stated meeting and election of officers.  I asked that all of you come to lodge and have your say in the leadership of the lodge for 2012.

WB Jaime P. Magnetico, Worshipful Master

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Greetings to our December Birthday Celebrants
WB Jaime P. Magnetico - Dec. 10
Bro. Rogelio C. Nuñeza - Dec. 11
VW Edwin S. Co - Dec. 14
WB Benigno P. Reyes - Dec. 17
VW Graciano Audwin T. Garzon - Dec. 18
Bro. Melvyn T. Salise - Dec. 22
Bro. Carlito L. Chan, Jr. - Dec. 28
Bro. Victor M. Orbe - Dec. 28

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Best Wishes to our Lovebirds for the month of December:
VW Eufemio & Sis. Gloria Calio - Dec. 9
WB Rolando & Sis. Liberty Layumas - Dec. 10
VW James & Sis. Fely Yu - Dec. 19

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AGENDA FOR THE STATED MEETING
December 17, 2011 - Saturday @ 5:00 P.M.

5:00 P.M. - OPENING OF LODGE

5:05 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 (Edicts, Circulars, etc.)
*  Reading of Part III, Article II, Section 2 of the Masonic Law Book

6:00 P.M. - COMMITTEE REPORT
*  Visit to Home for the Aged - Bro. Abel Gomez
*  Family Bonding & Christmas Party - Bro. Rogelio Nuñeza
*  Sunshine - VW Edwin S. Co, PDDGM

6:20 P.M. - ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR MY 2012

6:45 P.M. - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VISITING BRETHREN

6:50 P.M. - Messages / Commentaries from the Visiting WMs, GLI, DGLs, and DDGM

7:00 P.M. - CLOSING OF THE LODGE
                    *Recitation in unison of Closing Prayer*

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"We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in your community men who are endeavoring to be better citizens to make a great country greater.  This is the only institution in the world where we can meet on the level all sorts of people who want to live rightly." - Harry S Truman