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FROM THE EAST
I am
seeing glimmers of a strong
future for Aberdeen #187, even
though they may be overshadowed
by some present-day challenges.
First, I want to thank the
brothers who supported our
several meetings in April to
close out our discussions on the
Sales Agreement from the City.
We met on 7 April to review
viewpoints, then on 28 April
(moved from 21 April) we elected
to proceed with the sale. This
has been no easy decision, and
some feel this is the beginning
of the end for our Lodge.
Conversely, I am motivated by
the renewed energy and fresh
ideas emerging from our Officers
and Brothers, instigated by the
upcoming change of venue and an
optimistic outlook for what our
Lodge means to the community.
On 3 May, we signed the
Sales Agreement with Mayor
McGrady, allowing him to do the
following things:
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secure approval to proceed from
the City Council before 3 July
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secure funds from either the
State (a grant process) or the
City to pay for our building and
settlement costs
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settle on the purchase before 1
October, though I’m expecting
this to be sooner
I have set up a committee
focused on identifying our next
venue, and we continue to
identify new options that keep
us in Aberdeen and near
downtown. We are also reviewing
locations for storing our
materials and furniture (namely
a climate-controlled storage
locker).
Aside from all of this, we
have Masonry to do! Br Logan
Radish delivered a great EA
catechism at our 28 April
meeting, so he will be receiving
his FC degree on 5 May.
Our esteemed SW and JW have
rallied to create a unique
Memorial Day-inspired event for
our 19 May meeting, where we
will conduct a special ceremony
for our fallen along with a
presentation on famous Masons
who wore our Nation’s uniform by
Br Holzer. We will
also be present at the GLMD
Semi-Annual Communications on 17
May, and will present a GLMD
scholarship to Ms. Aubrey Wands
of Aberdeen High School on 22
May. And, Br Egbunine is
progressing on his EA catechism,
while Brothers Holzer, Matos,
and Corredor are working
together on their degree
certifications!
I want to thank Brothers
Matos and Matthews for
representing us at the Aberdeen
community event on 24 April. We
had several men express interest
in our Fraternity, and the event
held promise that our community
is realizing we’re here and
eager to welcome them. I am
excited to explore more
opportunities like that! I am
still trying to lock in our
baseball game outing while also
slowly piecing together a
celebration event to prepare for
our eventual move – we have so
many memories to recount at our
humble 20 Howard Street
location!
I hope to see everyone
several times in May: to talk
about today and tomorrow with
reflections on our past. Come
out to breakfast on Tuesdays
(7am @ Aberdeen Diner), or stick
around after a meeting to
socialize with your brothers.
Our Fraternity isn’t just
ritual, it is a way of life!
Sincerely and fraternally,
Michael
J. Bowen,
PM
Worshipful Master
"When you visit Please bring one can of food to
help the needy in our community"
FROM
THE SECRETARY
According
to the By-Laws dues shall be
paid to the Secretary, annually
in advance of the first regular
communication in January. Dues
cards for 2024 are now
available. $76.00.
Pay
Pal is also available for 2024
Dues. https://www.paypal.me/Aberdeen187
If you use Pay Pal be sure to
update your payment amount to
$76.00 and include $2.50 for
fee.
If you would like to receive the
trestle board by e-mail, send
your e-mail address to the
secretary at the lodge e-mail
address.
TRESTLE
BOARD
Stated communication of
Aberdeen Lodge No. 187 will be
held, Mon May 5, 2025 at 7:30
p.m.
Regular Order of Business
Confer Fellow Craft Degree.
Stated ommunication of
Aberdeen Lodge No. 187 will be
held, Mon May 19, 2025 at 7:30
p.m.
Dinner
6:30 p/m.
Open
Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Special
Ceremony for our fallen along
with presentation on famous
Masons
by out Junior Waren Brother
Holzer.
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1st |
David W. Pierce |
| 4th |
Richard S. Bruno |
| 5th |
Ferrell E. Dreisbach |
| 5th |
Joshua A. Dall |
| 13th |
Theodore Q. Geisendaffer |
| 22nd |
Taylor H. Sykes |
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DATES
TO REMEMBER
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May 1, 2025
County School of
instruction starting at 7:00 pm.
TBA
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GRAND LODGE ACTIVITIES
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Semi-Annual Communication Grand
Lodge
May 17, 025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Family Day Picnic
June 7, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Grand Master's Ball
July 26, 2025
6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
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Harvest Home Day
October 4, 2025
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Annual CommunicationGrand Lodge
November 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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For
information about any of the
Grand Lodge activities contact
the Grand Secretary’s Office
(410) 527-0600.
Grand
Lodge of Maryland e-mail:
office@glmd.org
Grand
Lodge of Maryland Website:
http://www.mdmasons.org/
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