THE 21st LODGE OF INSTRUCTION

of the

THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE

 ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MASSACHUSETTS

M.W. JEFFREY BLACK HODGDON

Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts

R.W. RICHARD E. JOHNSON

Director of Education and Training

R.W. MARK H. ROSEN

Chairman, Lodges of Instruction

R.W. JAMES A. GILREIN, DDGM (Jan)

District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District

OFFICER IN CHARGE P.O. Box # 184, South Dennis, MA 02660 508-385-3961 wbm38@yahoo.com

Wor. Master..........................................Wor. Stephen L. Reid (Linda)

8 Penobscott Way, Harwich, MA 02645 508-432-7101 stephenl945@verizon.net

 Senior Warden............................... Wor. Donald V. Kochka, Jr.

5658C Vincent Circle, Air Sta. CC, MA 02542 508-563-2813 dkochka@yahoo.com

Junior Warden................................... Wor. William F. Reade, Jr.

24 Wildflower Lane, Yarmouthport, MA 02675 508-362-1230 bill@readeweb.com

Chaplain..........................................Wor. Edward J. Rooney

23 Clipper Lane, Dennis PortJvIA 02639 508-394-6061

Secretary/Treasurer.........................TBA

INSTRUCTORS

Each Lodge will furnish certified Instructors for as many of the three Degrees,

 and Fourth Class as are needed when Meeting is at their Lodge

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

John Eldert - 508-945-0402,

James Gilrein -  508-385-396

Hughson Hawley - 508-394-7508

 Erik Houser  - 508-385-0025

 David Hunt -  508-945-4518

Herbert Bell - 508-430-2506

Ralph Desmond - 508-487-1881

PROGRAM FOR 2007 - 2008

Meetings on the Fourth Wednesday of the Month (except as noted)

All meetings are open to the public (unless noted otherwise)

Dinner 6:15 pm, Cost, $ 9.00

Reservations to be made to the Host Lodge by the Friday prior to meeting Please make these reservations through the Master of YOUR Lodge

CANDIDATE SESSION 7:00 pm LENGTH OF SESSION 45mins.

 MEETING OPENS PROMPTLY AT 7:45 pm CLOSES by 9:00 pm

MISSION STATEMENT

The Lodge of Instruction has been established to reinforce and encourage the practice of our Masonic tenets. It accomplishes this by providing education for candidates, and information for all officers, members, families and guests in a friendly and social atmosphere.

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

For the: Master, Senior and Junior Wardens.

And all Candidates after each of their 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degrees

and for the 4th Class the month after the 3rd Degree Class

Candidates can sign the By-Laws immediately after Raising,

but cannot receive their dues card until they attend the 4th Class

DRESS: Officers; Tuxedos, Attendees; Suit and Tie

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th

KING HIRAM'S LODGE, PROVINCETOWN

 SPEAKER: Speaker Bro. Ralph Desmond .

MASONS ONLY

 Grand Constitution Reading. "Candidate's Proficiency Required" (Sec. 420)

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24th

UNIVERSAL LODGE, ORLEANS

 SPEAKER: R.W. Robert Reid, "Scottish Rites"

What are the 'Scottish Rites' and how can you get involved.

MASONS ONLY Grand Constitution Reading "Official Visitations" (Sec. 350)

 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th

PILGRIM LODGE, HARWICH

 SPEAKER: TBA, "BELLS"

Bell ringing at its best! Everyone can attend this event so bring your family!

Grand Constitution Reading "Floor Work" (Sec. 332)

OPEN

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th        (Note Date Change due to St John's Day)

EVENT: "JOINT MEETING WITH 20th LODGE OF INSTRUCTION"

SPEAKER: Patrick McShane

Overlook - Charlton & Masonic Health Care"

Listen to the benefits of this noble institution.

OPEN

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 23rd

ST.MATINS LODGE, CHATHAM

 SPEAKER: Wor. Erik R.P. Houser, "The Middle Chamber'

Find out the story behind the story

Grand Constitution Reading. "Charities" (Sec; 603)

 

.WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27th

NAUSET LIGHT LODGE, CHATHAM

 SPEAKER: DDGHP William F. Reade, Jr., "York Rites"

You've heard about Scottish Rites, now for the rest of the story!

Grand Constitution Reading "Candidates" (Sec; 401-403)

 

WEDNESDAY. MARCH 26th

ADAMS LODGE, WELLFLEET SPEAKERS: R.W. David Price, "Suggestions for learning & giving in return

How to better yourself as a Mason Masonic Regalia "Symbols of Freemasonry"

 

WEDNESDAY. APRIL 23rd

UNIVERSAL LODGE, ORLEANS SPEAKER: R.W. Calyton Bemis, "Education in Masonry"

Find out about the wide variety of programs available to you.

Grand Constitution Reading "Committee of Investigation" (Sec; 406/7)

 

WEDNESDAY. MAY 28th

MOUNT HOREB LODGE, SOUTH DENNIS SPEAKER:

 Bro. Harold 'Sandy' Wiper, "GOD is the conductor"

...in everything we do!

Grand Constitution Reading "Masonic Funeral Reg's"(Sec; 323,338,508)

 ELECTION OF THE OFFICERS FOR 2006-2007

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25th

ST. MARTIN'S LODGE, CHATHAM

SPEAKER: Bro. Harry Haliday, "The Shriners"

Bring your Fez if you are a Shriner!

Grand Constitution Reading "Business of Balloting" (Sec; 411) INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS for 2008-2009

 

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