From the East
Ecclesiastes 3:1- For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.
It is now my time to retire from the East and a fantastic year in which the Brothers of Fulton Lodge allowed me the privilege of occupying that station. As I look at the history of Fulton Lodge I wonder if what has happened this year will be remembered as have so many years of the past. I cannot think of one particular event that will set this year apart from others but all of the events of the year have, in my estimation, been highly successful.
We did hold the first GACHIP event in the City of Atlanta, helping to protect over 50 children and we have agreed to fund the building of shelter (Gazebo) at the Masonic Home in Macon. That project will be completed in 2009. We honored our Ladies and continued with traditions such as the hydration station for the July 4th Peachtree Road Race.
I am proud that we were able to live within our budget yet provided events that brought many people to those programs.
My single regret is that we did not raise any new Masons this year. However, we now have 4 Entered Apprentice and anticipate the first reading of a petition early in the year. 2009 looks like it will be a good year for the conferring of degrees.
There are many to whom I owe thanks. I will not do that here. Instead, I hope that many of you will be present at our first meeting of the New Year, January 7th. Past Grand Master, W.B. Joseph P. Suttles will be with us to install Br. Adam Brodofsky who has been elected Master for 2009.
Thank you all for the Great Year we had at Fulton Lodge #216. I have many memories to enjoy. I close with this promise; as long as the Supreme Being gives me the health and strength, I will be there for the years to come.
Thank You Ross Laver
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