Etiwan Masonic Lodge No. 95  - 438 Whilden St., Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464

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Etiwan Masonic Lodge No. 95 Trestleboard
21 December 2022


05 January 2023
Stated Communication
Collation 6:45pm / Business Meeting 7:30pm

12 January 2023
Special Communication - Degree Postponed


Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6:30 pm, 1st & 2nd Districts, District Instructional Meeting.
Charleston County Masonic Association,
1285 Orange Grove Rd., Charleston, SC 29407.
Supper will be served.

02 February 2023
Stated Communication
Collation 6:45pm / Business Meeting 7:30pm

02 March 2023
Stated Communication
Collation 6:45pm / Business Meeting 7:30pm

06 April 2023
Stated Communication
Collation 6:45pm / Business Meeting 7:30pm

04 May 2023
Stated Communication
Collation 6:45pm / Business Meeting 7:30pm

Lowcountry Trestleboard
21 December 2022


Brethren:

Another weekly heads-up from the Semi-official Charleston, SC Masonic Town Crier on what's coming up in The SC Lowcountry that I know about. Thank you for the help and encouraging words, as well as everyone’s patience with my typos and downright stupidity.
"Everyone is entirely free to reject and dissent from whatsoever herein may seem to him to be untrue or unsound." - Albert Pike, Preface to Morals and Dogma(Original Edition)

(4th) Thursday 22Dec2022

- Fidelity James Island Lodge #304 (1613 Ft Johnson Rd, James Island)
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22,2022:
For the purpose of consecrating FidelityJames Island Lodge #304. The Grand Master, with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers, will open the Grand Lodge and FidelityJames Island Lodge #304 on the Third Degree at 7:00 pm. The Consecration Ceremony is open to Master Maspns Only.
Collation 6:00 Gavel falls at 7:00 PM
Any Lodge in the 1st or 2nd District, that would be interested in some bags of “Pep-O-Mint” Lifesavers, contact WB JIM Schaefer, via text message at 843-830-2473. There are 6 bags to a case, and each bag weighs just under 4 pounds. I have 30 plus cases of them, that was donated to me, by my daughter’s employer, SOPAKCO PACKAGING. This candy’s shellfire expires in May of 2023. First come, first served.
THANK YOU,
WB JIM Schaefer
843-830-2473



2023 Lowcountry District Instructional Meetings:
4th District, Saturday, January 14, 2023, 8:30 am, RWB Craig B. Dopson, DDGM, Hardeeville Lodge No. 348, 1 Boyd St., Hardeeville, SC 29927. Breakfast will be served.
5th District, Monday, January 16, 2023, 7:00 pm, RWB L. A. Gardner, Jr., DDGM, Harmony Lodge No. 17, 30 Burr St., Barnwell, SC 29812. Supper will be served.
3rd District, Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:30 pm, RWB Jimmy Jenkins, DDGM, Cottageville Methodist Church, 44 Peirce Road, Cottageville, SC 29435. Supper will be served.
30th District, Saturday, January 21, 2023, 8:00 am, RWB Randall G. Owens, DDGM, Indiantown Lodge No. 165, 102 West George St., Hemingway, SC 29554. Breakfast will be served
1st & 2nd Districts, Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6:30 pm, RWB Mark J. Beasley, DDGM & RWB Robert H. Heck, Jr., DDGM, Charleston County Masonic Association, 1285 Orange Grove Rd., Charleston, SC 29407. Supper will be served.
7th District, Monday, January 30, 2023, 7:00 pm, RWB Dan Welch, DDGM, Vance Lodge No. 230, 1316 Camden Rd., Vance, SC 29163. Supper will be served.
Grand Lodge Officers will be attending the District Instructional meetings and look forward to seeing you there.

It is very important that the Officers, Past Masters, and other Brethren from every Lodge attend their Lodge's District Instructional Meeting. If you are absolutely unable to attend the Instructional meeting in your District then please plan to attend a neighboring District's Instructional meeting. If you plan to attend a neighboring District's Instructional Meeting, please notify your District Deputy Grand Master so that your Lodge will get Credit for attending.
WORSHIPFUL MASTERS' WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023: The GRAND MASTER'S WORKSHOP for WORSHIPFUL MASTERS will be held at Columbia Scottish Rite Center located at 7230 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Workshop following immediately afterward. Lunch will be served. All Elected and Subordinate Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, Masonic Education Committeemen, and Masonic Service Association Committeemen should attend. Past Grand Masters are invited to attend.

286th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina
The 286th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolinawill be held on Thursday, April 27th & Friday, April 28th, 2023 in the Embassy Suites & Greenville Golf Resort and Conference Center at 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607. Those desiring to stay at the Embassy Suites Headquarters Hotel are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible since there are limited rooms available. The rooms will most likely be sold out prior to March 1, 2023, however, no reservations will be accepted after that date. The Elected Grand Lodge Officers, Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Committeemen are requested to stay at the Headquarters Hotel and to make their reservations promptly. Each person, including Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Committeemen, is responsible for making his own reservation. Reservations may be made by calling the Embassy Suites at 800-218-8712 and asking for the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons' special room rate. The special Grand Lodge Rate is $149.00 plus taxes per night.

The Religious Service will commence on Thursday, April 27th at 9:00 AM and will be conducted by Reverend and Right Worshipful Brother A. Robert Nix, Grand Chaplain. Following the Religious Service, the Grand Lodge will be officially opened at 10:00 am by Most Worshipful Brother Ronald C. Mitchum, Grand Master, with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers.

The Annual Grand Lodge Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 7:00 PM in the Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Reservations and tickets are required for the Annual Grand Lodge Banquet. As in the past, two tickets will be mailed to each Lodge for purchase. This year, the Banquet Tickets will continue to be $70.00 each. Those wishing to purchase additional tickets should email debbie@scgrandlodgeafm.org or call the Grand Lodge Office and ask for Debbie.

SC State Traveling Gavel & Traveling Bible
To the best of my knowlege: Goose Creek Lodge #401 has the SC Traveling Gavel, and the Traveling Bible
(It's kind of like trying to keep up with who has what championship belt in Pro Wrestling!)
Rules to capture are:
Visiting lodge must have a minimum of 5 brothers present.
At least one of the top 3 lodge line officers (WM, SW, or JW) must be present.
Visiting Lodge with the most brothers present captures gavel.
Gavel can be captured at a Stated Meeting or a degree conferral.

Scottish Rite News
(4th )Wednesday 25Jan2023 - TONIGHT!!!
- The Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies (1051 Sam Rittenburg Blvd)
Regular Monthly Stated Meeting
The Lodge will preside.

The next Charleston AASR Reunion will be held on successive Saturdays - 18 & 25 March. Candidates for the degrees must attend both Saturdays.

"Scottish Rite is alive and well in South Carolina. We have rebounded from the Covid days and our attendance is growing and our class reunions for the fall are filled with a lot of good Brothers. They are excited to join the Scottish Rite, Orient of South Carolina."
Fraternally yours,
Michael J. Broom

York Rite

Tuesday 17Jan2022 - Charleston York Rite Bodies (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Hope to see you then,
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Herman Resch, secretary/recorder

RAINBOW EVENTS Coming Up

Please remember Mary Donna Pinkston. She is currently in hospice care. She is Past Grand Nature 1978-79 and a Majority Member of Beaufort Assembly No. 13.

Annual Report season is open. You may access the report at gorainbow.org. Please read the attached letter carefully so that you will be able to successfully complete your report correctly and on time--especially the information regarding what must be sent to me on or before January 15.

The Advisory Boards of chartered Assemblies are eligible to submit the names of Rainbow Girls and adults who are members of our Sponsoring Orders for the honor of the Grand Cross of Color and the names of adults who NOT affiliated with our Sponsoring Orders for the Service to Rainbow award. I have attached the information from the Advisory Boards handout that we distribute each year at the Adult Worker Seminar. Please read it carefully and follow the procedure.
Please let Dedre know if you have questions or concerns.

Order of DeMolay

Nothing new reported as of this writing

Upcoming Fillipino Travelers Functions:

Nothing new reported as of this writing

AAONMS (Shrine) News/Events:

December

DEC 28, WED 5:00-7:00PM - Divan/Stated/ Special Meeting (Omar)

Hey Brethren
The CCMA Building as well as the Scottish Rite and several Shrine buildings, in an effort to defray some of the costs of maintaining and insuring those buildings, are again available to be used for business meetings, civic club meetings, wedding receptions, etc. Our useage rates are competitive with the rates charged by similar venues, we're easy to get to, and we have plenty of parking. If you or someone you know is having a special event of some kind, and need a place to have it, deal with your brothers -
Call 843-708-5365 for the CCMA, 843-779-7533 for the Scottish Rite, or just send me an email - thlwm2010@gmail

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
I Thessalonians 5:11

Sickness & Distress:
Illustrious and Noble Roy Jones PP of Omar Shrine and a brother of Pythagorean #21 reached the end of life's toilsome journey, and laid down forever the working tools of life last week. His Funeral Service was held on Sunday with a large turnout of Shriners including the Imperial Potentate, and a Past Grand Master of SC. Full Military Honors were rendered by an Air Force Funerak Detail, followed by a Masonic Memorial Service done graveside by Pythagorean #21. The family expresses their appreciation for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

WB Adam Goldman of Jacksonboro #206 had Cervical Spinal Stenosis Surgery at Roper West Ashley on Dec 20. He will be home recovering for many weeks.

WB Ady Celestial of MacArthur #427 is at Roper Hospital downtown 316 CalhounSt. Charleston, SC. room 4027. He hs issues with his lungs and kidneys. He is blind, but will be very happy to hear your voice and there is no restrictions for visitation.

Please keep in your devotions:

Patty (Mrs Mike) Henslee, William "Clay" Brooks, Bill & Isabelle Rooney, Larry Acala, Gwen (Mrs Doug) Amyx, Gerry Factura, Josh Wilken, Ola Mae (Mrs Earl) Wilcox, Ron & Sue Mitchum, Billie (Mrs David) DeChant, Mar Pidloan, V Joe Hill, Ady Celestial, Haywood Fowler, Norman Fitzgerald, Bob & Frances Knight, Makenna Cason, James Hughes, Kieth Stika, Ben Fischel, Tim Rush, Ben Kirby, Mike Floresca, Sandy Harley, Milt Hess, Steven Schumpert, Roger Viduya, Ricky Chubb, Jerry Carver, Steve Hames, Mitchell Bryan, Richard Hunt, Michelle (Mrs Joe) Guinta, John Hogg, Tom Dale, Donnie Hollingsworth, Steven Boyette, James Palmer, Tom McCauley, Cora (Mrs Orlando) Maningding, Ginger (Mrs Dick) Hughes, Dale Schuman, Charlie Smith, Joe Terry, Phil Reichner, John Johnson, Jacque (Mrs Andy) Albright, Jerry Espiritu, Jayson Rose, Ray Hall, Robert & Jerri Nix, Horace Williams, Roy Triplett, Mike Taylor, Dale Usery, Ron Traver, Charlie Edgeworth, Herb Goldberg, Mary Anne (Mrs G Ray) Marsh, Eloise (Mrs Richard)Wooden, Frank Shealy, Billie Jean & Bobby Faulkner, Ben Kirvin, Gene Nabors, Myrtle Johnson, Micah Roane Auld, Del Morga, and The Brothers of Hammerton Lodge.

These brothers (and their ladies/families) have all been workers in the quarries of Masonry and deserve to be lifted up in prayer to the Grand Architect of the Universe by each of us. "The prayers of good men availed much."
These are who I am aware of at this time, if there are others the brethren need to be made aware of please email me and I will pass the word. All please be advised that those with ongoing/chronic health issues don't come off the prayer list. I'm a little superstitious about that!

Two plots (38D, spaces 1 & 2) section E in the Garden of Memory at Plantation Memorial Gardens, 3345 South Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
Please contact Bill Martin at wfmartinii@gmail.com.

"Being a good person does not depend on your religion, your status in life, your race, your skin color, your political views, or your culture. It depends on how well you treat others."

Brethren: If you are healthy and able, please make every effort to attend your monthly Blue Lodge meeting! If not, your Lodge may not be there when you decide to start back going. No matter how many members a Lodge has on it's rolls, if it is not well-attended it cannot fulfill it's purpose and will not survive!.

Four Things to do each month for the good of Masonry:
If you are healthy and able:
1) Go to Your Lodge’s next Stated Meeting
2) Attend the next Masters & Wardens meeting.
3) Visit another lodge this month (times & places are all in the Trestleboard).
4) Pray for those in distress. Prayer works, both for you AND the ones you pray for.

Masonic Trivia
(Taken mostly from "The Truth is Stranger than Fiction," by Bro. Alphonse Cerza, Masonic Service Association, 1934.)

In 1839 the Mormons left Missouri and settled in the area of Nauvoo, IL. On October 15, 1841, the IL Grand Master issued a dispensation to form a lodge at Nauvoo. On March 15th, 1842, Joseph Smith received his first degree and the others shortly after. Certain irregularities were reported - in five months the lodge initiated 256 candidates and 243 were raised. After investigation, the Grand Master revoked the dispensation, but the lodge continued to work. On April 5, 1844, the Mormon masons dedicated a Masonic Temple. IL Masons got in trouble for taking part in the ceremony. Opposition to the group and internal dissension led to the assassination of Joseph Smith and the removal of the Mormons from IL.
You can't make this stuff up!

Quote of the Week
(Collected from hundreds of sources)
“Let us then apply ourselves with becoming zeal to the practice of the excellent principles inculcated by our order. Let all private animosities, if any unhappily exist, give place to affection and brotherly love.”
- MWB Thomas Smith Webb PGM

Here's This Week's Scoop: (to the best of my knowledge)
Presume no collation (meal) unless otherwise noted.

(4th) Thursday 22Dec2022

- Fidelity James Island Lodge #304 (1613 Ft Johnson Rd, James Island)
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22,2022:
For the purpose of consecrating FidelityJames Island Lodge #304. The Grand Master, with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers, will open the Grand Lodge and FidelityJames Island Lodge #304 on the Third Degree at 7:00 pm. The Consecration Ceremony is open to Master Maspns Only.
Collation 6:00 Gavel falls at 7:00 PM

Sunday 25Dec2022 - Christmas Day

(4th) Monday 26Dec2022 (Boxing Dsy)

- Carolina Chapter #25 OES (6085 Hwy 165, Ravenel)
Regular Business Meeting
Collation at 6:30PM meeting at 7:30PM

Tuesday 27Dec2022 - St John the Evangelist's Feast Day

2023 Elected & Appointed SC Masonic Officers
Assume your new office & duties.
2022 Heads of SC Masonic Bodies (Except MWB Mitchum!)
May feel free to breathe a sigh of relief!

- Allendale Lodge #109 (500 Barnwell Hwy, Allendale)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:45, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

- Summerville Lodge #234 (111 N Main St, Summerville)
On Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00pm we will meet for our Annual St. John the Evangelist Meeting. This is where the new officers take their stations and dedicate themselves to the work for 2023. It is a milestone of the Lodge and especially for the officers who will take up the mantles of those who have gone before us. There will be no collation and the meeting will be brief but important.

- St. Andrews Lodge #367 (945 Wapoo Rd, Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00

– Fiat Lux #432 (1051 Sam Rittenberg Blvd)
Officer Installation & Past Master Degree
Coat, tie and white gloves required
6:30 PM at the Scottish Rite

- National Sojourners Charleston Chapter 28 (Fleet Reserve Association, 99 Wisteria Rd, Goose Creek) will have their monthly meeting. tonight. Order your meal from the menu before the meeting. Meeting will begin at 7:00PM
National Sojourners is a Masonic Veterans Order. If you are a veteran, You can join the Sojourners. Please bring your spouse, children, friends, neighbors and enjoy other veteran fellowship.

Wednesday 28Dec2022

DEC 28, WED 5:00-7:00PM - Shrine Divan/Stated/ Special Meeting (Omar)

Saturday 31Dec2022 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

(1st)Monday 02Jan2023

- Solomon Lodge #1 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Collation 6:30, Gavel falls at 7:30.

- Harmony Lodge #61 (5355 E Jim Bilton Blvd, St. George)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Gavel falls at 8:00.

-Fidelity James Island Lodge #304 (1613 Ft Johnson Rd, James Island)
Regular Communication
Visiting Brothers most welcome.
Collation 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30 PM

- Goose Creek Lodge #401 (145 St James Ave, Goose Creek)
Goose Creek Lodge #401 Regular Communication
Collation at 6:45PM. Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

(1st)Tuesday 03Jan2023

- Denmark Lodge #246 (308 S Palmetto Ave [Carolina Hwy/Hwy 321 Denmark, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:30, Gavel falls at 8:00PM

- Inglesby Lodge #267 (44 Taylor St. Greeleyville, SC )
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00.
inglesby267@gmail.com

- Hammerton Lodge #332 (5929 Murray Drive in Hanahan)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30 PM.

- Old Fort Lodge #420 (10935 Dorchester Rd, Summerville)
Monthly Stated Meeting .
Gavel falls at 7:30.

- Charleston Chapter #56 OES (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Regular Business Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30pm.

- Orangeburg York Rite (1201 Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg, SC.)
Monthly Business Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30

(1st)Wednesday 04Jan2023

– Landmark Lodge #76
Monthly Stated Meeting
Coat, tie and white gloves required
6:30 PM at the Charleston Club

- The Columbia Scottish Rite Bodies (7230 Garners Ferry Rd)
Monthly Business Meeting.
The Steering Committee meets at 6:00 PM in the Library.
The KSA meet at 6:15PM
Business Meeting to follow.

(1st)Thursday 05Jan2023

- Harmony Lodge #17 (30 Burr Street Barnwell)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15, Gavel falls at 8:00PM

- Etiwan Lodge #95 (438 Whilden St, Mount Pleasant, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Collation at 6:45pm, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

– Franklin Lodge #96 (145 St James Ave, Goose Creek)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30PM. Visitors welcome.

- Harpers Lodge #225 (11 W. Main St, Andrews, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls 8:00PM

- Bethlehem Lodge # 338 (13819 Round O Rd, Round O)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30 PM

- Dorchester Lodge #369 (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30 PM.
No Collation

(1st) Friday, 06Jan2023

- St. James Lodge #275 (227 Scotia St, McClellanville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30 PM

- Loyalty Chapter #136 OES (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Regular Business Meeting

(2nd) Monday 09Jan2023

- Orange - CharlesTowne Lodge #14 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting -
Gavel falls at 7:00 pm

- St. Peters Lodge #54 (232 E Boyce Street, Manning, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8pm
stpeterslodgeafm.org

- Mt Hope Lodge #128 (110 Brick Church Cl - St Stephens)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Jacksonboro Lodge #206 (6085 Hwy 165, Ravenel)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collatiion 6:30PM Gavel falls at 7:30PM

- Fellowship Lodge #400 (3567 N Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30PM

(2nd )Tuesday 10Jan2023

- Pythagorean Lodge #21 (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Pythagorean is having visitors but as of now no collation.
Gavel falls at 7:30PM

- Ornan Lodge #38 (50 Ornan Street Bamberg)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:45, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

- Unity Lodge #55 (35 Trevor Dr, Walterboro)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30pm

- Hope Lodge #126 (13088 West Main Street Williston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15, Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Summerville Lodge #234 (111 N Main St, Summerville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation 7:00PM Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Carolina Lodge #375 (5929 Murray Drive, Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:30, Gavel falls at 7:30pm

- Orangeburg York Rite (1201 Five Chop Rd, N Orangeburg, SC.)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30

(2nd )Wednesday 11Jan2022

- The Masters & Wardens Club of the 1st and 2nd Masonic Districts
will meet sponsored by Mariner Lodge #2 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Collation @6:30. Meeting at 7:30PM .
All are reminded that you don't have to be a Sittting or Past Master or Warden to attend, ALL MASTER MASONS can come and the meeting must end by 9:00 pm per the club’s by-laws.

(2nd )Thursday 12Jan2023

- Mariner Lodge #2 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Dress: Coat & Tie (like you wear to Church/Temple)
Visitors welcome!
Please arrive NLT 7:20 - Gavel falls at 7:30PM

- Harmony Lodge #22 (2710 Depot Rd Beaufort, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30.

- Kingstree Lodge #46 (313 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8pm

- Blackville Lodge #63 (10920 Solomon Blatt Avenue Blackville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15, Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Etiwan Lodge #95 (438 Whilden St, Mount Pleasant, SC)
Special Communication will confer 2 EA Degrees
Collation at 6:45pm, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

- Evergreen Lodge #153 (510 Elm St E Hampton, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Eat at 7:00 and the gavel falls at 7:30

- Vance Lodge # 230 (1316 Camden Rd, Hwy 310, Vance)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30

- Berkeley Lodge #269 (101 California Ave, Moncks Corner)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:00PM Gavel falls at 8:00.

- Ridgeville Lodge #361 (119 Academy St, Ridgeville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30.

- MacArthur Lodge #427 (145 St James Ave, Goose Creek)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Collation 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30

(2nd) Saturday, 14Jan2023

Filipino Travelers Regular Monthly Meeting
2:00PM at the FCC
Pot luck - please bring your favorite dish to share.
Any ideas, concerns, suggestions, all are welcome.
Most especially for the good of our organization.

4th District, Saturday, January 14, 2023, 8:30 am, RWB Craig B. Dopson, DDGM, Hardeeville Lodge No. 348, 1 Boyd St., Hardeeville, SC 29927. Breakfast will be served.

(3rd )Monday 16Jan2023

5th District, Monday, January 16, 2023, 7:00 pm, RWB L. A. Gardner, Jr., DDGM, Harmony Lodge No. 17, 30 Burr St., Barnwell, SC 29812. Supper will be served.

(3rd )Tuesday 17Jan2023

- Charleston York Rite Bodies (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:45 Gavel falls at 7:30

- Egeria Lodge #71 (150 Judge St, Harleyville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00

- Round Lodge #270 (10761 Cottageville Hwy, Cottageville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Eat at 7:00PM Gavel falls at 8:00

- Hilda Lodge #426 (51 Railroad Avenue, Hilda SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15. Gavel falls at 8:00PM

(3rd) Thursday 19Jan2023

- Union-Kilwinning Lodge #4 (945 Wappoo Rd, Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Visitors welcome! Kilts encouraged (If you dare).
Gavel falls at 7:30 Och Aye!

- Charity Lodge #62 (6328 Old Hwy 6 Elloree, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30pm.

- Indiantown Lodge #165 (102 W George St. Hemingway, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls @730pm

- Hudson Lodge #373 (14385 Sniders Hwy Islandton, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00PM

- Fort Moultrie Lodge #428 (338 Whilden St Mt Pleasant)
will have their Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation @6:30. Meeting at 7:30PM .

- Azalea Chapter #192 OES (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Business Meeting,
Meeting begins at 8:00PM

(3rd) Friday 20Jan2023

3rd District, Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:30 pm, RWB Jimmy Jenkins, DDGM, Cottageville Methodist Church, 44 Peirce Road, Cottageville, SC 29435. Supper will be served.

(3rd) Saturday 21Jan2023

30th District, Saturday, January 21, 2023, 8:00 am, RWB Randall G. Owens, DDGM, Indiantown Lodge No. 165, 102 West George St., Hemingway, SC 29554. Breakfast will be served

(4th) Monday 23Jan2023

7th District, Monday, January 30, 2023, 7:00 pm, RWB Dan Welch, DDGM, Vance Lodge No. 230, 1316 Camden Rd., Vance, SC
29163. Supper will be served.

- Carolina Chapter #25 OES (6085 Hwy 165, Ravenel)
Regular Business Meeting
Collation at 6:30PM meeting at 7:30PM

(4th) Tuesday 24Jan2023

- Allendale Lodge #109 (500 Barnwell Hwy, Allendale)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:45, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

- St. Andrews Lodge #367 (945 Wapoo Rd, Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00

– Fiat Lux #432 (1051 Sam Rittenberg Blvd)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Coat, tie and white gloves required
6:30 PM at the Scottish Rite

- National Sojourners Charleston Chapter 28 (Fleet Reserve Association, 99 Wisteria Rd, Goose Creek) will have their monthly meeting. tonight. Order your meal from the menu before the meeting. Meeting will begin at 7:00PM
National Sojourners is a Masonic Veterans Order. If you are a veteran, You can join the Sojourners. Please bring your spouse, children, friends, neighbors and enjoy other veteran fellowship.

(4th)Wednesday 25Jan2023

- The Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies (1051 Sam Rittenburg Blvd)
Regular Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:30 PM Stated Meeting at 7:30 PM.
Advisory Board will be meeting at 6:00 PM .
All Brethren who are interested in joining or coming back to the Knights of St Andrew, they are back up. They will meet at 6 PM (before the Scottish Rite meets) in the auditorium of the Scottish Rite Temple, in the auditorium. Only requirement, is to be 32nd degree Black Hat.

(4th)Thursday 26Jan2023

1st & 2nd Districts, Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6:30 pm, RWB Mark J. Beasley, DDGM & RWB Robert H. Heck, Jr., DDGM, Charleston County Masonic Association, 1285 Orange Grove Rd., Charleston, SC 29407. Supper will be served. .

- Hope Lodge No. 126 (13088 West Main Street Williston)
will confer the EA Degree (3 candidates)…
Eat at 7:00PM Degree to follow.

FEBRUARY

(1st)Wednesday 01FEb2023

– Landmark Lodge #76
Monthly Stated Meeting
Coat, tie and white gloves required
6:30 PM at the Charleston Club

- The Columbia Scottish Rite Bodies (7230 Garners Ferry Rd)
Monthly Business Meeting.
The Steering Committee meets at 6:00 PM in the Library.
The KSA meet at 6:15PM
Business Meeting to follow.

(1st)Thursday 02Feb2023

- Harmony Lodge #17 (30 Burr Street Barnwell)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15, Gavel falls at 8:00PM

- Etiwan Lodge #95 (438 Whilden St, Mount Pleasant, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Collation at 6:45pm, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

– Franklin Lodge #96 (145 St James Ave, Goose Creek)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30PM. Visitors welcome.

- Harpers Lodge #225 (11 W. Main St, Andrews, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls 8:00PM

- Bethlehem Lodge # 338 (13819 Round O Rd, Round O)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30 PM

- Dorchester Lodge #369 (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30 PM.
No Collation

(1st) Friday, 03Feb2023

- St. James Lodge #275 (227 Scotia St, McClellanville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30 PM

- Loyalty Chapter #136 OES (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Regular Business Meeting

(1st) Saturday, 04Feb2023
WORSHIPFUL MASTERS' WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023: The GRAND MASTER'S WORKSHOP for WORSHIPFUL MASTERS will be held at Columbia Scottish Rite Center located at 7230 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Workshop following immediately afterward. Lunch will be served. All Elected and Subordinate Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, Masonic Education Committeemen, and Masonic Service Association Committeemen should attend. Past Grand Masters are invited to attend.


(1st)Monday 06Feb2023

- Solomon Lodge #1 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Collation 6:30, Gavel falls at 7:30.

- Harmony Lodge #61 (5355 E Jim Bilton Blvd, St. George)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Gavel falls at 8:00.

- Fidelity James Island Lodge #304 (1613 Ft Johnson Rd, James Island)
Regular Communication
Visiting Brothers most welcome.
Collation 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30 PM

- Goose Creek Lodge #401 (145 St James Ave, Goose Creek)
Goose Creek Lodge #401 Regular Communication
Collation at 6:45PM. Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

(1st)Tuesday 07Feb2023

- Denmark Lodge #246 (308 S Palmetto Ave [Carolina Hwy/Hwy 321 Denmark, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:30, Gavel falls at 8:00PM

- Inglesby Lodge #267 (44 Taylor St. Greeleyville, SC )
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00.
inglesby267@gmail.com

- Hammerton Lodge #332 (5929 Murray Drive in Hanahan)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30 PM.

- Old Fort Lodge #420 (10935 Dorchester Rd, Summerville)
Monthly Stated Meeting .
Gavel falls at 7:30.

- Charleston Chapter #56 OES (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Regular Business Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30pm.

- Orangeburg York Rite (1201 Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg, SC.)
Monthly Business Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30

(2nd )Wednesday 08Feb2023

- The Masters & Wardens Club of the 1st and 2nd Masonic Districts monthly meeting sponsored by TBA
Collation @6:30. Meeting at 7:30PM .
All are reminded that you don't have to be a Sittting or Past Master or Warden to attend, ALL MASTER MASONS can come and the meeting must end by 9:00 pm per the club’s by-laws.

(2nd )Thursday 09Feb2023

- Mariner Lodge #2 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Dress: Coat & Tie (like you wear to Church/Temple)
Visitors welcome!
Please arrive NLT 7:20 - Gavel falls at 7:30PM

- Harmony Lodge #22 (2710 Depot Rd Beaufort, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30.

- Kingstree Lodge #46 (313 East Main Street, Kingstree, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8pm

- Blackville Lodge #63 (10920 Solomon Blatt Avenue Blackville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15, Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Evergreen Lodge #153 (510 Elm St E Hampton, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Eat at 7:00 and the gavel falls at 7:30

- Vance Lodge # 230 (1316 Camden Rd, Hwy 310, Vance)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30

- Berkeley Lodge #269 (101 California Ave, Moncks Corner)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:00PM Gavel falls at 8:00.

- Ridgeville Lodge #361 (119 Academy St, Ridgeville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30.

- MacArthur Lodge #427 (145 St James Ave, Goose Creek)
Monthly Stated Meeting.
Collation 6:30 Gavel falls at 7:30

(2nd) Saturday, 11Feb2023

Filipino Travelers Regular Monthly Meeting
2:00PM at the FCC
Pot luck - please bring your favorite dish to share.
Any ideas, concerns, suggestions, all are welcome.
Most especially for the good of our organization.

(2nd) Monday 13Feb2023

- Orange - CharlesTowne Lodge #14 (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting -
Gavel falls at 7:00 pm

- St. Peters Lodge #54 (232 E Boyce Street, Manning, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8pm
stpeterslodgeafm.org

- Mt Hope Lodge #128 (110 Brick Church Cl - St Stephens)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Jacksonboro Lodge #206 (6085 Hwy 165, Ravenel)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collatiion 6:30PM Gavel falls at 7:30PM

(2nd )Tuesday 14Feb2023

- Pythagorean Lodge #21 (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Pythagorean is having visitors but as of now no collation.
Gavel falls at 7:30PM

- Ornan Lodge #38 (50 Ornan Street Bamberg)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:45, Gavel falls at 7:30PM.

- Unity Lodge #55 (35 Trevor Dr, Walterboro)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30pm

- Hope Lodge #126 (13088 West Main Street Williston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15, Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Summerville Lodge #234 (111 N Main St, Summerville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation 7:00PM Gavel falls at 8:00PM.

- Carolina Lodge #375 (5929 Murray Drive, Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:30, Gavel falls at 7:30pm

- Orangeburg York Rite (1201 Five Chop Rd, N Orangeburg, SC.)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30

(3rd) Thursday 16Feb2023

- Union-Kilwinning Lodge #4 (945 Wappoo Rd, Charleston)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Visitors welcome! Kilts encouraged (If you dare).
Gavel falls at 7:30 Och Aye!

- Charity Lodge #62 (6328 Old Hwy 6 Elloree, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 7:30pm.

- Indiantown Lodge #165 (102 W George St. Hemingway, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls @730pm

- Hudson Lodge #373 (14385 Sniders Hwy Islandton, SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00PM

- Fort Moultrie Lodge #428 (338 Whilden St Mt Pleasant)
will have their Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation @6:30. Meeting at 7:30PM .

- Azalea Chapter #192 OES (3567 Dorchester Rd East, North Charleston)
Monthly Business Meeting,
Meeting begins at 8:00PM

(3rd )Tuesday 21Feb2023

- Charleston York Rite Bodies (1285 Orange Grove Rd)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:45 Gavel falls at 7:30

- Egeria Lodge #71 (150 Judge St, Harleyville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Gavel falls at 8:00

- Round Lodge #270 (10761 Cottageville Hwy, Cottageville)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Eat at 7:00PM Gavel falls at 8:00

- Hilda Lodge #426 (51 Railroad Avenue, Hilda SC)
Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 7:15. Gavel falls at 8:00PM

(4th)Wednesday 22Feb2023

- The Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies (1051 Sam Rittenburg Blvd)
Regular Monthly Stated Meeting
Collation at 6:30 PM Stated Meeting at 7:30 PM.
Advisory Board will be meeting at 6:00 PM .
All Brethren who are interested in joining or coming back to the Knights of St Andrew, they are back up. They will meet at 6 PM (before the Scottish Rite meets) in the auditorium of the Scottish Rite Temple, in the auditorium. Only requirement, is to be 32nd degree Black Hat.

Looking WAY Ahead

286th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina
The 286th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolinawill be held on Thursday, April 27th & Friday, April 28th, 2023 in the Embassy Suites & Greenville Golf Resort and Conference Center at 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607. Those desiring to stay at the Embassy Suites Headquarters Hotel are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible since there are limited rooms available. The rooms will most likely be sold out prior to March 1, 2023, however, no reservations will be accepted after that date. The Elected Grand Lodge Officers, Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Committeemen are requested to stay at the Headquarters Hotel and to make their reservations promptly. Each person, including Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Committeemen, is responsible for making his own reservation. Reservations may be made by calling the Embassy Suites at 800-218-8712 and asking for the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons' special room rate. The special Grand Lodge Rate is $149.00 plus taxes per night.

The Religious Service will commence on Thursday, April 27th at 9:00 AM and will be conducted by Reverend and Right Worshipful Brother A. Robert Nix, Grand Chaplain. Following the Religious Service, the Grand Lodge will be officially opened at 10:00 am by Most Worshipful Brother Ronald C. Mitchum, Grand Master, with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers. The Annual Grand Lodge Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 7:00 PM in the Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Reservations and tickets are required for the Annual Grand Lodge Banquet. As in the past, two tickets will be mailed to each Lodge for purchase. This year, the Banquet Tickets will continue to be $70.00 each. Those wishing to purchase additional tickets should email debbie@scgrandlodgeafm.org or call the Grand Lodge Office and ask for Debbie.


That's all I know about for now. Be Careful out there

The deadline for submissions to run in next week's Trestleboard is 09:00AM on Wednesday If you wait until you get next week’s newsletter to remember to send me something happening that weekend or the following Monday or Tuesday, I’m not sending a special for you unless I hosed something up – you snooze, you lose.

PLEASE make sure my email address (thlwm2010@gmail.com) is in your email address book – this newsletter is so big and goes to so many people (over 750 directly from me, and well over 1000 with forwards!) that some spam filters mis-identify it as spam. Email addresses that consistently bounce back MailChimp will automatically delete after a few bounces.

The Grand Lodge Office hours were recently expanded to 8:00 am -5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday with the office being closed on Friday due to the high cost of gas. In addition to Monday -Thursday, reservations may be made in advance for a tour of the Library and Museum on Fridays or Saturdays. If an urgent matter arises when the Grand Lodge Office is closed,, MWB Carver can be reached on his cell phone which is 864-993-7806.
The Masonic Light Newsletter is now available online in a downloadable format. Look under the Resources tab to find the page

WB Andy Albright has published his first book titled "Are You Hiram?". A book for all Masons who seek to understand the very foundations of their Craft. The book is not a "how to be" a Mason, but what does it take to be Mason. Explore some of the deeper philosophies contained in those images found in the Blue Lodge and gain a richer understanding of who you are and who you can be. No secrets of Freemasonry are contained in this book so that non-Masons might find the tools they need to improve themselves and, perhaps, find it in their hearts to join the Ancient Order. Some of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support the four major charities of United States Freemasons: the Masonic Services Association, Scottish Rite Children's Learning Center, York Rite Eye Foundation, and Shriner's Children's Hospitals. All donations will be made to the national level of each charity. Are you prepared to discover if you are Hiram? You can purchase the book from Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P3S7ZQ, or an ebook for Kindle. If you'd like to purchase a copy directly from WB Andy, you can email your request to raa29420@gmail.com.
AND:
WB Andy Albright has also published his second book, "Striking the Stone: The Spiritual of Freemasonry". A follow-up to his first book, "Are You Hiram?" (to order see blurb after meetings schedule), the new book "Striking the Stone" explores the impact that the lessons of Freemasonry should have on the individual seeking Masonic Light. The books are $10 per copy and all of the proceeds go to support the charity fund of Fiat Lux #432 and their efforts to assist the Windwood Farms Home for Boys and Family Services.

My Brothers, Friday August 19, Hammerton Lodge suffered a MAJOR structural failure as part of the external wall collapsed.A private structural engineer has deemed the internal cinder block building is structurally sound. However, they must remove the rest of the the brick fascia for the building to be deemed safe for reoccupation by the North Charleston city engineers. Current estimates for removal and resurfacing are running in excess of $200,000.
Until such time as the building is deemed safe by the city engineers, Hammerton will be holding their Regularly Stated Business Meetings (as well as degree work) at Carolina Lodge # 375 located at 5929 Murray Drive in Hanahan, SC on the first Tuesday of the month. Collation at 6:30, meeting starts at 7:30

Brethren,
We have received an appeal from the Grand Lodge of Florida for relief assistance for the Brethren, their families, and other Floridians, who are suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Ian. The Florida Brethren, their Families, and others living on the west coast of Florida were the victims of catastrophic ocean surges, hurricane winds, and tornados created by Hurricane Ian. Damages are estimated to be in the Tens of Billions of Dollars and at least 127 people have been reported as dead and others still missing, some of whom are believed to have been carried out to sea by the ocean surges and may never be found.
If you, your Lodge, or your other affiliated Masonic Organizations wish to contribute to the Florida Hurricane Relief efforts, please have all checks made payable to the Grand Lodge AFM Charities Disaster Relief, Inc. and mail the same to the Grand Lodge of AFM of SC, PO Box 2185, Lexington, SC 29071-2185. Contributions made through the Grand Lodge AFM Charities Disaster Relief, Inc may be deducted when completing your Federal Income Tax return..
Please continue to remember and pray for our Florida Brethren, their Families, and our Florida neighbors as they try to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
Fraternally, Jerry Carver, PGM, Grand Secretary

Brethren:
The 2020 List of Lodges Booklet was the last List of Lodges Booklet published by the Pantagraph Printing & Stationery Company before the Company made the decision to discontinue publishing the List of Lodges Booklet. In order to provide this important recognition information to our Brethren and Lodges, the list of Grand Lodges and the Lodges thereof recognized by the Grand Lodge of South Carolina is now available on Grandview for every South Carolina Mason in good standing. and should be used to determine if a visiting Brother is a member of a recognized Lodge When logging onto the Grandview System under "My Profile" you will see a box entitled "Grand Lodge Recognition". Click on the Grand Lodge Recognition box. and you will see the list of those Grand Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. When you click on the selected Grand Lodge's name in blue, you will see a list of the Lodges of that Grand Lodge. Instead of scrolling through the long list of Grand Lodges, it is much more convenient to use the " Search the Fields" option which will take you directly to the Grand Lodge for which you are searching.
Because the 2020 List of Lodges Booklet is outdated and becoming obsolete, it will no longer be necessary to produce the latest edition of the List of Lodges Booklet to the District Deputy during his Official Visit to your Lodge.
If you need any assistance or have questions please contact us.
Sincerely and fraternally
Jerry Carver, PGM, Grand Secretary

Brother Secretaries::
If you receive an Application for Affiliation from a Mason who is a member of a Lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction, it is very important that you clear that Brother's name through the Grand Secretary's Office before the Application is read in the Lodge. One of our Lodges received Applications for Affiliation from expelled Masons from another Grand Jurisdiction who did not indicate that they were expelled on the Application.
Fraternally,
Jerry Carver, PGM
Grand Secretary

Brethren,
As soon as you receive a Petition from a Man for the Degrees in Masonry, it is essential that you enter his information int the Grand Lodge Membership Management System "Grandview". immediately The system will compare the First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth of the candidate's information with the thousands of records in the system and if the information matches another man in the system, the system will automatically place the entry into a pending mode. If you make an entry and receive a Pending Mode notice, please contact the Grand Lodge Office immediately. The Pending Mode means that a record already exists for that man. This is especially important if a man fails to indicate on his petition about having previously petitioned another Lodge. Today, it came to my attention that a Secretary entered a Candidate's information after he was made an Entered Apprentice and the system kicked his record out as Pending. After investigating, it was found that the Candidate had petitioned another Lodge a couple of years earlier and had not indicated on his petition that he had previously petitioned another Lodge. Please take the important precautionary step of entering every Candidate's petition information into the System upon receipt..
Fraternally,
Jerry Carver, PGM
Grand Secretary

2 Masonic burial plots at Live Oak Memorial Gardens for sale. Plots are valued at $2400.00 apiece. Contact Eddie Tillman at 757-813-6431, or 757-617-6917, or eddietillman78@gmail.com or John Tillman 843-609-2112.

Regarding military honors with a funeral.
There is an organization called the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), who volunteer their services for families of Veterans. They will stand a flag line where and when the family desires, during visitation and the funeral. They will provide a flag escort to the burial site. They only do what the family wants, and it is no charge to the family.You may remember they were very helpfol in shielding families of veterans KIA in Iraq and Afganistan from the cult crazies who were picketing military funerals a few years ago.
It is their way to honor the veteran during this time. They provide Honor, Respect, and services not only to Honorably Discharged Veterans (any length of service), but also to First Responders (Fire, EMT, Police) killed in the line of duty. They work with the families to explain what they can do, and the family choose what they want. They are there for the hero and their family.
Br Mike Melton, a member of Berkeley Lodge #269, is a Patriot Guard Ride Captain for the Low Country area, and could be of service in assisting any family with their requests. He's not necessarily looking for the Masonic Lodges to notify the families, as much as trying to educate Masons who are also Veterans or First Responders, they can have this and they can let their family know. His contact info is:
Mike Melton meltong@homesc.com Cell: 843-847-1444

Disclaimer:
This newsletter is produced by a Mason with the help of other Masons to promote Masonic cooperation and visitation for the benefit of Masons and Masonry in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. While publication of this newsletter is a service provided by Mariner Lodge #2 and has the approval of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the MW Grand Lodge of South Carolina, it is not to be construed that anything found in this newsletter is coming from or overseen by the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina or any other Masonic body unless specifically stated to be so. Ultimate responsibility for content/opinions expressed lies with the editor alone.

"May the Holy Spirit enkindle you with the fire of His Love so that you may persevere, unfailingly, in the love of His service. Thus you may merit to become, at last, a living stone in the celestial Jerusalem." — St. Hildegard von Bingen
"It's amazing how much good you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit." - MWB Harry S. Truman - US President, PGM of Missouri.

With All Knightly Courtesy
Respectfully and Fraternally

Tom Lewis, Jr PM PEC KT 32°KCCH KY KRC
PM Mariner Lodge #2
PEC Carolina Commandery #1
PEC JW Frampton Jr Council #85 Knight Masons

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