Brethren & Ladies,
      Can you believe that we are already in month number three of this Masonic Year. The month of March was another successful one. I congratulate Brother Dennis Emeterio II, on being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason last month. I also thank everybody who came out to support Wor. Dick Carter on his 90th Birthday Celebration. Burbank Lodge is so fortunate to consider a man like Dick Carter one of its members!
      This month, is also going to be a great one. As a Mason, one of the aspects of Masonry that I really enjoy is participating in community events. In the month of April, we have two community events scheduled. Our Senior Deacon, Brother Jeff Yates, has been working very diligently to prepare our Public Schools Night on the 13th. The public school system is the foundation of our countryþs greatness. So please, come see what the public schools in the City of Burbank have to offer!
      Saturday, April 22 will be the City of Burbank’s annual Burbank on Parade. Come support the city and the Family of Freemasonry as we will be walking in the parade. After the parade, come join us for a free BBQ in Olive Park hosted along with Magnolia Park 618 and the Burbank Shrine Club. Outside of these two community events, we will be having our monthly Stated Meeting dinner followed by the Ladies Event on April 6th. Like last month, The ladies will eat for free at this dinner. So please, come one, come all and bring your family, friends and neighbors! But as always, please call our Secretary and make a reservation!
      Please plan ahead and book your reservation for two upcoming events later in the year. First, on June 23-25, we will be having a bus trip to Laughlin, Nevada. The price is $135.00 per person (double occupancy) and includes the bus trip up there and back, a two night stay, and a dinner buffet ticket. The next event is our Ensenada, Mexico cruise on November 3-6. The price for this cruise is $399.71 per person (double occupancy) for an ocean view room. Reservations are to be made with Denise Weed at AAA Travel Agency at (818) 615-2253. The deposit for this event is $200.00 per cabin and due payable to Burbank Masonic Lodge within 10 days after booking your reservation. We are currently taking deposits for both of these events, and they are both first come, first serve. So take action now and reserve your spots! There are flyers available for both of the events at the lodge.
      “Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” -- William James (1842-1910)
Fraternally,
Kenneth L. Barnes
Worshipful Master