Brethren!
I hope everyone had a very Merry and Healthy Christmas and that your New Year is very prosperous.
In last month's article I explained that putting a budget together was the most difficult part of planning my year as Master. As many of you are aware, I proposed my budget at December's Stated Meeting, which included a fundraiser to help offset the budget. The budget was withdrawn, so that the fundraiser could be proposed to the Building Association. After much discussion, the fundraiser was approved, however, with restrictions. I would like to thank Worshipful Chris Bames, Worshipful Bill Cunningham, Brother Jeff Yates, and Worshipful Jason Cunningham for helping me to make some very difficult decisions.
Invitations have been sent but I would like to take this opportunity to invite each and every one of you to the 99th Annual Installation of Officers for 2008 on Saturday, January 19th at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments and dessert will follow. Some of the upcoming events include the Superbowl Party, the Sweetheart's Dinner, a mystery trip, and a Day at the Races. There will be many more events throughout the year, which will be shared as the year progresses.
I am looking forward to serving as Master of Burbank 406 for 2008.
Fraternally,
Marc S. Canterbury,
Senior Warden
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From the South
Brethren:
Happy New Year!
Dinner for the Stated Meeting on January 3rd will be a Chinese New Year theme. Rita and I will be serving a complete Chinese dinner. Chopsticks are optional. Admission is ten yen. Social time is at 6:00 PM. Dinner will be served around 6:30 PM.
I congratulate Worshipful John Brennan and first Lady Susan on their stellar year in the East. John's bold style, direct management skills and single minded vision are admirable and will serve him well in his life journeys. Good luck Worshipful and thank you.
My year as Junior Warden was a challenge to say the least, but a worthy challenge and a great joy! Thank you, to all that helped in the kitchen last year. Andy DeCaro, the Piersons, Jeff Lindstrom, Herb Rohwer and Bethel 97, just to name a few!
There is one special person that I owe the success of my entire year to: my wife Rita. I consider myself a capable man, but without Rita's focus, sense of style and impeccable work ethic, my year as Junior Warden would have been overwhelming. Rita is invaluable to me and an asset to our Lodge. Thank you my love.
I anticipate a great Masonic year for Burbank and Magnolia Park Lodges. I also look forward to working with Worshipful elect Marc Canterbury and assisting him in all of his endeavors, so far as I can do so.
It has been my honor to serve Burbank Lodge as your Junior Warden. I sincerely hope you enjoyed Worshipful Brennan's great events and dinners. Worshipful DeCaro, I turn the Kitchen over to you. Good luck! (The keys to the cage are under the mat.)
Fraternally,
Jeffrey W. Yates,
Junior Warden
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From the Secretary's Desk
Brethren:
The following information is brought to you from the Officers-Elect for 2008 of Burbank Lodge No. 406 E&AM.
Officers and Brethren extend a cordial invitation to you, your family and Friends to attend the open Annual Installation of Officers
RSVP 818 848-3750 or e-mail:
Norm Furman, Secretary
before January 14, 2008
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In addition, a reminder to read and keep the Trestleboard - Calendar of Events with you throughout your daily travels. As we continue the "Building of Men" the Officers desire to see the Lodge full each stated meeting and degree nights. Remember, what you put into Masonry, is what you get out of Masonry! May God Bless You All.
Praying you all had a Happy Holidays and wishing you all a Happy New Year.
Fraternally,
Norm Furman, Secretary
e-mail: burbanklodge406@sbcglobal.net
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A Message From the Master's Lady
