July 22, 2008

BOONE – Brothers everywhere would love to extend a gracious fraternal congratulations to Brother John Daniel Cook, Sr. for celebrating his 60th Masonic birthday today.  This day in 1948 Brother Cook took the obligation of a Master Mason and has been a credit to the fraternity ever since.  In 1952 Brother Cook became the Master of Snow Lodge No. 363 in Boone, NC.  Since that time he has welcomed many brothers into the fraternity including his son John Cook, Jr. and John Cook, III (Daniel). 

Last night Worshipful Master Tom Redmond presented Brother Cook with his 60 year pin at the altar.  Past Master Cook was then invited to sit in the East at the left of the Worshipful Master for the rest of the night.  “It’s an honor and a privilege to have a brother of this caliber with us for so long. Not to mention to have three generations of fine Masons with us tonight”, said WM Redmond. 

(Pictured from Right to Left is Brother JD Cook, Sr., John Cook, Jr. and Daniel Cook at the Snow Lodge) 

If you are interested in becoming a Master Mason, visit us online at www.snowlodge.com/join.htm or see a brother.

BOONE – Last Night in the stated communication of Snow Lodge No. 363 Brothers were on-hand to congratulate Past Master JD Cook for his 60 years of service to Masonry.  You can read more here.http://www.snowlodge363.com/News/jd_cook_60.htm 

Brother LD Hagaman made a presentation on the rules and regulations of the American Flag.  You can find his presentation online here. http://www.snowlodge363.com/News/flag.ppt . 

Past Master Jeff Main gave an update on the success of the the annual charity BBQ last Friday.  “Even with a tough economy, and losing some take-orders, we managed to come together around the altar break last years record”, he said.  Brother Main expects more donations to funnel in over the next couple of weeks.  If you would like to make a donation you may reach him at 828-773-1130. 

If you are interested in becoming a Master Mason, visit us online at www.snowlodge.com/join.htm or see a brother.

BOONE – Snow Lodge No. 363 AF & AM is hosting its annual charity barbecue today at the lodge.  Brothers will begin serving around 11:00am today and will continue through 8:00pm.  You may bring tickets previously purchased or purchase them at the door for $9 per adult, $7 per child.  All donations are tax deductable and receipts are available on request.  Brothers will also be on hand to answer questions on Masonry and give tours of the lodge.  Also, an airwalk will be available for children to play in while attending.  Come be with us and share great company and great food for a good cause. 

If you are interested in becoming a Master Mason, visit us online at www.snowlodge.com/join.htm or see a brother.

Brothers, come join us tomorrow July 17th from 4:00PM – 9:00PM for lodge clean-up.  It may not sound fun, but its guaranteed to be as fun as you make it.  The parking lot is striped, the grills are set, the mulch has been laid.  Now we need your help with cleaning tables, chairs, (ehem) bathrooms, vacuuming the lodge room, and many more fantastic opportunities.  For more information please call W.M. Tom Redmond at 828-963-0551. 

Also, please we need delivery drivers for early on Friday.  We all know gas is high, but consider it a charitable contribution.  If you would like to help make deliveries around lunch tomorrow please contact Jeff Main, PM at 828-773-1130 

For directions and more information on the charities please visit www.snowlodge363.com.

 Worshipful Master Tom Redmond and his band of merry Masons got together early this morning at the lodge and laid out lines for parking spaces.  In true Masonic style the brothers took out their working tools and properly measured, leveled, and angled each space.  

This of course comes just in time for the annual Snow Lodge Masonic Charity BBQ on July the 18th.  This year Snow Lodge hopes to raise nearly $12,000 for its Masonic charities.  For more information on the BBQ visit www.snowlodge363.com.