Friends and Brethren, the men of Dover Lodge were both overjoyed and humbled today. Dover Lodge has received the 2009 Ritual Award for First Place in our inspection degree for the 22nd Masonic District! Our thanks to all of the Brethren who participated in the degree work, as well as to all of the Brethren who give so much of their time and energy to Dover Lodge. This award is for all of us, and reflects the pride in Masonry that is such a special part of Dover Lodge.

We thank the visiting Brethren who gave us their spiritual and Brotherly support by being present during our inspection. Your encouragement is the very source of our energy.

Thanks as well go to our inspecting District Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Behner. Your guidance has helped light the way to this honor.

And of course, lest we fail to make mention: three cheers for our Worshipful Master!!!

Dover Lodge is a special place for all of its members, and we hope that our visitors also find it a welcoming shelter in this world of uncertainty. We continue to be approached by men who are investigating for themselves what being a Mason truly means. We hope that this award is seen by those men for what it truly represents - our sincere and fervent desire to make good men better.

Wondering what happened on Dover Work Day #1? Have a look at the video below for an insider’s peek into that sunny June day. Such mass destruction may not be suitable for the feint of heart…

 

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Friends and Brethren, we did it! Our “Master Mason May” wrapped up tonight, with three new Brethren having undergone the third degree of Freemasonry. These were moving nights full of deep meaning and strong brotherhood. Dover Lodge carries on the tradition of great men, and we can only hope to live up to the path that was tread so many years before our feet reached the beginning.

Our most sincere and fervent thanks go out to the Brethren from our sister lodges who joined us in our labors. The work was demanding, but you helped us shine for our newly-raised Brethren. What’s more, you showed our new Master Masons the truth behind how seriously we take our Brotherhood. We are so grateful for you.

We also thank those who visited, and who added to the meaning for these men. Our Tiler will always open the door wide for you. Please visit often!

We have one more degree coming in mid-June for a Physician who desires to be initiated into our gentle craft. So much is happening at Dover Lodge, and men of the strongest character are picking up the working tools and employing them with skillful hands. Please come join us for our next meeting on June 4th, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Tonight was indeed a significant night at Dover Lodge. This evening a man was raised to the degree of Master Mason, marking the 5th successive generation of Master Masons in his family. Congratulations, my Brother!

Our thanks to all of the Brethren who visited from other Lodges - it is a beautiful thing to see the spirit of Brotherhood on such an important night. We truly thank you for your support. We were also honored with several guests, two of whom had never before visited Dover Lodge and are just beginning to look into Freemasonry.

The working tools of Masonry are indeed warm with use at Dover Lodge. Next Thursday (5/14/09 @ 7:30pm) we will be raising another Brother to the degree of Master Mason. Please join us, whether you are a Master Mason and wish to help make the night memorable, or are a visitor and want to learn more about Masonry (visitors are welcomed to arrive at 9:30pm).