Old Headlines 2009

A Fun Time At Our Annual Picnic

Over seventy members and their families turned out on a cloudy August 9th for our annual picnic. Although the tables and bar-b-que rack arrived almost two hours late the food was prepared and served not quite an hour late. Everyone had plenty to eat and the games were enjoyed by young and old. See the pictorial review on our picnic pictures page.

555th Engineering Brigade Thanks Brothers of St. John's

		The men of the 555th Engineering Brigade at Fort Lewis authorized VWB Chuck Brockway to make a very unusual presentation. Each of those who participated in this years "Operation Kids Smile" at Fort Lewis was issued a 555th Engineering Brigade coin. These coins are carried by every member of the 555th
and the carrying of the coin has an interesting history. This history as well as the names of those honored are found on the 555th Presentation webpage found on this link. The entire Lodge should be proud of the work we do for these brave men and women.

Gale H. Kenney Installed as Grand Master

Our Brother, Most Worshipful Brother Gale H. Kenney, was installed as Grand Master of Masons in Washington at the 152nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington on the evening of June 12th. Most Worshipful Brother Kenney has been a mainstay of St. John's Lodge and will continue to attend as his schedule permits during his year in the Grand East. Come to the Lodge and pay your respects to this most deserving Brother.

Awards at Grand Lodge for St. John's Lodge No. 9 and Its Members

WB Darrel Womack with GM Douglas Tucker
WB Charles Tupper with GM Douglas Tucker

Worshipful Brother Darrel Womack was given the "Mason of the Year" award by Most Worshipful Brother Douglas E. Tucker, Grand Master, at the 152nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge and Worshipful Brother Charles Tupper was given the "Traveling Man" award for his attendance at the many visitations of our Grand Master during the past year.
Worshipful Brother Tupper also accepted the first place certificate which was awarded to the Lodge for having the "Best Website" for a Lodge in Washington. The Grand Lodge website will reflect this award throughout the year on the Roster of Lodges links page.

For a list of Grand Lodge team members from St. John's Lodge No. 9 for the year 2009-2010 go to our 2009 Grand Lodge Team Members page

Christmas 2008

St. John's Thanksgiving and Christmas Charities went over the top this year. Along with the Lodge funds the Brethren stepped up and donated about two thousand more dollars to this event which brightened the lives of many families

The work of this year's committees will be tough to beat. Read about this on our Christmas 2008 page.

Little League 2009

The 2009 Little League season has begun and WM Chris Carney had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch. We will follow the fortunes of our team again this year. WB Ken Lane Jr. is putting in another year as coach and we wish him and the team our best.

Follow the Masons St. John's Lodge team on the Little League site at the District Little League site. (close little league site window to return)
information. The team hopes that more of the brethren of St. John's Lodge No. 9 will come out to support them this year so come on out and spend a nice spring afternoon watching our team at the Northwest Little League field.

Remember: The only constant in today's whirling world is Baseball!

2009 Installation of Officers

On Saturday, December 13th, St. John's Lodge No. 9 installed WBro. Chris Carney and his officers into their Stations and Places to lead the Lodge in 2009, our 149th year as a Lodge. W. Bro. Carney is a forward looking Mason who will help bring the Lodge into a new era of Masonry. We know that the coming year will be eventful.

Come to St. John's and watch the future unfold.

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