Brothers,

Would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Kind Regards,
Carl Zeilman

Brothers,
Her is a chart for the bell ringing at the Crossgates Mall for the Salvation Army. I am lookimg for six brothers to volunteer to coordinate one Saturday to find Four brothers to fill the time slots that are open for that particular day. Please call me at 426-9135 or e-mail me at johnd068 at verizon.net. Included with tis note is a chart for such days.

Fraternally,

John Daly

Dates Available:
November 24
12 PM to 2 PM
2 PM to 4 PM
4 PM to 6 PM
6 PM to 8 PM

December 1
12 PM to 2 PM
2 PM to 4 PM
4 PM to 6 PM
6 PM to 8 PM

Bethlehem 11/20/07
Last Monday evening, in Masters Lodge, I received my 45 year pin. Exactly 45
years ago that day on November 12, 1962, just before I entered the Army, I
was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. In preparation for my
message this evening, I found myself reflecting upon that night 45 years
ago. I soon concluded, reluctantly but realistically, that I wished my
understanding of the Craft then was what it is now. My brothers, I will now
share with you the reflections of a 45 year old Mason on the subject of
understanding.

Noah 10/23/07

Masons make good men better! We have all heard this phrase. But, have you ever stopped and asked yourself, just how do Masons accomplish this? It is answers to this question I will deal with in my message this evening.

As in the past, here is my Message from last night in Berne.
Would you please distribute this as widely as possible in your Lodge.
We do not communicate enough with all of our Brothers. I have said this before. In my messages, we have an opportunity to address this situation. Here is a perfect vehicle to let our Brothers know we are thinking about them.
Please use it as such.
Thank you and
Most Fraternally

Peter Kermani, DDGM

A FRESH START

New York State DeMolay invites you to attend our Interfaith Memorial Service commerating the 700th Anniversary of the Capture of Grand Master Jacques DeMolay and his fellow Knights Templar
Date: Saturday October 13, 2007
Place: Albany Masonic Temple - 67 Corning Place at Lodge Street in Albany, NY
Time: 8:30AM - 9:30AM – Complimentary Breakfast underwritten Masters No. 5
9:45AM - 11:00AM – Interfaith Memorial Service

Coordinated by Monumental #374.
Ticket Prices are $12.00/adults and $8.00/children. Reservations and money must be turned in by 10/1/2007. For more information, Please use the Contact button at the top of the page and select: River Rats Masonic Night.

Just a reminder about tomorrow's check dedication ceremony at the Albany Temple, 3:00 p.m. I don't think I need to remind anyone how big a day this is for Master's Lodge, nor can I add much to what our Worshipful Master had to say on the subject in his recent email. This will truly be a one of a kind opportunity for Masters Lodge to showcase our bright future as well as our storied history. For all you new guys this will be an opportunity to meet the Grand Master early on in your masonic careers - and at an event honoring your own lodge.

Article taken from Times Union online:
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=603666&TextPage=1

By DAVID REYES, Special to the Times Union
First published: Friday, July 6, 2007

ALBANY -- Stephen King has his hands full while juggling commitments to different organizations around the state.

In addition to his full-time job as executive deputy director of the state Office of Real Property Services, King is about to become president of the Bethlehem Lions Club and was recently re-elected to a second one-year term as a statewide leader of the Masons.