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FROM THE EAST
Brothers, my apologies for the
delay in getting this message
out – yet alas, I’m now writing
this from 40k feet amid the
Canadian forest fire smoke
blowing down into the States.
Maybe there’s some symbolism in
this: no matter how unclear
things may be around us, we can
still fly to greater heights!
This reflection reminds me of
our last few meetings. On 5
May, we guided Br Logan Radish
up the symbolic staircase to
more light in Masonry. On 19
May, our Wardens, Brothers Angel
Matos and Chris Holzer, led a
great Memorial Day themed
ceremony which we opened to our
family, friends, and colleagues
– featuring a presentation on
renowned military Masons and an
explanation of the Missing Man
Table. Then, on 2 June (since
I’m sending this late), we held
an EA meeting wherein we
discussed our reflections on the
Rough and Perfect Ashlars
introduced in the lecture. For
each of these events, I am proud
of the passion and dedication
our Aberdeen Brothers displayed.
I
have no updates from the Sale
Agreement with the City, though
improvements to the block
continue around us. In the
meantime, our committee to
review available options has
been talking with various
venues, spanning the Blenheim
Odd Fellows Lodge, both
Susquehanna and Stephenson
Lodges, commercial spaces around
Aberdeen, and the City’s
Activity Center. We reviewed
some of these during our 2 June
meeting, and more investigation
is needed. Also, PM Greg Gelder
continues to refine our bylaws
adjustments.
On 2 Jun we also voted Br Marcas
Goodwin into our Lodge as a
plural member: welcome! We are
wrapping the investigation for
Br James Rakes, another plural
affiliation, with a vote later
in the year. In the vein of
good news, I was honored to
present our Maryland Masonic
Charities scholarship to Ms.
Aubrey Wands at Aberdeen High
School’s award ceremony, where
our very own Br Marcus Webster
delivered an amazing keynote
address, and Officers from Jesse
Shanks PHA Lodge also presented
scholarships. More thanks go to
Brothers Matos and Yensan for
representing us at the Memorial
Day event held by the City and
Legion: the wreath you prepared
was a fine tribute!
For our remaining meeting before
the summer, on 16 June, we will
call off to enjoy Strawberry
Night without the need for
donning tuxes and suits. Bring
your family and friends and a
strawberry dessert or other side
to share: the Officers will work
together to provide some cookout
style main dishes. Also, we are
finalizing the date of the
annual Masons Night @ Ripken, as
the original date conflicted
with the GM’s Ball.
Remember to come out to
breakfast on Tuesdays (7am @
Aberdeen Diner), especially over
the summer. The strength of our
Fraternity is built upon the
ever-perfecting Ashlars we
adjust through our interactions
and reflections: be a Mason’s
Mason throughout your day!
Remember: When you
visit the lodge, please bring
one can of food to help the
needy in our community.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Michael
J. Bowen,
PM
Worshipful Master
"When you visit Please bring one can of food to
help the needy in our community"
FROM
THE SECRETARY
According
to the By-Laws dues shall be
paid to the Secretary, annually
in advance of the first regular
communication in January. Dues
cards for 2024 are now
available. $76.00.
Pay
Pal is also available for 2024
Dues. https://www.paypal.me/Aberdeen187
If you use Pay Pal be sure to
update your payment amount to
$76.00 and include $2.50 for
fee.
If you would like to receive the
trestle board by e-mail, send
your e-mail address to the
secretary at the lodge e-mail
address.
TRESTLE
BOARD
Stated communication of
Aberdeen Lodge No. 187 will be
held, Mon June 2, 2025 at 7:30
p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Regular Order of Business
Ballot on Plural Membership
Stated ommunication of
Aberdeen Lodge No. 187 will be
held, Mon June 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.Regular
RegularMeeting CANCELLED
Open Meeeting
Strawberry Night.
Members and Friends Invited.
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James W. Gray, Jr. |
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Ross J. Allen |
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Jeffrey
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DATES
TO REMEMBER
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June 5, 2025
County School of
instruction starting at 7:00 pm.
Stephenson Lodge #135
Working on Entered Apprentice
Degree
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GRAND LODGE ACTIVITIES
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Family Day Picnic
June 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Grand Master's Ball
July 22, 2025
6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
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Harvest Home Day
October 4, 2025
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Annual CommunicationGrand Lodge
November 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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For
information about any of the
Grand Lodge activities contact
the Grand Secretary’s Office
(410) 527-0600.
Grand
Lodge of Maryland e-mail:
office@glmd.org
Grand
Lodge of Maryland Website:
http://www.mdmasons.org/
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