Brethren:

This year is nearly halfway gone and there

is still much work to be done. Our first fund-

raiser will soon be here. Please note that the

date has changed to June 8th and 9th. We

hope this two day event will prove to be a

success and I believe it will be. Contact

Brother Al Bradshaw to make donations

and /or for information on how you can help

him with this fund raiser for the Oxford

Home for Children.

Thanks to all the officers and brethren for

their excellent work in raising Brother

Farmer to the sublime degree of Master

Mason. The degree was conferred entirely of

King Solomon Lodge members. A special

thanks to Stephen Jones for his work in the

meal preparation. The cold cuts and pick

ups were great. Also thanks to Bob Erwin for

the delicious banana pudding.

Thanks to those who helped with the

adopt a highway clean up. It is amazing

what is scattered along the roadway.

Thanks to Dr. Ann Tippitt who spoke at

our stated on the Schiele Museum. The

following weekend several brethren met for

breakfast before visiting the museum. The

visit was educational and made for a fun day.

Finally brethren, remember to do your

best in supporting out charities, remember to

visit the sick brethren and contribute to the

needed causes and support your lodge.

Master

Jerry A. Creasman

June

BIRTHDAYS 6/02 Robert D. Smith

6/02 Jeffrey D. Barlowe

6/02 William F. Farmer

6/03 Roger D. Swink

6/05 Jerry L. Mundy

6/05 Travis W. Stuart

6/11 Larry D. Morrow

6/17 Edward W. Linser

6/23 James J. Dimeo

6/27 Barber J. Messer

6/29 Lewis W. Blanton

GREETINGS

FROM

THE EAST

Raised A Master

Mason 6/7 Jerry L. Mundy

6/7 William M. Stockton

6/7 Marvin R. Clinton

6/9 Rodney D. Huss

6/9 Tony L. Taylor

6/10 Jerry D. Creasman

6/11 Reid E. Brafford

6/11 Wilton R. Buchanan

6/13 Charles K. Grissom

6/19 James R. Barker

6/20 Joel T. MsSwain

6/20 Benjamin L. Wilson

6/21 Philip E. Pilkington

6/21 Joseph S. Queen

6/22 Edward W. Linser

6/24 Darby R. Buchanan

6/24 Jerry W. Redmon

6/25 Harry M. Bryant

6/26 Charles W. Eggers

6/28 Lloyd A. Leatherwood III

6/28 Christopher L Euchner

6/28 Travis W. Stuart

6/29 Joshua S. Chandler

6/30 Thomas A. Brooks

6/30 James W. Hoyle

6/30 Rich E. King

FROM THE SECRETARY’S

DESK

Welcome to our newest member

Brother William “Will” Floyd Farmer.

Brother Farmer was raised to the sub-

lime degree of Master Mason on Tuesday

May 15, 2012 by his grandfather Brother

William H. Page of William G. Hill Lodge No. 218 Raleigh,

NC. Welcome Brother Will.

We will have an application for dual membership to

vote on at our June Stated Communication.

Effective now Gastonia Lodge No. 369 will be holding

their Stated Communication on the SECOND THURSDAY

OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM.

As of this writing we have 12 members who have not

paid their 2012 dues. Official notices of delinquency will be

mailed in July.

I would like to thank the members of King Solomon

Lodge who helped confer the Last Sad Rites for Brother

Jerry William Hendren a member of Adobe Lodge No. 41

F&AM Tucson, AZ.

Victor A. Willis PM PS CL

Special Presentation by

Worshipful Brother James

Howell

There will be two

videos shown, the first

being on the York Rite

and the second entitled

“Tribute to The Flag”.

The video on the York

Rite will explain the

structure of the York Rite and how it con-

tributes to the explanation of many of the

legends and lessons taught in the Blue

Lodge degrees. Each Body of the York Rite,

the Chapter, Council and Commandery will

be introduced and a summary of the

degrees and orders are given. The York Rite

has been in Gastonia since 1908 and

continues to be a part of the masonic

experience for brethren in and around

Gastonia. The York Rite has approximately

143 members in Gastonia and 3500

across the state of NC.

The video “Tribute to the Flag” is spon-

sored by Scottish Rite Masons and

addresses topics such as waving, guarding,

photographing, designing, painting and

claiming the flag. The video finishes with a

presentation titled “I Love Liberty”

featuring Robin Williams. Since Flag Day is

June 14th, this video is very appropriate to

focus our members on the story of this

symbol of freedom and our country.

Offer Your Congratulations—

CONTACT YOUR BROTHERS !

WB Billy J. Wiggins and his

grandson Damon enjoy the Schiele

Museum

Join Us For A Special Meal By Howard Franklin !

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#704 A.F . & A.M.#704 A.F . & A.M.#704 A.F . & A.M.

SPECIAL

PRESENTATION

BY -

June 12 , 2012 (Meal 6:30pm– Lodge opens 7:30pm)

214 South St., Gastonia, N.C.

JUNE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

June 8th –9th Yard Sale

June 14th Flag Day

June 17th Fathers Day

June 19th Cook Out

June 26th Lodge Practice

June 30th BBQ at South Fork Lodge

THE PAST REMEMBERED

1971

Worshipful

Brother

Harold J.

Turner

1970

Worshipful

Brother

William H.

Lucas

1972

Worshipful

Brother

Felix H.

Dover

Worshipful Brother Lucas was born October 24, 1929 . He

was initiated March 16, 1965 -passed April 27, 1965 and

raised May 25, 1965. After serving well, WB Lucas laid down

the working tools of life March 6, 1995.

BAKED ZITI

+

Howard

WB

James W.

Howell

Worshipful Brother Turner was born February 13, 1936 . He

was initiated December 15, 1967 -passed January 5, 1968

and raised January 26, 1968. After serving well, WB Turner

laid down the working tools fo life April 9, 2005

Worshipful Brother Dover was born April 14, 1926 . He was

initiated June 18, 1948 -passed July 9, 1948 and raised July

30, 1948 . After serving well, WB Dover laid down the

working tools of life May 16, 2001.

Betsy Ross presents first flag to

George Washington

It’s not easy being a father but it is worth

every sacrifice to be called Dad!

Remember Fathers Remember Fathers Remember Fathers

Day June 17thDay June 17thDay June 17th

Celebrate Flag Day Celebrate Flag Day Celebrate Flag Day

June 14thJune 14thJune 14th

Thanks to Dr. Ann Tippitt from Schiele Museum

for her informative presentation in May.