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February From the Secretary’s desk

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My Brethren,

 

Hope you’re first month of 2025 has treated you well!  As I learn the ropes of my new role as Secretary, you will observe that the 2025 dues were a bit tardy in getting mailed out.  At this point, all Brothers should have received your dues notices.  We have made them payable by QR code, which is on the notice itself.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

In addition, we have begun to have informal Past Master’s Meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month.  The next one will be February 10th, 2025 at 6:30pm with an officers rehearsal immediately following.  All Past Masters and Line Officers are encouraged to attend the meetings moving forward.

 

Finally, as Secretary, I am working on putting together new protocols and SOP’s for the lodge around various topics such as candidate interaction, officer duties and responsibilities, etc.  These are not meant to be the work of an individual member and should have input from all Brothers interested in doing so.  So if you have any ideas on how to improve our Lodge, please reach out.  Once drafts of each topic are available, I will share with the lodge for comment and feedback.

 

Fraternal Regards,

W:. Scott K. Parry

Secretary, Smithtown Lodge No. 1127

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November 2024: From the Secretary’s Desk

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Brethren,

As our calendar year comes to a close, the administrative work of 2025 is starting to ramp up.  As I prepare to send out dues notices amongst other activities, please reach out to update addresses, preferred email addresses, or phone numbers.

In addition, as it has been several years since we reviewed our bylaws, please consider reviewing the most recent copy and put forth any changes that you think would benefit the Lodge.  In conjunction with the Worshipful Master, officers and trustees, amendments as needed should be implemented in the next calendar year.

Finally Brethren, as of the time of this writing, the Lodge has 82 Master Masons.  This is down nearly 20% in a very short time.  While I do not think we should be trying to build a line at the West Gate haphazardly, we all likely know good men in our social or civic circles that would only benefit from our beloved Craft.  Keep this in mind as we move forward.

 

Fraternal Regards,

W:. Scott K. Parry

Secretary – Smithtown Lodge No. 1127

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From the Secretary’s Desk September 2024

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Brethren,
As we return to our labors this fall, I look forward to seeing everyone in the Lodge.  We have our first fellowship event of the fall on September 28th with our Whisky & Cigar BBQ.  Please come out, even if it has been awhile, your Brothers would love to see you!
In regards to the Secretary’s Desk, please continue to reach out if I can be of any support.  Whether it be relief, ideas or just to chat, I look forward to hearing from you all.

Thanks & Fraternal Regards,
W:. Scott K. Parry
Secretary – Smithtown Lodge No. 1127
(631) 603-5273

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Tri Lodge Pig Roast

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On Saturday, Oct 21, Potunk, Riverhead and Peconic Lodges will be having a Pig Roast BBQ from 2pm to 6pm. The event will be held on the grounds of Riverhead Lodge located on Roanoke Ave. Riverhead. Roast pig, BBQ chicken, salads and more, along with beer, soda, and water will be provided.  Tickets are available via a link on the Suffolk District web site of the Band. Tickets are $30 in via the sites or $35 at the door. proceeds from the event will be used to support Maureen’s Haven events that the lodges had supported last year.

If you can help with the event, please reach out to W:. Mike Sokel who is chairing this event.

Sad Tidings – V:.W:. Boysie Singh laid down the Working Tools of Life

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Brothers,

It is with a heavy heart that I relay the news that V:.W:. Boysie Singh, Past Master of Potunk Lodge No. 1071, laid down the working tools of life and has passed upward to that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

May the GAOTU hold him in his hands. The Secretary will send out arrangements when they are available.

Please keep his wife Terry and their three daughters in your thoughts and prayers.

From the Secretary Jan-Feb 2021

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My Brothers,

 

I hope this communication finds you all staying safe and in good health.

 

You should all have received your dues notices for 2021 dues and thank you to those who have already sent them in. If you have not please remember that due to Covid we have not been able to have any fund raisers or rentals, both very important to meeting the expenses of the lodge, including our GL assessment.

 

Hoping we can get back to seeing each other at Lodge soon!!

Fraternally – Jimmy G.