Brethren,
� � � The month of March was a very busy month for DeSoto Lodge. � We had a wonderful meeting at the Grand Lodge, with Brother K. I. Wright being elected as our Most Worshipful Grand Master. � A number of important issues were voted on. � We also had our District One meeting (4/1/00), where every Grand Lodge Officer was present, and GM Wright gave a very eloquent speech, laying out the objectives of 'Getting back to the Basics.' � As Brother Wright said, "Each Mason should be a good role model for all mankind, always remembering Courtesy, Kindness, Honesty and Respect.
� � � This was the relationship that Hiram, King of Tyre had with both David and Solomon. � (I Kings, Chap. 5; II Samuel 5:11; I Chromicles 14:1) � This is the example we are attempting to follow, not only with the Lodges within the walls of our Temple at FOurth and Court, but also Bartlett Lodge #796 and other Lodges recognized by Tennessee Grand Lodge. � We were very fortunate to have help from Barlett Lodge and attendance from Lodges in Illinois and South Carolina when Brother Mike Wilson was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on March 31.
� � � Our committees have been hard at work. � We now have a Web Page linked to the Grand Lodge's web site. � (www.desotolodge.com or www.desotolodge.org) � Both sites are the same and make it easy for those on the Internet to locate information about us. � Our Hardware has arrived and is expected to save the Lodge time and money with this upgrade. � Our historian and by-law committees are hard at work, also.
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� � � The Past Masters' Dinner has been set for April 29, 2000. � Get your reservations in now. � Don't wait until the last and then forget about it. � Reservations are required and being accepted now, so call the Lodge or the Secretary and issue yourself an opportunity to celebrate with those who have served this Lodge as Master. � Reservations must be in no later than April 25, 2000.
� � � By vote of those present at the April stated meeting, the stated meeting for each month will remain the first Thursday of each month. � Please make plans to attend and support YOUR Lodge with your attendance and comments. � A chain is only as strong as the weakest link. � The Lodge is only as strong as the weakest member. � Are you that one weak-link member that can make or break YOUR Lodge?
Calendar of Events
Craftsman Club will meet every Tuesday night at 7 PM for study and Ritual work.
| Saturday | April 29, 2000 | 7 PM � � | Past Masters' Dinner |
| Thursday | May 4, 2000 | 7 PM | Stated Meeting |
Saturday
� | May 29, 2000
� | 7 PM
� | Memorial Day Breakfast
MM Degree to Follow |
� � � With Brother Danny Tate's work requiring him to give up his chair as Senior Deacon, the WM has appointed Brother Tim Cook to that position and Brother Mike Cook has been appointed as Junior Steward. � They were installed to those positions at the April stated meeting. � Also remember that the stated meeting will stay on the first Thursday night of each month. � Beginning in May, our dinner will begin at 6:30 PM and stated meeting will begin at 7. � Hope to see more at the stated meetings.
� � � The six most important words: � "I admit I made a mistake."
� � � The five most important words: �"You did a good job."
� � � The four most important words: �"What is your opinion?."
� � � The three most important words: �"If you please."
� � � The two most important words: �"Thank you."
� � � The one least important word: �"I."
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