Our Annual Valentine's Dinner was held on Saturday, February 9th and was a huge success.   We had a great turnout with over 72 guests in which to honor our Outstanding Lady Wilma Clement. Wilma has supported DeSoto Lodge and her husband Bob for over 50 years.   The Worshipful Master presented a plaque to our Outstanding Lady along with a large box of candy.

Our Dinner Menu for next month is chili with an assortment of vegetables and deserts.   The Ladies out did themselves at the February Dinner by putting on a spread fit for Kings.   Needless to say there were no leftovers.   If you would like to participate and bring something, please contact the Junior Warden Dennis Pope at 483-6111 or our First Lady Mary Cook at 681-0858.
 

Happy Birthday to the following members:   Robert L. Reid, Amel C. Peterson, Jr.; Yorel H. Sneed, Walter F. Mullen, Daniel L. Dean and Danny R. Renshaw.
January belated Birthdays: Michael W. Young, Elbert E. Martz, Jack E. Downs, Wallace L. Adams and William C. Hammers.   Guys, Happy belated Birthday!

Brother Bob Clement has been under the weather with a mini stroke.   Be sure to keep Bob in your prayers.   As for deceased brothers, we are learning almost daily of Brothers who have pasted on but have not been reported to the Lodge.   If you know of a Brother who has died in the past few years please call the Secretary at 529-4025, so we can update our records and pass the news on to our members.
 

Get your reservations now for the Spring Dinner Dance.   That's right we will have a nice Dinner on Friday, March 22 followed by a Disk Jockey playing all the right songs for listening and dancing.   Call now and let The Entertainment Committee know exactly what kind of music you would like to hear and dance to.   Call Dennis Pope at 795-5008 or Greg Howard at 639-2678.

Most of our members know we have a website, but for those who didn't you can go to www.desotolodge.com or .org for Lodge information and highlights.   We are presently updating our database and we only have a few members email addresses.   If you have an email address please let us know so you can be added to our email list.   No we do not plan on bombarding you with emails or distributing your email address.
 

Are your Lodge Dues current? If not, please remit $20 today.   We are trying desperately to update our database with current member’s information.   If you receive a Dues Notice and a form please complete the form and return it with your check for your dues.   If you have an email address, please send us an email with your current information and preferred email address.   NO! we will not give out your personal information nor your email address!
 

You should have received your 2002 Calendar by now.   Please take a minute to look at the events we have scheduled for 2002.   Your Officers are trying very hard to make this one of the best years in recent history.   Give them a chance; come to your Lodge, come to your events.   If you have an idea for an event or suggestions about the Annual Picnic, please contact one of the Officers at 529-4025 or by email.