Greetings from the West as in The Craftsman's Club.   Greetings from the West as in The Craftsman's Club OK, as the new kid on the block I tried to waken everyone last month and I failed.   We had no new faces to be presenton Tuesday nights when The Craftsman's Club meets.   One month has already past this year and we have 11 more to go.   Don't be like one Brother who said, "I have already done my part in that Lodge and it is time others to do theirs."   Brethren, we all need you!   There is still much to learn and without your help teaching or sharing with others we will not be able to complete our duties as Masons.   I am a Grandfather and I hope to pass onto my Grandsons things I have learned while being a mason.   The working tools used daily and how they can apply to being a Mason.

For the family member who might be reading this Digest who is not a Mason, let me share with you there are many young men who are 21 years old or older who is afraid to ask the question "How to be a Mason"?   If you know someone like this let them know To be One Ask One!   What better way to answer this question?   Invite this person to come and visit with us on Tuesdays or at the Stated Meeting on the first Thursday each month.   We have pamphlets available about Masons.   These are free for the asking.

Fraternally,
Mickey Harber, Senior Warden 2004

Happy Birthday to the following members: Jerry Wayne Sage 2/01, John M. Johnson 2/02, Billy Edwards Daniels 2/04, Yorel Hale Sneed 2/07, Daniel Lowe Dean 2/08, Brain Keith Chambers 2/12, Amel C. Peterson, Jr. 2/13; Jimmy Joe Willis 2/13, Raymond Spencer Clift 2/14, Earl Ray Jr., P.M., 2/17; Walter Frank Mullen 2/18, Kenneth Wade Higginbotham, P.M., 2/19; William Kimble Womack 2/19, Charles George Ewerling 2/19, Cleo McCarty 2/20, Eugene Lee Milner 2/21, John Wyeth Chandler 2/21, Newell Sterling Garrett 2/22, Franklin Austin Bogard, P.M. 2/23; Russell Saunders Vaiden, Sr., 2/23; Fred Joseph Warner, P.M., 2/23; Danny Ray Renshaw, 2/24 and Robert Lee Reid, 2/28.

If it's your birthday and it is not listed here we would like to wish you a Happy Birthday also; and urge you to send us your information card completed with your current information for our new database.

We are sad to report the death of Past Master Earl Ray, Jr, on January 29, 2004.   Brother Ray had a Masonic Funeral on February 1, 2004 at Sardis, Ms.   Our Prayers and sympathy are extended to his wife and other family members.

Brother Buford O'Dell Brady is in Methodist North Hospital recovering from a heart attack.

Brother Jack Down's wife Shirley is in St Francis Hospital suffering with a broke foot and injured shoulder.   We ask you keep them in your prayers.

If you know of anyone sick, please contact our Chaplin Brother Byron Wilkinson, P.M. at 386-9914.   Brother Wilkinson has been very good about visiting our sick Brothers and their families, and reporting back to the Lodge.
 

Brother James Jacob Hardy's name was drawn for the $100.00 cash prize.   Brother Hardy was not present to receive the money; therefore, March door prize will be $150.00.

Ms. June Hubbard won the $50.00 gift certificate to Schunucks.

Brothers Don Brown and Gene Major won the consolation prizes.

Brethren the first month of the new year has passed and we still do not have all the dues from the membership.   Please save the Lodge a little money by paying your dues on time.   If you havenot mailed your 2004 dues please take a few minutes and mail them.

The Valentine's Dinner will be February 14th, at 7:00 P.M.   We would love to see everyone.   Make your reservations by calling me at 901-837-4579.