Brethren;

Just a quick holler to contact Skip should you want to go to Guthrie this spring.  By the way, through Travelocity you can still book a round trip fare for $336, leaving Sea-Tac at 6:26 am on March 29, and returning to Sea-Tac at 4:50 pm on Monday.  That's a pretty fair fare, and you need not sit out on the wing.

Fraternally,
Kris

Brethren;

Here are three items coming up soon!

First, for our program on February 23; Jim Clarkson is a retired police Detective Sergeant who quite by accident found himself investigating a famous UFO sighting in Grays Harbor. He's been investigating ever since. He has taken his investigations to Area 51 in the Nevada desert and the famous UFO crash sites in New Mexico. Because he uses the same no nonsense investigative methods he used as a Detective he discounts far more reports than he endorses. Jim has been asked to speak all over the country and is the author of a book with a strong Ocean Shores connection.  For more information go to http://www.clarksonufo.com/

For a fascinating evening attend our February 23rd meeting. A presentation open to friends will be followed by a short business meeting.'  Dinner will begin at 6:30, with the presentation to follow.  For more info, please contact VM Jon Kime.  This should be good!

Second - Our Valley of Olympia will be assisting the Valley of Hoquiam with the 18th through 32nd degrees on Saturday, March 12 starting at 9am.  There will be two candidates.  We can certainly use your help - either as a sideliner or as a degree-team member!  Please mark your calendars.

Finally, a reminder of our trip to Guthrie - leaving March 31 and returning April 4.  If you're thinking of going, Illustrious Skip needs your rsvp by the end of this month (February 28th) so as to book the rooms at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Center. 

For questions or more info on the last two, please give Skip a call at 360-280-4108 (local in Olympia.)

Fraternally,

Kris

It's that time of the year again.

For anyone making the Guthrie trek this year, we leave on March 31st and return on April 4th.  The degrees start on Friday, April 1st promptly at 0800, or for you Marines the little hand on 8, etc.  There are a lot of flights available getting to Oklahoma City about 3:30 PM, which should be your target time so you can get to the Scottish Rite Center in Guthrie in time to get checked in, register, and accompany us to the steak house for dinner.

I'll have room for two people in my car and I get into OKC at 5:30 PM.

Now is the time to start booking plane fares.  Also I need a list of names no later than February 28th so I can reserve rooms at the Center.

Thanks,  Skip

Harmony Lodge #18

Presents

2010 Car Show Extravaganza

Open to Masons and their invited guests

Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles of all types

If you think it’s cool BRING IT!

The judges will categorize upon arrival

(Bribing the judges is encouraged)

Entry Fee $10.00 suggested donation in addition to your normal dinner donation

August 3^rd 2009 5:30pm

Contact WB Ivan Isaacson to RSVP 360-491-1451

Olympia Masonic Center, 521 North Street, Tumwater WA 98501

Name ___________________________ Lodge affiliation (if any)___________________

Brethren;

At our last meeting, eight Brothers expressed an interest to visiting our Brethren in the Harbor on Wednesday June 9th.  In talking with Illustrious Brother Don Watkins, they are planning for dinner at 7pm, and will have a short (15-20 minutes) program.  Knowing Br. Don, it should be a very enjoyable meeting!

I'm thinking that we should car-pool from the Lodge at 5:45.  I'd greatly appreciate it if you would RSVP and confirm that you're going to go so that proper arrangements can be made.  (Even if you're starting from up at Shelton, Centralia, etc., do let me know as well so that sufficient water may be added to the soup.)  If you'd like to, but are not sure, let me know as well.

Brethren, the Hoquiam Brothers are looking forward to our visit - it should be a wonderful time and a great way to close out our year!

Fraternally,

Kris

360-493-8878

Brethren,
 

 

WB Vernon Briggs, Honorary Past Master of Harmony #18, passed on to the Celestial Lodge this week, at the age of 89. His wife of more than 60 years, Evelyn, and his children, were by his side at home.
 
A celebration of Vernon's life is scheduled at the Olympia Masonic Center:
Saturday, June 12th - 2 p.m.
 
There is no formal Masonic service planned at this time but all Brothers are welcome. Wear your aprons!
 
WB Vernon was Treasurer for Harmony #18 from 1994-1998 and had been a Mason since 1969. He will truly be missed as a generous and sweet soul.

Please keep Evelyn and Vernon's large and loving family in your thoughts.

 
 
Additionally, please note that if you're attending Harmony next Tuesday, it's starting as a special at 6:30 p.m. in order to confer the MM degree for FC Ron Morgan, who is due to deploy soon.
 
Freternally,
Brian
360-970-9513