September 2006

FT WORTH MASONIC SERVICE BUREAU

NEWSLETTER – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13^TH, 2006

President: James Dale Kirkpatrick (tilleyjo@mindspring.com)

Vice-President: Harlan Metts (hmetts@earthlink.net)

Treasurer: Ernest Runyon (elrunyon@smithfieldlodge.com)

Secretary: Paul Mason (pmmasa12@sbcglobal.net)

MSB WebSite: http://www.geocities.com/fortworthmsb@sbcglobal.net

MWS WebSite: http://home.comcast.net/~addy652/64th/

Calendar of Events Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~addy652/64th/events.html

I bring greetings to my fellow brethren of the Ft Worth Masonic Service Bureau.

R:.W:. Dusty Martin

Michie Brous

Last month we had a great time at Richland Hills Lodge (even though I thought I was at

Hurst Lodge again). The honorable Michie Brouse received his 50-year award, and
T. J. Ramey presented a very good talk on the five points of fellowship.
Today, we are privileged to have R:. W:. Leo G. “Dusty” Martin, Grand Marshal of the
Grand Lodge of Texas present a special message. He is making himself available as a candidate
for Grand Junior Warden.

One of the items for business today is to discuss the new web page designed by our
treasurer, Ernest Runyon. The Ft.Worth Masonic Service Bureau has a current web page
maintained by Loyd Addy, and it has served us very well, however, Bro. Runyon has agreed to
maintain this new web page geared toward our organization. If the membership approves, we will have
Bro. Loyd change the link from the 64^th district web page accordingly. It should be noted that Bro. Loyd
(who has done an absolutely wonderful job maintaining our district web presence) has given his blessing for the great work that our treasurer is doing.

Rental of Masonic Temple

Do you, or an organization that you belong to, need a great place to hold a special meeting, party, wedding, or reception? The Masonic Temple Association (MTA) has just what you need. From small meeting rooms, dining rooms, or the large Grand Ballroom and Commandery Room (great for weddings), the MTA has a room for you. If you are a member of an organization that meets at the Temple you could be eligible for a discount. To book an event at the Temple OR for any Temple Body to schedule the rooms in the Masonic Temple, all (including Masonic bodies) should contact Jessica at 817-439-1790.

President’s Note:

The Upcoming Events are listed on the back of this newsletter.

I want to express my thanks to my officers this year. Harlan Metts, Ernie Runyon, and Paul Mason. The MSB has helped me out personally, as my Mother-in-law Clarice Leonard, wife of Don Leonard member of Arlington Lodge 438, (who currently lives in Lousiana) has undergone significant medical challenges during the past 6 weeks. She was in intensive care, but is now in “extended care” and we hope she will go home soon. Thanks for your prayers. The MSB has lent her a shower chair to assist her when she gets home. Thanks to everyone.

Next Month:

We will have Hon. Charles McKay speak next month.
He is a candidate for the Grand Junior Warden.
Next MSB Meeting will be at Southside Lodge #1114 on 7700 Crowley Road, Ft Worth.
We eat at 6PM and the program starts at 7PM.

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

· Saturday, September 9, Hurst Lodge 1387 will host EA lodge with guest speaker R:. W:. James Kirkpatrick, DDGM 64-D. Breakfast at 7 am.

· September 15-16, Southwest Regional York Rite Conference - to be held at the Holiday Inn-Love Field, 3300 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX (Ph: 214-357-8500 - Rates $79+ tax and mention Southwest York Rite Regional Conference to receive this rate). Registration will begin Thursday, Sept. 14th from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and Friday, Sept. 15th from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, with the conference beginning at 9:00 AM. Registration Forms and checks for meals can be sent to: Orville L. O'Neill, P.O. Box 296, Waco, TX 76703. Deadline for Ticket Reservations is Sept. 1, 2006. For the Ladies, there will be a tour of the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children on Friday, Sept. 15th. The buses will depart the hotel at 9:30 AM and return in time for Lunch.

· Saturday, September 23, River Oaks Masonic Lodge #1311 will hold its 3rd consecutive Blood Drive for Scottish Rite Hospitals' in conjunction with Carter Blood Care. The drive will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it will be at Super Save, 5116 River Oaks Blvd River Oaks, TX 76114. Shannon W. Crowson, Blood Drive Coordinator. 817-740-1950 (h) 817-665-7124 (w).

· Friday, September 29, Arlington Lodge No. 438 will present the Golden Trowel Award to Brother Robert D. Collier, Past Master and Secretary. We eat at 6:30 PM and the program starts at 7:30PM. ~ 1415 W. Abram, Arlington, TX.

· Saturday, September 30, Lake Worth Lodge No. 1410 is having a Blood Drive, Saturday, Sept. 30 from 7:00AM until 3:00PM. Benefits the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. 4104 Fewell Dr., Fort Worth.

· Friday, October 6, Scottish Rite Golf Tournament. www.fortworthscottishrite.org/GolfPage1

· Saturday, October 14, Ft. Worth Scottish Rite will hold its Fall Reunion at the Ft. Worth Temple.

· Saturday, October 21, Tranquility Lodge No. 2000 will meet at Arlington Lodge No. 438. There will be a tiled meeting at 11:00 a.m. followed by a meal around 12:30 p.m. The meal is done in the special festive board style of Tranquility Lodge and is open to non-Masons.

· Saturday, October 21, Southside Lodge will present 50-year awards at 12 noon.

· Monthly/Weekly Breakfasts

o Eugene Green – Every Saturday at 7:30am

o Hurst Lodge – Second Saturday from 7 to 10am

o Ridglea Lodge – Second Saturday from 8 to 10am

o River Oaks Lodge – Second Saturday at 7:30 am

o Lake Worth Lodge – Third Saturday from 7 to 10am.

o Arlington Lodge – Fourth Saturday from 7:30 am

o Sunrise Daylight Lodge – Every Monday and Second Thursdays at 8 AM

o ON the ROAD AGAIN!” TG-64 the 64th Masonic District Traveling Gavel is traveling from Smithfield Lodge No. 455 to Richland Hills Lodge No. 1348. Worshipful Master George Coon and 11 members of Richland Hills Lodge No. 1348 visited the September 7, 2006 Stated Meeting of Smithfield Lodge No. 455. to escort TG-64 to their Lodge. A bountiful feast and grand Masonic friendship and fellowship was enjoyed by the Brethren. The Brethren of the 64th Masonic District are a fine example of the Grand Master’s 3rd Quarter program of Fraternity, Friendship, Fellowship, Fun, and the Five Points of Fellowship. AS TG-64 is now in residence at Richland Hills Lodge No. 1348, the Brethren of the other 28 64th Masonic District Lodges are challenged to plan a visit to the Richland Hills Lodge No. 1348, October 2, 2006 Stated Meeting and keep the Traveling Gavel on the move thereby spreading the cement of Brotherly love and affection, come meet and get to know your Brothers. 64th Masonic District is “On the GO!” Sponsored by Robert. P. (Bob) Holmes, PM, Fort Worth Lodge No.148