Brethren,
It’s hard to believe we are rapidly approaching the 12th month of 2025. For me it’s been both a learning as well as rewarding experience serving as your Junior Warden. We have provided our Lodge with enjoyable meals and fellowship for our monthly stated meetings.
Our Valentines and Halloween Dances have also provided great food and entertainment for our brothers, their spouses and friends while also contributing financial support for our charities and the operation of the Lodge. Our monthly social dinners have provided both an opportunity for fellowship and diverse dining opportunities at many of our local restaurants.
I want to particularly thank R⸫W⸫ Carl Jacobson and Brother Tom Freemer for their time and talent stepping up to prepare the meals and events this past year, their help and commitment were invaluable to the success of each event.
We did not have a Social Dinner scheduled for November due to the Thanksgiving holiday, so the final Dinner for 2025 will take place at the Orange Blossom Country Club located at 1542 Water Tower Circle, The Villages, FL. 32159, on Monday December 15th at 4:30 pm.
We will have our last Stated Meeting Meal for 2025 on December 8th starting at 12:30 pm. Please plan on attending as we will also be voting on the new officers for 2026.
Food For Thought:
It’s not for money, it’s not for fame
and it’s not for any personal gain
It’s just for love of fellow man
It’s just to lend a helping hand.
It’s just to give a tithe of self
That’s something you can’t buy with wealth.
It’s not the medals worn with pride
It’s just for that feeling deep inside.
It’s that reward down in your heart
It’s feeling that you’ve been a part of helping others far and near
That’s what makes you a Volunteer.
Fraternally,
Carl Chew Junior Warden
215-285-1048
