Waymart Lodge # 542 April 2009

Have you ever been lost or know someone who makes a habit of getting lost? Do you know a hunter or hiker who has ever gotten lost in the woods? What happens when you or someone else gets lost in a more rugged place? These questions and more are the topic of this month’s program. Brother Ernest “Rudy” Ritter IV, PM of Charity Lodge No. 144, is one of those brave men and women who go out looking for the people who have gone missing. From people lost on mountains to children who have wondered off, Brother Ritter and those he works with go out. Brother Ritter is coming to talk to us about what he and the Search and Rescue teams do and how they are able to find those who are missing.

I would also like to congratulate those who have gotten degrees over the last few months and thank those who have helped and come out even in July for extra meetings to confer degrees and show support for our new brothers. thank you all and may our Masonic Journey be fruitful.

S&F

Josh Yorks, W.M.

Being neither a Christian nor a Jew, a Muslim nor a Hindu, being a Democrat nor a Republican. Being black, white, Hispanic, Asian, nor Indian. Being rich nor poor, has anything to do with me amongst my brethren behind this door. Only my trust in God, the faith in my brothers, and the charity given to mankind because of my actions matter in this place.

I AM A FREEMASON

Dates to Remember: Aug /Sept 2026

August 25^th - School of Instruction – Waymart Lodge #542 Members at 7:00 PM – School at 7:30 PM

August 31^st - Hall Association Meeting – 6:30 PM

August 31^st - Rehearsal for Stated – 7:00 PM

And Rehearsal for Extra

Sept. 1^st - Dinner Before Stated - 6:30 PM

Meatball Sandwiches

Sept 1^st - STATED MEETING – 7:30 PM

Sept. 2^nd - Official Visit – Carbondale Lodge #249

Sept. 7^th – Happy Labor Day

Sept. 8^th - Dinner Before Extra - 6:00 PM

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

Sept 8^th - EXTRA MEETING – 7:00 PM

Sept 9^th - Official Visit – Kingsbury Lodge #466

Sept. 22^nd - School of Instruction – Carbondale Lodge #249

Members at 7:00 PM – School at 7:30 PM

GRAND LODGE NEWS:

To the Member of Grand Lodge:

Message From The Secretary

Brethren,

2026 Dues

The 2026 Dues Notices have been sent out. They are due by St. Johns Day, December 2025. Please make an effort to submit them.

In the event of sickness or a tragic loss please contact me immediately so the Lodge may offer you any assistance necessary.

Fraternally,

Steven R. Arch

Secretary

Message from the Hall Association

District 14 School of Instruction 2026

January 27, 2026: Honesdale Lodge #218
February 24, 2026: Salem Lodge #330
March 24, 2026: Kingsbury Lodge #466
April 28, 2026: Waymart Lodge #542
May 26, 2026: Milford Lodge #344
June 2026: No School
July 2026: No School
August 25, 2026: Waymart Lodge #542
September 22, 2026: Carbondale Lodge #249
October 27, 2026: Salem Lodge #330
November 24, 2026: Honesdale Lodge #218
December 2026: No School

DDGM Don Roa Official Visitation dates for 2026

Wednesday February 18, 2026: Milford Lodge No. 344
Wednesday March 11, 2026: Kingsbury Lodge No. 466
Tuesday April 6, 2026: Waymart Lodge No. 542
Thursday May 7, 2026: Honesdale Lodge No. 218
Monday June 8, 2026: Salem Lodge No. 330
Wednesday September 2, 2026: Carbondale Lodge No. 249

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Membership Status Report, 2022

Active Members 151

Members Deceased 0

Members Withdrew 0

Members Suspended 0

Petitions Pending Action 0

Total Petitions for 2024 0

Total Membership 149

Help for our Heros

Aurora Assembly # 189 Rainbow for Girls, for more information contact tech08@socantel.net

Next Rainbow meeting will be at the Waymart Lodge.

Waymart Rainbow assembly #189 meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Lodge Hall. All girls between the age of 11 and 21 are welcome to attend. Any Questions call Joe Johannes at 470-3103

Pledge Group ages 6 to 10 first Thursday of each month call 470-3103 for more information.