Waymart Lodge # 542

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Brethren,

Happy May, Brothers! If the old expression about April showers is true, we should have a pretty colorful May.  This Month at the Lodge we will be conferring the first and second degrees on a candidate.  We have had quite a dry spell, we have not had any new candidates in quite some time, so please, if you can, come on out to welcome the new Mason and be there for him as he is brought to light.  The degrees will be conferred on the evening of May 12th.

This will also be the first time we will implementing the combined 1st and 2nd degrees per Grand Lodge instructions.

Also, this month Wendell Hunt, PDDGM, PM, and one of the finest Masons to enter the craft, and his wonderful wife, Carol, will be moving away from our area to be closer to their family. Waymart Lodge and Waymart the community will be suffering a tremendous loss of these two extraordinary people, but we send them with peace, love, and happiness.  We are happy they will be spending more time with their family, which is what this life is all about.

  Wendell has been a mentor and an inspiration to countless individuals, myself included.  His contributions to Freemasonry in general, and our Lodge in particular, are incalculable.  He joined the craft when Kennedy was president and was WM the year I was born.  He helped our Lodge grow through some hard times, and helped it flourish to what it is today.  We will miss his regular presence but will also insist on an occasional visit.

 Ben Franklin himself may have to return to quote himself for us, for who else can do it as eloquently as Wendell! Safe journey, Brother, if you need us, we are here.

Let us not take Wendell’s guidance in vain, let us strive to learn the lessons Wendell has taught us. I promise we will all be the better for it.

Chris Hall

Worshipful  Master

(570)903-9829

 PS: Our incoming Senior Deacon, Charlie Knapp, will not be able to take his seat for a few months while he recovers from surgery.  We wish him speedy recovery.  If any brother wants to volunteer to fill his seat in the meantime, that would be swell!  Let us know.

May Dates to Remember          
 District Members @ 7:00 PM
School of Instruction @ 7:30 PM

May 2nd  – Official Visit – Honesdale Lodge #218

May 6th – Rehearsal for Stated Meeting –7:30 PM

May 7th – Dinner Before Stated 6:30 PM Lasagna 

May 7th -- Stated Meeting – 7:30 PM

May 13th – Rehearsal for Extra Meeting – 7:30 PM

May 14th – Extra Meeting – 7:30 PM

May 28th – School of Instruction – Milford  #344

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

Message From The Secretary                                               

Brethren,

 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 2024

Jan. 23 - Honesdale
Feb. 27 - Salem
March, 26 - Kingsbury
Apr. 23 - Waymart
May, 28 - Milford
Aug.27 - Waymart
Sept.24 - Carbondale
Oct. 22 - Salem
Nov. 26 - Honesdale

DDGM Don Roa Official Visitation dates for 2024

Kingsbury  466 - March 13
Waymart 542 - April 2
Milford 344 - April 17
Honesdale 218 - May 2
Salem 330 - May 13
Carbondale 249 - June 7

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Membership Status Report, 2022

Active Members                                                      151

Members Deceased                                                2

Members Withdrew                                                    0

Members Suspended                                                0

Petitions Pending Action                                           0

Total Petitions for 2024                                             0

Total Membership                                                     149

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Next Rainbow meeting will be  at the Waymart Lodge.