May 7th: Monday
Dinner 6:30 PM (Best meal in town!)
Stated Meeting 7:30 PM

May 21st: Monday
Master Mason Degree 7 PM

May 31st: Thursday
First day of 130th Grand Lodge Communications

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Secretary's Angle WB Steve Harrington
brsteveharrington@yahoo.com
520-977-9678 Cell Phone

Brethren

> Note: The Secretary has a new phone number. Please change it in your contact list! (I’m still learning how to do texting, so don’t try it yet. There’s a green Android thingy in it that appears and scares me.)

> MAY Happy Birthdays! WM James Wild, WB Steve Harrington; BRs Elgin Ball, Herbert Burris, Jerrold Cohen, John Dierdorf, William Harris III, Jones Hobbs, Jimmy Huddleston, David McDonald, Jonathan Randol, Donald Stevens, James Stith, Donald Taylor, Wright Thomas, and Morton Tuller.

> May is the traditional Taco-in-the-Shell Dinner Night. You get beef, unless you tell me you want chicken. I’ll tell the cooks. Don’t try to tell them yourself, even if you live with one of them. So, you want Chicken?

> Congratulations to all our Brothers who advanced in their degrees this past month! Let there be light!

From Worshipful Master Jim Wild PM

April was a busy month for your Lodge. We made two official visits in April, one to Oasis Lodge 52 and one to Epes Randolph Lodge 32. WB Don Milligan and BR Gil Schlierer participated in the 3rd degree at Oasis Lodge; both did Marion McDaniel proud with their fine work.

We also Passed a Brother to the degree of Fellowcraft Mason, and Raised a Brother to the Sublime degree of Master Mason. If you missed these meetings you missed out on some great fellowship.

May will also be a busy month for Marion McDaniel. On May 21st we will raise another Brother to the degree of Master Mason. Come by and see the wonderful work your officers and sideliners are doing. May 31st is the beginning of the 130th Annual Grand Lodge Communication. Your Master, Wardens, and several Past Masters will be attending this very important 3 day conference. Important decisions will be made which will affect all Lodges in Arizona.

At our stated meeting in May we will discuss Grand Lodge legislation proposals. Your Officers need your input to represent your voice in the voting. Join us at our May stated meeting and join in on the discussion.

Don't forget the dinner at 6:30 prior to the stated meeting on May 7th. Hope I see you there.

Words to Live By: It is never too soon to be kind, for we never know how soon it will be too late.

WMJ

From The West: WB Don Milligan SW

Brothers, as humans, we are nomadic in that we love to travel. We all take a trip, a journey, a voyage, or just plain travel. In doing such we (at least I) are often asked if we are a traveler, to which I respond, YES!

When I first was asked that question far from my home, I was taken back just a little and was confused as to what to say. I learned quickly why that question was asked and knew it was not to inquire about my destination.

Well, I am about to make a voyage of sorts by returning to two family reunions, one for my wife's family and the other for my family. It’s a voyage because it takes us back to bygone days of our youth which gives us much pleasure. While mental and physical preparations are being made, I always include the fact that I will be on the road with many Brothers who are willing to come to my aid should it be required.

I always look at the welcome signs along the road as vehicles pass by and take mental note of their Masonic affiliation. That sign is instant reassurance to me of Brotherly Love and Relief should it be required. I display an emblem for the same reasons.

We should always remember that Brotherly Love and Relief come in many forms and not just found within our Lodges. As we move about, we should always be prepared to take just a little time away from the toils of daily life to assist a Brother Traveler along his way. Our wages come in many forms and are most rewarding when received. I always feel at home among the craft while traveling, so should you!

Keep up the excellent degree work our Lodge does and be a part of it. All you need do is ask to participate.

From The South: BR Gil Schlierer JW

I was recently reading an interesting blog by Esteemed Mason Chris Hodapp. He discussed how often Freemasonry points to the lack of Brothers in Lodge and blames advancing age and the death of Brethren…but Hodapp says the real reason we often don’t see Brothers in Lodge meetings is, "because we are boring them".

Perhaps it’s not the most exciting thing to come to a Stated Meeting to hear the minutes read, old business discussed, etc., but at Marion McDaniel Lodge in the coming months, we have much more interesting business. Grand Lodge is but a month away and it should be interesting to hear about this year.

We have at least two 3rd Degree ceremonies pending, a 2nd Degree, and the possibility of a 1st degree as well. Then there is the Annual Rummage Sale to plan for as well as an Ice Cream Social (a chance to bring the whole family to Lodge as well as friends). Plenty to do - Don’t miss it!

Remember, YOU Are The Lodge - Bring It Back!

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