Brethren,

Family is defined as a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation such as a fellowship. The Lodge is and has been part of me as far as I can remember and I will strive to take care of this part of our Masonic Family as best that I can through the year 2012. My idea for the Lodge is to foster this feeling of family within the ranks of our membership. The ritual that we all know and love prescribes humility in the dispensation of knowledge within the craft. Nevertheless, the degrees of Masonry dictate different levels, which must be observed, to ensure the continued flow of learning and fellowship. With this idea I would like to have more events to get members get involved and enjoy one another in the fellowship that should be present within our Lodge.

Continuing with the great ritual that we enjoy here in Burlingame, we have degrees in each level of our craft that your Officers work hard to deliver. I invite each and every member to take part in the degrees that we bestow. We already made great strides and added another worthy Master Mason to our fold last month and I thank all the members present at the last degree for supporting our Officers in their ritual.

The Masonic Family takes many steps to ensure that the Family we foster will continue in the great tradition of workmen in temples past. For Entered Apprentices, I challenge you to attend every First-degree conferral you can to facilitate your Masonic journey. For Fellow Crafts, I chal-lenge you to seek the light by which our Fraterni-ty works by attending every Second-degree con-ferral. Master Masons, I challenge you to support your blue Lodge by a regular attendance of Stated Meetings and offering any assistance to Officers and committee members.

Of course, I would be remiss if I neglected to say and make sure that the presence of each mem-ber during any event is appreciated and encour-aged

to promote the spreading the cement of broth-erly love, which is the joy and reciprocation of the hard work the Officers practice so hard for.

We have many events planned that I’m sure you will all enjoy. Much like the Christmas Party that we had last month that I’m sure everyone had a great time with. Magic Mike is always a blast to watch, with new tricks up his sleeve every time we get to see him. The light in every child’s eyes in the room when Santa shows up is something to behold. Thank you all that made this event a great success.

The family that I envision is one that continues to spread the Masonic light to each member and throughout the community that we live in by making its presence known by the great actions emanating from the goodness in our hearts and the rituals that we have taken upon our lips. I look to the East and forward to enjoying fellow-ship with each and every one of you.

Fraternally,
Vincent D, Chan
Worshipful Master