THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF WIDOW’S SONS’ LODGE NO. 60

A. F. & A. M., CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA, U.S.A.

CHARTERED DECEMBER 10TH, AD 1799, AL 5799

HIRAM’S JOURNAL

Stated Communication October 15, 2012

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Grand Master’s

From

Widow’s Sons’

No. 60

Leitch 1855-56

Coles 1880-81

Duke 1898-99

Wood 1915

Forbes 1959

Hodges 2009

Dear Brethren, We had a “fun” September Stated meeting. RW Bill Bond, our Junior Warden, pre-sented several stories about members of the lodge. While I

laughed most of the evening at his tales, I must admit the veracity of his recollections were undoubtedly in question. His stories were truly enjoyed by all in attendance. In fact, some of the brethren wore still commenting on his stories during recent degree work. In addition to enjoying RW Bill’s sto-ries, we also had two drawings for “Cavalier” and “Hokie” football gift bags. My wife, Yvonne, filled two large bags with all kinds of football fan para-phernalia. Although Bro. Gene Carpen-ter won the “Hokie” bag, it was with reluctance that he posed for a picture. I think he was worried what his fellow “Wahoo” fans would do to him. I also want to thank those brethren who attended Piedmont Stella No. 50’s Stated meeting with me in September. I was able to present the District Trav-eling Gavel to the Worshipful Master. Let’s keep “Spreading Masonic Light”. Several announcements: (1) Starting in October we will be back in our usual “Coat & Tie” attire. I en-joyed wearing lodge golf shirts this summer.

(2) RW Andy Keller, our lodge “Visitation” facilitator, will schedule an-other afternoon visit this month. Please contact him at 434-293-9973 or kel-lad41@gmail.com if you’re interested in attending. Our September visit was extremely rewarding, and made me feel good to be a Mason. (3) In a reciprocation of Masonic friend-ship, I’ve invited RW Harry Holtz and the members of his District, including Jefferson Lodge No. 20, Most Worship-ful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, Free and Accepted Masons, Incorpo-rated, to attend our October Stated meeting as our guests. I hope all will take this opportunity to renew friend-ships established from past visits. And as always, please don’t hesitate to contact me or our Secretary if you need assistance: MGriffin@TGBLaw.com, 434-981-5428 and Brother Mark Chapman, agw123@earthlink.net, 434-971-1332. Fraternally, Bro. Mike Griffin, WM

October Masonic Birthdays!

Call a Brother and wish him a

Happy Masonic Birthday.

Mark S. Chapman, 10/1/2007

Anselmo Villagran Chua, 10/30/2010

Richard D. Cook, 10/28/1974

Harry D. Cooke, 10/24/1961

Jay L. Cotner, 10/4/1989

Gilbert W. Durrer, 10/23/1967

Mike D. Griffin, 10/30/1996

D. Mitchell Hofecker, 10/16/1993

Charles M. Long, 10/25/1976

Charles E. Nunnally, Sr., 10/20/1967

Charles E. Reinhold, 10/28/1998

George P. Scouras, 10/9/1953

Thomas L. Shelton, 10/30/1962

Robert E. Simpson, 10/15/1965

Clyde D. Snoddy, Jr., 10/19/1996

Russel G. Snodgrass, 10/25/1976

J. Seth Spivey, III, 10/28/1985

Lindsay L. Spradlin, 10/25/1982

Robert E. Stark, 10/8/1975

Hans-Ulrich Steiner, 10/1/2007

Donald Stoneburner, 10/15/1949

Howard K. Trail, 10/19/1996

J. H. VanderHorn, 10/28/1964

Harry L. Walker, Jr., 10/3/2003

James C. Wood, 10/15/1996

John D. Zero, 10/28/1991

Important Dates in 2012

October 13th, All Masonic Family Day, Masonic Home

November 6th & 7th, Grand Lodge in Richmond

November 6th, Delegate Banquet, $35.00 prepaid in advance

through the Grand Lodge Office

November 7th, Grand Master’s Ball, $25.00 prepaid in advance

through the Grand Lodge Office

The WM recognized those with Masonic birthdays in September,

the following were present: Mike Griffin, WM; Jim Dickerson, 17

years; Tom Hill, 4 years; Philip Nelson, 13 years; Carlos

McReddie, 28 years; and Jason Pattison, 2 years.

RW Bill Bond, pictured right, was the September speaker. Brother Bond

stated that we didn’t know enough about each other, and told two stories

to illustrate his point. The first story was about Wor. Philip Nelson and

how he loved God, confronted a bear in the wilds and became chaplain of

Widow’s Sons’ Lodge. The story takes place in West Virginia where

Brother Nelson was born and raised and continues to have a cabin in the

mountains near Franklin. The characters in the story were Brother Nelson

and Brother Gene Carpenter, also a West Virginia native.

The second story was one of intrigue, mystery, drama, prayer, God’s an-

swer to prayer and Masonic reconciliation. The characters in this story

were RW Brother Bond, RW Roy Clements, RW Bob Simpson, and RW

Don Wright. The story takes place in the lodge room over many months

where the brethren experienced the great tenets of Freemasonry: Brotherly

Love, Relief and Truth. At the conclusion of the stories, Brother Bond

received two rounds of applause. Well Done Brother Bond!

Marine Corp Toys for Tots

Each year the Marine Corp Toys for Tots program receives donations and new

toys to provide children with the joy of Christmas cheer. The James Monroe

Chapter, No. 549, National Sojourners, Inc. is pleased to have this program

among the many programs that our chapter participates in during the year. We

ask that each Mason join with us in adding to the Christmas joy for these chil-

dren by bringing a new toy, not wrapped, to the October or November stated

communications. Members of our Chapter will be pleased to pick up these donations and de-

liver them to the Charlottesville Location of the Marine Toys for Tots program.

Checks are always welcome. Make your check payable to Toys for Tots and you can give them

to Bro. Jeff Hodges or Bro. Bob Simpson.

Brethren, these are difficult times for all of us, but a little child doesn’t understand the economy

or its implications. Please assist us in this out-reach effort.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Jeffery E. Hodges, PGM

President, James Monroe Chapter, No. 549, National Sojourners, Inc., Charlottesville, Virginia

Brother Goldie Tomlin (Go UVA) and Brother Gene Carpenter (Go Tech) win the Master’s Hat

drawing for UVA and VT sports items.

Widow’s Sons’ Lodge No. 60

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Return Service Requested

1799—2012

The 213th Year of Service to the

Charlottesville Community and beyond.

Hiram’s Journal

Dated material

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The 2012 Walk To End Alzheimer’s took place on Sep-

tember 22nd. Bro. Mark Chapman was a coordinator,

and the Masonic group raised $3500. Pictured above

left is Bro. Walter Carpenter, and above right is RW Jay

Cotner. Pictured at right: RW Greg Hosaflook, High

Priest; and Bro. Mark and Susan Chapman. Also pic-

tured is Mr. Mrs John Ewers and Mr Mrs Bob Sylvester.

Also participating but not pictured was Bro. Steve

Fetcho.