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From the East
March 1st - I cannot believe it, where does the time go? It seems like only yesterday that our officer line was installed. Almost 90-days ago! Before you know it, we'll be enjoying another season of Magical Mariner Baseball and the popular voice of Dave Neihaus. I can hardly wait. There will be a few changes - one of which is no more Sweet Lou. It will be spring, everything comes out of hibernation, even - some of us! - what a time to be alive!!
What I'm trying to get around to is, the world is in a constant state of change. I remember when I was first situated here in Seattle (back in 1977), someone asked me what I thought about the weather. When I responded, they commented - "well, if you don't like it, just wait a couple of minutes - and it will change." Truer words were never spoken.
As Masons - our history supports that we have always stepped up to take the challenge and lead the way. Our predecessors were definitely a part of the | |  |
| solution; not the problem. They took active roles in the framing of our communities. We need to let our actions prove to be stronger than words. We need to make our presence known and get involved in our communities. |
Too often we rely upon the past successful efforts of those who have gone before us. We need to be leaders or active participants in our businesses, churches and neighborhood communities. We need to lead by example. We need to be someone our neighbors, colleagues and friends will appreciate when they observe our efforts - commenting, "Well - he is a Mason." Are we living up to that heritage? How will society judge us 50 years from now? Are there any famous Masons among us? How will we be judged? How will you be judged?
Where does a man first become a Mason? In his heart. We all have that trait in common - let's wear our emotions on our shirt sleeves and demonstrate by example what we're all about.
We have many fun events scheduled for the upcoming months. March Stated will be King Solomon's Table Lodge. April Stated will feature an official visit by MWBro. James N Reid and our $4,000 presentation to the president of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. On Sunday, May 4th, we'll hold our FABulous Family Appreciation Brunch at Ivar's on Lake Union. Then, on Saturday morning - May 10th - King Solomon Golf Tournament in Auburn and later that evening - the 60th Anniversary of the Seattle Youth Symphony concert at Benaroya Hall. I'm hopeful that many of you will join us in these events.
In real estate, there are three rules: location, location, location. In Masonry, it's participation, participation, participation. What are you waiting for? Plan your calendar. Get involved! See you in lodge!!
Terry Grove, Master
An Evening at the
ROYAL COURT of KING SOLOMON
 | | Legends, often clouded in myth and fantasy, surrounding the origin and growth of Freemasonry are abundant. Some historians trace the beginning back 3,000 years to the building of King Solomon's Temple, to Egypt, to Greece, to even earlier periods. |
In the earliest dawn of history there came into being men skilled in the art and science of building with stone. Before the beginning of recorded history, there were buildings and monuments of such magnitude that only men of considerable skill in engineering and geometry could have erected them. Their work was dangerous and risky. Only an expert, one trained and qualified, could be entrusted to produce that which would be useful, beautiful, and stand the test of time. All evidence points to the fact that it was through King Solomon's support that these men who worked with and carved freestone organized into the building craft guild called Masonry.
Solomon's Temple, the royal palace, seems to have been of timber construction and required 13 years to build. It was 75 by 150 feet in area and 45 feet high, supported by 4 rows of cedar pillars with cedar beams laid across. The palace was lighted by three rows of windows. Before it were porches, one of which was 45 by 75 feet and another which was occupied by Solomon when he sat in Judgment, indicating that even political proceedings were held in the open. The numbers and classifications of the workmen engaged on the Temple are mythical and, like all ancient accounts, are unreliable and cannot be regarded as history. The Temple was destroyed by the Chaldeans (Babylonians) in 586 B.C.
At this month's stated communication, we will again share in the festivities of a "table lodge," dinner and ceremonies beginning at 6:30pm. This evening we will enter into a representation of the Royal Court of King Solomon's Temple. It is here we will truly find and share Good Fellowship, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. It is a time to feast; it is a time of cheer and mirth. "Let us eat, drink, and be merry…for tomorrow we shall be better friends" exemplifies the true spirit of the "mystic tie."
There are to be no strangers, no emptiness or gloom, no blank and listless faces when craftsmen from the quarries assemble together within the Royal Court of King Solomon. Music, singing, laughter, and plenty of toasts are the order of the day.
Don't be late. Plan to start the evening at 6:30. Masons only, please.
SUMMER OPEN AIR DEGREE IN SEARCH OF PAST OR PRESENT MILITARY MEN
The Grand Lodge is looking for a military team to present the Open Air Master Mason degree at the Masonic Park, August 2. Those on active duty or who are retired from active duty and those who have served are sought to participate dressed in their summer uniforms. If interested, contact MWBro. James Vannice at (360) 675-3703 or jimne22@whidbey.net.
Seattle Youth Symphony
MWBro. James Reid will make an official visit (along with other members of the Grand Lodge team) on Wednesday, April 2nd. They will be joining us for 6pm dinner. At 7pm, Mike James (former TV personality) who is President of SYSO will be presented with our $4,000 contribution to the arts in recognition of their 60th Anniversary. On May 10th (Saturday) there will be a concert given at Benaroya Hall to mark this celebration, with a dinner following. Please plan your calendars accordingly to join us in these events.
May Stated Speaker
Professor Scott Noegel will be our guest speaker at the May 7th stated. His topic will be along the lines of the Ark of the Covenant and Egyptian Parallels: "The Ark of the Covenant in the Light of Ancient Egypt." Candidates for Junior Grand Warden will also be given the opportunity to speak to us during the meeting.
TEEN FEED
Thanks to the St. John's Teen Feed crew, approximately 40 teens went away well fed, Sunday, February 16th. The University Congregational Church provides a place to eat each evening, as volunteers offer meals to the homeless teenagers.
WBro. Skip Albertson did the shopping, and the rest of the crew cooked and served. As expected, the young people were pleased to receive a rare dinner of steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pie for dessert. This was the first meat served in months!
In addition to WBro. Albertson, WBros. Ken Lane, Jr., Terry Grove, VWBro. Richard Oslund, and Bros. Adam Mackler and Vince Kodikal filled out the rest of the welcome team.
Contact Us Here
Worshipful Master: Terry Grove 425 337-7134
terryagrove@seattlemasons.org
Secretary Jim Russell: 206 623-0261 stjohns9@msn.com
Webmaster Charlie Tupper: 206 459-8236 webmaster@seattlemasons.org
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