Brethren, 

The value of membership in this Fraternity is how it should be defined is about what our investment in it is worth at the end of the day.

Over the few years that I’ve been a mason , I’ve seen in Masonic Lodges, including our own, good men come and good men go.

The unfortunate reality is that most of those who don’t return and regularly attend lodge after being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, are soon likely to never return again.

But why is that? It’s such a perplexing quandary…one that the fraternity has struggled with for years.

Maybe these brothers must have been dissatisfied with their Masonic experiences for one reason or another. But don’t we all have obligations to uphold?

Some continue to pay their dues and stay on their roles, while others are content to just be dropped for non-payment.

Maybe the allure of being able to say “I am a Mason” no longer holds the same depth and appeal as it once did.

But what is it that leads to this?

Is it the Lodge’s failure to adequately train the new brother in the work in which he is to now become engaged, or is it that the individual was expecting something other than what he found within the walls of our lodge rooms?

The failure to retain membership is probably a combination of these things, with a few other variables.

This is a complex issue and there’s no one simple solution to remedy the cause. Except I think making an effort to be present in the lodge and participate in its activities.

A young member can only attain Masonic knowledge from those who possess it and from their examples ,this must be understood by those who knows.

But these opportunities will not exist with their absence.

So why don’t they?

We will have Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas party to close the year.

Adequate announcements will be sent.

It is my hope that you celebrate with your brethren these year’s last lodge events.

Fraternally,
Dave Romero
Your Brother

Happy Halloween Brethren!

Fraternally,
Bryant Gaddis
Senior Warden

Brethren,

What a fantastic celebration we shared September 2! A tremendous amount of planning, organizing and executing was put forth to make the 125 Year   Celebration  an overwhelming success! I have heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone. Thank you to all who volunteered to work together to make it such a memorable evening.

              October is here and it’s time for Grand Lodge 173rdAnnual Communication. Let’s bid safe, fun and memorable travels to Masons throughout  our great State.

                We are still planning to confer a Third Degree in the near future and are still looking for volunteers
 to help fill all the stations. If you are interested
 in taking part in the degree please contact Wor. Dave 
Romero.

 Enjoy Autumn and stay warm as the weather cools.

Fraternally,
Brian Halter
Junior Warden

Brethren of Long Beach Lodge,

Dues for 2022 are $148.00
Just send a check to the lodge or
your may log onto the
Grand Lodge Website and pay online there.
Hope to see you soon!