Happy New Year. I hope that all of us have enjoyed the Christmas season and all that it includes. Our Lodge has a long history of dedicated members and committed officers. We are fortunate to have this strength to build on and also to have a cadre of Past Masters willing to support our slate of officers – both new and progressing. The officers of our lodge have committed themselves to investing the time and effort necessary to keep our lodge vibrant and active. The members of the lodge will support these officers in that work. We will begin 2012 with another candidate for consideration and three fellowcraft degrees. The team performing the degrees has been working on their parts since December and are ready to bring our new Entered Apprentices forward in Masonry. Our Officers are working to make all of this happen with assistance from Past Masters where necessary. There is room for other members to take part! Speak with any officer to work with us in the next degree. Those who simply attend help also. Show your support. Fraternally, VW Bro. Burt Panke