14th District MWSA
Minutes of the Stated Meeting of
September 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., the 14th District MWSA was opened by President Roger Landry at Hillcrest Masonic Lodge #1318, 8525 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75209.
Officers present were Roger Landry (President), Robert Weston (VP), David Ritter (Secretary) and George Rutherford (Ambassador). Our Chaplain was absent and best wishes for his family in the Middle East were extended.
Sign-in sheets are attached and reflect the presence of 27 Masons and 1 guest.
After prayer and pledges, President Landry thanked Hillcrest Lodge for hosting, and WM Graham Coombs was recognized, along with the host lodge’s Stewards.
Veterans and 50-yr Masons were recognized by the President, and the Vice-President introduced dignitaries, Past Presidents, and 2024-25 14th District MWSA Mason of the Year John Bowsher.
Hillcrest PM Kyle Wahlquist was introduced and presented a program on “Lodge Culture and its Importance to Masonry.” Upon the conclusion of the program, the President presented a pen to Kyle.
Sitting Worshipful Master’s and Wardens were introduced.
New Business:
1. Motions were made, seconded, and PASSED to:
a. Set the meeting location of the October 23rd 2024 meeting to the Texas Masonic Retirement Community in Arlington, Texas for the joint meeting with the 64th District MWSA;
b. Set the meeting date of the November meeting to November 20th 2024 to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday; and
c. Donate $1 more than the 64th District MWSA, up to a maximum of $250 to the Rainbow Assembly at the October meeting.
2. Kerr Morton of the Grand Lodge Education Committee noted that instruction is available to District lodges under the OLT Program.
Old Business: None
Calendar:
1. Next month’s meeting was announced as a co-meeting with the 64th District MWSA. A livestream has been approved and will be done this year; the time is 6:30 p.m. dinner/7:30 p.m. meeting at the Texas Retirement Community.
2. November meeting will be at Roy Stanley Masonic Lodge #1367, 9225 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX. Past President Livingston will present on 2025 proposed Grand Lodge Resolutions.
Upcoming Events:
9/27 Tannehill Lodge Festive Board at Y.O. Ranch. Past President Seth Alston will be speaking; the 175th Anniversary will be in January 2025.
9/28 Edwin J. Kiest Lodge #1310 will be having its 75th Anniversary at 6:00 p.m.
9/30 Briscoe Workshop at Dallas Lodge #760; PGM Brad Billings moderating.
10/5 James A. Smith Lodge #395 will have its 150th Anniversary celebration at noon.
November (TBA) Irving Lodge #1218 will have its 100th Anniversary celebration.
Grand Lodge Family Day is looking for gate volunteers.
Richardson DeMolay will be doing Wreaths Across America this year. The chapter will get credit for wreath donations.
The meeting was closed with prayer, peace and harmony prevailing at 8:31 p.m.
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Prepared by:
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D. R. Secretary, 2024-2025
14th District M.W.S.A
Approved by Vote of the Association on November 20, 2024
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R.L. President, 2024-2025
14th District M.W.S.A.
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