It was a pretty quiet time for Grand Lodge. I was able to attend the Reception for the Associate Grand Matron and the Associate Grand Patron at Fort Flagler on September 21st and it was a very nice event. The location was amazing and we took some photos around the area. Congratulations to Darlene Wiggins and Bob Wheeler!
On October 27th, we got on a plane for a super secret trip! We were flying to Oklahoma City, then driving to Lawton to surprise a very deserving young lady. Rainbow Girl Maddie J, moved from Tacoma to Lawton and with the move, starting Senior year in a new school, medical procedures, and Dad just returning from being deployed in Korea, Senior portraits were wanted, but not in cards. So we decided we couldn't let that happen and we flew down there to take care of it for them! Such a great trip and spending time with masonic family wherever you go is always a good time.
The next week was back to normal travel, Sultan-Monroe #160 stated meeting and Centennial Lodge #25 official visit of the District Deputy.
On October 4th, it was the first District meeting of the year in Okanogan and district 22. Robin and I left early in the morning and drove over Highway 20, N Cascades Hwy because we had the time. What a great drive. The district meeting went very well and great discussion. I had my first opportunity to speak about why I made myself available for the office of Junior Grand Warden. A little nerve racking, but I got through it. One great benefit of this meeting, I got fresh apples just off the trees! Oh, how I miss that! YUMMO!
After spending the night in Omak, it was off to Deer Park for the District 30 meeting. We got to partake in a very delicious lunch of Lentil soup with sausage and pulled pork. There were also an ample supply of homemade pie! There was apple, cherry, and peach. I can neither confirm nor deny that I might have tried all three! Again I was given the opportunity to share my thoughts on the office of Junior Grand Warden.
A short drive back north to Colville for the annual Sow Belly and Beans dinner and a fun weekend was completed.
We returned to Seattle and went to Swedish hospital where my sister had been admitted for pneumonia like symptoms. My brother, sister in law, sister, niece, and mom were all there so we got so see a lot of family. As you can imagine, the issue is probably more severe than pneumonia, but I don't want to get into that now because there is still a lot of information I don't have and it is all just speculation for now. Keep my family in your thoughts and prayers.
Don't forget to compete in the 2019-20 ritual competition. First time Senior Wardens, 3 person team of any Master Masons that are members of the same lodge, and Apron lecture with Geometry lecture for any Fellowcraft or Master Mason.
That's it for now
Fraternally,
VWB Steve Martin
Grand Lecturer
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