Dear Brothers,
I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Brother Yusuf Rathore and Brother Jeremy Coleman on their advancement to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Your dedication to the Craft and your commitment
to personal growth are truly commendable.
I also wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the Brothers who attended the Party on the J, the Master Mason Degree at West Broward Lodge, and the West Broward Lodge picnic. Our shared goal is to support all
Lodges within the District, and your active participation is deeply appreciated. Additionally, a special thank you
to all who attended the Open Books/School of Instructions—an educated Mason is a dedicated Mason, and your
commitment to ongoing learning strengthens us all.
We have an exciting month ahead, filled with a range of activities. Please refer to the calendar for additional
details.
I encourage each of you to join us for the Entered Apprentice Degree on Saturday, March 7th. The degree team
has been diligently preparing to present a flawless ceremony. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 AM, with the
Degree ceremony beginning promptly at 10:00 AM. Your presence and support at this significant event would
be greatly appreciated.
The 75th Anniversary Lodge shirts have turned out beautifully, thanks to the efforts of Brother Senior Warden.
They are now available for sale, and purchasing one is a wonderful way to show your support for our Lodge.
Lastly, please be sure to mark your calendars for March 19th, when we will host the District Deputy Grand
Master's official visit during our stated meeting. Your attendance is highly encouraged as this is a momentous
occasion for our Lodge.
Thank you once again for your continued support and Brotherly love.
May peace and harmony forever prevail among us.
My Brothers,
It is with a warm and joyful heart that I must thank you all for such a strong and productive start to the year. As we enter into March I hope to see the spark of enthusiasm in Freemasonry continue spread from one end of the fraternity to the other.
We have taken first steps in several phenominal endeavors that promise to be good and fruitful not just for Roe Fulkerson Lodge but for the community as a whole.
Taveling the road of success requires more than just first steps and continued progress is not an individual effort. It is faith and the spiritual principle of Brotherly Love that will guide us in success and unity. It is "By the exercise of Brotherly Love we are taught to regard the whole human race as one family" and as we all know many hands make light work. I truley look forward to seeing you in Lodge.
Theme: The Trestle Board and the Plumb
In Freemasonry, our lessons are taught through symbols, and one such quiet but meaningful symbol is the Trestle board on the Plumb.
A threshold represents a moment of transition. It is the place where a man pauses before entering , whether into the Lodge, into greater light, or into increased responsibility. The Trestle board reminds us that no step forward should be taken without selfexamination. The Plumb, the working tool of the Junior Warden, teaches uprightness of life and integrity of conduct. It does not bend or lean; it simply reveals whether we stand straight and true. When the Trestle board is understood to be on the Plumb,the lesson is clear: before crossing any threshold, a Mason must first be morally upright.
As Junior Warden, I am charged with overseeing conduct and harmony, particularly during times of refreshment.
Masonry does not forbid enjoyment, but it demands balance. Pleasure must always be governed by temperance,and freedom must be guided by discipline. This lesson extends beyond the Lodge. Every day we cross thresholds into our homes, our ork, and our decisions. Each crossing invites us to ask whether we are entering as better men, shaped by Masonic principles, or merely passing through unchanged.
May we, as Brothers of Roe Fulkerson Lodge no 299 always stand upright before we step forward, govern our passions wisely,
and cross every threshold with integrity, balance, and Masonic purpose.