I along with W. Bro. Keir MacMillan had the pleasure recently to interview a new candidate for admission to Tuscan Lodge. We both found him to be enthusiastic about Masonry and I for one found that to be refreshing in light of what I see to be a general lack of enthusiasm for the Craft, demonstrated by some of my Brethren lately.

It’s true that we all find that there are ever increasing demands for our time, work, family, friends, all deserve and need us to be present in their lives. Brethren! The Craft is no less deserving of our time and commitment, especially given the obligations we took, when we entered the Craft. It’s been said, you had no choice when it came to choosing your family but you can pick your friends and we did choose Masonry and like ALL things in life you get out of it what you put into it. I for one have received a great deal out of Masonry, I’ve had the pleasure to have met some very special people, and have been enriched in more ways than I can express.

As I struggled through personal challenges over the last few years I was give friendship and support from my Brethren, who were there when I needed a hand and a shoulder to cry on. Masonry is not just memory work and knowing where to stand and what to say, it’s relationships and knowing you have Brethren you can count on in your own Lodge and anywhere you travel in the world and in life.

I hope to see more of my very special Brothers in Tuscan Lodge soon.

I would like to send a greeting to all of our Brethren who are out of Town and a Special get well to W. Bro. William Hoover, who is recovering from Knee surgery.