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MOVING FORWARD
s we came in search of “Light”, we have Throughout our history, from the time of Opera-
heard the Obligations and Charges recit- tive to Speculative Masonry, the Traditions and
Aed in our Lodges many times. Hearing, Customs of our Craft passed down from genera-
being one of the Five Senses of Human Nature, tion to generation has allowed our Craft to remain
is part of the “Communication” process, while ac- the largest and oldest Fraternity in the world.
tually listening and comprehending are part of the We must continue to support our essential Tra-
“Education” process. ditions and Customs though continued training
As Masons, we are committed to living and prac- and education both in our communities and in our
Craft.
ticing Masonry twenty-four hours a day and sev-
Warren R. Schoeben for us. If we are to discuss and promote the true the Educational resources available. There are
en days a week, not only when it is convenient
I am asking each of you to take advantage of
Brothers to assist with Lodge Secretary, Trea-
“Virtues” of our Craft, we must first ourselves be
MOST WORSHIPFUL Brother
surer and Temple Board concerns along with
an example for others to follow.
committees that are there to assist in providing
Through technology came Facebook, Twitter, In-
information or providing speakers, if requested.
stagram and many others that have streamlined
These resources are in place to assist Lodges in
the process by which we are able to instanta-
neously communicate with one another. As Ma-
Craft for another 300 years.
sons, we must remain mindful of how we use
these communications and the information we the continued strength and growth of our beloved
plan on sharing with the rest of the world, mes-
sages that may be deleted, but will never com- MWB Warren R. Schoeben
pletely disappear. We must think twice before Grand Master
Grand Master
we hit the send button and ask ourselves, “Am I
being a good representative of the Craft?” There “COMMUNICATE TO EDUCATE”
are many of those individuals in society that pro-
mote negative information regarding FreeMason-
ry, we are not and cannot be here to assist them.
On January 29th, 2018, we joined with others
during our annual Legislative Day at the Capital
in
Olympia. With 10-15 minute appointments, we
were able to converse with our individual District
Representatives and Senators. We were able to
share information regarding Masonry, Washing-
ton Masonic Charities and speak about “Bills”
supported by our Grand Lodge Legislative Task
Force.
If you have not in the past, consider inviting your
District Representative or Senator to one of your
Lodge Scholarship or Bikes for Books Program.
These events are great opportunities to provide
information on who the Masons are and how we
support our youth and education throughout our
communities.
In late October, I had the Great Privilege to trav-
el to England, representing the Grand Lodge of
Washington during England’s 300th Anniversary
of FreeMasonry. I met with approximately 200
Sitting Grand Masters and 4000 Masons total
from throughout the world for this incredible cel-
ebration. As to the exact age of the Lodges, that
formed the Grand Lodge of England 300 years
ago, well that still remains one of the mysteries MWB Warren R. Schoeben in attendance at the United Grand Lodge of England 300th
of FreeMasonry. Anniversary celebration held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England last November
27, 2017. The event was attended by some 1,200 Grand Masters from Masonic Juris-
dictions worldwide together with their respective entourage.
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