Regular Communication
  Monday, April 7 at 7:30pm
  Masonic Lodge Building - Rutland, MA

  Such Business as shall regularly come before the lodge.
  Reading of Applications.
  Balloting on Candidates.

  Collation to follow.
Special Communication
  Saturday, April 19 at 6:00pm
  Masonic Lodge Building - Rutland, MA

  Work: Entered Apprentice Degree on 2 candidates.

  Collation to follow the meeting.
Special Communication
  Monday, April 21 at 7:30pm
  Masonic Lodge Building - Rutland, MA

  Work: Master Mason Degree on 1 candidate.

  Dinner to precede the meeting at 6:30pm.  Contact the Jr. Warden for reservations.

  Collation to follow the meeting.
Special Communication
  Monday, April 28 at 7:30pm
  Masonic Lodge Building - Rutland, MA

  Work: Fellowcraft Degree on 1 candidate.

  Collation to follow the meeting.
Awareness Breakfast
  Sunday, April 20, 8:00am - 10:00am
  Masonic Lodge Building - Rutland, MA

  All Brethren, their family and friends are invited.
25th Lodge of Instruction
  Thursday, April 17 at 7:00pm
  Masonic Lodge Building - Warren, MA

    The Lodge of Instruction for this month will be at Quaboag Lodge.
    All members are welcome to attend, all candidates and recently raised
    Master Masons are required to attend. Officers are required to attend.

    7:00pm - Candidate Instruction and Registration
    7:45pm - Program
        Topic: Masons of the Quaboag Plantationy

    Collation to follow the meeting by Quaboag Lodge.
Officers Rehearsals
  Sunday, April 6       7:00pm   3rd Degree
  Sunday, April 13      7:00pm   1st Degree
  Sunday, April 20      7:00pm   3rd Degree
  Sunday, April 27      7:00pm   2nd Degree
Late Dues Notification
  Letters have been sent to 31 members who are in arrears for 2008 dues.
  In mid- April, those still in arrears will be contacted by the Master and Wardens.
  Any in arrears by May 5th will have their names read in Lodge.
  Anyone still in arrears will be sent certified letters of suspension, effective June 1.
Lodge Legacy Program
  The fund raising committee has been approved to begin a new program within the Lodge to
  preserve the legacy of our members.  For a donation of $150, a plate with your name
  and the date you were raised will be put on a pew in the Lodge.
  You may also make a donation in memory of deceased members.
  If you are an affiliated member, the date you signed the bylaws will be put on the plate.
  Proceeds from this program will be for improvements to the building.
Rutland Town-wide Yard Sale
  Saturday April 26, 2008 – 8am – 1pm
  The Lodge will have a booth at the yard sale.
  If you have items you would like to contribute or want to help, contact the Sr. Warden.
  Any unsold items must be picked up afterwards.
Ladies of the Table
  Saturday May 10, 2008 at 6:00pm
  This is a Table Lodge for members and their Ladies.
  If you would like to attend, contact the Master or Secretary.
  Donation is $25 per person or $35 per couple.
Highway Cleanup
  The Lodge is in need of a chairman to organize the cleanup.
  Contact the Worshipful Master if you are interested.
Reflections

  Brethren:

  During my year as Master, I have had the pleasure of visiting many lodges in our district
  as well as several outside of the district.
  As a result of these visits, I have had the good fortune of witnessing all three degrees
  at a variety of lodges.  While visiting during the degree work, I have witnessed variations
  of the ritual that have at times been inspiring.  I have witnessed the Canadian Charge performed
  by a team of brothers and junior officers expanding their participation in the degree by
  assisting with work traditionally performed by the Master.
  These brethren have found new ways to be actively involved in their lodges.
  So brothers, I encourage you to go and visit.
  Enjoy not only the similarities we share as Masons, but also the uniqueness and differences of each lodge.

  Fraternally,
  Wor. Thadeus J. Owoc, Jr.