May 17

GRAND MASTER'S REGIONAL CONFERENCE will be held at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple, 1100 Henderson St,, 10:00 AM
A great day of Masonry scheduled for May 17 at Moslah. Masons are invited to attend the Grand Master’s Conference in the AM for a presentation of his message. A moving presentation of the ARCH ceremony will follow the Grand Master's Conference. This 20 minute costumed performance highlights the history of Masonry and the Worlds Greatest Philanthropy. This year the Ceremonial will include a "Hot Sands" Ceremonial for new Nobles or existing Nobles who wish to join the caravan. Past Imperial Sir Dunwoody will also be Fezing a New Noble. Masons interested in participating in the Shrine Ceremonial should contact the Moslah Shrine Office at 817-335-9469. Click Here to see the schedule.

Aug 8,
9 & 10

2008 Warden's Retreat & Leadership Training Program will be held in the Wyndham Galleria, 4801 LBJ Freeway, Dallas on August 8 to 10. The Program is open to all Master Masons. Officers of Lodges and Appendant Bodies are especially encouraged to attend the 2008 Warden's Retreat Program. Ladies are encouraged to attend and participate in a program designed especially for them. A two-night hotel package is available for the participants at a special rate. See your Lodge Secretary for registration form or go to http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/wardens.php for the registration form and more details.

Eugene Green D/FW Lodge No. 1441  - A fantastic Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM, featuring Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and eye-opening coffee.  Come on out, start your day with a good breakfast and good fellowship. We meet in the facilities of Hurst Lodge No. 1387, located at 725 Mary Dr, in Hurst (we meet for our Stated Meeting on the 1st Saturday Morning of each month. On the second Saturday of each month, Hurst Lodge will provide breakfast and follow with an EA Lodge. On other Saturdays, we will have our Breakfast, followed by floor school. Everyone is encouraged to attend) frankb29@sbcglobal.net

On the Second Saturday of each month, Hurst Lodge No. 1387 will serve Breakfast from 7-10.  Following Breakfast we will open an EA Lodge of Instruction for all EA's, FC's, and MM's.  Brothers will learn the opening and closing ceremonies along with gaining knowledge of Masonry from our Guest Speakers.  Come enjoy a breakfast cooked to order.  3 kinds of pancakes, omelets, eggs, biscuits & gravy, bacon, sausage, french toast, and fresh hash browns.  Bring your friends.  The breakfast is open to all.

Every 5th
Saturday

Smithfield Lodge No. 455 will host a breakfast to include scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, gravy, grits, coffee and orange juice every fifth Saturday of the month. This is to honor our public servants of North Richland Hills. The City's Police, Fire and Public Works Departments perform their job keeping our community a safe place to live. This breakfast is to honor and thank them. All Police, Fire and Public Works employees of the City of North Richland Hills are cordially invited to attend a FREE breakfast every fifth Saturday. The dates are: May 31, 2008, August 30, 2008, November 29, 2008. All Masons and potential Masons are encouraged to attend and help honor those who serve. Contact K.K. Krantz at (817) 498-4153 or Wayne Massie at (817) 427-9467. Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 ~   8013 Main St.,  N. Richland Hills, TX 76180, (817) 656-2311 ~ www.smithfieldlodge.com

Hurst Lodge No. 1387 - Stated Meeting at 7:30 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM. ~ .( 1st Tuesday) ~ NOTICE: On the first and third Friday of each month we will have a country music party at Hurst Lodge. We have a House Band, the Valley Trail Players, that will provide entertainment from 6:00 PM till we get tired. If you are a GOOD player or singer, come on down and sign up and they will invite you up to play or sing with them. The refreshment is POT LUCK!! Bring a dish of something. The Lodge will provide Iced Tea and Sodas. ~ CLICK HERE for brochure. ~ 725 Mary Dr, Hurst.h_lodge@att.net; (1st Tuesday)

Sept
26 & 27
2008

YORK RITE FESTIVAL - will confer the Chapter and Council degrees and the Commandery Orders in festival style (Minimize circumambulation) There will only be one exemplar for each degree (no candidate will leave the sideline). The festival is being sponsored by the Ft. Worth and Texas Chapters with assistance from the Tarrant County York Rite Association. This will be the second festival in as many years. We will get to bring in many new members for our York Rite Bodies. Any questions you may need answered can be directed to: Jeff Bennett 817-372-3399, or Larry Whitfield 682-557-6166.

May 17

GRAND MASTER'S REGIONAL CONFERENCE will be held at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple, 1100 Henderson St,, 10:00 AM
A great day of Masonry scheduled for May 17 at Moslah. Masons are invited to attend the Grand Master’s Conference in the AM for a presentation of his message. A moving presentation of the ARCH ceremony will follow the Grand Master's Conference. This 20 minute costumed performance highlights the history of Masonry and the Worlds Greatest Philanthropy. This year the Ceremonial will include a "Hot Sands" Ceremonial for new Nobles or existing Nobles who wish to join the caravan. Past Imperial Sir Dunwoody will also be Fezing a New Noble. Masons interested in participating in the Shrine Ceremonial should contact the Moslah Shrine Office at 817-335-9469. Click Here to see the schedule (.pdf format).

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Rental of Masonic Temple
Do you, or an organization that you belong to, need a great place to hold a special meeting, party, wedding, or reception? The Masonic Temple Association (MTA) has just what you need. From small meeting rooms, dining rooms, or the large Grand Ballroom and Commandery Room (great for weddings), the MTA has a room for you. To book an event at the Temple OR for any Temple Body to schedule the rooms in the Masonic Temple, all (including Masonic bodies) should contact Patsy at 817-334-0331.

Fort Worth Assembly No. 15, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, are available to assist your organizations by helping to serve and clean up at your Installation Ceremonies and other import events. They also present wonderful short programs about Rainbow for your meetings and other gatherings. These young women are very impressive in all the tasks they undertake and perform beautifully. They are the future of our Organizations. The main means of fundraising for these young women are donations for such things as serving at Installations and other events, presenting programs and generous donations by individuals, Eastern Star Chapters, Masonic Lodges, and other Fraternal Organizations. We request that you keep these girls in mind when planning programs and Installations. You can contact the Mother Advisor, Mrs. Darla Hardy, at 817-501-5478 for further information. The Assembly meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:30 P.M., 1100 Henderson St., Fort Worth.

Arlington Assembly #96, International Order of Rainbow for Girls cordially invites you to attend one of our meetings. Our assembly meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at the Arlington Masonic Lodge at 7:30 PM. The Arlington Rainbow for Girls would love the opportunity to come and bring a program about our organization to your lodge. Contact me by e-mail at anna.haws@yahoo.com . We meet at 1415 W. Abram, Arlington (2nd & 4th Thursdays)