Brethren,

June has been an exciting and productive month. Grand Lodge was convened on 10 June, 2010 through 12 June, 2010. There are a few changes that were voted in and a new Grand Line was elected. Congratulations to all the new Grand Lodge Officers!

VWB Joe Finotti was recognized for the award he received last fall. A sailor from our area was recognized as one of three Grand Lodge Military persons of the year. MA1 Cheeks was recognized at the Fellowship Dinner on Thursday night along with a Marine from Fort Lewis and an Air Guardsman from Spokane.

We raised Brother Paul Miller to the Fellowcraft degree and did it in good style. Brother Chris Gunnel did an admirable job in the East and WB George Kuhr gave an excellent lecture and charge. Next up is an Entered Apprentice degree on the 24^th.

I had the pleasure of attending the Rainbow Girls meeting on the 16^th. The theme of their meeting was an early celebration of Fathers’ Day. Every young Lady gave a fond memory of their father. This was the last meeting for this term and their new line, theme, color and mascot were announced. Brothers, these young ladies do great work and are very energetic. If you get a chance to attend their meetings they are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7 P.M.

We voted not to hold the third of July Barbeque this year. It seems the economy has claimed another victim. If the city still has a 3^rd of July celebration we will have the lodge doors open to allow members and their families to view the fireworks from the lodge.

Our next stated meeting will be on 1 July, 2010. Dinner will be at 6:30 P.M. with the meeting starting at 7:30 P.M. This will be PAST MASTERS’ NIGHT and I look forward to recognizing our past masters and hearing a little history of the lodge. See you at the Stated.

Fraternally,

WB Skip Nielsen

Master