Dear Wardens and Brethren,
I want to give a heartfelt welcome back!
I hope you all had a restful and relaxing summer break, spent time with family and friends doing some of the things you
most love to do.
Here is a quick recap since my last message:
The Lodge has had a busy summer, some significant renovations occurred all around the building. We fixed the
leaking roof behind the East and replaced the walls that were damaged. Patched a bunch of holes and imperfections,
painted a large portion of the interior, and the antiquities committee has hung a ton of pictures. In my opinion the Hall
is looking great. Our AED/CPR training event was well attended, and I received a number of positive calls about this
event. Our annual W:. William “Bill” Santos Smoker event was another successful example of our fraternal bonds and
fellowship. I want to thank all those who made the event so successful and give a special shoutout to Brother Marshal,
Mike Moreno “The Mayor”. We enjoyed another strong membership and family turnout at the Grand Lodge picnic with
a huge amount of support for our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Rick Baccus amongst a sea of T-shirts.
Coming up:
Our next Stated Communication will be on September 22nd, 2025. Our presentation this month will be the Pawtucket
Demolay Chapter, Master Councilor Caelan Oliver is preparing something special for us. I am looking forward to
presenting W:. George Simpson his 50yr Medal and invite you to come out this month and support him. We will also
have a Fellow Craft Proficiency by Brother Eric Boyle.
I want to send a special thank you to my line for their work on our Master Mason Degree work. be as impressed as I am for the degree in October.
I am certain you will all
We have a few spots left for our “Grumpy Past Master” Bourbon tasting event @ Working Man Distillers, 5 Carpenter
Street Pawtucket, RI. Saturday, September 13 @2pm. We will be tasting with their Master Distiller, John
Lendell. Reach out to WM: White for tickets.
Please mark your calendars for our September Fall Smoker event. September 27th, 1pm, lunch with Sons of Liberty
Whiskey Tasting. Cigar World, 22 Rolfe Sq. Cranston RI $40.
Don’t forget to reach out to Brother Senior Warden about tickets for the Liquor Basket Raffle.
Something to think about:
Brothers,
I was thinking about the Lodge and wanted to share a thought. Our Lodge is more than just a building; it’s a home, a
place of fellowship, learning, and a community we’ve built together. I want to remind you that it offers us so much—a
space for our meetings, resources for our rituals, and a foundation for the friendships we’ve formed. It’s on all of us to
make sure we’re giving back as much as we’re taking. Whether it’s lending a hand with maintenance, sharing your
knowledge with a new member, or just offering a kind word to a brother, every little bit helps. When we all pitch in and
use its resources to support each other and the community, we’re not just maintaining a building—we’re strengthening
the bonds that make our fraternity so special.
Yours in the Craft,
Brian K. White, WM