Where in the world is Huricane, Utah and what do you do if you ever get there? Why we can't provide immediate answers to the above, we can tell you that 50 year member Al Bendo does live there and Al has had some substantial health problems these last seven months. As all of us are wont to do when we have a turn of bad luck, we take solace from a word from our friends and brothers and Al is no different., Al tells us he is now recovering and hopes to be home soon to retrieve his mail so if you have a chance, drop Al a line or send him an E-mail at the following.
Al Bendo 5800 North Old Highway 91 Hurricane, Utah 84737-6100 or
chaindrive65(at)hotmail(dot)com
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 07:34
Theater Organ Restoration Project
Written by WB Bill Gay
Wednesday, 04 June 2008 14:42
How much experience do you have rebuilding theater pipe organs?If your answer is none, then you are certainly qualified to participate in the following project which has nothing to do with #703 or Freemasonry either for that matter outside of the fact that the site of the project in the Masonic Temple.
Dave Freeman, our fine lodge organist is also a member of the Western Reserve Theater Organ Society.Dave was kind enough to give your Lodge Secretary a tour of the restoration project which is taking place in the Masonic temple at 36th and Euclid in downtown Cleveland.I, in turn, related my experience in lodge and was surprised at the number of brethren who expressed interest in a tour, volunteering for restoration work or both.The attached WEB Site provides more information on this project :
Accept their invitation and stop down (wives welcome also) but be advised, the excitement and participation is contagious.No "Viagra" jokes please, they‘ve heard them all by now.
WB Bill Gay, Secretary
Last Updated on Sunday, 08 June 2008 14:46
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is the largest and oldest secular fraternal order in the world, crossing all religious boundaries to bring men together of all countries, sects, and opinion in peace and harmony. It is a universal brotherhood, dedicated to serving the divine by service to family, country, and mankind.
Freemasonry is a philosophical organization emphasizing the study of moral symbols to build character. This education is, in part, the foundation of a more profound understanding of mankind and his existence. Living today in a "throw away / mass consumption society", Freemasonry teaches about the value of people and the meaning of relativism over personal individualism. The real nature of Freemasonry is a spiritual force behind each member, improving him or herself morally by associating with other like-minded individuals. Also, Freemasonry acts as a social organization, promoting the interaction between like-minded men within the lodge to build bonds between them. By fostering this brotherhood relationships are made that remain even outside the comforts of the lodge the bonds remain and genuine affection prevails. Wherever traveling, masons meet and greet other masons as brothers as a result of these bonds.
Freemasonry opens men's eyes to the knowledge that the road to happiness is found in the journey to the perfection of the spirit, intellect & soul, to strive to his fullest potential. Differing from religious institutions, Freemasonry sees all men as equal, not drawing division to beliefs. Fellow Freemasons are regarded as brothers because of the rituals of Freemasonry, which have remained virtually unchanged for many hundred years. By accepting men of all faiths, together in Freemasonry, they learn and teach the truths of morality, justice, patriotism and brotherly love. All expressed through reverence to the divine Great Architect of the Universe.
