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We hope you enjoy the Suffolk Masonic District Newsletter. There are currently 516 subscribers
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Here's what's happening this month
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Robbie Burns - The Scottish Bard
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As many have heard the name Robert Burns and usually in association with a Lodge Burns Supper, many still may not know who this Freemason is and why he is important. First let's look at the basics: Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire, the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a …
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Star of the East comes out in force
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Last night at Riverhead Lodge's DDGM visit, 11 brothers from Start of the East Lodge in Amagansett came out and decisively took the Suffolk District Traveling Gavel. By all reports the evening was well attended and all had a great time. It's always great to see the brothers out and about the district and supporting other brothers at their respective …
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Suffolk District Fundraiser in memory of Joanne Kessler
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Please donate what you can to this worthy cause.
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If there was one thing on every Masons bucket list..
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If there were one thing that should be on every Masons bucket list, in my own opinion this would be in the top 5, maybe even top 3. I've been hearing about this degree team since I first became a Freemasons, many moons ago. In some instances small stadiums had to be secured as son many wanted to see this …
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The wild game dinner is back for 2022!
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After a hiatus of a year due to COVID the Wild Game, AKA "Road Kill Dinner" is back. This year the dinner will be held a Riverhead Lodge #645 on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 6PM. The Suffolk District Youth Committee hosts the event and will be serving us some favorites of the last 16 years the event has been held. …
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It's 2022 (A.L. 6022) and we hope all have a happy and prosperous New Year! There is lots happening in the coming months and the quarries have certainly been busy the last few. “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”―MWBro. Benjamin Franklin
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Got Ideas?
We are looking for Contributors to the suffolkmasons.com. Submit articles to the Suffolk District Band or send to the Webmaster to add to the website.
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upcoming
Events around the Suffolk District
in no particular order...
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Want your Event listed? Well you have to let someone know that your having an Event first. Better yet Post it on the Suffolk District BAND and it will automagically get transferred to the District Web calendar; and if done in time...it will make the next month's newsletter. Simple.
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If you read the News item at the top you can logon directly to the District Website and add your events there and sell tickets online with Suffolk District Tickets powered by LIPMA. You can follow this link to do just that -> My Events
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GRAND LECTURER’S CONVENTION 2022 Saturday March 26, 2022 at 2pm Riverhead Lodge # 645, Riverhead, NY Hosted by Peconic Lodge #349 Work: First section of the Entered Apprentice Degree
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The date is set for the annual Venison dinner to benefit Camp Turk! We’re excited to be back at Riverhead Lodge for this great event! Unfortunately due to Covid last year we were unable to have the dinner. Preparations have already begun and we’re looking for another successful event and donation to such a worthy cause. If you’d like to …
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Details are in the flyer below:
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Welcome Brothers, As your Grand Lodge Staff Officer, I am responsible for Education and Leadership in the Suffolk Masonic District. Please see below the schedule for The Road to the East course. Babylon Lodge Session 1: February 2nd 7:00 PM Session 2: February 17th 7:00 PM Session 3: March 2nd 7:00 PM Session 4: March 10th7:00 PM Riverhead Lodge Session …
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Welcome Brothers, As your Grand Lodge Staff Officer, I am responsible for Education and Leadership in the Suffolk Masonic District. Please see below the schedule for The Road to the East course. Babylon Lodge Session 1: February 2nd 7:00 PM Session 2: February 17th 7:00 PM Session 3: March 2nd 7:00 PM Session 4: March 10th7:00 PM Riverhead Lodge Session …
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Suffolk District Dinner at Polish Hall 2022 Hope everyone is ready for some kielbasa and kraut along with a great night of Fellowship! Tickets will be on sale soon! Look for coming announcements!
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Official Visit of the DDGM and GLSO to Connetquot Lodge No. 838 Details TBA
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Official Visit of the DDGM and GLSO to Dongan Patent Lodge No. 1134 Details TBA
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Official Visit of the DDGM and GLSO to Peconic Lodge No. 349 Details TBA
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Potunk & Old Town Lodges To be hosted at Potunk Lodge #1071, open to Master Masons Only. RITUAL - Master Mason Degree Drama
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Events around the Jurisdiction of interest
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If you know of an event in the NY Jurisdiction that would interest Suffolk Masons, lets us know!
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Thanks W:. Walter Zelaya for this info: Brothers, the famed Garabaldi Entered Apprentice Degree. Done in Italian and Scottish Rite ritual. Contact info on flyer. This year is first come basis.
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