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Committee Reports This page will keep you up to date with our committees, and what to look forward to. Grand Lodge Legislation to Download Click Here: 2008 Grand Lodge Legislation
Widows Committee On April 25, 2008 our annual widow’s luncheon was held at Mimi’s Restaurant, at Broadway and Wilmot. In attendance were about eight of our widows. Brothers Brian Johnson and Carl Truss were also present. It was great to be with them once again and to hear some of their stories. In Past years we have given the Sisters some flowers and a good meal. This year we tried something different. Aaron Lodge wanted to give them something that would last all year. Our Master, WB Brent Banwell, along with the assistance of our Secretary MW Brother Harold York, obtained Widows pins. The pins were bestowed upon each of our attending widows. I also hope to present a pin to each of the widows that were unable to attend the Luncheon. The pin is a representation of the Broken Column. After doing some research I found it very interesting to find the pin was first used in 1863 by Masons who had gone to fight in the Civil War. It was initially named the Broken Column Brooch. The pin was given to the spouses of Masonic Brothers who had gone to fight in the war. They were to wear the pin until the War was over and their husbands came home. Naturally many of the Brothers did not return home. However, the women continued to wear the pin which identified them as the widow of a Mason. The pin then became known as the Widows Brooch throughout North America and Canada. Incidentally the pin was also adopted as the Widows Brooch and introduced into England by a member of the Earl of Chester Lodge #1565. We are currently planning to have the 2009 Widow’s luncheon at Mimi’s Restaurant again. The Sisters have indicated to me the food is excellent and they enjoy the atmosphere. Several sisters also said they give us so much food they can take a carry out box home and have another meal. Many times a Brother passes on to that Celestial Lodge, we attend the Memorial Service, and then we go on from there. I take this time to remind all Brothers that there is more to it than that. Those left behind are mourning and confused. The comradery and extended family they once knew is gone. Don’t let this happen! Contact the families of our departed Brothers and let them know they are not alone. Bobbie R Creech
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