Alexandria, Virginia Volume 9 Number 1 Greetings From The President by Warren D. Lichty It is a great pleasure for me to announce that another of our Members has stepped up to the plate and become truly active in support of the memory of George Washington, the Mason, supporting this magnificent building which Masons of the United States erected to memorialize him. The Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, at its last Grand Lodge Session, voted to enact a fifty-cent per-capita annual contribution to the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association. We are so grateful to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. I wish to personally thank M.W. Glenn E. Kohr since it was during his Grand Lodge Session that the action was taken. His leadership, together with that of M.W. Robert L. Tomlinson, Jr., the current Grand Master of Kansas, made this happen. Credit should also go to the other Grand Lodge Officers who were instrumental in bringing this per-capita contribution to fruition. Dedicated leaders such as these bring progress in Masonry. I am also pleased to announce the appointment of M.W. Roger A. Simmons, Past Grand Master of Alabama and a current member of our Board of Directors as a member of the Executive Committee. Roger is a sincere and dedicated Mason who will bring us great representation from the South. Welcome aboard, Roger. The Annual Meeting of the Association was held in Minneapolis on February 17, 2003. All agenda items were covered in the allotted time. We are truly grateful for the many annual contributions from Grand Lodges and Appendant Bodies which we received following the Meeting. We received a nice contribution from one Grand Lodge which had not been contributing in the past, and we thank them for it. There was something new at the Annual Meeting. For the first time, the Association was requested to do a break-out session by the Conference. The presentation was prepared and presented by M.W. Michael D. Brumback, Second Vice President of the Association. Mike did a great job. The presentation was well attended and well received, and outlined a long-term view of the finances of the Association. I was in Alexandria in February to participate in two wreath laying ceremonies in memory of George Washington, one on the morning of the 22nd, at Washington's tomb at Mt. Vernon, followed by a reception at Collingwood, the Headquarters of the National Sojourners. The other ceremony was the next afternoon on the 23rd in Memorial Hall. The Mayor of Alexandria, several members of the City Council, other civic officials and the Grand Masters of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia were present and participated. The process of renovating the George Washington Museum in the Memorial is progressing very well. Our designer, Chris White, is finishing up the final plans and we expect to award a contract soon, and to have the work completed in August. We are very grateful to the Supreme Councils of the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of the Scottish Rite for their continuing support of this project. As we move into the slower times of Summer, please don't forget about supporting your Memorial. Your continued support is needed to keep Washington's vision and legacy alive for all time. Association Officers Elected President Warren D. Lichty and the Officers of the Association were elected at the Annual Meeting of The George Washington Masonic Memorial Association held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 17, 2003. The Association Officers for the ensuing year are: M.W. Warren D. Lichty, President; R.W. W. Scott Stoner, First Vice President; M.W. Michael D. Brumback, Second Vice President; M.W. Anthony P. Wordlow, Third Vice President and W. George D. Seghers, Executive Secretary-Treasurer. Under the guidance and leadership of President Lichty, the Memorial Association is developing more inclusive participation in the affairs of the Memorial by the members of the Masonic Fraternity. Executive Committee Members Tony Wordlow and Roger Simmons with the Memorial Display at the Conference of Grand Masters The following Members of the Board of Directors were appointed to the Executive Committee by President Lichty: R.W. Scott Stoner, M.W. Michael D. Brumback, M.W. Anthony P. Wordlow, M.W. Roger A. Simmons, W. Frank R. Dunaway and W. George D. Seghers, Secretary. The Executive Committee is charged with the responsibility for the Memorial during the time when the Board of Directors is not in session. The following members were elected to the Board of Directors: M.W. G. Kent Elkins, South Carolina; M.W. Carl J. Fitje, New York; M.W. Donald G. Hicks, Massachusetts; M.W. Jimmie D. Lee, Missouri; M.W. William P. Mayberry, Sr., Ohio; M.W. John A. Young, Maryland and M.W. Clifford C. Godsey, Iowa. In an effort to provide the Board Members with the opportunity to more actively participate in the affairs of the Memorial, the Board of Directors will meet twice yearly rather than only meeting in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. We look forward to working with these new Members of the Board of Directors for the betterment of the Memorial. Grand Lodge Month Program January 2003 was The Grand Lodge of Nevada Month at the Memorial. Grand Master, M.W. Rodger W. Denn, led a delegation of Brethren from Nevada including R.W. H. Wayne Kingsley, Deputy Grand Master; M.W. Arthur K. Cronin, PGM, Grand Secretary; W. James G. Kelley, Junior Grand Deacon and wife Karen; M..W. David J. Morgan, PGM and S.G.I.G. in Nevada; W. Lewis E. "Red" Kittell, State Chairman; W. David Love and wife Jean; W.Jacques L. Yammine; W. Charles F. Steiner and W. Robert K. Schmitt. An Association Officers excellent exhibit featuring the history and activities of Nevada Elected February 17, 2003 Masonry was unveiled in Assembly Hall. The Grand Master opened a session of the Grand Lodge of Nevada in the Memorial, which Warren D. Lichty President was followed by an extensive tour of the Memorial and the raising of the Nevada State Flag in front of the Memorial. The Nevada Brethren toured historic Alexandria, Virginia, Mount Vernon, the W. Scott Stoner First Vice House of the Temple and the many historic, cultural and President government sites in Washington, D.C. Brothers Denn, Kinglsey, Michael D. Brumback Steiner, Yammine and Kittell all made contributions and became Second Vice President Gold Master Members of the Memorial during the visit. The visitors also contributed $550 to cover the rental of the van used during Anthony P. Wordlow Third their visit. Grand Master Denn continues to distribute Memorial Vice President Holiday Ornaments to the Masons of Nevada and has contributed more than $1,500 to the Memorial through this program. The George D. Seghers Exec. Brethren of Nevada voted to double their per-capita contribution to Sec.-Treasurer the Memorial during their last Grand Lodge Session. We truly Donald M. Robey Sec.- appreciate the work, enthusiasm and support from these fine Masons. Treasurer Emeritus Board of Directors *Members of Executive Committee Term expires February 22, 2004 G. Glenwood Brown Bridgeport, WV Michael D. Brumback* Anderson, IN Grand Master Rodger W. Denn and the Nevada Delegation Frank R. Dunaway, Jr.* February was The Grand Lodge of Nebraska Month. The Grand Alexandria, VA Lodge sent an outstanding display featuring the history of Masonry in Nebraska including artifacts, documents, photographs, awards Bryce E. Lundell and regalia. The display was unveiled by M.W. Warren D. Lichty, Cheyenne, WY PGM and President of the Memorial Association. Donald R. Salmon Rapid City, SD March was The Grand Lodge of Colorado Month. April was The Grand Lodge of North Dakota Month. Grand Master Alan L. Malm Mark V. Vander Vere accompanied by his wife Nancy, daughters Kelsey and Lindsey, Farmington, NM Deputy Grand Master William A. "Del" Alvord accompanied by his wife Joan and PGM and Grand Secretary Curtiss Mundahl unveiled Anthony P. Wordlow* a truly professional and well-done display featuring the history, Sacramento, CA activities and spirit of Freemasonry in North Dakota. Brother Mundahl made a contribution and became a Gold Master Member Term expires February 22, of the Memorial during the visit. The visitors toured the Memorial 2005 and the many monuments and museums in the area. Charles E. Corbin Wassila, AK Theodore G. Corsones Rutland, VT John W. Hein Wisconsin Rapids, WI Clifford C. Godsey Dubuque, IA The Grand Lodge of North Dakota Display Warren D. Lichty* Lincoln, NE May was The Grand Lodge of South Dakota Month. The Grand Roger A. Simmons* Lodge has installed an excellent display in Assembly Hall featuring the history, Lodges, Grand Lodge and the many attractions in South Newton, AL Dakota including Mount Rushmore and other historic sites. Robert H. Starr Rockville, MD Each month the Memorial recognizes and honors the Grand Lodges that support and sustain the Memorial. The schedule of Grand Term expires February 22, Lodge Months for the remainder of 2003 is: June-Montana, July- 2006 Washington, August-Idaho, September-Wyoming, October-Utah, November-Oklahoma and December-New Mexico. We hope these G. Kent Elkins Greenville, Grand Lodges will visit the Memorial during their month so that we SC can personally thank them for their support of the Memorial. Carl J. Fitje Valley Stream, NY Donald G. Hicks, Jr. Lowell, MA Jimmie D. Lee Rogersville, MO William P. Mayberry, Sr. Dayton, OH W. Scott Stoner* Lancaster, PA John A. Young Lutherville, MD 2002 Commemorative Holiday Ornament Collector's Edition To mark the 250th anniversary of the Initiation of George Washington in Fredericksburg Lodge in 1752, the Memorial issued a Commemorative Masonic Holiday Ornament.