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Civil War Lodge of Research #1865 AF&AMThe CWLR is an official Lodge of Research under the Grand Lodge AF&AM of Virginia. It is open to affiliation by any Mason in a lodge recognized by Virginia, and we heartily welcome involvement by any Mason who is interested in the role of Masons during the Civil War. Officers of the Civil War Lodge of Research Petition to Affiliate with the Civil War Lodge of Research Civil War Lodge of Research history Information about the role of Masons at the Battle of Gettysburg Masonic Friend to Friend Monument at Gettysburg Cemetery Links to other web sites of interest Please contact any of our officers for further information about our Lodge's activities, or if you would like information on petitioning to join our Lodge by affiliation. A Stated Communication of the Civil War Lodge of Research #1865 was held at the Masonic Temple of Hiram Lodge #7, F.&A.M., 115 Second Ave S., Franklin, TN 37069 on Saturday, April 14th, A.D. 2012, A.L. 6012, at 10:00 AM. The Officers were as follows - Master - Gary Laing VISITORS: As written in Visitors Guest book (If you are not in the Guest book, then you were not here!) A Masonic Lodge was opened in Due and Ancient Form and after Pledging Allegiance to the Flag of our Country. The Secretary read the Dispensations from the Grand Lodge of Virginia and the Grand Lodge of Tennessee allowing this Lodge to hold its Communication at the above noted location and time. A summary of the minutes of the last Stated Communication was * [ x] read [ ]dispensed with. CORRESPONDENCE: The Annual Report was received, reviewed and returned to Grand Lodge. We received a check in the amount of $1,570.40 for the dividend of our LMIP's! This check was promptly sent to the Treasurer. There was a letter from Jim Cole of MAHOVA, dated 12/1/2011 thanking us for our contribution to the annual Masonic Home Luncheon. There was a request from MSA to support their Green Envelope Appeal. Although this request reached us late, a $100 donation was sent. There was a letter from Jeff Spence of MAHOVA, dated 1/3/2012 thanking us for our donations in memory of James B. Wilkinson. MAHOVA is now sending the family a certificate indicating that a gift was given in his name. We also received a Thank You card from his widow. Another letter from Jeff Spence of MAHOVA dated 1/19/2012 (General Lee's Birthday) advising us that the total contributions for the year was $1,495.00. A memo from the Secretary of GlofVA instructing us to Demit Joseph Garland II (#0216) from our Roster a/c he demitted from his Blue Lodge. Done 1/17/12. Another memo from the Secretary advising that Keith Allen Foye was suspended for Non-payment of dues in is Blue Lodge, Odenton #209 in Maryland and should be removed from our rolls. I had already removed him on 3/1/2010 for non-payment and being non responsive. A letter and enrollment form for the Reid J. Simmons Academy which will be held on July 29th - August 1st, 2012. Mike Achhammer is planning to attend. There were solicitations from both the Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters for their annual programs. Our usual $25 donation was made to both. Wayne Price suggested that we okay the donation for Demolay as that request should be following soon. Approved. A letter from the Grand Lodge of Maryland stated that they had arrested the Charter of Manokin Lodge #106. No member of that Lodge may attend any Masonic function until their Charter is restored. The Secretary received a copy of the history of Andrew Jackson Lodge #68, Fayetteville, TN on disk, from a former CWLR member, James Armitage (#0524). Brother Jim did the research and produced this disk. It is available to any one who is interested. There was a letter from the GL of Kansas stating that Thomas Austin Roberts of Patmos Lodge #97 and Ben L. Hinchsliff of Topeka Lodge #17 were both expelled. A letter from MAHOVA dated March 12, 2012, thanking us for the memorial donation made in memory of Lloyd Ira Laing. There was an announcement of the James Stanley Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament seeking support. Last year, we sponsored a Hole for $100.00. Will do the same this year. A letter from the Glof Maryland stating that the Charter of Manokin Lodge #106 has been arrested. No member of that Lodge may participate in Masonic functions until their Charter is restored. None belong to CWLR. I received an email form Mary Armenakis, advising that her husband, Demetrios A. Armenakis (#0522) passed away on October 17th, 2011. A $50 donation will be made in his name. The Secretary reported our total membership now is 351 I have recently communicated with Paul Barrass, of Belper Derby, England. He is re-cooperating very well and sends his regards to all of his Brothers here. They are starting a new Lodge in England, Musket Pike and Drum with Paul being invited to be the first Worshipful Master. He said that he has learned a few more Ditties and will sing for us at the next meeting that he will be able to attend. REGRETS: There was correspondence from Paul Barrass of England and Jim Jack of Scotland sending their regrets about missing the meeting. The Secretary's desk was cleared with all bills, necessary for the operation of the Lodge, ordered to be paid as read. INTRODUCTIONS: The Worshipful Master had the members in attendance introduce themselves. LMIP:Jeffrey Burcham – Winchester, VA * Martin Barker – E. Sussex, England Chip Bennett – Winchester, VA We now have 89 LMIP's! PETITONS & BALLOTING: 13 Petitions was read for - Freddie Pearson II, Wilsons, VA * David Hull,
Springfield, VA The vote was unanimous. WELCOME BROTHERS! REINSTATEMENTS: Jim Rodgers Armitage #0524 Christopher Allyn Bartlett #0018 (Chris will become our 90th LMIP!) DEMIT: Joseph Garland II #0216 DEATHS: William Edmundson Gill, Jr. #0055 on May 17, 2011 Demetrios A. Armenakis #0522 on October 17th, 2011. Lloyd Ira Laing #0327 on February 17, 2012 Michael Thomas Puskarich #0391 A $50 donation, in each name, will be/or has been, made to MAHOVA. REMOVAL: There are 5 members that will be removed from our Membership for failing to pay 2010 Dues as well as being non-responsive to my communications with them - Wm K. Davis, Morehead City, NC TREASURER REPORT: The Treasurer reports that we have $18,421.08 in the Treasury. COMMITTEE REPORTS: REPRINT Committee – Gary Laing – no report APRONS – Gary Laing resurrected the apron committee. The Secretary to follow up on 'officers aprons'. OLD BUSINESS: I am happy to report that progress has been made on our lost Minutes. I have recovered the original Minutes from 1995, plus 1996, 1997, 2007 & 2008. Now, I am missing only 10 years of Minutes! My search will continue! A bag containing our American flag and 2 other staffs was also recovered. Rich Burkman has refinished our custom made Ballot Box by applying a clear coat to it. Thanks Rich! We have a supply of Medals AND Lapel Pins @ a cost of $5 each. If I have to mail them, there is an additional charge of $2 for EACH order. I also have Blue caps and Grey caps with our Logo. They are $12.00 each. It will cost another $5.00 to mail them. This brought up the age old question of who owns our Logo, again! WE OWN THE LOGO ! (Please, no more logo stuff.) SHIRTS: There was much discussion about getting shirts for our Lodge. Pat Mulligan made the motion (and EVERYONE agreed) that we purchase WHITE POCKET GOLF SHIRTS with our Logo and whatever name that you want on it. The Secretary to notify the membership. DUES: DUES NOTICE! - 2012 dues ($20.00) is due NEW BUSINESS: A donation of $100 was made to Hiram Lodge #7 for the use of their Lodge room and their outstanding hospitality. Their Worshipful Master, Dale Pruitt accepted the donation on behalf of the Lodge. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming meetings of CWLR – (subject to change) July 14th – Frederick, MD October 6th – Hampton, VA December 1st - tba No further business appearing, the minutes were read and approved and the Lodge was closed in Ancient Form and Harmony at 12:20 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Richard C. Radi, Secretary W. Gary Laing, Worshipful Master BEFORE THE LODGE OPENED: On Friday, a bunch of us went to Nashville where we were given a tour of the Tennessee Grand Lodge building. Afterward, Brother (and Tour Guide) Rich Rust took Rich Radi, Wayne Price, Pat Mulligan (and wives) to Fort Negley in Nashville. Fort Negeley is the largest inland stone fort built during the Civil War in 1862. From August through December, more than 2700 conscript laborers, predominately runaway slaves and Free Blacks, constructed this fort which covers 4 acres and measures 600 feet long by 300 feet wide. There are 3 different levels and after trudging to the top, we knew why it was never attacked! Then Rich took us to the Nashville City Cemetery where we visited the graves of Generals Richard Ewell, Bushrod Johnson and Felix Zollicoffer. It was a great time! Thank you Rich! Tired but hungry, we met up with members of CWLR at the Cock-of-the-Walk restaurant in Nashville for dinner. Remarkably, 27 showed up for dinner! AFTER THE LODGE CLOSED; PROGRAM: We were given the history of Hiram Lodge #7, F.&A.M. which was Chartered in 1809. The Lodge is located near the center of the action at Franklin and we are very fortunate to still have it standing. Gary and members placed a wreath at the Confederate Cemetery next to the Carnton Mansion. A good time was had by all!
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