December 2020

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From the East
Herbert "Tom" Tompkins, PM, Master

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We made it to December, hopefully by the time you read this our election issues will be resolved.  I am genuinely concerned about the division in our country. In the sixties, when I returned from southeast Asia, things were unsettled and a lot of us coming home were treated badly, but nothing like we are witnessing at this moment in our history. Incredibly sad and I feel bad for our country.
All that said, I am grateful to be part of a fraternity that no matter what your beliefs or convictions are we are all brothers.  Sometimes this is overlooked in our great organization but for the most part, I believe this to be true. We all took the same obligations kneeling at the altar. We are all just a small part of a wonderful organization and I am thankful for that. I am very privileged and honored to have served this lodge as Master this past year.
Looking ahead to 2021, we have a great line of officers. Our officers consist of men who will serve our fraternity and our lodge well. I am immensely proud of the work they have done for our lodge, their commitment to the values and beliefs of our great fraternity. We are lucky to have these dedicated brothers who will guide our lodge in the ensuing Masonic year and years to come.  Please give them the love, confidence, guidance, and good council you have given me over the years.
As this year draws to a close pray for our country, our military, and our great fraternity.

​Fraternally,
Tom Tompkins
Master

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From the West
Julius Cadorna, Senior Warden

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We are almost to the end of this year and this year has been very tough on all of us whether it concerns our family, businesses and our society. This year feels like everything is falling apart but we must always keep our heads up because in despite of all this difficult times, this too shall pass. Our fraternity is one great example of witnessing all the hardships and we are weathering it all through tough challenges throughout the years.
I would like to thank all of the people who entrusted me to serve as the Master for the ensuing Masonic year. Worshipful Tom Tompkins set the bar high so I will do everything I can, because I have big shoes to fill and a high standard to meet. I also would like to congratulate and give thanks to all the elected and appointed officer for their never ending continuous support for our beloved craft.
Please stay safe and stay healthy especially during this flu season. Please pray for our country to be united again, our servicemen who are fighting and sacrificing their lives for the good cause and to our beloved fraternity that we will weather this out.
 
Fraternally,
Julius Cadorna
Master Elect

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From the South
Robert Henning, Junior Warden

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Well Brethren, this year is almost over and it has been very unproductive for our lodge. Everybody is waiting in the shadows for a miracle to happen with this virus. In order for us to do our ritual and also just to socialize with our friends outside of Zoom, things will have to change. Officers have been elected to their posts and our projected master has appointed his line for the ensuing year. There is still Junior Stewart and junior deacon open if any brother would like to join the line. Our county is back on lock down with no relief in sight at this time, hopefully we can get the vaccination this next year and get back to a new normal and continue business. We are now allowed to conduct stated meetings on line with Zoom and are awaiting on how we are to do our installation of officers. I regret that we have not been able to do our degrees and qualifications. Keep faith my brethren things can only get better
 
Fraternally,
Robert Henning
Senior Warden elect

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Hallboard
Herbert "Tom" Tompkins, P.M.

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​Greetings from your Hallboard and Merry Christmas, another year has rolled by and what a year it was.  Even though our lodge was locked down and we were not allowed to meet, there were a lot of things that were accomplished to our facility this past year. The biggest improvement was the parking lot being resurfaced and relined, a turbine was installed on the Jobs Daughters/Eastern Star storage container, we now have a defibrillator, the mop closet was repainted and a new shelf was installed and most of the lodge has a fresh coat of paint. A special thank you to all the Brothers who assisted in seeing that these tasks were completed.
As we look ahead to next year, it should prove to be interesting if nothing else. Hopefully, things will get back to some sort of normalcy.  Keep your fingers, legs, arms, and eyes crossed.
Happy Holiday and please be safe and stay healthy.
Fraternally,
Tom Tompkins, PM
HSJ Hall Board President

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Brethren,
​Our dues for 2021 are $130.00. Check your dues card. It should say: “Paid through December 31, 2021”. If not: They are due now and delinquent after January 1, 2021. You can pay by snail mail directly to the lodge address or pay $130.00 online at www.hardingsanjuan.com. 
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​​Fraternally, Bob Jackson, Secretary
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