Category Good of the Order

Brethren,
We have received several messages and emails this last week concerning the coronavirus and whether or not Lodge this Saturday will be cancelled. We know several lodges have cancelled their meetings and others have not. The Scottish Rite has cancelled their regular events for the rest of the month. Schools are closing and offices are admonishing their employees to work from home as a precaution. However, the Grand Lodge of Colorado has not issued a statement on the coronavirus, so it is up to the lodges themselves to determine what they want to do at this time. But be prepared, in the event the epidemic gets worse, to see Lodge cancellations.

At this time, seeing that the disease is still fairly new in Colorado and has not been spreading here as quickly as elsewhere, the Worshipful Master will not be cancelling Lodge. We will still be meeting in Idaho Springs this Saturday. That said, please be cautious and use some reasoning in your future plans. If you are sick, do not come to Lodge. If you are worried that attending Lodge may be unsafe, the Lodge respects your decision in protecting your personal well-being. The Worshipful Master plans on discussing this epidemic in Lodge, have some contingency plans, and consider what is best for the members and the Lodge.

Please follow updates from the CDC to make informed decisions. Wash your hands regularly; be cautious in large crowds or avoid them if possible; avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes; and monitor your symptoms. Please know the difference between symptoms of coronavirus, flu, and allergies. Please respect another brother's personal space and do not be offended if they do not want to shake hands. Did we mention to wash your hands? Wash your hands!

We are fortunate that this time of year is more planning time for the Lodge, as our big events are in the summer. We hope everyone stays safe and stays healthy. Si vale tum valeo.

Fraternally,
David Hoffman, Worshipful Master
Patrick M. Dey, Secretary

Brethren,

We had planned on doing this meeting at Aurora Lodge, but due to scheduling conflicts we had to move this to the Welton Street Temple (1614 Welton St., 5th Floor). We will be conferring the Fellow Craft Degree at 3:00 PM and we will hold a brief business meeting to wrap up any unfinished business of the year starting at 4:30 PM. Dinner will be at the usual 5:30 PM in the small dining room (4th Floor), and installation of 2020 officers will be at 6:30 PM (5th Floor). Friends and family are welcome to attend the dinner and installation.

Brethren, last year we made a visit to a Prince Hall lodge, and it would be nice if we could do that again. Since we are Lodge #4, we will go visit Centennial Lodge #4 at the Masonic Cultural Center (650 Billings St). For those who are unfamiliar with Prince Hall lodges, they are very formal and punctual, so if you would like to attend, please wear a suit and tie, and please be on time. They usually have refreshments after Lodge. Hope to see many of you there.

Please join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 14th. Doors open at 8:00 AM and concludes when we run out of food. Like last year, food will be served to order. All proceeds go to remodeling our kitchen and maintaining the building. Please come and see all the hard work we continue to do on and around the building. Your kind donations have been put to good use!