Brethren:

Once again, the month of March proved to be a special one for Athelstan Lodge.

First, this month during our March Stated meeting we were honored to have the Unity Gavel brought to our Worshipful Lodge by the DDGM Robert J. Burns, PM.  It is truly a master piece and encased in a beautiful box.  Even more special was the fact that we were graciously allowed to use it for the closing of our stated meeting.  I extend our sincere thanks through our DDGM, to the RWGM Stephen Gardner, for allowing our Worshipful Lodge this very special privilege.  I urge the Brethren to visit the Grand Lodge web site where they will find details of this great treasure.

Additionally, Brother Harry Feld, PM presented one his Uncle's beautiful, hand-made gavels to our DDM, which is a longstanding tradition that Brother Feld, PM has being maintaining.

We also had the opportunity to host Brothers Edward Gaughan and Zeff Lazinger who fascinated us with their presentation: "Assisting law enforcement in the investigation of cold case homicides".

All of this was enjoyed by those attending our March stated meeting.  Happily we can say that we were host to 11 visitors, 8 of whom were from the LEAD Police team in New Jersey.  We look forward to seeing them again, when the opportunity presents itself.

Please visit our website for photographs of both events which were taken by Brothers Edward Bergman, PM and John Davis, whom we thank.

Additionally, the website has been updated with a very interesting article on King Athelstan of England.

An interesting project we have started, is the compilation of the history of our Worshipful Lodge. We ask that our Brothers contribute any information that they may have regarding Athelstan Lodge's history. We hope to be able to be able to assemble a "booklet" for all present and future Brethren to enjoy.

For your information, we will be having an extra meeting on Tuesday April 21st at 7.00pm, to confer a Master Masons Degree and three Entered Apprentice Degrees.  Please make your best efforts to attend, as we hope to make a favorable impression on our new members.  We are planning to meet at the Temple at 6.00pm, for dinner prior to the Meeting.

As always, I look forward to seeing all of our officers, as well as more of our members in attendance at our Instructional Meetings.

Fraternally,

Charles Tarragano, PM
Worshipful Master