Brethren,

A reminder that the Lodge of Perfection meets this Wednesday, January 11. Dinner is at 6:30, with our Cap and Ring ceremony to follow. I see that a movie is also scheduled. Remember that this is a public event, so your friends and family are very welcome!

As an additional incentive to get out to the Lodge, our Jobies will be in attendance to shine shoes by donation. I have no doubt that the young ladies will be shining with an esprit de corps and a smile. My shoes are definitely in need of a little TLC - I'll bet yours are too!

Last, as most of you know, VWB Jack C. Parker passed to the Celestial Lodge last week. Br. Jack was a member of the Valley of Olympia, although he devoted the majority of his efforts towards the Blue Lodge. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and I can't think of a Brother who loved the Craft more. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy a couple of years ago, and Br. Jack assisted Peggy through a long struggle with dementia. Both were very delightful souls, in every sense; and as VWB Brian Morgan aptly stated, both enjoyed a long and full life. While sadly mourning Jack's passage, I will gladly pass along news of his memorial service when known.

Fraternally,

Kris Graap, 33°