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A Great Time for our Lodge!!!

Congratulations
to : Brother Luther Dennis
Having been elected to serve as
Worshipful Master of Coosa Valley 929
for the comming year (2011 - 2012)!

See pictures below:-

Pictured below, on the occasion of Brother Henry Thomas Blakely Jr being presented a Grand Masters Award of Gold for 60yrs service to Masonry in Alabama. Monday 26th April 2010.


Brother Henry Blakely Jr being presented with his 60ys service pin of Gold by his Son Bro Milton.	Bro Milton, Henry, Brian & David Blakely


Bro Tommy Bassett presenting Bro Henry his 60ys Certificate	W.M. Bro Bassett, Bro Henry & Ms Jerelee

The Coosa Valley Lodge are very proud to have three generations of Blakelys in our Lodge and with Brother Henry and his family many years of Masonry to come.

DISTRICT 15 WORKSHOPS 2012
DINNER 6:PM, WORK TO FOLLOW

DATE	LODGE	NUMBER
1-12-12	COOSA VALLEY	929
2-9-12	HARDY HOWLE	459
3-8-12	LINEVILLE	219
4-12-12	TALLADEGA	261
5-10-12	ASHLAND	356
6-14-12	COOSA VALLEY	929
7-12-12	LINEVILLE	219
8-9-12	TALLADEGA	261
9-13-12	ASHLAND	356
10-11-12	HARDY HOWLE	459

DISTRICT 15 CONFERENCES

4-7-12	ASHLAND	356	1:00PM
7-21-12	COOSA VALLEY	929	1:00PM
7-21-12	C.O.W.-AT COOSA VALLEY	929	10:00AM

1ST CONFERENCE		2ND CONFERENCE
ASHLAND	EA	COOSA VALLEY	EA
TALLADEGA	FC	HARDY HOWLE	FC
COOSA VALLEY	MM	LINEVILLE	MM

ALL MASTER MASONS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND.

Absent Brethren

"To all poor and distressed Masons,
wherever dispersed over the face of Earth and Water,
wishing them a speedy relief from all their sufferings,
and a safe return to their native country;
should they so desire it."

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Absent Brethren Hymn

Architect in thy great mercy
Hear our evening Prayer
Keep our Brethren who are absent
'Neath thy care.

When in sorrow, when in danger
When in loneliness;
In Thy love look down & comfort
Their distress.

Thou who are Supreme in Power
Over land and sea
Bless them, save them, guide them, keep them
Near to thee

So mote it be.

Do YOU advertise your membership?

Strange subject, but I wonder how many of our friend's know we are masons? Do you wear any pin's, or maybe talk about your membership at work. The Secretary has many leaflets which are free so you may be able to give them out to your friends to let them know what Freemasonry is all about, and dispel many of the myths and untruths which abound about the order.
Contact Bro Steve Greenall (Secretary) to know more.

TEN MASTER MASONS

Ten Master Masons, happy, doing fine;
One listened to a rumor, then there were nine.

Nine Master Masons, faithful, never late;
One didn't like the "Master," then there were eight.

Eight Master Masons, on their way to heaven;
One joined too many clubs, then there were seven.

Seven Master Masons, life dealt some hard licks;
One grew discouraged, then there were six.

Six Master Masons, all very much alive;
One lost his interest, then there were five.

Five Master Masons, wishing there were more;
Got into a great dispute, then there were four.

Four Master Masons, busy as could be;
One didn't like the programs, then there were three.

Three Master Masons, was one of them you?
One grew tired of all the work, then there were two.

Two Master Masons with so much to be done;
One said "What's the use," then there was one.

One Master Mason, found a brother -- true!
Brought him to the Lodge, then there were two.

Two Master Masons didn't find work a bore;
Each brought another, then there were four.

Four Master Masons saved their Lodge's fate;
By showing others kindness, then there were eight.

Eight Master Masons, loving their Lodges bright sheen;
Talked so much about it, they soon counted sixteen.

Sixteen Master Masons, to their obligations true;
Were pleased when their number went to thirty-two.

So we can't put our troubles at the Lodge's door;
It's our fault for harming the Lodge we adore.

Don't fuss about the programs or the "Master" in the East;
Keep your obligation by serving even the very least.

Author Unknown

I Met A Dear Old Man Today

I met a dear old man today
Who wore a Masonic pin
It was old and faded like the man,
It's edges worn and thin.

I approached the park bench where he sat,
To give the old brother his due
I said "I see you've traveled East",
He said, "I have, have you?"

I said, I have and in my day
Before the all seeing sun
I played in the rubble
With Jubala, Jubelo, and Jubalum.

He said don't laugh at the work my son
It's good and sweet and true.....
And if you've traveled as you said
You should give these things their due.

The word, the sign, the token,
The sweet Masonic prayer.
The vow that you have taken
You have climbed the inner stair.

The wages of a Mason are never paid in gold
But the gain comes from contentment
When you're weak and growing old.

You see, I've carried my obligations
For almost 50 years
It has helped me through the hardships
And the failures full of tears...

Now I'm losing my mind and body
Death is near, but I don't despair
I've lived my life upon the level
And I'm dying on the square.

Sometimes the greatest lessons
Are those that are learned anew
And the old man in the park today
Has changed my point of view.

To all my Masonic brothers
The only secret is to care
May you live upon the level
And part upon the square.

Anon

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