Childrens Hospital Courage Classic 2010

Bretheren,

We recently received a comment from a brother fellowcraft asking that we support him and particularly his wifes endevour to raise funds for Childrens Hospital.  Our new brother is looking for ways to incorporate the exemplary conduct of Masonry into his family by including his wifes endevours to help this fine organization. Please read his comments and most importantly help Childrens Hospital in any way we can.

Fraternally,
Darrell J. Noble WM, 32°
Saint Vrain Lodge #23 A.F. & A.M  

You can Support our new Brothers efforts with the Childrens Hospital Courge Classic at:
http://www.couragetours.com/2010/ninamizer
More Information: http://www.couragetours.com

Comment by Kevin Mizer
Fellowcraft – Lodge 153 – CO – USA

I recently saw where you said “It is by our exemplary conduct as Masons in raising our families and in our business and professional relationships, that we will attract new men to our Fraternity. When we speak of the moral and ethical principles of Freemasonry only within the Lodge, they can become stale and routine recitations of ritual. But when we begin to live by these precepts and apply them in our dealings with our families, friends, and the society at large, not only will we have an effect on those around us, but also we will attract new members and Masons to our Lodges.”

That directly impacted me. I recently had to choose between getting to have an outdoor 3rd degree or personal obligations. I chose to go with what Masonry was about…
So, thank you.

I have to admit as a guy, I am uncomfortable asking for help, but I think this is worth it.
Would you help this Fellowcraft create for my wife some of the sense of support and belonging that being part of the Masonic family can offer?

While I have her complete support in being a Mason, since she does not get a chance to be directly involved in things, the impact of the Craft isn’t really felt directly. As a Social Worker for the Denver Hospice, she has recently had some exposure to Masons being good men, but this hair-brained idea of mine can set it in stone..

The last week of July is a fundraising bicycle ride through the mountains to raise money for Childrens Hospital. The bicycle ride is about 150 miles and over 10,000 feet of climbing over three days.

This year is very different. My wife, Nina, is also doing the ride. It is a huge leap of faith for her to join me doing this. She is not much of a bicycle rider.

Would you go to her site and donate or at least leave a comment of support? The website I set up for her is:  http://www.couragetours.com/2010/ninamizer

My sending this note to you allows me to support her in doing something important to her, and your support of her can create an environment where she understands the time spent apart from family for Masonic activities, and education in future years.

Thanks for doing what you feel comfortable doing and please feel free to pass on this email to others. I think getting a lot of people visiting could be historical.

Thanks !
Kevin Mizer
Fellowcraft – Lodge 153 – CO – USA

Earthquake in Chile

Dear Brothers,

The awful earthquake in Chile destroyed a number of Lodges and the Grand Lodge of Chile is doing its very best to assist those Lodges but sadly the new government in Chile appears to be anti-Masonic and in the areas hardest hit by the earthquake are attempting to acquire the Lodge sites without compensation to the Lodges unless the Lodge can rebuild.

A member of the Lodge was in Chile assisting with the relief in the Talca valley area which was very hard hit. Sadly the Grand Lodge of Chile is not in a financial position to assist this area. The Calgary Masonic Board of Relief has established a fund to assist the Talca area Masons and the address is The Calgary Masonic Board of Relief, 3221 Cedarille Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta T2W 2N2, Canada.

This Board solicits your assistance due to the wide circulation of your e-mail address system. The Grand Lodge of Alberta has given its tacit approval to this fund raising request and for confirmation the phone number of the Grand Secretary is 403-262-1140. My phone number is 403-238-0664. The need is very real and I am sure the Masons of the Talca Valley would appreciate any assistance they would receive. Checks please make them out to the Calgary Masonic Board of Relief.
Your consideration and assistance in this matter would be very much appreciated.

Sincerely and fraternally yours
Larry Watson Secretary/Treasurer of the Calgary Masonic Board of Relief

Appeal for Relief – HAITI

Current Appeals
Appeal for Relief – HAITI

You’ve seen the destruction vividly portrayed by TV coverage. Much of Haiti is in ruins. All Haitians need assistance. Our Brothers in the Grand Orient D’Haiti desperately need assistance as they work with their communities in trying to rebuild their shattered lives.

Please forward to the MSA such funds as you feel appropriate to help our devastated Brethren and their families in this stricken jurisdiction. Please make checks payable to the MSA Disaster Relief Fund and send to:

8120 Fenton Street, Ste. 203,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785

Thank you very much for your help!

Most sincerely and fraternally,

RICHARD E. FLETCHER, PGM
Executive Secretary

Ongoing Appeals
Operation Phone Home <Read More>
The Green Envelope Appeal raises funds for the Hospital Visitation Program. <Read More>

When making contributions, checks should be sent to:
MSA Disaster Relief Fund
8120 Fenton Street, Ste. 203
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785

Masonic Relief for Haiti Earthquake

A major earthquake took place in Haiti on 12th January 2010. The 7.3-magnitude quake, Haiti’s worst in two centuries, struck at 1653 local time (2153 GMT) toppling buildings in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and burying many of the residents in rubble. At least 50,000 people are feared dead, and up to 3 million have been affected.

The President of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has approved a grant of £20,000 to the British Red Cross, who have already begun working on an emergency response in Haiti. Red Cross volunteers are currently assisting the injured and supporting hospitals who do not have enough capacity to deal with this emergency. A group of experts in disaster response, health in emergency and logistics have been sent to support the Haitian Red Cross in the relief efforts and to begin to coordinate international assistance from members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as well as other organisations. In addition, a Red Cross team will lead a damage assessment together with the Humanitarian Aid Office of the European Union.

£10,000 has also been awarded to Plan International in support of their efforts in dealing with the immediate aftermath of the disaster. Plan International’s priorities are assisting children and their families and getting people into safe accommodation wherever possible, as well as working with survivors to help ease their psychological trauma.

Source: The Freemasons Grand Charity