My Brothers:

     Well…Here we are. Have I mentioned the fact of “how time flies?” The summer is closing, and the fall is upon us. However we still have some things to do.

Although we are “dark” during the summer months, there are still some activities that go on.

One of those activities has been our Lodge Picnic which was held at Blish Park in Marlboro, in conjunction with Washington Lodge # 70. The weather was great! No, let me rephrase that, it was FANTASTIC! Everyone had fun, especially with the egg and balloon toss. After everyone had participated, The Masters of both Lodges (WB Rod Plath, and myself) went head to head in the game. There were no losers and all were winners. Everyone enjoyed the day, and we did see some members that we haven’t seen in awhile. It certainly was nice to see them, and as always, we hope to see them in Lodge as well. Good Food, Fun, Family, Friendship, Fellowship.

Also, during the summer, Bro. George Johns was presented a 50 yr. pin at his home, by District Deputy, Matthew F. Heinrich, and me. Bro. George was excited to see us, and was happy that we were able to present him his pin, and certificate.

In the coming months, we have a some degrees to do, with the SD, JW, SW stepping up in their roles to sit in the East for those. I hope you can stop by to see the great work they are doing, and support your officers.

I also, would like to thank Bro. Ray Jarvis, for his innovation in re-structuring our Trestlboard to a newsletter type of communication. I know he has been hard at work with this, and it certainly looks great, and has gotten many positive remarks about it. Please look through it, and let us know your thoughts.

Also, just to let you know, we have a website that you can use to check for updates on stated communications and activities.

The website is:  www.hartfordevergreenlodge88.org

Although we are not done for the year, I would like to THANK the Officers and members for their support throughout the year. Hartford Evergreen has gone through changes. Change sometimes is tough to deal with, however, without change, we would merely sit idle and become stagnate. It was my intention,(and still is) to move forward, get members involved, invite families to activities, be more involved with the community, be charitable, raise new brothers, bring back those who we have not seen, and many, many more. We have accomplished some, others we have not. I ask each and every member of Hartford Evergreen Lodge to come together, and move forward. Be involved in YOUR Lodge. We have so much more to accomplish, and I urge you to contact our Senior Warden, WB Mark Hultman and support him and the Officers in the coming year.  

Again, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Master of Hartford Evergreen Lodge # 88.

 Hope to see you soon!

Wayne S. Rettburg

Worshipful Master, 2008

Hartford Evergreen Lodge # 88