Brethren::
As we all continue to dig out from this
onslaught of snow Mother Nature has piled upon us, I want to share with you a
few things that really spoke to me and let me know I had made the right choice
when joining Howard Lodge No. 101. I live in an area of Halethorpe that for
some reason Baltimore County has deemed unworthy for timely snow removal. The
snow had not even finished falling when my cell phone starting ringing with
calls from my brothers at the lodge giving me updates as to the conditions at
the lodge and offering their assistance to either shovel snow, bring snow
blowers, or help effect repairs caused by this unprecedented snow storm.
Because the excessive snow made my streets impassable, I was unable to perform
a Masonic memorial service for the family of a departed brother. Once again my
brethren came to my rescue. Two Past Masters along with another brother, made
it to the funeral home to perform the service and honor our departed brother. This
willingness of everyone in the lodge, from the our Entered Apprentices to our
Past Masters, to reach out in times of need and help the lodge, serve as an
inspiration and a constant reminder of what Masonry is all about: “Service to
God, to a Brother, and to all Mankind.” We as a fraternity need to be proactive
and not reactive in these issues of service. We need to inspire each other and
the members of the community we share with our willingness to serve. I
challenge you brethren who have not been to the lodge in some time to renew
your commitment to Masonry and to come share in the rewarding fellowship we
have at Howard Lodge No. 101 every Monday night (not to mention the incredible
dinners we’ve been sharing.) I know with your help we can make Howard Lodge a
better place for our fraternity and a shining light in the community.
Fraternally,
DREW M. TAYLOR
Worshipful Master
Worship Master Drew M. Taylor
Senior Warden/Webmaster Matthew D. Suit
Junior Warden David W. Rabe
Senior Deacon Dan Hammil
Junior Deacon Pat Wolfe
Senior Steward Brian Miller
Junior Steward William Schumacher
Secretary Past Master Ralph Bathgate
Treasurer Past Master Barry Knickman
Tyler James Mihm
Chaplain Past Master Bob Turner
CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE
Brethren:
With the cold, dreary days of winter coming to a close, and
spring once again bringing its sense of renewal to the planet, I am reminded
that by our belief in the immortality of the soul, we as Masons are also
destined for a renewal of sorts. As we all must succumb to the winter of our
mortal lives, remember we are only beginning the spring of our immortal soul.
The Supreme Architect of the Universe has seen fit to bless us all with this
great gift and by it we are renewed so we may abide with him in that
all-perfect, grand and Celestial Lodge above. When we think of our departed
Brothers who have passed into that Lodge above, let us not be saddened by their
passing from the winter of this world, but rather be inspired and gladdened
that they are passing into the replenished spring of their immortal souls. As
always, please remember to keep in your prayers the members of our armed forces
who risk their lives to make ours better, and reach out to help our afflicted
brothers and their families when they are in need.
Fraternally,
ROBERT T. TURNER, P.M. Chaplain
Webmaster's Note:
Brothers and friends, Welcome to our site. We hope that this site will offer more opportunity to interact with our lodge and offer insight into the Masonic Family. I am always open for suggestions on the improvement of the Howard Lodge website, so please do not hesitate to share.
Enjoy the new site!
Fraternally, Bro. Matthew D. Suit Webmaster/Senior Warden
HOUSE COMMITTEE Charles Winkler P.M., Paul Seman P.M., Adam Haught P.M., John Thomas, P.M., Brian Watson P.M., Robert Turner P.M., Patrick Wolfe, Joseph Nieberlein, William Snyder, Drew Taylor
AUDITING COMMITTEE Michael K. O’Malley, P.M., Chairman Robert W. Turner Sr., P.M., Daniel E. Hammil
INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Daniel E. Hammil, Chairman 410-796-2205 Michael Newman P.M. 410-796-8730 Nicholas Tur 33rd 410-796-5299 Kenneth Taylor P.M. 410-788-6719 Brian Miller H410-788-8631 C443-8291823 Patrick Wolfe H410-551-4781 C443-623-6757 Vinny Zetina H410-242-4818 C410-499-0785 Jeff Crepeau
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Bert Wildberger, P.M.
PHONE COMMITTEE William J. Clauss 410-747-4477, Charles Hudson 410-247-0731 Michael Chick, Elmer Engles, Drew Taylor, Matthew Suit, David Rabe, Daniel Hammil, Patrick Wolfe, Brian Miller
FUND RAISER/SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE Michael K. O'Malley, P.M. Chairman - Golf Tournament, Kevin Spencer
Elmer Engles, Chairman - Bull Roast, Charles Winkler P.M, Drew Taylor
John Thomas P.M., Chairman Breakfast & Spaghetti Dinners, Drew Taylor, Jerry Winkler, Michael Chick
Chuck Duvall, P.M., Chairman - Family Day Picnic & Christmas Party
Paul Seman P.M., Chairman - Bonnie Blink Bingo Night
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Kenneth Taylor P.M., Donald W. Warren, P.M., Ralph S. Bathgate P.M., David L. Schneider, P.M.
BLOOD DONOR COMMITTEE Charles Duvall, P.M., Brian Watson, P.M. Requests for blood should be made through the Grand Lodge 410-527-0600
REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE Daniel Hammil, Linda Hammil, Charles Winkler, P.M, Robert Tuner P.M
BUILDING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Don Caple, P.M., Mike O'Malley, P.M., Barry Knickman P.M., Charles Winkler, P.M.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS Kevin Spencer, Chairman, Drew Taylor, Michael Newman P.M., Charles Winkler P.M.
WEBMASTER Matthew Suit
SICK COMMITTEE William Clauss, Charles Hudson, Charles Winkler P.M., Drew Taylor
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE David Rabe, Chairman, Daniel Hammil, Paul Seman P.M., Drew Taylor
MENTORING COMMITTEE Kenneth Taylor P.M., Paul Seman P.M., Robert Turner P.M., Thomas Fulcher P.M.
